The story of a tragic quest for revenge continues in “The Glory Part 2,” coming to Netflix on March 10th.The question of whether or not Moon Dong Eun will eventually achieve her glory.
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The main trailer and poster for The Glory part 2 have been released. This event will signal the beginning of Dong Eun’s vengeance, which she has been plotting her entire life to carry out.
The main poster captivates viewers’ eyes with Dong-eun’s chilling words: “Welcome to my hell.” The perpetrators of Dong-eun’s childhood violence and their other victims, who have become entangled in the web of vengeance spun by Dong-eun, stand in a trumpet flower-covered forest that alludes to the Garden of Eden – the symbol of good and evil. This picturesque image piques viewers’ curiosity about what will happen to the band of victims who have decided that they will no longer tolerate the pain inflicted by the perpetrators.
Moon Dong-eun, played by Song Hye-kyo, is seen in the trailer plotting her next move and facing Park Yeon-jin, who was formerly her tormentor and is portrayed by Lim Ji-yeon.
While they were in high school, Yeon-jin and a group of her wealthy friends were mean to Dong-eun. They abused her both mentally and physically throughout the ordeal. But, even now that they are adults, they do not feel any regret for the things that they did while they were students.
It would appear that Dong-spiteful eun’s plan is becoming more sinister as she works toward inflicting psychological suffering on Yeon-jin.
The unveiled main trailer captures tense scene after tense scene, without a single shot to overlook. The shamelessness of the perpetrators who know no guilt or remorse, but rather doubt each other in their blind pursuit of their own footing, make the viewers’ blood boil. All eyes are on whether Dong-eun will get her revenge as the trailer implies that the victims face challenges. The Glory Part 2 invites the viewers worldwide to wonder whether she has finally found her ‘glory’ after her lifetime revenge has settled.
With the release of the main poster and trailer placing it at the center of attention, Part 2 of The Glory will be available on March 10, only on Netflix.
Kill Boksoon is another amazing Korean film to be released on Netflix. Since it will make its world premiere at the 73rd International Film Festival in Berlin, it is sure to be a hit. In recent years, Korean films and dramas have established solid footings in international markets and won widespread acclaim. The director and cast of Kill Boksoon, from all appearances, will be welcome additions to the canon of excellent Korean entertainment already in existence.
It’s not only that there have been better thriller films released recently. Next to the horror genre, this one has experienced the most obvious progress in terms of plot, directing, and camerawork. Kill Boksoon’s cast and gory plot are meant to contribute to the genre’s ascent.
The released second trailer explicitly portrays Boksoon’s dual life as an ordinary mom and an A-list killer, showing strongly contrasting scenes of her grocery shopping to sharp transition into her life as an assassin backed by suspenseful and intense BGM.
Gil Boksoon using weapons from axes to long swords, glass cups, ropes, guns, etc., to fight her opponents provide a tease into the dynamic action sequence that will take place in the film.
Meanwhile, the appearance of characters Han Hee-sung (Koo Kyo-hwan), a killer who is unrecognized as an A-list, and Cha Min-hee (Esom), Cha Min-kyu’s younger sister and director of MK Ent, adds spice to the plot and doubles its tension.
The second poster revealed along with the trailer shows Gil Boksoon (Jeon Do-yeon) holding a bloody ax in one hand as if she had just completed “work” she had been commissioned to do, and on the other, a bag of groceries as if she had gone grocery shopping like any other loving mother. Gil Boksoon’s items that hint at her ‘double life,’ as seen from the second poster, spark curiosity about which path she’ll take as she stands at the crossroads of her career as a professional killer and her responsibilities as a mom.
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Jeon Do-yeon portrays Gil Boksoon in Netflix’s Kill Boksoon. Famous Korean actress Do-yeon won the Best Actress award at the 60th Cannes Film Festival for her performance in Secret Sunshine. The actor was also the first Korean to win an award in this category at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. You are My Sunshine and Untold Scandal are only two of the movies where she shined. In addition to these, she also appeared in the 2021 suspense film Emergency Declaration, which premiered at Cannes that year.
Kill Boksoon has viewers worldwide focused with its star ensemble cast from Jeon Do-yeon to Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-A, Esom, and Koo Kyo-hwan. The production is spearheaded by Director Byun Sung-hyun known for his stylish directing, unrivaled character narrative, and solid storytelling.
In the movie, Koo Kyo-hwan, who is known for his role in Parasite, plays Gil Boksoon’s rival. Gil Boksoon’s bosses are played by E Som, who is known for his role in Samjin English Company Class, and Sul Kyung-gu, who is known for his role in Kingmaker. The actor Kang Soo-yeon is also in the movie, and he was in the Netflix movie Jung E, which came out in January. The actor Hwang Jung-min, who will be in Netflix’s Narco-Saints in 2022, will also have a cameo in the movie. Byung Sung Hyun is in charge of the movie. He is best known for making The Merciless and the political thriller Kingmaker, both of which came out in 2022.
