Family Movie: Mujigae (Happy About Kim Ji Soo’s Comeback?)
Mujigae is a Filipino-Korean project blending both cultures (i.e. not a traditional Korean drama movie), categorized as a Family drama. It was released in October 2024, however, it is not yet available on the Netflix USA streaming platform. (“Mujigae” in Korean means “rainbow”.)
♦
BACKGROUND: What happened to Kim Ji Soo?
Anybody who follows the South Korean entertainment industry KNOWS that if a celebrity screws up, it’s almost impossible for them to be FORGIVEN. (EXAMPLES: Park Yoo Chun and Yoo Ah-in.) But every once in a while, an actor or actress, such as Kim Ji Soo tries to make a comeback.
FALL FROM GRACE: In 2021, he got blacklisted because of allegations regarding of school violence, bullying, and other misconduct that surfaced. His agency contract was terminated, and he was removed from the historical K-drama “River Where the Moon Rises”. After that, he enlisted in the military. Hey! He had to serve anyway! It’s mandatory. A perfect time, though, to step away from the spotlight.
WHAT ABOUT NOW? Kim Ji Soo reentered the entertainment industry via the Philippines. He signed up with a local agency and has become popular in the world of Filipino entertainment. Anybody who follows the South Korean entertainment industry KNOWS K-dramas have a loyal fan base in the Philippines. If you’re going to try to come back to the world of the Korean entertainment industry, that might be an “open door”.
It’s 2025, and Netflix has decided to give Kim Ji Soo a chance to rebuild his career. The film “Mujigae” is one of his projects in the Philippines. Recently, Ji Soo returned to South Korea, and as he should have expected, his appearance generated mixed reactions. But you know what I say to him and others like him who want to show they have a penitent heart? Hey! Muscle through!
♦ MOVIE: The life of Mujigae, a Korean-Filipino child
Mujigae’s is 5 years old. Because of her mother’s death, she had to move to the Philippines and live with her estranged aunt. She has a father, but he’s what people call an “absentee daddy”.
- On the plus side, she’s only 5 and little kids tend to be able to adapt easily, even if it’s a different country.
- On the minus side? Nobody can take the place of your mom.
- On the plus side: They can’t replace mother, but your aunt and your dad (whenever he does show up) can at least try to be a good substitute.
Main Characters:
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 5.6 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7.6 out of 10 stars
- Letterboxd: 3 out of 5 stars
My personal rating is the same as MDL.
I am always happy to catch a good, wholesome family flick.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
‘Mujigae’ review: A delightful debut for child star Ryrie Sophia | ABS-CBN Entertainment
5 Reasons to Watch Family Drama Movie “Mujigae” | ABS-CBN Metro.Style
‘Mujigae’ Netflix Movie Review – A Heartfelt Tale of Family and Cultural Bridges | Midgard Times
Top reasons to watch family flick ‘Mujigae’ | Manila Bulletin
GMA News Online Articles:
TRAILER/TEASER:
Cinema Bravo. “MUJIGAE – Official Trailer #2 – Alexa Ilacad, Kim Ji-Soo, Ryrie Sophia.” YouTube, 3 Oct. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kWixJrneQ.
https://youtu.be/m3kWixJrneQ?si=PH-3Gj5nO2MEH0_F
♦
