'My Troublesome Star' made a strong debut in Southeast Asia as it hit the screens, signaling a green light for global box office success.
According to the weekly chart announced by Asia's largest regional OTT platform Viu, covering the third week of August (from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24), the Genie TV drama 'My Troublesome Star' ranked 4th in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, and 6th in Thailand and Singapore, marking a successful start.
'My Troublesome Star' is a romantic comedy about a top star in Korea who suddenly transforms into an ordinary middle-aged woman, capturing the chaotic events that unfold. The unpredictable companionship of Bong Cheong-ja (played by Jeon Jung-hwa), a top star whose career spans 25 years, and the supportive police officer Dokgo-cheol (played by Song Seung-heon) delivers laughter, empathy, and excitement at the same time.
In related news, the prominent Hong Kong daily South China Morning Post (SCMP) positively reviewed this work as a "camp fantasy comedy," emphasizing Jeon Jung-hwa's performance. SCMP noted, "It is impressive to see the top star return after a 25-year hiatus and adapt to the changed reality," highlighting the unique tone of the work and the actor's presence.
Meanwhile, Viu is a regional OTT platform based in Hong Kong that showcases popular Korean content in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Currently, it is offering 'My Troublesome Star' and 'My Girlfriend is the Man,' and is expected to release anticipated works such as 'My Youth' and 'Taxi Driver 3' soon.
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