Kill Boksoon unfolds only only on Netflix, on March 31st.
Variety and reality programs are among the most popular forms of entertainment in Korea, and it’s been great to see non-Korean viewers on Netflix fall in love with K-Content enthusiasts and learn about these groundbreaking shows. In 2023, Netflix will double the number of Korean reality programs it has made available since 2022, from four to eight. Korean reality shows on Netflix cover a wide variety of genres, from action to romance to zombies.
“One of the unique characteristics of our unscripted shows is that, unlike TV broadcasters that air an episode each week, the production of our entire season is complete before the drop. This enables us to deliver higher quality and provide localized subtitles, as well as dubbing in some countries, so that viewers in over 190 countries can enjoy the show at the same time.
The extremely grueling Physical: 100 is currently #2 in our Global Top 10 Non-English TV series, and is featured in the Top 10 in 62 countries worldwide. We are just two weeks from finding out the winner.
Check out the preview of Netflix’s Korean reality shows below.
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19/20 (Nineteen to Twenty) is a reality TV show about Generation Z’s last week of being 19 before turning 20. “19 School” prepares them for adulthood in the last week. They stay at “20 House” on January 1 to be independent from their parents and teachers. 19/20 is popular because these 19-year-olds, on the verge of adulthood, produce unexpectedly lively and sentimental moments. The show is produced by Single’s Inferno producer Kim Jae-won.
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Single’s Inferno follows flirtatious singles on a deserted island where they can only escape as partners for romantic date nights. Single’s Inferno’s players were able to focus exclusively on their feelings in a small space without knowing each other’s ages or jobs, which global viewers liked. Single’s Inferno will return with hotter and newer faces for a third season. Season 3 will keep viewers hooked to their seats with surprising twists and new regulations in new areas.
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The Devil’s Plan is a mind game survival show, and the grand prize is worth half a billion Korean won. The players are celebrities, influential people, and recruits, and they begin by following the devil’s advise in order to reveal their true selves. Great Escape, The Genius, and High School Mystery Club were all directed by Jeong Jong-yeon, who is considered to be a master of mystery and genre entertainment. His upcoming collaboration with Netflix, Devil’s Plan, is something that fans cannot wait to see.
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Participants must complete quests in order to stay alive in Seoul, which has been transformed into a zombie world. This requires them to learn their way around a new type of zombie universe called Zombieverse. Both the art team from All of Us Are Dead and the zombie action choreographer from Kingdom are hard at work behind the scenes, contributing to the excitement that will be generated by the portrayal of the zombie universe and how realistically and thrillingly it will be done. The audience will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the survivors attempt to stay alive until the very end by fulfilling objectives such as hunting for food, transportation, or a safe haven; or deciding whether or not to save a colleague who has been infected by a zombie.
The teaser trailer and character posters for Part 2 provide a sneak peek into the continued revenge of Dong-eun. The Glory tells the story of a woman with a broken soul due to childhood violence, who dedicates her life to a meticulous web of vengeance to all the accomplices who brought her childhood nightmare.
In the teaser trailer, Yeon-jin says,“I’ve done nothing wrong, Dong-eun,” without a flicker of shame as Dong-eun’s chilling wrath intensifies, fueling anticipation for how Dong-eun’s vengeance will turn out. All eyes are on Dong-eun’s lifetime revenge, which will unfold in The Glory Part 2, releasing on Netflix March 10.
The 8 characters featured in the posters are all entangled in Moon Dong-eun’s detailed plan, those that help her; Joo Yeo-jeong, Kang Hyeon-nam and Ha Do-yeong, and the perpetrators; Park Yeon-jin, Jeon Jae-jun, Lee Sa-ra, Choi Hye-jeong, and Son Myeong-o. Viewers also look forward to more of Song Hye-kyo, as she received praise for leading the series with her stellar acting.
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After its release in December 2021, The Glory Part 1 quickly rose to sensation, creating numerous parodies and memes on social media. The attention was also proven by its ranking in Netflix’s global top 10 TV (Non-English) list for 5 weeks following its release. The Glory Part 2 will build on the story of surveilling and closing in on the lives of Yeon-jin and their fellow perpetrators and show how they fall into their versions of ‘hell’ that Dong-eun has meticulously planned out, quenching viewers’ thirst for the ending.
The Glory Part 2 will be globally released on March 10, only on Netflix.
Chinese crime-thriller, Copycat Killer will debut on Netflix on March 31. The plot is based on a crime mystery novel by Japanese author Miyuki Miyabe, and it takes place in 1990s Taipei, and it relates the story of the first serial murder case in Taiwan.
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According to the streaming service, the serial killer uses his or her knowledge of the media to transform the case into a national spectacle, generating widespread interest and speculation. Award-winning actor Wu Kang-ren plays a no-nonsense prosecutor who is determined to solve the case but soon learns that everything is not as it seems. Meanwhile, the murderer routinely mocks law enforcement and the judicial system as he works to undermine social stability.
