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“Crash Landing on You”

“Crash Landing on You” shows love unexpectedly arise in the volatile Korean Demilitarized Zone. Directed by Lee Jung-hyo, this Korean show charmingly contrasts life in wealthy Seoul with a humble North Korean military village. The story begins when Yoon Se-ri, a feisty and self-confident businesswoman out paragliding, is mistakenly carried into North Korea when a tornado strikes. Son Ye-jin delivers a stellar performance as Se-ri, showing both the drive that transformed her from family outcast to heir to the family’s business conglomerate, and also the magnetic personality that make many happy to help her.

Hyun Bin is superb as the stalwart and honorable Ri Jeong-hyeok, a captain in the North Korean army who falls for Se-ri when he first sees her stuck in a tree. Born into privilege and more passionate about piano than warfare, Jeong-hyeok finds his life transformed as he helps the forthright and energetic Se-ri.

The show’s many fine performances include Yang Kyung-won as the sarcastic and nervous Master Sergeant Pyo Chi-su; Hwang Woo-seul-hye as Do Hye-ji, who selfishly prays for Se-ri to remain stuck in North Korea; Oh Man-seok as the villainous security officer Cho Cheol-gang; and Nam Kyung-eup as Yoon Jeung-pyeong, who recognizes his daughter Se-ri’s honesty and talent. Yoo Su-bin is particularly delightful as Staff Sergeant Kim Ju-muk, whose fascination with South Korean culture includes heartfelt interest in soap operas.

“Crash Landing on You” successfully links stories about privileged South Koreans with fascinating glimpses into North Korean life, while building a wonderful love story that transcends all military, cultural and familial divisions.

“Crash Landing on You”는 특권 남한 인에 대한 이야기와 북한의 삶에 대한 매혹적인 모습을 성공적으로 연결하는 한편 모든 군사, 문화 및 가족 부문을 초월하는 멋진 사랑 이야기를 구축합니다.

Watch it on Netflix.