Within three days of its release, the drama rose to the top of viewing charts in eight countries and territories, including the Republic of Korea and Vietnam. According to FlixPatrol data on January 19, it entered the top 10 in 76 countries, marking a sharp increase in both its global ranking and the number of markets where it gained traction.

What particularly caught the attention of Vietnamese audiences was a short sequence at the end of episode one, when the character Cha Mu Hee (played by Go Youn Jung) awakens after months in a coma. Images of Vietnam appear briefly in this montage, and despite lasting only a few seconds, the familiar visuals were quickly recognised and widely shared on social media.

In recent years, Vietnam has increasingly featured in Korean films and music videos. In November 2025, the film As You Stood By selected Hoi An and Da Nang as filming locations, while the music video One More Time by Allday Project drew attention for its distinctly Vietnamese settings and everyday details.

Can This Love Be Translated? is a romantic comedy centred on Joo Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho), a gifted multilingual interpreter, and Cha Mu Hee, a global star. Their relationship gradually develops during the filming of a reality dating programme, with scenes set in several countries.

Beyond its romantic storyline, the drama stands out for its exploration of interpretation and communication, where small misunderstandings in translation become catalysts for emotional connection. The film has received strong positive feedback, with viewers in particular praising the on-screen chemistry between Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung, placing it among the most discussed Korean dramas currently on air.

International movie filmed in Vietnam promoted abroad

VOV.VN - Picturesque scenes of Vietnam in the recent film “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” by Rachael Leigh Cook are being featured on a billboard in Times Square in New York in the United States as part of a promotion campaign taking place around the world.