An excerpt from the television series Mat ngu ky, featuring the two actors, became a top trending topic on Weibo on 28/4, garnering over 130 million views and tens of thousands of comments. Viewers praised the scene for subtly portraying the characters' romantic progression without being explicit.
The series, which premiered on the Iqiyi platform on 13/4, is widely known as a middle-aged romance drama. The female lead, Hua Mat Ngu (played by Chu Chau), appears to have a perfect life but chooses to divorce on her 10th wedding anniversary after enduring her husband's betrayal.
Once a pampered wife living a life of luxury due to her wealthy husband, Hua Mat Ngu restarts from scratch, working as a hotel housekeeper. Her intelligence and resourcefulness help her become a successful sales executive, bringing significant benefits to the hotel. She works alongside director Ky Phong (played by Chung Han Luong) to save the hotel from difficult periods, and their love gradually blossoms.
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Chung Han Luong and Chu Chau play lovers. Photo: Iqiyi |
The drama incorporates the popular "CEO falls for a cleaning lady" trope, often seen in short films, but presents it with a more realistic approach, captivating audiences. Many of Hua Mat Ngu's lines have been widely shared by viewers: "Everyone experiences moments of uncertainty; no one is born understanding everything. Only by going through that feeling of insecurity can one truly understand what it means to be vulnerable", "In those moments of great vulnerability and heartbreak, allow yourself to fully experience the sorrow; only then can you slowly emerge from it", "Love at 20 is impulsive passion; love at 40 is a luxury", and "In the adult world, there's no such thing as being unable to live without someone; only who is more clear-headed."
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Chu Chau in "Mat ngu ky". Photo: Iqiyi |
While some viewers praised the compelling plot and attractive cast, others found certain details unrealistic. For instance, Hua Mat Ngu, despite being a housekeeper, maintains a luxurious appearance with her makeup and attire. However, other commentators argued that as a woman accustomed to a lavish lifestyle, her consistent elegant dressing is understandable.
Chu Chau, 42, is a familiar face in Chinese cinema, having appeared in numerous films such as Luat su tinh anh, Loc Dinh Ky 2019, Cau chuyen hoa hong, and Tai sao anh ay van doc than. Actor Chung Han Luong gained renown for his roles in Ngan can treo soi toc, Thap nguyet vi thanh, Khong kip noi yeu em, and Ben nhau tron doi.
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