Yoo Ah In's "Seoul Vibe" is Netflix's newest comedy-action K-movie, set in one of the remarkable eras in South Korea.
With the 1988 Seoul Olympics as its backdrop, viewers get to see not just intense car chases but also the ultra-cool, hip, and retro style of Korea's capital city.
Helmed by "The King's Note" director Moon Hyun Sung, "Seoul Vibe" depicts the journey of five individuals who get intertwined in a dangerous mission.
Why is Netflix's 'Seoul Vibe' Much-Watched Movie?
The Samgyedong Supreme Team is headed by top drifter Dong Wook, played by Yoo Ah In along with his friends Joon Gi (Ong Seong Wu) the resident mechanist, and Woo Sam, the group's DJ and loverboy.
In addition, joining the team is Dong Wook's sister Park Yoon Hee, played by Park Ju Hyun while Lee Kyu Hyung as Bok Nam, who knows the ins and outs of the streets of Seoul.
As Dong Wook returns to South Korea, he is welcomed by Prosecutor Ahn (Oh Jung Se) who offers him a pretty good deal to get a fresh start by wiping off his criminal records and getting the whole team their U.S visas.
However, all this is in exchange for being undercover for an influential syndicate who are set to undergo their biggest activity during the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Moon So Ri plays the antagonist Chairwoman Kang, a powerful person who is behind the VIP's private loan market and illegal funds that takes place in the whole city.
With her is her right hand, Director Lee (Kim Sung Kyun,) the person responsible for transporting the goods from point A to point B.
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"Seoul Vibe" featured thrilling drifts and exhilarating car action as the Samgyedong Supreme Team set out on their mission.
In addition, the Netflix movie delivered a nostalgic vibe to viewers as it features 80s hip-hop music and retro fashion that surely captivates global viewers.
'Seoul Vibe' Sequel: Will Yoo Ah In's Movie Return?
Released on August 26, "Seoul Vibe" gained the attention of the viewers, dubbing it as Korean "Fast & Furious."
From its premiere, the comedy action film entered Netflix's Top 10 Movies. As of August 31, Flix Patrol cited that Yoo Ah In's movie advances from 9th to 8th, ranking first in six countries.
As for a potential sequel, Netflix has yet to announce whether the movie gets the green light for a sequel.
Interestingly, viewers are hopeful to see the 1988 squad return for another season.
'Seoul Vibe' Director Talks About the Movie Portraying Different Version of the 80s in Korea
In an interview by Korea Times, director Moon Hyun Sung shared why he chose the Seoul Olympics as the time for the movie. He revealed that the starting point of "Seoul Vibe" is hip-hop and seeing it as a culture.
"As we moved on to the story we wanted to fill it with, we just naturally connected the dots from classic cars from 1988, Olympics, and other social backgrounds," he explained.
Moreover, he mentioned that "a lot of unbelievably outrageous Olympic-related stories" happened during that era, and "'Seoul Vibe' is just a slice of that."
