The film 'Pavane', featuring Moon Sang-min, has gained momentum globally, entering the top ranks thanks to word-of-mouth from audiences both domestically and internationally. At the heart of this success is Moon Sang-min's limitless acting transformation, from the dignified prince in KBS 2TV's 'Beloved Bandit' to a humble young man in 'Pavane'.
In 'Pavane', Moon Sang-min plays the role of Kyung-rok, a young man who endures the weight of reality after giving up on his dreams. He showcases a depth and chilling gaze, along with realistic everyday acting that he hasn't shown before. Previously, he captivated hearts as the straightforward Prince Lee Yeol in 'Beloved Bandit', but now he evokes global empathy with the raw face of youth stripped of glamour.
In fact, 'Pavane' recorded 2 million views (calculated by dividing viewing hours by the total runtime of the work) within three days of its Netflix release, debuting at 7th place in the non-English film category. By the second week, it achieved 3.3 million views, climbing to 4th place in the global top 10 non-English films.
The rise in 'Pavane's global ranking proves Moon Sang-min's value as an icon of K-youth. Having introduced the charm of historical dramas through tvN's 'Shuroop' and established himself as a leading figure in romantic comedies with tvN's 'Wedding Impossible' and Coupang Play's 'Cinderella at 2 AM', Moon Sang-min successfully delivers a message of healing and growth that transcends genre and language barriers with this film.
Moon Sang-min, who has captured the hearts of global viewers beyond the domestic audience, is drawing attention for his future endeavors after successfully balancing both 'Beloved Bandit' and 'Pavane'.
'Pavane' is available on Netflix.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr