Sent official invitations to production team via official SNS account
Famous Chinese producers also praise the drama
Received the second highest rating ever for a Korean drama on Chinese websites
In China, where unauthorized viewing of the Netflix series 'Poksak Soksassuda' is rampant, the city of Zhangjiajie (Jangjagye) featured in the drama's dialogue has sent official invitations to the production team and actors, sparking controversy. On the 2nd, the official Weibo account of 'Zhangjiajie Daily,' the official newspaper of Zhangjiajie, posted Korean-language invitations sent by the Zhangjiajie City Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Broadcasting, and Sports to director Kim Won-seok, writer Lim Sang-chun, and other members of the 'Poksak Soksassuda' production team and cast.
In "Poksak Soksassuda," Aesoon promises her husband Gwansik, who is ill, "Let's go to Zhangjiajie to see the autumn leaves next fall." Netflix
The invitation contained the message, "Let us witness together the moment when the 'Promise of Autumn' depicted in the drama becomes a reality." This was a response to a scene in the drama where the protagonist Aesoon promises her ill husband Gwansik, "Next autumn, let's go to Jangjagye to see the autumn leaves." Furthermore, Zhangjiajie City stated, "'Poksak Soksassuda' is currently being broadcast with great popularity worldwide, and on behalf of all citizens of Zhangjiajie, we sincerely congratulate and thank you." They added, "The touching lines in the drama not only turned the beautiful scenery of Zhangjiajie into an emotional bond that transcends borders but also evoked a longing for this mysterious land among audiences worldwide."
Amid widespread unauthorized viewing of the Netflix series "Tricked Completely" in China, the city of Zhangjiajie (Janggage) featured in the drama's dialogue has sent official invitations to the production team and actors, sparking controversy. Official Weibo of "Zhangjiajie Daily"
Under normal circumstances, this invitation would have been regarded as a heartwarming story. However, there is a significant issue: Netflix is not officially available in China, meaning the drama cannot be legally viewed there. China frequently blocks private networks that allow circumvention, making it impossible to watch Netflix content normally without accessing it from abroad. Nevertheless, in China, unauthorized viewing is widespread, with even prominent drama producers praising the series without any sense of discomfort.
On the 31st of last month, Chinese state media outlet Global Times praised 'Poksak Soksassuda' for portraying the fate of three generations of women against the backdrop of Jeju Island, weaving a story of love, family affection, and growth spanning over half a century with outstanding acting skills. Influential Chinese drama producer Yu Zheng (于正) analyzed the series on social media, stating that 'Poksak Soksassuda' "leads viewers to deeply empathize with every character in the drama and to feel their pain and fate together," and that it "contains all the elements that viewers would like."
On the Chinese review site Douban (豆瓣), "Pokssak Soksassuda" received a rating of 9.6, ranking third in the all-time highest-rated Korean dramas. Douban
On the Chinese rating site Douban (豆瓣), 'Poksak Soksassuda' scored 9.6 points, ranking third among all Korean dramas in terms of ratings. Over 100,000 people rated the series. This score follows closely behind 'Reply 1988,' the most beloved Korean drama among Chinese viewers in the past decade, which holds a rating of 9.7 points.
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