Netflix's hit series 'Fooled'! Episode 5 release time, global response, production cost of 60 billion won, filming controversy, and even the original work are summarized at a glance!

1. Episode 5 of “I Was Fooled” Release Time

Episode 5 of the Netflix original drama 'Cheated by a Ghost' will be released on March 14, 2025 at 5 PM!

Out of a total of 16 episodes, 4 have been released so far, and episodes 5-8, which will be released this time, are also scheduled to be updated on Fridays.

2. Overseas response, hot globally too!

'I Was Fooled' has been receiving a hot response from overseas since its release!

According to FlixPatrol, which compiles OTT viewership rankings, it ranked 6th in the non-English global TOP 10 series.

It ranked first in many countries including Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam.

Overseas fans are leaving favorable reviews such as "It's a well-made drama" and "A masterpiece that will remain in the history of K-drama", and there are many reviews on IMDB saying "It's a story about a woman's life, dreams, hardships, and perseverance".

In particular, the praise for IU and Park Bo-gum's acting is endless!

3. Controversy over nuisance filming, what happened?

However, there were some controversies during the filming . In particular, there was an incident at the Gochang Green Barley Field Festival where the staff blocked the road and prohibited tourists from taking pictures, which caused controversy in online communities.

Regarding this, the production company, Pan Entertainment, made an official apology, saying, "We sincerely apologize to the citizens who experienced inconvenience," and announced that they will be more careful during the filming process.

4. Production cost of 60 billion won. Where was so much spent?

'The Three Musketeers' is a blockbuster production that cost a whopping 60 billion won!

Director Kim Won-seok said, "It's true that the production cost was high, but we put a lot of effort into making it immersive for the viewers."

Main use of production costs

- Open set production by era from the 1960s to 2025
- Cost of art & costumes based on past eras
- Investment in sets and special effects to add realism to filming

Thanks to this, the drama is receiving praise for its high visual perfection!

5. Is there an original?

'Boksaeksoda' is not a work with a separate original work, but it was produced as a warm story with a human touch, like writer Im Sang-chun's representative works 'When the Camellia Blooms' and 'Fight for My Way'.

The drama title, 'Bok-ssak-sok-as-su-da', is a Jeju dialect that means 'Thank you for your hard work' , which can also be said to be an element that well reflects the atmosphere of the times.

'The Return of Superman' is a work that has received a lot of attention, from the filming controversy to the 60 billion won investment in production costs and global response.

Episode 5 is coming up soon, so let's all wait and look forward to it!

On Netflix March 14th at 5pm! Don't miss it~

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