Wu Kang-ren plays a tough prosecutor on the hunt for a serial killer who knows how to use the media to his advantage. Producers Hank Tseng and Phil Tang, who have won multiple awards, are at the helm of this exciting show. According to Tseng, Copycat Killer depicts a story of how desires, when out of control, can cause evil to go viral in a city,” said Tseng. “We hope that the confluence and fluidity of good and evil in the series will be able to provide healing to our viewers in this world of madness, where a lot more can be done to help and support each other.”
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While most crime stories focus on details of the cases, Copycat Killer casts a wider net. “We hope to portray more facets of each character and their thoughts and reflections within an intriguing narrative,” explained co-director Henri Chang, who earned six Golden Bell nominations for Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner. “While the story begins with ‘evil’ as we know it, there is a lot more to reflect on and take away from the series.”
The spin-off of Netflix’s big Spanish heist crime drama series “Money Heist” will have its world premiere in December, and the streaming service has already released an early teaser video for the show.
The new series will center on the fan-favorite character Berlin (Pedro Alonso), who is a grand larcenist, jewel thief, and cracksman who is also the older brother of the heist’s mastermind, The Professor.
The events of the plot will take place in the years leading up to the largest heist that Spain has ever witnessed, and they will most likely expand upon the flashbacks that were featured in the later seasons of “Money Heist,” during which Berlin displayed more empathy.
The author, Alex Pina, has previously referred to it as “a trip through the golden age of the character, when he robbed around Europe crazy in love.” Since Berlin had five previous marriages, it is unclear whose love interest will be highlighted. As so, there will still be lots of comedy, tension, and crime.
In addition to Michelle Jenner as Keila, the series also has Begona Vargas as Cameron, Yuri D. Brown as Bertrand, Marcel Gonzalez as Jean, Tristan Ulloa as Damian, Joel Sanchez as Bruce, and Julio Pea as Roi. It is not yet known whether Rodrigo de la Serna as Palermo, Alvaro Morte as The Professor, or Diana Gómez as Tatiana will reprise their roles in the show. Paris and Madrid have both served as shooting locations for the project.
What could be more romantic than snuggling up with your significant other and binge-watching a bunch of recent additions to Netflix in honor of the forthcoming holiday of love? Joe, the serial killer featured in the upcoming fourth season of the thriller You, will be joining a new gang as he starts a new life as a professor in London. On the other hand, the Pogues are taking a trip to the Caribbean in the latest season of Outer Banks. Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, who together form one of the most promising loveteams in the country, star in the romantic comedy, An Inconvenient Love. In an effort to simplify their lives, two young people decide to have a “casual relationship,” but as their romance nears its expiration date, complications arise.
There’s also Freeridge, about four teenagers who band together to break a curse when a mysterious old box causes them nothing but trouble. Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher are reuniting for the first time in the romantic comedy Your Place or Mine, one of Netflix’s new original films, and Christopher Landon, the director of Happy Death Day and Freaky, is bringing his Amblin-inspired horror comedy We Have A Ghost to the streaming service, starring David Harbour and Anthony Mackie.
The following is a rundown of the upcoming February additions to the streaming service’s library of TV series and movies.
All dates are subject to change without prior notice.
February 1- Bleach: The Entry As soul reaper Rukia Kuchiki prepares to meet her doom, Ichigo Kurosaki and his crew take an extraordinary journey to the Soul Society to rescue her.
February 1 – Bleach: The Substitute Ichigo Kurosaki meets Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki and obtains new abilities: He defends humans from evil and directs deceased souls to the afterlife.
February 1 – Bleach: The Rescue In Season 3 of the anime series, Ichigo and his friends must use their powers to save Rukia from execution at the hands of the Soul Society.
February 2 – MAKE MY DAY (Series) On an isolated icy planet promising a bright future, prisoners are forced to excavate a rare energy source that leads to a deadly, unwelcome discovery.
February 2 – Freeridge (Series) Four teen friends work to reverse a curse after a peculiar old box seems to bring misfortune — and more — into their lives.
February 3 – Class (Series) Three students from a poor neighborhood join an exclusive high school for Delhi elite where dark secrets and rumors ultimately lead to murder.
February 3 – Infiesto (Film) As the coronavirus upends their lives, two detectives doggedly pursue those responsible for an abduction they realize is part of a sinister pattern.
February 9 – You: Season 4 Part 1 (Series) Starting anew in London, Joe vows to bury the past and be his best self. But on the rocky road to redemption, a new obsession starts to take hold.
February 9 – Dear David (Film) A straight -A high schooler’s life is turned upside down when her risqué fantasy blog about her crush is leaked to everyone at school.
February 9 – My Dad the Bounty Hunter An intergalactic bounty hunter takes dad duty to new extremes when his two kids accidentally hitch a ride with him to outer space and crash his mission.
