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My Name Is Loh Kiwan Actor Song Joong-ki Has This To Say On Mixed Reviews

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Published By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: March 07, 2024, 15:12 IST The film is based on a novel named I Met Loh Kiwan. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Featuring Song Joong-ki in the lead role, My Name is Loh Kiwan recently premiered on Netflix and received mixed reactions from fans. Korean actor Song Joong-ki’s latest film My Name Is Loh Kiwan recently premiered on Netflix. Having already hit the streaming giant on March 1, the film opened to mixed reactions with many calling it “unreliable” and also sharing confusion about the love angle. Song Joong-ki who takes on the lead role as the young Loh Kiwan is also aware of the not-so-savoury reviews that the films have been getting recently opened up about the same. In a recent interview given on 6 March, the actor while mentioning that he completely understands the mixed reaction to the romantic aspect of the film further revealed that he initially rejected the role for this particular reason. “However, after a while, even I was able to relate to the work and …

Song Joong Ki Shares Candid Thoughts About The Mixed Reactions To “My Name Is Loh Kiwan”

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Actor Song Joong Ki has revealed how he feels about the mixed reactions to his recent film “My Name is Loh Kiwan.” Based on Cho Haejin’s novel “I Met Loh Kiwan,” the film tells the love story of North Korean defector Loh Kiwan (played by Song Joong Ki) and professional shooter Marie (Choi Sung Eun). On March 6, during an interview at a cafe in Seoul, Song Joong Ki talked about “My Name is Loh Kiwan” and the response it received. Regarding viewers’ mixed reactions to the romance aspect of the film, Song Joong Ki commented, “I completely understand. I initially rejected the role for that reason.” He added, “However, after a while, even I was able to relate to the work and enter its story, despite my shortcomings. A movie is not a disposable cup that you throw away after watching it once. Even if you don’t find it interesting and can’t relate to it now, you may change your mind again as time goes by. I hope that’s the case, and I hope …

“My Name Is Loh Kiwan” Song Joong Ki Comments He Strives to Deliver Equal Value for His Pay

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My Name Is Loh Kiwan actor Song Joong Ki commented about his experience and the responsibility he feels as the lead actor. On March 6, the actor conducted an interview with reporters at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. What’s interesting to note is that Song Joong Ki, a Hallyu star with 16 years of experience, acted in the North Korean dialect for the first time since his debut. As of March 3, My Name Is Loh Kiwan ranked third on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list (non-English). Talking about how he feels, Song Joong Ki said, “Of course, it feels good to [know my movie] ranked third. The response [of the audience] in Korea is a priority, but I’m curious about how people in other countries perceived this film, both qualitatively and quantitatively.”  He continued, “I have sought [and focused on] people’s response a lot. I got to know the response of the domestic audience from a lot of information provided by the staff, and I also got to know the response of the international audience from friends living abroad or …

My Name is Loh Kiwan review: Song Joong-ki stars in a gut-wrenching tale about love and hope | Movie-review News

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“A one-way ticket please,” says Loh Kiwan, a refugee in Berlin who defected from North Korea. But is he really willing to risk his life by leaving behind the newfound safety of his refugee status?  My Name Is Loh Kiwan delicately spins a narrative of a North Korean defector’s struggle to survive in a foreign land while battling his inner demons. Loh Kiwan and his mother fled from North Korea, seeking refuge across the border in China. But the journey to freedom comes with a cost, and not everyone makes it through unscathed. As Loh Kiwan finally finds himself in Berlin, the cost of his escape becomes painfully clear.  The film begins with a heart-wrenching scene where the protagonist, tears streaming down his face, scrubs away bloodstains from the road. What follows is a tale revealing how those very bloodstains funded his journey abroad, symbolising the sacrifices made for a chance at a better life. Despite not coursing through a living body, those stains become the currency for his sustenance, underlining the harsh realities of …

Song Joong Ki’s “My Name Is Loh Kiwan” Trends on Netflix

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Song Joong Ki‘s K-movie My Name Is Loh Kiwan has been spotted ranking on Netflix’s Top 10 charts in 20+ countries, including Bahrain, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, to name a few, as of March 4 (data from FlixPatrol).  My Name Is Loh Kiwan tells the story of Loh Ki Wan (Song Joong Ki), a North Korean defector who arrives in Belgium with the last hope of life, and Marie (Choi Sung Eun), a woman who has lost the reason for living. The K-movie was released on March 1.  Where to watch the K-movie My Name Is Loh Kiwan? My Name Is Loh Kiwan is available to stream on Netflix. JTBC’s Doctor Slump scored a nationwide rating of 6.59% for episode 12, a decent improvement from its previous episode’s viewership of 5.7%.  The K-drama retains its popularity on Netflix, predominantly in Asia.  When and where to watch the K-drama Doctor Slump? Episode 13 of Doctor Slump will air on March 9 (Saturday). The K-drama is available to stream on Netflix. The tvN historical drama Captivating the King concluded with ratings of 7.76% …

