The Film 'A BUSINESS PROPOSAL' Indonesia Only Attracted 6900 Viewers on Its First Day and Received a 2/10 Rating on IMDb

Kapanlagi.com - The film A BUSINESS PROPOSAL Indonesia, an adaptation of the popular Korean drama of the same name, had a disappointing opening at the box office. On its first day of screening, the film only managed to attract 6,900 viewers, a figure that is far below expectations.

Data from Cinepoint shows that the audience occupancy for this film was only 3.43% of a total of 1,270 screenings. This number is significantly lagging behind other films released at the same time. In fact, the film Petaka Gunung Gede managed to attract over 148,000 viewers on its first day.

In addition to the low number of viewers, this film also received a poor rating on IMDb, only 2/10. This raises significant questions about the reasons for the film's failure at the box office.

The film A Business Proposal Indonesia only attracted 6,900 viewers on its first day and received a 2/10 rating on IMDb.

1. Comparison with Other Films Currently Showing

On the first day of screening on February 6, 2025, several other films showed significantly better performance.

• Petaka Gunung Gede: 148,900 tickets sold (43.95% occupancy, 2,271 screenings).
• Pulung Gantung: 22,200 tickets sold (26.64% occupancy, 691 screenings).
• A Business Proposal Indonesia: 6,900 tickets sold (3.43% occupancy, 1,270 screenings).

From this data, it is evident that despite having a larger number of screenings, A BUSINESS PROPOSAL Indonesia still failed to attract an audience.

2. Boycott Due to Controversial Statement by the Main Actor

A Business Proposal Indonesia Only Attracted 6900 Viewers on Its First Day of Release and a Rating of 2/10 IMDb (credit: instagram/falconpictures_)

One of the factors believed to influence the low number of viewers is the call for a boycott of this film.

Abidzar Al-Ghifari, the main actor in this film, had previously stated that he did not watch the original version of the Korean drama A BUSINESS PROPOSAL because he wanted to build his own character. This statement sparked anger among fans of the original drama.

As a result, calls for a boycott emerged on social media, leading to low ticket sales. Although Abidzar and the production house Falcon Pictures have issued apologies, the negative impact of this controversy seems to persist.

3. Story and Adaptation That Did Not Meet Expectations

A Business Proposal Indonesia Only Attracted 6900 Viewers on Its First Day of Release and a Rating of 2/10 IMDb (credit: instagram/falconpictures_)

This film adapts a story from a popular Korean drama, but many viewers feel that the execution of the Indonesian version is unsatisfactory.

The story centers on Sari (Ariel Tatum), a food analyst at Bowo Foods, who is forced to disguise herself as her friend, Yasmin (Caitlin Halderman), on a blind date. Unexpectedly, her date is Utama (Abidzar Al-Ghifari), the heir to the company where she works.

However, this adaptation is considered to have failed to present strong chemistry between the main actors. Some viewers also criticized how the plot felt forced and lost the charm of romantic comedy like the original version.

4. Poor Ratings on IMDb Add Burden

A Business Proposal Indonesia Only Achieves 6900 Viewers on Its First Day and a 2/10 IMDb Rating (credit: instagram/falconpictures_)

Not only is this film lacking in audience, but it also received a poor rating on IMDb, which is 2/10.

This score reflects the numerous negative reviews from viewers who feel disappointed with the quality of the film's production. Some main criticisms include:

• Acting that is considered less natural.
• Dialog that feels awkward and lacks flow.
• Cinematography that is deemed not comparable to the original version.

This rating further damages the film's image and makes potential viewers hesitant to watch it in theaters.

5. Will 'A BUSINESS PROPOSAL' Indonesia Rise at the Box Office?

A Business Proposal Indonesia only attracted 6,900 viewers on its first day of screening and has a rating of 2/10 on IMDb (credit: instagram/falconpictures_)

Although the first day went poorly, this film still has the chance to attract more viewers in the coming days.

However, the biggest challenge for this film is how to change the already formed negative perception. An apology from the production team may help, but greater efforts are needed to regain the attention of potential viewers.

If this trend continues, it is not impossible that this film will be pulled from theaters sooner than expected.

6. Why is 'A BUSINESS PROPOSAL' Indonesia lacking in viewers?

This film faced a boycott due to controversial statements made by its main actor and is considered less appealing compared to the original version.

7. How many viewers did 'A BUSINESS PROPOSAL' Indonesia have on its first day?

This film only managed to attract 6,900 viewers, with a cinema occupancy rate of less than 4%.

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