February 10 – Nobody (Film) A thankless job, disrespectful kids and passionless marriage suffocate a middle-aged everyman — until a home invasion awakens his lethal inner badass.
February 10 – Your Place or Mine (Film) When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other’s lives that could open the door to love.
February 10 – Love to Hate You (Series) For an attorney who despises losing to men and an A-list actor who distrusts women, love means nothing — until they’re forced to date each other.
February 14 – In Love All Over Again (Series) Ever since they met, Irene and Julio have been falling in love, splitting up, and then trying again. Will they ever find their happy ending?
February 14, 21, 28 – Perfect Match (Series) Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition.
February 14 – Re/Member (Film) Six high schoolers stuck in a murderous time loop must find the scattered remains of an unknown victim to break the curse and finally see another day.
February 15 – #NoFilter (Series) Bored with her studies, Marcely drops out of college to chase a new goal in life: becoming an influencer. But life online is harder than it looks…
February 15 – Red Rose (Series) A ragtag crew of teens must survive a summer of terror after downloading an app that makes dangerous demands with deadly consequences.
February 16 – Aggretsuko: Season 5 (Series) In this final season, Retsuko faces her biggest challenge yet when she’s thrown head first into the world of politics. Get out the vote for Retsuko!
February 16 – The Upshaws: Part 3 (Series) Still striving for success and surviving every mess, the Upshaws face a series of obstacles that put their resilience — and relationships — to the test.
February 17 – Unlocked (Film) A woman’s life is turned upside-down when a dangerous man gets a hold of her lost cell phone and uses it to track her every move.
February 17 – A Girl and an Astronaut (Series) An astronaut’s return after a 30-year disappearance rekindles a lost love and sparks interest from a corporation determined to learn why he hasn’t aged.
February 22 – The Strays (Film) A light-skinned Black woman’s meticulously crafted life of privilege starts to unravel when two strangers show up in her quaint suburban town.
February 23 – Call Me Chihiro (Film) An unapologetic former sex worker starts working at a bento stand in a small seaside town, bringing comfort to the lonely souls who come her way.
February 23 – An Inconvenient Love (Film) Two young lovers agree to a casual relationship, but this convenient arrangement grows complicated as their romance reaches an expiration date.
February 23 – Outer Banks: Season 3 (Series) New adventures take the Pogues to the Caribbean and far beyond as the friends are pulled into a dangerous rival’s hunt for a legendary lost city.
February 23 – That Girl Lay Lay: Season 2 (Kids & Family) With her secret still under wraps, Lay Lay’s back with her bestie, Sadie, as the friends juggle app glitches, high school hijinks, life lessons and more.
February 24 – We Have a Ghost (Film) Finding a ghost named Ernest haunting their new home turns Kevin’s family into overnight social media sensations. But when Kevin and Ernest go rogue to investigate the mystery of Ernest’s past, they become a target of the CIA.
February 24 – Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 5 (Documentary) Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
February 24 – Oddballs: Season 2 (Series) James and his friends Max and Echo return for more soapbox rants, not-so-bright ideas and school shenanigans, bringing disaster back to Dirt, Arizona.
On Friday, February 10th, fresh episodes of After the Altar from Love Is Blind Season 3 will become available on Netflix.
The happy couples who found each other through Love Is Blind make up a small and exclusive group. The quirky and addicting reality show that can be found on Netflix is many things: a social experiment, a dating show, full of twist, and drama. However, the show does in fact help some people form long-term relationships.
This new take on “The Dating Game” is undeniably captivating to watch, and it doesn’t matter if you subscribe to the theory that love is sighted or not; there’s no denying that it won’t let you look away.
In the next three-part special, which takes place a year after the nuptials, some of the couples are reunited while others are trying to figure out what comes next in their relationships. The official summary for Season 3 states that viewers will see the cast “readjust to life in Dallas after the altar and come together for a birthday extravaganza.”
Viewers may see how these couples are doing several months later. Are they happy with married life? Or, perhaps, their hopes for love have turned into a nightmare that will never stop. Let’s find out this love month only on Netflix.
You won’t have to wait an eternity for that satisfying conclusion because the second half of the series is scheduled to be released on Netflix on March 10, 2023.
The Glory centers on Moon Dong-eun (Song Hye-kyo), who is traumatized after being bullied badly throughout high school by a group of classmates led by Park Yeon-jin (Lim Ji-yeon). Dong-eun plots her revenge for years before finally deciding to become a teacher and put her plan into action. She has a well-thought-out strategy, which covers everything from teaching Yeon-daughter jin’s Ye-sol at home to mastering Baduk in order to attract Yeon-husband, jin’s Ha Do-young (Jung Sung-il).
After all, we have been waiting nearly as long as Moon Dong-eun (Song Hye-kyo) for the former victim of bullying to finally carry out her long-promised vengeance against the people who bullied her in the past. Then we watched the last episode, and… well, there wasn’t a lot of payback at this point. If we keep going at this rate, the vengeance will have been served ice cold, and then it will have returned to room temperature, which could result in stomach upset in the future.
