The Netflix series Aema has released recommendations.
In the process of the emergence of erotic films that swept Korea in the 1980s, the Netflix series Aema, which depicts the story of top star 'Hee-Ran' and rookie actress 'Joo-Ae' boldly confronting the dark reality hidden behind the dazzling spotlight, has released heartfelt recommendations from the director and actors, further raising expectations for the work.
Director Lee Jong-Pil said, "A feast of proactive characters resisting the age of barbarism! Hilariously raw and captivatingly poignant crazy community!" Director Byun Young-Joo noted, "A comical yet heartbreaking depiction of actors enduring the age of barbarism dominated by oppression and fear, hypocrisy and baseness, like a wild storm in a once upon a time in Chungmuro" in praise of Aema, which contains a witty story and charming characters. Director Kim Ji-Woon said, "Lee Hae-Young's Aema does not settle for mere nostalgia and retrospection of 'it was like that back then.' It deals with the dark desires and scandals of the 1980s Korean film industry, but does not shy away from the weight of the subject matter, presenting it in a cheerful manner with humor and satire. Above all, the bond and growth between the two women, created by Lee Ha-Nee and Bang Hyo-Rin, resonates even today beyond time, while the ensemble performances of Jin Seon-Kyu, Bang Hyo-Rin, and Jo Hyun-Cheol shine, with Lee Ha-Nee delivering her best performance," increasing expectations for the lingering emotions the work will provide and the immersive acting of the actors.
Writer Park Sang-Young said, "I really enjoyed watching Aema and during it, I wished there would be even more narratives like this in the world. Aema transcends the notions and prejudices that the previous 'Aema Woman' symbolized, portraying a new dimension of female solidarity in the most beautiful and brilliant way!" Director Noh Deok noted, "Set against a barbaric and violent reality, a narrative of success and revenge from the ambition and solidarity of two women who refuse to be consumed. This work, which cheerfully twists the shadows of exploitation, was a piece that captured the era while never allowing the audience to take their eyes off it," sharing a recommendation for Aema, which encapsulates the journey and solidarity of two women resisting an era of exploitation.
Director Lee Won-Seok said, "An unprecedented freshness and high-class series that is completely different from expectations. I decided to live the rest of my life like Aema. I should buy a horse first." Director Lee Kyung-Mi said, "Let's protect ourselves in our own way; it won't be easy at all. It might ultimately be impossible. But let's not stop, just like Jeong Hee-Ran has lived, like 'Aema' Joo-Ae meeting Jeong Hee-Ran and living it out, just as the film 'Aema Woman,' which dazzled Chungmuro in the 1980s, has transformed into this infinitely harmless and lovely Aema series in modern times. Let's continue to influence each other forever," conveying that it is a work that gives resonance, courage, and comfort, making one reconsider future life. Director Lee Chang-Hee said, "A sharp comedy that pierces the shadows of historical barbarism and tyranny. Humor and sensory direction, retro sensibility, and sophisticated visuals are precisely anchored to the theme," while Director Kim Tae-Yong praised, "The erotic grotesque sensory action only Lee Hae-Young can achieve!"
The actors' enthusiastic praise for Aema also catches the eye. Actress Go Ah-Seong said, "The deviation of the two actresses in the 1980s Chungmuro erotic film industry is thrilling and sweet. I was deeply immersed in the character Jeong Hee-Ran, a star actress seemingly plucked from that era, who gracefully stepped on the rough path while maintaining her dignity. This became another opportunity to fall for actress Lee Ha-Nee once again. Actress Bang Hyo-Rin, in the role of Shin Joo-Ae, also allows us to witness the process of becoming a star from an aspiring actress, gradually glowing with light on her face. As an actress currently active, I'm filled with awe watching the figures of the legendary senior actors from the past I had only heard about, while the chaotic process of creating a film makes me laugh, realizing that this is how the film industry was. For some, it's nostalgia, for others, it's a stylish retro. Watching the 1980s screen on Netflix has an almost framed charm. Netflix's Aema is no different than traveling through the 1980s film industry!" praising Director Lee Hae-Young's exceptional sensibility blended with the era and the actors' performances.
Actor Jung Jun-Won said, "Was I truly able to resist fiercely like them? The intense survival story of the two actresses that throws a punch at the viewers who approach with prejudices against the title Aema," while actor Lee Je-Hoon noted, "The background of the 1980s is unbelievable, as the sensational story of two women felt delightful and interesting. The beautiful woman's relationship between the two actresses, who manipulate the viewers, is also a very important viewing point. This work made me reflect on my past as someone who desperately dreamed of being an actor. I hope everyone who is still dreaming in diverse ways gets to watch it too. I support Aema!" expressing heartfelt thoughts on the messages conveyed by the work.
Actress Park So-Dam said, "We are together in the ring. This work embodies the earnestness of Jeong Hee-Ran, Shin Joo-Ae, and all of us living and dreaming in this world. Thank you for making me feel all the various emotions I could feel." Actor Byun Yo-Han said, "From the process of making the 1980s film Aema Woman, the story of that era's Chungmuro film industry was completed with the amazing acting ensemble of many actors, including Lee Ha-Nee, Bang Hyo-Rin, Jin Seon-Kyu, Jo Hyun-Cheol, and Lee Joo-Young. Thanks to Director Lee Hae-Young's wonderful mise-en-scène and warm perspective, the behind-the-scenes stories, which could have felt heavy, were depicted brightly and diversely, boldly in every scene. Because of this, the story within the work resonated sometimes hotly and sometimes coldly against my skin. You filled my every moment. Thank you for creating such a remarkable work. I highly recommend Aema!!" increasing curiosity about Aema, which promises to deliver unmissable excitement.
Set against the backdrop of the sensational birth of the blockbuster 'Aema Woman,' which heated up Korea in the 1980s, Aema charmingly and wittily depicts the sensational solidarity of two women trying to make a mark on the world in their own ways. It will be released exclusively on Netflix on Aug. 22 (Friday).
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