Netflix's Emotional Drama '폭싹 속았수다' Premieres
The highly anticipated Netflix series '폭싹 속았수다' premiered on March 7, 2025. This emotional drama chronicles the life of Ae-soon and Kwan-sik, who were born in Jeju, spanning from the 1960s in Jeju to Seoul in 2025, told through the four seasons.
Directed by Kim Won-seok, known for his work on 'My Mister' (나의 아저씨), 'Signal' (시그널), and 'Misaeng' (미생), and written by Im Sang-chun, who created 'When the Camellia Blooms' (동백꽃 필 무렵) and 'Fight for My Way' (쌈, 마이웨이), '폭싹 속았수다' has garnered significant attention from viewers eager for a life-affirming drama.
The lead characters, Ae-soon and Kwan-sik, are portrayed by IU (아이유) and Park Bo-gum (박보검) in their youth, and by Moon So-ri (문소리) and Park Hae-joon (박해준) in their middle age. IU transforms into the spirited literary girl Ae-soon, showcasing her emotional acting skills, while Park Bo-gum takes on the role of the romantic Kwan-sik, promising a deep performance.
This series goes beyond a simple youth romance, exploring how characters evolve amidst societal changes. Director Kim Won-seok describes it as a drama where 'the era itself is a villain affecting the characters,' emphasizing the narrative's flow alongside changing times.
In a departure from Netflix's usual release strategy, '폭싹 속았수다' will be released in four episodes weekly over four weeks, aligning with the progression of the seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
With the chemistry between IU and Park Bo-gum, a strong production team, and stunning visuals that capture the essence of different eras, '폭싹 속았수다' is poised to become a flagship Netflix series, following the success of 'Emergency: Medical Team' (중증외상센터: 골든 아워).
