"[57] In addition, Jo Walker of The Guardian's "Stream Team" called it "addictively off-the-wall, heartbreaking and hilarious. She sees childhood pictures of him and is even fed by his mother. The plan prompted Captain Ri and Seri to go to Pyongyang thru a train-ride. She awakens to find that her paraglider has crashed into a tree in a forest in the North Korean portion of the DMZ, an area forbidden for South Koreans. [45] The series was featured on Japanese-Netflix's top 10 for an astonishing 69 consecutive weeks. Secretary Hong assumed the insurance guy was asking a rhetorical question. In addition, the North Korean lapel pins used by North Korean characters were one third smaller than their actual size. Drama: Crash Landing on You (English title) / Love's Emergency Landing (literal title) Revised romanization: Sarangui Boolshichak Hangul: Director: Lee Jung-Hyo Writer: Park Ji-Eun Network: tvN Episodes: 16 Release Date: December 14, 2019 - February 16, 2020 Runtime: Sat. The series aired on tvN in South Korea and on Netflix worldwide from December 14, 2019, to February 16, 2020. Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries, Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries, Korea Communications Commission Broadcasting Awards, Gu Jun-woo as Kim Nam-sik, Senior Colonel Kim and Young-ae's son who gets bad grades, Lim Sung-mi as Geum-soon, a market vendor in the marketplace who secretly sells South Korean goods, Christian Lagahit as North Korean Villager, This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (, This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 18:41. I guess I dont need to mention the plain band on his ring finger since you all noticed the it by now. [45][46] While the Korean Wave is a historically prominent component of media within Japan, Crash Landing on You has been uniquely influential there, in part due to its portrayal of daily life in North Korea. Speaking of futures, had the father thought about the sons future. 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Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. In North Korea, a group of soldiers rounded up Captain Ri's men and was commissioned by no less than Captain Ri's father for a special mission, to bring back Captain Ri alive to North Korea. Not knowing that Seri was safely brought there by the alleged kidnappers under the command of his father who happened to be in an influential position in the Political Bureau of North Korea's Armed Forces. This romantic comedy-drama about a South Korean woman who crash-lands to North Korea and falls for a North Korean army man touched the hearts of Korean and K-drama fans alike. I love that connection that she will need her 10 booster words a day just to reaffirm to her that she is loved and not abandoned. Indeed, given the concerted use of North Korean backdrops in Crash Landing on You and the size and global extent of its audiences, the show is likely the most noteworthy South Korean popular culture representation of North Korea yet produced. Yet somehow the younger son goes back to the same spot and gets into all kinds of trouble, even without Seri. The first half of the show's run deals with Jeong-hyeok's attempts at keeping Se-ri safe and returning her to her home country, aided by the soldiers under his command. Instead of helping her out, after knowing that Seri was alive in North Korea. Very insightful post her mother was there all along at the beach. Thus, she showered her with love even when her mother did her best to turn it away. This plan was conceived with the help of Soe-Dan whom he secretly meet. How could we possible meet him? The following morning, Se-ri wakes up to find herself hanging from a tree. Captain Ri who had grown fonder of Seri showed mixed emotions in seeing Seri with another man. Sigh. He and Seri have a heartfelt discussion about how he took a bullet for her. That leads to the unexpected reunion of Captain Ri and Seri with his men. Crash Landing on You is the fourth highest-rated South Korean TV drama in cable television history. Address: 152 21. 1. South Korea. Episode 5. Only then can she move forward with a relationship with JungHyuk, be it a forever-apart connection, a long-distance relationship, or a real marriage. Shed been there all along. However, his rival, Cho Cheol-gang, was still suspicious and ordered farther surveillance. She truly missed the life she have had lived in North Korea and Captain Ri. Meanwhile, Cheol-gang confirming that Seri was a village outsider and with doubtful background, planned to capture her off-guard. Isnt this going to be a love triangle with the older man/her boss added to the mix? The last two weeks of Crash Landing on You offers many twists and turns for the viewers. Vented his revenge to pursue Seri's death in exchange of monetary reward from Seri's own brother and ruthless sister-in-law. Under the pressure from the pursuing men of Cheol-gang, Captain Ri and Seri narrowly escaped by paragliding down the mountain to safety. Seri was frustrated about the failed escape, confronted Captain Ri about the intimate gestures that happened. The news was confirmed by Son's agency MSteam. His fathers reaction seems more in line with Asian parent stereotype, have you thought about your future? Mom reacts, breath! Hyun's Crash Landing on You costar Son is a 39-year-old actor originally from Sang-dong, Daegu, South Korea. Im not sure whos Seris parent. And I say that Seri was wrong in her belief that her mom didnt show up at the beach. The doctor informs Seri that Captain Ri will need a blood transfusion to survive, and she volunteers. Mom: (forcing a smile) Okay. 5. In life and love, shell need to hear from him every day to survive. Back in South Korea, Yoon Se-ri's family suppresses the news of her disappearance out of fear that it will depress the stock price of the chaebol. "[14][16] Park Ji-eun, the drama's screenwriter,[14] was introduced to North Korean defector turned film adviser and writer Kwak Moon-wan, who became part of the drama's writing team. There were so many surprises that day and it started when her mother dropped by at her office and they had the mother-and-daughter talk. Her mom should have been guilt stricken by her words. Cheol-gang is still tracking Captain Ri, and orders his crew to find out which hospital is treating him. The military director seems to think JH dad as someone who is highly aware of whats going on. He could have simply wanted to keep the child and she didn't so he paid her off. 21 Seolleung-ro 152-gil, Cheongdam-dong. 1. Have