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Welcome to Bongtaeri
2023·1h 37m·★ 5.0
Korean original
Il Woo thinks that 'owning his own house' and 'living a stable and happy life' are equivalent and therefore becomes a 'fake nature-lover' in an isolated countryside village called Bongtaeri in order to save a pharmaceutical company and earn 200% of his yearly income. Bong-sook is forced to play a trick in order to achieve her dream of becoming a police officer due to her parents' announcement to stop financially supporting her and transforms into a 'fake farmer' in Bongtaeri, the mountain village where her maternal grandfather lives. The two get involved when a mysterious shoe theft incident occurs in Bongtaeri.
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A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 37m
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