Based on the movie Mr. Handy (2004), Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a healing romance drama between ŌĆśrealistŌĆÖ dentist Yoon Hye Jin and an unemployed man Hong Doo Sik who goes by ŌĆśChief HongŌĆÖ in his town. Though Yoon Hye Jin (Shin Min Ah) and Hong Doo Sik (Kim Seon Ho) are at the center of the story, the story of Gongjin people has also attracted viewers. From Kim Gam Ri (Kim Young Ok), who caresses villagersŌĆÖ wounded hearts, to Oh Choo Jae (Jo Han Chul) and Oh Joo RiŌĆÖs (Kim Min Seo) affectionate father-daughter story. And from Yeo Hwa Jung (Lee Bong Ryun) and Jang Young GookŌĆÖs (In Gyo Jin) reunion to tough Jo Nam SookŌĆÖs (Cha Hwa Jung) story. Stories of all these villagers enriched the plot. Of course, Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon HoŌĆÖs heart-fluttering romance and the process of them healing each otherŌĆÖs wounds only raised the immersion level. Two actorsŌĆÖ romance and colorful stories in Gongjin received responses from viewers all over the world. According to Flixpatrol, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha ranked 1st on NetflixŌĆÖs ŌĆ£TodayŌĆÖs Top 10ŌĆØ in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Moreover, the series is ranked 7th in the worldwide ranking. While Squid Game continues to be the hottest topic, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha also showcased the power of Korean-style rom-com.
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