(SPOT.ph) Imagine if drag racing were to get even more levelled up than F1. As in we’re talking Olympics. Basically, this is what Netflix was probably going for when it dropped Seoul Vibe’s trailer a few days before the movie’s release. With lots of heart-pumping, adrenaline rush-inducing scenarios that could get them in a rut, the team manages to zoom through them all with a matching mixtape to boot. We’re sure you saw all the hype around this movie. If you haven’t streamed it yet—why the heck not?—we answered some of the most commonly-discussed Seoul Vibe questions.
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Seoul Vibe Questions and Context
What is the Seoul Vibe movie about?
First impression: It gives off a vibe that’s somewhere along the lines of Mad Max, Fast and Furious, and an Asian action movie with a twist. So if you’re an old soul, a car racing enthusiast, or simply someone who has a thing for anything Hallyu, this show might just be up your alley.
The movie takes place sometime around the 1988 Summer Seoul Olympics period and focuses on the Sanggye-dong Supreme Team. After working out a lot of kinks along the way, the group finally lands a slot in the prestigious event.
Right as they’re preparing to be part of the opening ceremony, the team finds themselves mixed up in an investigation within the city. Enter prosecutor Ahn Pyeong Wook (Oh Jung-se), who is dead set on locking up corrupt high-ranking officials. The prosecutor has their eyes on Secretary Kang (Moon So-ri), whom they suspect is guilty of stashing away illegal funds—only they’ve got no hard evidence to back up their claims.
Now the thing is, the prosecutor knows everything about the team, too. He's got hard data on when they broke the law, how long they will serve jail time for each case, the works. So, how is the money-stashing corruption chaos connected to the Sanggye-dong Supreme team? Well, the prosecutor offers to maintain the group’s freedom in exchange for Secretary Kang’s investigation. In other words, get solid evidence of corruption and they’re free as a bird.
The team saw a little bit more in their circumstances and gave their counteroffer: Investigation of the suspected corrupt official in exchange for their freedom and U.S. visas for each member. Needless to say, the parties sealed the sweet deal.
Basically, one “simple” underground request leads to another, until the Sanggye-dong Supreme team finds themselves deeply involved with the Mafia.
Who’s behind the show?
Moon Hyun Sung directed the thrill-seeking action-packed racing movie set in the period when retro, dance, and electronic music were all the craze–1988. Aside from being a great director, he is also an actor. Alchemy of Souls (2022), Vincenzo (2021), Hello! Me (2021), The King’s Case Note (2017), and As One (2012) are just some of the shows he previously starred in.
Working with Moon Hyun Sung are producers Kwon Oh Hyun and Yoo Hyung Seok. The movie is under Andmarq Studio and co-produced by UAA and MCMC.
What’s the fuss about the gas price all about?
The movie dropped on Netflix on August 26, a date that became all the more exciting for Filipino motorists as they had the chance to get a 40-liter gas refill for less than P300—P280 pesos, to be precise, if you are to max out the eligible capacity per vehicle.
In line with the movie’s release, the entertainment company collaborated with Seaoil Philippines to give a lucky few motorists, with fast fingers and equally-fast internet connections, the chance to gas up for just P7 per liter, the estimated gas price in the Philippines in 1988.
We don’t know about you but we think there’s a deeper connection behind this collab of Netflix and Seaoil for Seoul Vibe. Our best guess is Seaoil equals Seoul. Sorry not sorry.
So, there you have all the hype laid down for you. If you want a light movie to help you get through a long day, Seoul Vibe may be one of your best bets. If you don’t like the movie, don’t worry, we got you covered. Zip through the other shows on the list and get on another movie or series marathon soon.
this strange new world.