'Hellbound': A half-cut gemstone

Gemstones are meaningless unless they are cut, polished and refined by a designer into jewelry. This wisdom, inspired by the old Korean saying about “even if one has three baskets of beads, unless they are woven together they are valueless,” underscores the significance of an artisan's masterful finishing touches in giving life to their crafts. It's something writer-director Yeon Sang-ho may have wished to reflect upon when making his Netflix series, “Hellbound,” as it has garnered mixed reviews from viewers, rather than a universal nod of approval from people everywhere. Since its debut on Netflix last week, it has become the most-watched shows on the streaming giant every day, except Monday. “Hellbound” is predominantly popular in Asia and Africa, while it has remained relatively low key in North America and Europe.

source https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/11/688_319439.html?fl

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