According to data from Netflix, "Sold out on you" attracted 4.7 million views in the first week, the highest among non-English-speaking series. The work also reached the top 1 in 8 countries and territories, along with the top 10 in 42 countries and territories.
The film revolves around Matthew Lee (Ahn Hyo Seop) - CEO of a production farm, and also a cosmetic ingredient researcher - getting involved in a complex relationship with Dam Ye Jin (Chae Won Bin), a famous TV sales MC.
Besides, Seo Eric (Kim Bum) - CEO of a global skincare brand - has a work relationship with Matthew Lee, and also has feelings for Ye Jin.
After 2 episodes of broadcasting, the movie "Today is sold out again" focuses on introducing the setting and character lines.
In the movie, Matthew Lee lives in an isolated village and unexpectedly encounters Ye Jin when she comes to cooperate in work. From differences in life views, the two constantly have conflicts before gradually developing a relationship in a romantic direction.
Sharing about the work, Ahn Hyo Seop said that he was attracted by the gentle colors of the script. "After emotional projects, this film brings a comfortable feeling. This is a everyday story, without villains.
To prepare for the role, the male actor focused on building a multi-tasking character image, both farming and researching products. He even learned to drive a tractor to ensure authenticity in the scenes. "Because there are many driving scenes with other actors, I practiced carefully and considered the car as mine.
Meanwhile, Chae Won Bin is trying her hand at romantic comedy for the first time. The actress said that she directly observed the work of sales MCs to portray the role more naturally.
Besides the movie "Today is sold out again", many other Korean works also appeared in Netflix's rankings last week. The horror series "Kyrigo" ranked 4th, while season 2 of "Bloodhounds" ranked 6th.
In the English film category, season 2 of "Beef" starring Youn Yuh Jung and Song Kang Ho ranked 3rd. Meanwhile, action film "Humint" directed by Ryoo Seung Wan ranked 9th in the non-English speaking category.
With a positive start, the movie "Today is sold out again" is expected to continue to maintain its appeal in the coming time, as the relationship between the two main characters is gradually deepening, and Kim Bum's character line also has new developments.
