"Broker" isn't getting a lot of attention from the public in Korea.

In 2022, "Broker" was nominated for a Cannes Film Festival Award. A 12-minute standing ovation was given to the piece at its premiere.

Critics overwhelmingly gave the picture a favorable assessment. Song Kang Ho, a South Korean actor, won the Cannes Best Actor prize at the same time.

However, the general public did not appreciate the effort. The majority of viewers were let down by "Broker." They said Hirokazu Koreeda's objectives were ambiguous and the film's content was confused.

The movie's script was deemed unrealistic by the audience. The work's uplifted message, on the other hand, continues to be appreciated by many people.

Audiences continue to give the film mixed reviews. In spite of this, the vast majority of viewers remain unimpressed:

• At Cannes, the 12 minutes of acclaim for "Broker" made me eager to see it. However, after seeing the film, I was a little let down. The performances by the performers are generally excellent, although I occasionally have difficulty understanding what they are saying. There was only one scenario that had the power to elicit an emotional response from me.
• Honestly, I’m a bit dissatisfied, I think the storyline is not enough for the cast to display their full talent.
• This movie is making me feel drowsy. It's a let-down, really.

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Actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo found himself in an embarrassing situation during a meal on tvN's Finland Setbang Living (Episode 4), when fellow actor Kwak Dong Yeon asked the restaurant staff about the bill, despite knowing it was a little awkward.

On the December 27th episode, Cha Eun Woo, Kwak Dong Yeon, Lee Je Hoon, and Lee Dong Hwi went out to eat at a restaurant reserved by their host, Alexi. The group was in high spirits as they entered the restaurant, but the mood shifted a bit when they realized their meal was a set course, and they began to worry about how much it would cost.

Kwak Dong Yeon, recalling Finnish customs where offering to treat someone usually means "I'll pay," started to feel uneasy. In a slightly uncomfortable moment, he asked the restaurant owner, “I’m not sure if this is the right thing to do, but Alexi made the reservation for us. Our money is limited, so could you tell us how much the food we ate costs?”

As soon as Kwak Dong Yeon spoke, Cha Eun Woo’s face turned bright red with embarrassment. He awkwardly mumbled, “No, just eat…” and nervously laughed, clearly flustered by the situation. Lee Dong Hwi, noticing the tension, cheered Kwak Dong Yeon on, saying, “It’s tough, but you’re doing well,” while watching the scene unfold.

Luckily, the restaurant owner assured them, saying, “It’s fine. Alexi has already paid.” Lee Je Hoon couldn’t help but happily shout, “Dong Yeon was right!” Meanwhile, Cha Eun Woo, relieved, confessed, “I think my face turned red,” with a shy smile. Lee Dong Hwi chuckled and said, “Eun Woo is really embarrassed,” as he watched Cha Eun Woo’s flushed cheeks.

It was a sweet yet funny moment that showed the cast’s bond and Cha Eun Woo’s adorably shy side!

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