The Netflix series The Price of Confession released behind-the-scenes stills as it rises in popularity after ranking No. 2 in Netflix's global top 10 series (non-English).
The mystery thriller The Price of Confession, which depicts what happens between 'Younsoo,' who is accused of killing her husband, and the mysterious figure 'Moeun,' known as a witch, recorded 2,200,000 views (viewing hours divided by the show's total running time) after its release on Dec. 5 and rose to No. 2 in the global top 10 series (non-English). It also made the top 10 list in nine countries, including Korea, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, showing its worldwide popularity.
The Price of Confession, a mystery thriller that traces the truth of the case centered on a confession-based transaction and makes the outcome unpredictable, has earned praise from the press and viewers for its genre-driven thrills and compelling development.
Domestic media praised the series, saying, "A drama that keeps suspicion and caution from letting up. The Price of Confession pushes situations to the extreme and makes you focus on the emotions and thoughts of the two characters, Younsoo and Moeun," and, "The actors' eyes, expressions and even a single wrinkle convey a convincing power. As they exchange energy like playing catch, the debate over the truth becomes fiercer and the tension rises."
Foreign media have sent continuous praise for the high-quality direction and story that toggle between truth and lies, calling it, "a crime drama with perfect pacing" (TIME), "a work that pulls you in from start to finish" (South China Morning Post), "it builds situations not seen before and lays enough groundwork so viewers can deeply immerse themselves in the narrative to heighten dramatic tension" (Decider), and, "a work with so many twists and developments that you cannot tell what is true and what is fake until the end. A must-watch series" (But Why Tho).
Viewers at home and abroad have showered praise for the deep immersion and the actors' passionate performances, saying, "The immersion is insane and there are no acting holes. It makes you suspect who the real culprit is until the end, so it was fun to watch" (YouTube double****), "A female-driven narrative, revenge and twists continue tightly until the end, giving the feeling of reading a well-crafted detective novel" (X s*), "Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Goeun lead charming characters that showcase their individualities in performances you cannot take your eyes off. A binge-worthy show" (IMDb 0*), and, "The Price of Confession is an outstanding work that leaves a deep impression in every aspect. Its solid story keeps tension from start to finish and perfectly balances emotion, suspense and mystery" (IMDb kim*****).
The released behind-the-scenes stills vividly capture the actors who completed The Price of Confession and director Lee Jung-hyo's filming site, drawing attention. A still of director Lee Jung-hyo and Jeon Do-yeon deep in discussion before filming captures a moment of immersion to more deeply express the situation and emotions of An Younsoo. Kim Goeun's cold gaze and expression during filming recall the intense, mysterious atmosphere unique to 'Moeun,' whose inner thoughts are inscrutable.
Stills showing Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Goeun getting rained on in the prison yard and making playful faces in a car recall the secret transaction between 'Younsoo' and 'Moeun' in the drama while giving a glimpse of the two actors' chemistry, capturing attention. Images of Jeon Do-yeon smiling brightly with Jin Sun-kyu, Jeon Do-yeon laughing with Choi Young-joon during an intense scene, and Kim Goeun and Park Hae-soo smiling at each other in the interrogation room convey the warm atmosphere on set, in contrast to the characters' constant clashes over truth and lies in the drama.
Also shown are Park Hae-soo, Jin Sun-kyu and Choi Young-joon preparing to shoot with director Lee Jung-hyo, conveying their passion and effort to fully embody their characters. The Price of Confession, which released behind-the-scenes stills capturing the set's intense energy, is expected to continue captivating global viewers with its strong immersion and the actors' powerful performances.
The Price of Confession, an immersive mystery thriller that depicts explosive acting synergy and a dangerous transaction based on confessions, rose to No. 2 in the global top 10 series (non-English) just three days after its release and is streaming on Netflix.<
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