Stream the Part 1 of “The Glory” which is currently available on Netflix, then join the raging buzz for the series when Part 2 of “The Glory” premieres on March 10 to see how the vengeance plot develops.
Due to the increasing demand for “K-Content,” Netflix has announced a number of Korean films and television shows that will be added to the service in the coming months. The largest Netflix list ever includes 34 shows, including both returning favorites and brand-new originals that are likely to please viewers of all tastes.
More than 60% of all Netflix users streamed Korean titles in 2022, thus the rise in K-Content follows on the heels of its success on the platform that year.
“The global popularity of K-content has continued apace over 2022, with Netflix bringing a wider variety of stories and genres to fans around the world. Over the last year, Korean series and films have regularly featured in our Global Top 10 list in more than 90 countries, and three of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever are from Korea. This year, we’re pushing the envelope even further with the stories we tell and how we tell them. With this lineup of Korean titles, Netflix will continue to be the ultimate destination for compelling, diverse and must-watch Korean storytelling,” said Don Kang, VP of Content (Korea).
SERIES
Love to Hate You
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Directed by:Kim Jeong-kwon
Written by:Choi Soo-young
Produced by: Binge Works
Starring:Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun, Go Won-hee
Release Date: February 10, 2023
Logline:Love to Hate You is a romantic comedy about a woman who really hates losing to men and a man who harbors a deep mistrust of women, experiencing a warlike love and finding themselves healed through the experience. Kim Ok-vin plays Yeo Mi-ran, a rookie lawyer at the entertainment law firm Gilmu who detests losing to men while Yoo Teo plays the character Nam Kang-ho, a Korean A-list actor who deeply mistrusts women. From the hostile first encounter of the two main characters, shaped by a misunderstanding and suspicion due to biases, to the journey of these two characters who do not believe in love coming to understand each other, audiences will find themselves immersed in their story. Anticipation runs high for the electrifying chemistry and fun, exciting romance that Love to Hate You promises to bring.
The Glory Part 2
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Directed by: An Gil-ho
Written by: Kim Eun-sook
Produced by: Hwa&Dam Pictures, Studio Dragon
Starring: Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, Jung Sung-il
Release Date: March 2023
Logline: The Glory is a Netflix series that tells the story of a woman broken by school violence, and who has dedicated her life to a meticulous web of vengeance and those who are entangled in her plot. The series was announced to much fanfare as the project brought together writer Kim Eun-sook of countless hits, director An Gil-ho, a master of genre series, and a star-studded cast led by Song Hye-kyo. Part 1 was highly praised for its dramatic developments and passionate performances by the cast, even ranking first in the Global Top 10 (Non-English) TV charts in the week of January 2, ramping up anticipation for Part 2. The Glory Part 2 is a beautiful, unrelenting portrayal of the destruction of the perpetrators of school violence led by Yeon-jin as they fall, one by one, into the trap designed by Dong-eun. The powerful message that elicits righteous fury, empathy, and solidarity, will leave audiences around the world with lasting emotional resonance.
Bloodhounds
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Directed by: Kim Joo-hwan
Written by: Kim Joo-hwan
Produced by: STUDIO N
Co-produced by:Seed Film, Seven O Six
Based on: WEBTOON original series ‘Bloodhounds’ Created by Jeong Chan
Starring: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, Heo Jun-ho
Release: Q2
Logline:Bloodhounds is a story about two young people who step into the world of loan sharks in pursuit of money and get caught up in a web of much darker forces. After his perfect performance in a dual role in The King: Eternal Monarch, Woo Do-hwan returns as Geon-woo, who jumps into the world of loan sharks to pay off his debt. Having intrigued viewers with his multi-faceted charm in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Lee Sang-yi plays Woo-jin, who first meets Geon-woo as his opponent in boxing but ends up working with him. Meanwhile, actor Park Sung-woong plays vicious loan shark Myung-gil, who is driven solely by money in everything that he does while Heo Jun-ho plays Mr. Choi, who was once considered a legend among loan sharks, but now helps out the sick by lending money with no interest, bringing gravitas with their on-screen presence. Based on a Naver webtoon of the same title, the series is directed and written by director Kim Joo-hwan of Midnight Runners, promising to showcase refreshing chemistry among the cast and uninhibited action.
