Two (2) Fun Korean Dramas ~ Let's Go to the Zoo! (Pt 2 of 2)

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In Part 1 of this 2-part article, “Secret Zoo” was a recommended film for your watch list. Here is the second family-friendly flick you might enjoy. Watch on Viki or free with ads on Tubi TV. (2) “Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP” STORYLINE: In “Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP”, it is the 25th-anniversary celebration between South Korea and China. VIP stands for Very Important Panda. Did you know that Mao Zedong sent a panda bear to the USA as a gift? After President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China in 1972, Mao gifted two giant pandas, Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, to the United States as a symbol of friendship and diplomacy. Since then the panda has played a significant role in “panda diplomacy.” To continue to promote friendly relations between South Korea and China a Special Envoy is being sent for the celebration and NIS agents must be assigned for security reasons to guard and protect the envoy. Joo Tae-Joo is a top NIS (National Intelligence Service) agent who volunteered for the assignment. Then he was told that the Special Envoy was named Ming Ming, a panda bear. OK. Protect a bear. How hard can it be? It turned out to be […]
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Two (2) Fun Korean Dramas ~ Let’s Go to the Zoo! (Pt 2 of 2)

Here are two (2) fun and funny Korean movies for when you need a break from all the drama! Watch on Tubi TV. The second movie is “Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP”.

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[50hellsofPain]

The concept of a covert agent developing the power to speak with animals is brilliant; it's a playful take on the traditional "spy thriller" genre. A playful and eccentric touch is also added by the idea that a panda is essential to international diplomacy. I find myself admiring the ingenuity that went into creating a family-friendly film with such a serious plot (terrorists and international politics). It certainly sounds like something I would like to watch with my family.

 

[Neville]

Although I appreciate the film's attempt to blend espionage and a talking animal plot, I find it unnerving. On paper, the idea of a clandestine operative using animal communication to foil a terrorist plot may seem entertaining, but the execution is forced. It may be entertaining for younger audiences, but those who prefer more realistic thrillers or sophisticated comedy will find it overly ambitious. It's not that the picture lacks potential; rather, it may be better suited to a different market, one that likes a more comedic, even cartoonish approach to serious themes.

 

[Meanie]

The reference to Mao Zedong’s panda diplomacy adds an educational layer to the story that I wasn’t expecting. It’s fascinating how pandas have been used as diplomatic tools, and seeing that incorporated into a Korean film is an interesting angle. I’m sure the movie doesn’t dive too deep into the politics of it all, but I can appreciate how it connects to real-world events. Adding the fun and quirky element of a panda being kidnapped by terrorists only makes it even more memorable. This could be a good conversation starter about international relations for anyone interested in that side of things.