[Movie Review] Song Joong-ki plainly dazzles in My Name is Loh Kiwan

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[Movie Review] Song Joong-ki plainly dazzles in My Name is Loh Kiwan by Dramaddictally Under the guise of a refugee story, Netflix’s My Name is Loh Kiwan is an action romance melodrama that rests on Song Joong-ki’s grounded performance to make it work. With a stellar central portrayal and speed-of-a-bullet pacing, the film is an enjoyable first-time watch — even if it gets its wires crossed about its core conflicts.  MOVIE REVIEW Blood in the street, a fake passport in a foreign land, and the bureaucratic grays of a refugee resettlement office — the opening shots set the tone for a dark story that starts with only a seed of hope. Song Joong-ki — looking the plainest we’ve ever seen him — plays the titular LOH KIWAN, a man who defected from North Korea to China, only to find himself on the run again. Kiwan has just landed in Belgium in the dead of winter with a stack of American money he’s reluctant to spend and nowhere to go while he stumbles his way through …

New on Netflix in March 2024: Young Royals 3, Damsel, My Name is Loh Kiwan | Web Series

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If March were a love story, it would weave a tale about Netflix and its heart-swaying releases. The month is full of highly anticipated releases ranging from Hollywood to Korean and beyond. From the fantastical adventure of Damsel starring Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown to the highly anticipated Season 3 of the royal drama with BL concept Young Royals, March promises something for every viewer. Check out the full list of releases. New on Netflix in March 2024: Young Royals 3, Damsel, 3 Boy Problem, My Name is Loh Kiwan, more(Netflix) Also read: Taylor Swift shares a deep-rooted history with Singapore, reveals personal experience: ‘My mom..’ Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Netflix in March 2024 releases This month, Netflix has announced a broad slate of original documentaries, as well as new episodes and features, marking their debut on the OTT giant after striking huge deals. The second season of Full Swing, a Netflix original documentary series that explores the world of golf’s elite, is scheduled to debut on March …

“My Name is Loh Kiwan” Peeks At Outsiders Living Courageously In Foreign Land

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An unexpected connection is forged between a North Korean defector trying to survive in a foreign land and a former national athlete who lost all hope to live in My Name is Loh Kiwan. My Name is Loh Kiwan traverses the story of Loh Ki-wan (Song Joong Ki), a North Korean defector who arrived in Belgium with the last hope of life, and Marie (Choi Sung Eun), a woman who has lost her reason for living. Eventually, they both fell in love with each other. Streaming on Netflix starting March 1, the film is produced by Yong Film, the visionary studio behind acclaimed works such as 20th Century Girl, The Call, and The Handmaiden, this compelling character-driven drama marks the feature directorial debut of the talented Kim Hee-jin, who approaches the nuances of the story with a keen sensitivity. Escaping from China, North Korean defector Loh Kiwan sets out to fulfill his mother’s dying wish — to find a place where he can truly own his name and live on his own terms. He travels to …

My Name is Loh Kiwan trailer: Song Joong-ki and Choi Sung-eun become each other’s support

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The trailer of Song Joong-ki’s highly anticipated film My Name is Loh Kiwan is finally unveiled. Check it out here: Adapted from Cho Haejin’s book I Met Loh Kiwan, My Name is Loh Kiwan tells the romantic journey of Loh Kiwan, a defector from North Korea (played by Song Joong-ki), and Marie, a skilled shooter (played by Choi Sung-eun). The trailer begins with Loh Kiwan living a difficult life as a North Korean defector in a foreign land. It then shows Loh Kiwan leaving for Belgium to receive refugee status, which is his last hope in life. After losing her will to live, Marie crosses paths with Loh Kiwan and ends up taking his wallet. Their encounter leads them to the police station, where Marie discovers the sentimental value of the wallet as it is the only memento left by Kiwan’s mother. This realisation sparks an unexpected attraction towards Kiwan, seeing him as someone both alike and distinct from herself. The trailer also Jo Han-chul who plays the role of Marie’s father and tells Loh …

Watch: Song Joong Ki And Choi Sung Eun Meet At The Lowest Points Of Their Lives In “My Name Is Loh Kiwan” Teaser

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Netflix’s new film “My Name is Loh Kiwan” has dropped a new teaser and poster! Based on Cho Haejin’s novel “I Met Loh Kiwan,” “My Name is Loh Kiwan” tells the love story of North Korean defector Loh Kiwan (Song Joong Ki) and professional shooter Marie (Choi Sung Eun). The newly released poster features Loh Kiwan and Marie who are looking in different directions. The text that reads, “Unfamiliar land, daunting life,” hints at the harsh and cold reality that the two face at the most precarious moment of their lives in faraway Europe. The text on the bottom that reads, “Do we deserve happiness?” raises curiosity as to how Kiwan and Marie, who are polar opposites, will be able to understand and comfort each other. In the main teaser that was released along with the main poster, Loh Kiwan leaves for Belgium to receive refugee status, which is his last hope in life. Loh Kiwan’s desperate and exhausted appearance realistically shows the difficult life that he lives as a stranger in an unfamiliar place. …