Celebrity
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Directed by: Kim Cheol-kyu
Written by: Kim Yi-young
Produced by: Studio Dragon
Co-produced by: KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION Co., Ltd., HOW PICTURES
Starring: Park Gyu-young, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Dong-gun, Jun Hyo-seong
Release: Q2
Logline:Celebrity is a Netflix series that depicts the true reality of the glamorous and competitive life of celebrities encountered by Seo A-ri, who jumps into their world where fame will bring riches. The series is directed by Kim Cheol-kyu, who was nominated at the official competition of the first Cannes International Series Festival for Mother. Rising star Park Gyu-young from the Netflix series Sweet Home as well as The Devil Judge and Daliand the Cocky Prince plays Seo A-ri, who becomes a celebrity overnight with her bold moves that set her apart from all the other influencers. Kang Min-hyuk plays Han Jun-kyoung, the CEO of Korea’s leading cosmetic brand while Lee Chung-ah plays Yoon Si-hyeon, who has everything from elegance, class, and a reputable background. Through the story of A-ri, who threw herself into the life of a celebrity where the number of followers equals her competitive edge and the whirlwind of events that she brings those around her into, Celebrity will have viewers sending their “likes” for the series non-stop.
Queenmaker
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Directed by: Oh Jin-seok
Written by: Moon Ji-young
Produced by: INSIGHT FILM Co., Ltd.
Co-Produced by: Studio Focus x Co., Ltd., ASTORY Co., Ltd.
Starring: Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, Ryu Soo-young, Seo Yi-sook
Release: Q2
Logline:Queenmaker is a Netflix series that follows the story of Hwang Do-hee, a PR genius who used to oversee the Corporate Strategy Team in Eunsung Group, diving into an election campaign for human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook, nicknamed Ms. Rhino for having survived countless ups and downs, to get her elected as the mayor of Seoul. Kim Hee-ae, celebrated undoubtedly as one of the greatest actors in Korea for her powerful performances, plays PR genius Hwang Do-hee, while Moon So-ri, famed for her unparalleled presence through the diverse characters she has played, transforms herself into human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook in their historic first performance together in this Netflix series.
Black Knight
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Directed by: Cho Ui-seok
Written by:Cho Ui-seok
Based on: Toomics webtoon ‘Delivery Knight’ (written by Lee Yoon-gyun)
Produced by: PROJECT318
Starring:Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, Esom
Release: Q2
Logline: Set in 2071, where people depend on respirator masks to breathe due to extreme air pollution, Black Knight is a Netflix series that follows the legendary deliveryman “5-8” with extraordinary battle skills, as he encounters refugee Sa-wol, who dreams of following in his footsteps, as becoming a deliveryman is the only hope for refugees in this world. Based on a popular webtoon, the series depicts a world where only one percent of the human race has survived and strict social stratification has been established in the deserted lands of the Korean Peninsula, where deliverymen play critical roles in society that has stopped functioning properly. Actor Kim Woo-bin plays 5-8, a legendary deliveryman who is unmatched by anyone, while Song Seung-heon plays Ryu Seok, the sole heir to Chun-myung Group, which controls the world by capitalizing on oxygen. Sa-wol, a refugee boy who aspires to become a deliveryman himself and looks up to 5-8, is played by Kang You-seok, who has been broadening his spectrum as an actor through performances in Start-up and Once Again, bringing fresh energy to the series. The series is directed by Cho Ui-seok, famed for his tightly-knit stories, sophisticated cinematography, and cathartic action through his works including Master, Cold Eyes, and The World of Silence.
A Time Called You
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Directed by: Kim Jin-won
Written by: Choi Hyo-bi
Produced by: npio entertainment Co., Ltd., LIAN CONTENTS Co., Ltd., Studio Flow, Inc.
Starring: Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, Kang Hoon
Release: Q3
Logline:A Time Called You is a time-slip romance where Jun-hee, missing her boyfriend who passed away a year ago, goes back in time to 1998 to meet Si-heon, who looks identical to her boyfriend. The series made headlines instantly after its announcement as the remake of Someday or One Day, a classic Taiwanese romance. Having starred in Business Proposal, Still 17, and Dr. Romantic 2, Ahn Hyo-seop plays the double role of Jun-hee’s boyfriend Gu Yeon-jun and his look-alike Nam Si-heon from 1998. Jeon Yeo-been of the Netflix series Glitch and the Netflix film Night in Paradise as well as series such as Vincenzo returns as Han Jun-hee and Kwon Min-ju. Jeon Yeo-been plays two characters that look the same but have completely opposite personalities, delivering delicate performances. Kang Hoon, a rising star from The Red Sleeve and Little Women, plays Jung In-gyu, who struggles between friendship and love after finding out that his long-time crush Min-ju likes his best friend Si-heon, depicting the young, pure love of an 18-year-old boy.
Song of the Bandits
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Directed by: Hwang Jun-hyuk
Written by: Han Jung-hoon
Produced by: Urban Works, Baram Pictures
Starring: Kim Nam-gil, Seo hyun, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Ho-jung
Release: Q3
Logline: An action adventure set in the tumultuous period of Japanese colonial rule over Korea about a group of people who, for various reasons, end up in the lawless land of Gando and become united in protecting Joseon for the Korean people. Anticipation runs high for the intense drama that will unfold as different groups with their respective motives — including Japanese troops, the Korean Independence Army, hitmen, bandits, and Joseon migrants — face one another in the anarchic land of Gando during the 1920s. Writer Han Jung-hoon and director Hwang Jun-hyuk team up again for Song of the Bandits after having delivered spectacular, exhilarating action and drama with their previous projects, including Bad Guys: Vile City and Squad 38.
