On the wave of popularity of the 2nd season, Netflix began to enrich the library with further Korean productions. This time the debut on the site The drama “Bogota” directed by Seong-Je Kim, whose premiere on large screens took place on October 3, 2024. Although the expectations were huge, the film did not succeed and quickly disappeared from the repertoire due to low attendance. Everything indicates, however, that the streaming giant will reverse the bad luck.
The Korean thriller conquers Netflix. What is the plot of “Bogota” about?
The production campaign is set in the 1990s, and its main character is Young Korean Gook-He (played by Jonga Song). When a financial crisis occurs in Asia, he makes a difficult decision to move out. Together with his family, he goes to the capital of Colombia, where he hopes to start a new, better life. Dreams, however, are in ruins when he becomes a victim of ruthless thieves.
He quickly realizes that the vision that guided him is not possible to implement, and the brutal realities of the big city prompt him to enter the criminal path. Determined to ensure the best existence of himself and his loved ones, begins cooperation with local gangsters, becoming the same important pawn on the black market. Is success worth such risk and sacrifice? The price he will pay for it is higher than he initially thought.
In 2 days, “Bogota” hit the TOP10 Netflix podium in the world. She didn’t make a sensation in theaters
IN The cast of “Bogota” was a galaxy of Korean stars. In addition to JaNG, song in the main role, the screen also appeared: Seung-Bum Ryoo, Hyun Chul Cho, Hee-Joon Lee, Hae-Hao Kwon, Ji-Han Park and Sung-Jae. Seong-Je Kim, who also co-founded the script together with Seong-Goo Hwang, is responsible for directing.
The film debuted on February 4, 2025 and went to the TOP10 of the most popular website titles in the world. Currently, it ranks 2nd place in the ranking, and only ahead of the American “Binda Pregnant” Tyler Spindel.
It is worth noting, however, that “Bogota” is not only a fictitious story about a difficult fate in exile. By design, the production is to show in detail the hero’s transformation, dictated by external factors. It also touches on the subject of social problemssuch as poverty, struggle for survival and ubiquitous corruption, which Kook-he must cope with. His story prompts you to reflect on morality and how much a person can sacrifice in pursuit of his goal and the fight for dreams. Will you watch “Bogota” on Netfliks? We invite you to participate in the poll and commenting.
Source: Gazeta
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