The movie "Sarah's Art of Deception" revolves around the story of Sarah Kim (Shin Hye Sun) - a woman willing to live under a false guise to become a symbol of luxury, and Mu Gyeong (Lee Joon Hyuk) - an inspector who always tries to expose the ambitions hidden behind her.
The film opens with a story in the center of Cheongdam-dong, where a frozen body with a seriously deformed face is discovered in a sewer.
Assigned to be in charge of the case, Mu Gyeong discovered clues including a tattoo on his ankle and a branded handbag left at the scene, leading him to conclude that the victim was Sarah Kim - director of the Asian branch of the high-end brand Boudoir.
However, when he interrogates people related to her, many contradictory details about Sarah's identity gradually appear, pushing the investigation into unpredictable situations.
Wikitree (Korea) praised the work for having a "addictive" plot, a tight storytelling with unexpected details. When Mu Gyeong delves into Sarah's past, long-buried desires and carefully staged lies begin to be exposed. Each episode raises new questions, attracting viewers.
On screen, Shin Hye Sun was praised for impressively playing the role of Sarah Kim - the mysterious female director who made the Boudoir brand famous, while targeting the upper class customer group of 0.1%.
With her past and even her real name kept secret, Sarah is a character full of contradictions. Under one identity, many versions of her life seem to coexist, viewers constantly question what is real and what is fake.
Meanwhile, Lee Joon Hyuk brings determination to the character Mu Gyeong - the inspector who is closest to the truth but sinks deeper into confusion after each new detail is discovered. Handsome appearance, sharp arguments make the character more attractive, the film increases attractiveness and mystery.
As a result, after releasing 8 episodes on February 13, the work quickly rose to number 1 on the Top 10 Korean TV series chart. The fact that the weekend holiday and Lunar New Year coincide, Korean media believes this is Netflix's "bet" to increase views and attract viewers to the screen.
In fact, this is entirely possible when the movie has just been released and achieved good results. Previously, director Kim Jin Min was also extremely confident about the image and acting of the work. He said that if the audience feels interested after episode 5, they must watch it all. Because if you miss the ending, it will be like eating a cake without filling.