D.P. Season 2
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Directed by: Han Jun-hee
Written by: Kim Bo-tong, Han Jun-hee
Based on: D.P. Dog Day (webtoon by Kim Bo-tong)
Produced by: Climax Studio
Starring: Jung Hae-in, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim Sung-kyun, Son Suk-ku, Ji Jin-hee , Kim Ji-hyun
Release: Q3
Logline: D.P. is a Netflix series that follows Jun-ho and Ho-yeol of the Deserter Pursuit unit in the Korean military as they encounter the realities unknown to them until they chase after the deserters with various backstories. The first season of D.P. was highly acclaimed for its social commentary and resonated with many audiences. The highly anticipated season 2 of D.P. brings together yet again director Han Jun-hee and the same main cast members from the first season, including Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan, who respectively played An Jun-ho and Han Ho-yeol, the fantastic duo from the D.P. unit, Kim Sung-kyun, who played D.P. Unit Chief Park Beom-gu, and Son Suk-ku, who played Lieutenant Lim Ji-seop, bringing their teamwork and rock-solid chemistry back to the new season.
Mask Girl
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Directed by: Kim Yong-hoon
Written by: Kim Yong-hoon
Produced by: House of Impression, Bon Factory
Starring: Go Hyun-jung, Ahn Jae-hong, Yeom Hye-ran, Nana
Release: Q3
Logline:Mask Girl is a story about Kim Mo-mi, an ordinary office worker by day who is insecure about her appearance and a live-streamer by night who covers up her face with a mask, as she becomes embroiled in an unforeseen incident and undergoes a dramatic turn of events. The original webtoon of the same title that the series is based on was beloved by many readers for its unpredictable twists, biting messages about lookism, and the effortless cross between thriller and black comedy. Actors Go Hyun-jung and Nana play the character Kim Mo-mi on different timelines while Ahn Jae-hong plays Kim Mo-mi’s colleague Ju Oh-nam, who has a crush on her, and Yeom Hye-ran plays Ju Oh-nam’s mother. Director Kim Yong-hoon, who drew the attention of the world with his feature debut Beasts Clawing at Straws, which won the Special Jury Award at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam, directs the series to deliver refreshing plot developments and a shocking story.
Gyeongseong Creature
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Directed by: Chung Dong-yoon
Written by: Kang Eun K
Produced by: STORY & PICTURES MEDIA
Co-produced by: kakao ENTERTAINMENT, Studio Dragon
Starring: Park Seo-jun, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim, Kim Hae-sook, Cho Han-cheul, Wi Ha-jun
Release: Q4
Logline: A creature thriller set in the spring of 1945 — one of the darkest times in Korean history — about two young people struggling to survive as they face a monster born out of human greed. Korea’s top talents Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee team up for the first time through this series. Park Seo-jun of Itaewon Class and What is Wrong with Secretary Kim returns as Jang Tae-sang, the wealthiest man in Seoul and owner of the Golden Treasure Pawnshop. Han So-hee who has established a strong presence through Netflix series Nevertheless and My Name, transforms herself into Yoon Chae-ok, a sleuth infamous for her ability to track down anyone, even the dead. Writer Kang Eun K of Dr. Romantic & Director Chung Dong-yoon of Hot Stove League will spearhead this mega production.
Sweet Home Season 2
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Directed by: Lee Eung-bok, Park So-hyun
Based on: Webtoon by Kim Kang-bi, Hwang Young-chan (Published on Naver Webtoon)
Produced by: Studio Dragon, STUDIO N
Starring: Song Kang, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si, Park Gyu-young, Yoo Oh-seong, Oh Jung-se, Kim Mu-yeol, Jin-young etc.
Release: Q4
Logline: Song Kang, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si, and Park Gyu-young — the residents of Green Home who, in the previous season, delivered overwhelming tension as they risked their lives through bloody battles against their neighbors-turned-monsters — return again in season 2 to offer thrills and tension of a whole new different kind. Joining the cast in the new season are actors Yoo Oh-seon, Oh Jung-se, Kim Mu-yeol, and Jin-young, portraying the various dimensions of human nature and desires as they find themselves at a crossroads for survival. Having opened new horizons for K-content with its diverse creatures designed and built with a global dream team, Sweet Home Season 2is ready to mesmerize audiences around the world once again with its expanded world and story.
Doona!
