Seohyun & Lee Jun Young’s ‘Love and Leashes’ Sees Rise on Netflix’s Top 10 + Ranks First in 5 Countries
"Love and Leashes," starring Girls' Generation's Seohyun and Lee Jun Young, continues to show its supremacy worldwide.
Directed by Park Hyun Jin, who is the genius behind "Prominent Woman" and "Idol Fever," the webtoon-based movie has remained on Netflix's top 10 global charts since it debuted.
'Love and Leashes' Advances to Top 6
Love and Leashes Seohyun and Lee Jun Young
Slowly but surely, the BDSM-themed K-movie is climbing up the chart, showing its influence worldwide.
According to FlixPatrol, a website that provides streaming ratings and VOD charts, "Love and Leashes" is now Netflix's sixth most-watched movie, next to the dark sci-fi comedy "Big Bug."
Meanwhile, the British true-crime documentary "The Tinder Swindler" held the top spot for weeks, solidifying its dominance in the daily chart.
'Love and Leashes' is the Most Watched Movie in Five Countries
Following the continued success of the rom-com movie, Seohyun and Lee Jun Young's new film ranked first in five countries.
Based on the daily rankings, "Love and Leashes" is the number one movie in Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
'Love and Leashes' Cast and Synopsis: Why It's Not Your Ordinary BDSM Movie
"Fifty Shades of Grey" but a bit wholesome. That's one way to describe the webtoon-based rom-com movie since it focuses not just the sexual fantasies but features a lot more to it.
"Love and Leashes" follows the story of two colleagues named Jung Ji Woo (Seohyun) and Jung Ji Hoo (Lee Jun Young).
The fun part starts after Ji Woo accidentally receives a package intended for her senior. To his surprise, Ji Hoo found out that she had already taken a peek at the mysterious parcel, which happens to be a kinky BDSM toy.
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However, he was impressed and somehow surprised that she wasn't judgemental and didn't make a fuss about it.
With this, he decides to ask Ji Woo if she's open to a special agreement, making her his master, to which she agrees.
Interestingly, "Love and Leashes" is more than showing pain and pleasure, a master and a submissive but highlights the meaning of boundaries and acceptance.
Seohyun's 'Love and Leashes' Character Gains Mixed Reactions to Fans
Released on February 11, making it a perfect pre-Valentine's day film, "Love and Leashes" gained mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
SCMP gave the K-movie 3 out 5 score, praising Seohyun and Lee Jun Young for "delivering sweet and wholesome performances."
The rom-com movie received a 90 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with one of the reviews describing "Love and Leashes" as "a refreshing exploration of the BDSM community."
On the other hand, a media outlet cited the fans' response to Seouhyun's debut movie, pointing out how it might affect her image.
"Isn't it because she is trying to get rid of her idol image?" A netizen mentioned.
