An Asian famous person impulsively disappears throughout an abroad industrial shoot. He then crosses paths with a neighborhood lady, who, regardless of the star’s overwhelming reputation throughout the area, has no thought who he’s. From there, it is hardly shocking the place their relationship is headed.
This “seen-it-all-before” story varieties the narrative of the upcoming romantic comedy “Love Barista,” starring Lee Kwang-soo and Vietnamese actress Hoang Ha.
Lee portrays the famous person Kim Jun-woo, who’s more and more anxious that his seemingly stellar profession could also be nearing its finish, as rising skills threaten his once-formidable place and his fan base begins to skinny.
His anxiousness usually manifests as abdomen bother. Throughout a visit to Vietnam, the place he enjoys particularly excessive reputation, he’s unintentionally left behind whereas within the restroom, as his supervisor boards the airplane, utterly forgetting him and taking Jun-woo’s passport and pockets within the course of. An indignant Jun-woo decides to go silent, purposefully punishing his supervisor and employees for his or her negligence. Reducing off all contact, he kicks off his personal unscheduled trip.
Momentarily relieved to be on his personal, he shortly finds himself in a nightmare after Tao (Hoang Ha), an aspiring barista who additionally works at a noodle store, inadvertently destroys his telephone.
Stranded with out cash and unable to entry his bank card saved on his telephone, Jun-woo has to depend on Tao for meals and lodging till his telephone will get mounted. The 2 quickly embark on the predictable path of a budding romance.
Whereas the narrative follows a trajectory precisely as viewers would count on, there are nonetheless some recent touches that maintain the viewers engaged, reminiscent of its vibrant depiction of Ho Chi Minh Metropolis, the serene tea-growing countryside, a comedic supporting forged of Vietnamese actors and Korean cameos, together with Kang Ha-neul, who makes a quick look as an up-and-coming star difficult Jun-woo.
The event of the 2 protagonists’ romance is portrayed in a approach that feels pure and unforced. Specifically, the movie’s narrative is firmly anchored by Hoang Ha’s genuine efficiency, which helps the acquainted plot improvement really feel extra real.
The film additionally cleverly leverages Lee’s real-life fame, significantly in scenes depicting his character being mobbed by autograph-seeking Vietnamese followers. It references Lee’s excessive reputation within the nation, the place he’s often known as the “Prince of Asia” because of the success of the favored Korean TV selection present “Operating Man.”
The movie marks director Kim Seong-hun’s return to the romantic comedy style, following “Killing Romance” (2023). He has beforehand helmed “Confidential Task” (2017) and “Rampant” (2018).
“Love Barista” is ready for launch Wednesday.