not seen You from Another Star, although my friends raved about it. Have seen The Legend of the Blue Sea but apart from the gorgeous images, the drama was just alright. [21] North Korean scenes were shot in South Korea and Mongolia. Captain Ri, introduced Seri as his fiance, in an attempt to evade detention. It would feel eerily like that dark marketplace, and that dark beach. [72][73][74] Then, in March 2020, a few North Korean media outlets criticized unnamed South Korean programs and films that explored relations between North and South Korea. "There's a punishment for you if you don't comply" Kang said in an interview with YouTube channel DKDKTV. "[60] Megan O'Keefe of Decider states that, "Crash Landing on You is a show unlike anything you've ever seen. Eavesdropping and upon hearing her ordeal, Captain Ri's mother transferred Yoon Seri to a comfy room that turned out to be the room of Captain Ri. "[54] BuzzFeed listed it as number 3 of the top 27 best K-dramas on Netflix. This feeling of abandonment also explains why she cried when JungHyuk and the gang surprised her for her birthday. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The NIS arrest Sang-ah and Sae-hyung for soliciting numerous crimes. Shes the tomato and hes the tomato cultivator. His anger turns to gratitude when he finds out about Yoon Seri's act of selflessness. Upon return, a State Security Department officer, Jo Cheol-gang (Oh Man-seok), tells Jeong-hyeok to let the smugglers go, but Jeong-hyeok refuses to the chagrin of Cheol-gang. Come back now. [26], With 1.75 billion online views, Crash Landing on You outperformed the prior leader, Mr. Sunshine, for most viewed drama clips by 200 million views as of February 17, 2020. Im on episode 10. Seri: Ever since that day, theres a chilling night sea in my heart. Cheol-gang catches up with Captain Ri, beat him, had him detained and interrogated. According to reports, extensive research was put into the making . Yes the breathing thing, that suffocating feeling we get even when we are surrounded by actual comfort. He doesn't deny it though so she reveals that Se-Hyeong knew too and stopped her from coming back. He said North Korean men enter the military when they are 17 and serve for 10 to 13 years. Seek more evidence and traced the secluded villa. Seri gladly accommodated him in return, the stylish Seri way. [43] The drama's main streaming website, which holds the copyright in China, crashed on the night it aired the final episode due to the enormous number of users. I don't think so". In the thick of the night and heavy snow, she found him. Yoon Se-ri is an elite South Korean corporation heiress who started a successful fashion company after her estrangement from her family. This is a place for discussions about your favorite Korean dramas (current and past), the actors and actresses, drama reviews, official soundtracks, news, award shows and more. Screenshot of a scene in Crash Landing On You. I wouldnt be surprised if hed bought it when he and his squad went out to get the items for her surprise birthday party. Seri: Ever since then, one thought lingered in my mind. She was well feed by a servant in an attic, unaware of the fact that it was Captain Ri's home. So that was pretty well portrayed". To me, one of the key lessons that Seri must learn by the end of this kdrama is that, shes never abandoned. Actors Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, co-stars of the hit K-drama "Crash Landing on You," announced the birth of their first child, a boy, on Sunday. Seri is an illegitimate child, I believe her father had an affair with a mistress and Seri was the product of their affair. You dont have to believe everything I say, meant that she was resigned to the fact that Seri regarded her as a bad one. I told you that stone couch is useless! The other breakout star? Lavish shopping galore followed. Crash Landing On You is a big hit here because Filipinos are just suckers for impossible scenarios, especially if there's a love story in it. In January 2020, The Christian Liberal Party (CLP) filed a complaint in South Korea against tvN at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, accusing the network of glamorizing North Korea through this series, in violation of the National Security Law. [3][41] There was also an increase in sales of the Swarovski earrings worn by Son Ye-jin. Star-crossed lovers separated by a border and their respective nationalities - heartbreaking, but realistic. The Crash Landing on You co-stars welcomed their first baby together, a son born on Sunday, Nov. 27, the actors' respective agencies announced on Sunday per CNN Phillippines. In North Korea, Young-Ae is touched when each of her friends brave the night to bring her food and supplies, while Jeong-Yeon confronts her husband as she thinks he knew Se-Ri was in North Korea. Totally agree w/ you regarding the abandonment issue w/ SR. Ive noticed that SR uses by my side pretty often. Maybe I can watch that one instead. (19 episodes, 2019-2020) Series Visual Effects by Series Music Department Series Additional Crew Roger Neuburger . Analyzing and Knowing that Seri's life could be in great danger and with the knowledge that Cheol-gang was already in South Korea after Yoon Seri, Captain Ri make a resolve to protect her at all cost. Crash Landing on You is in many ways a typical K-drama romance, but has been widely praised for its well-researched and nuanced portrayal of North Korea, something it achieved by having a. Let's start with her family Se-ri accepts the offer to the dismay of her mother and her brothers but asks to delay an official announcement so that she can perform final tests for a new product. Especially when their age difference is going to be the main theme of the story. Well, it took getting stranded in North Korea, but you get what I mean. | Press J to jump to the feed. Last Feb. 10, Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, who led the drama, announced that they would be getting married in March. 11- "They say things you can't buy with money are the most priceless. Crash Landing on You tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin), a South Korean chaebol heiress to Queen's Group, and Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), a member of the North Korean elite and a captain in Korean People's Army. Keeping Captain Ri away from Yoon Seri turns out to be much more difficult than Seung-jun had anticipated, as both Yoon Seri and Captain Ri deeply care for eachother. 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