Jin Seon-kyu and Gong Myung Had the World Laughing… 'Husbands' Tops Netflix Global Charts
Top 10 in 37 Countries in Its Second Week of Release… 6.3 Million Views
The Comic Chemistry Between Her Ex-Husband and Current Husband Has Captivated Audiences Both at Home and Abroad
[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] The Netflix film *Husbands* continued its global box office success in its second week of release. This comedy-action film, featuring the unique premise of a woman’s ex-husband and current husband, resonated across borders and topped the global Top 10 list of non-English films. (Photo: Netflix Tudum) According to Netflix’s official site, Tudum, on the 1st, “Husbands” recorded 6.3 million views (viewing time divided by the film’s total runtime) in its second week of release, taking the No. 1 spot on the global Top 10 non-English films list. It continued its steady box office success by ranking in the top 10 in 37 countries, including South Korea, Ecuador, Jamaica, Morocco, Indonesia, and Singapore. “Husbands” is a comedy-action film that depicts the unexpected collaboration between a wife’s ex-husband, Chung-sik (Jin Seon-kyu), and her current husband, Min-seok (Gong Myung), as they work together to rescue her from a criminal organization. Critics note that the film naturally blends action and familial love into its comedic premise, resonating with audiences both domestically and internationally. Im Yoon-ah (left) and Jin Seon-kyu. (Photo: Netflix) Behind-the-scenes stills released amid the film’s box office success are also drawing attention. The sight of Jin Seon-kyu and Gong Myung beaming on set suggests that the delightful chemistry between the ex-husband and current husband in the film stemmed from the actual atmosphere on set. The photos also capture Director Park Gyu-tae and the cast reviewing footage together, as well as Im Yoon-ah, Jeon So-min, Yoon Byung-hee, and Lee Sun-won preparing for scenes with playful expressions. In particular, the images of Gong Myung, Jin Seon-kyu, and Yoon Kyung-ho casually striking a “V” pose after filming an intense action scene perfectly convey the actors’ passion and the warm, friendly atmosphere on set. The chemistry between the actors—who bicker constantly in the drama but boast flawless teamwork on set—is clearly evident in these stills.
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