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Directed by: Lee Jung-hyo
Written by: Jang Yu-ha
Based on: WEBTOON original series ‘The Girl Downstairs’ Created by MIN SONGA
Produced by: Studio Dragon, Showrunners, STUDIO N
Starring: Suzy, Yang Se-jong
Release: Q4
Logline: Doona! portrays the romance between Won-joon, an ordinary university student, and Doona, a former K-pop idol, as they cross paths in a shared house for students. The series is based on a webtoon beloved for the heart-pounding romance with a housemate who is a former K-pop idol and the nuanced depiction of emotions that bring the story to life. Having been consistently cited as the perfect cast for the role thanks to her background as a K-pop idol and beauty, Suzy creates amazing chemistry for a budding romance with Yang Se-jong, who has breathed life into each character he played.The series is directed by Lee Jung-hyo, who directed Crash Landing on You and Romance is a Bonus Book. After the sensation of Crash Landing on You, Director Lee Jung-hyo is now ready to present a beautiful, budding romance between those in their early 20s.
Daily Dose of Sunshine
Directed by: Lee JQ, Kim Nam-su
Written by: Lee Nam-kyu, Oh Bo-hyun, Kim Da-hee
Based on: Morning Comes to Psychiatric Wards Too by Lee Ra-ha
Produced by: FILMMONSTER by SLL, KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.
Starring: Park Bo-young, Yeon Woo-jin, Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Jung-eun
Release: Q4
Logline:Daily Dose of Sunshine is a Netflix series that explores the world inside a psychiatric ward and the stories of people in it, as encountered by Da-eun, who has just become a nurse in the mental health department of a hospital. Director Lee JQ, creator of the K-zombie sensation All of Us Are Dead, which is the 4th most popular Netflix TV series (non-English) of all time, partnered with Netflix once again in this moving human drama. Actor Park Bo-young from TV series such as Doom at Your Service, Strong Girl Bong-soon, and Oh My Ghost returns as Jung Da-eun, who experiences personal and professional growth, unfazed by her struggles at work after being transferred from the internal medicine to the mental health department and caring deeply about her patients. Yeon Woo-jin from Thirty-Nine, Marriage, Not Dating, and the Matchmaker plays the quirky proctologist Dong Go-yun while Jang Dong-yoon, who has been broadening his spectrum as an actor through his performances in Search, The Tale of Nokdu, Mr. Sunshine, and School 2017 will play Song Yu-chan, Da-eun’s close friend who always bickers with her.
Goodbye Earth
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Directed by: Kim Jin-min
Written by: Jeong Seong-joo
Based on: Shūmatsu no Fūru, a novel by Kotaro Isaka
Produced by: IMTV Co., Ltd.
Starring: Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Seong-woo, Kim Yoon-hye
Release: Q4
Logline:Goodbye Earth is a Netflix series that depicts the planet in chaos, with 200 days left before an asteroid destroys it, and the stories of those living their remaining days on Earth. Ahn Eun-jin, one of the most in-demand actors in Korea who was in Hospital Playlist, plays Jin Se-kyung. Se-kyung was once a home economics teacher in middle school, but volunteers at the juvenile department of the Woongcheon municipal office after the news about the asteroid breaks, struggling in silence to protect the children. Yoo Ah-in, who mesmerized audiences around the world with his performance in Netflix series Hellbound returns as Ha Yoon-sang. A long-time lover of Se-kyung and a researcher at a bio-engineering research institute, Yoon-sang leaves the safety of the U.S. behind without hesitation and returns to Korea, a crisis zone, in order to stay by Se-kyoung’s side. Director Kim Jin-min of Netflix series Extracurricular and My Name teams up with writer Jeong Seong-joo of Secret Affair. How the individual characters will spend the last 200 days on the planet based on their respective beliefs, and what kind of choices they will make are already intriguing audiences anticipating its release.
Behind your Touch (WT)
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Directed by: Kim Sok-yun
Written by: Lee Nam-kyu
Produced by: SLL, Studio Phoenix
Starring: Han Ji-min, Lee Min-ki, Ju Min-kyung, Suho
Logline: Ye-boon, who has always dreamed of becoming a vet in the small town of Mujin in Chungjeong-do, is instead stuck doing the nitty-gritty work to make ends meet, like delivering calves and vaccinating halibuts. Then one day, she was given psychometric powers during one of her visits to a cow farm. She encounters the passionate detective Jang-yeol, who mistakes her for a pervert and attempts to tackle her. Subsequently, Jang-yeol relies on Ye-boon and her powers to solve his cases, from petty crimes to serial murder. The two grow closer as they solve each case, one by one.
Crash Course in Romance
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Directed by:Yu Je Won
Written by:Yang Hee Seung
Produced by: Studio Dragon
Starring:Jeon Do Yeon, Jung Kyung Ho
Logline: A romantic comedy between a hotshot instructor Chi-yeol, who works at the Daechi District known as the education hotspot in Korea, and an ex-handball national team athlete Haeng-sun, who now runs a side dish store near him. Haeng-sun belatedly enters the private education field for a rigorous college entrance exam for her nephew and unexpectedly gets involved with Chi-yeol. Soon they find their bittersweet romance to become scandalous due to the fame of Chi-yeol.
The Good Bad Mother
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Directed by:Sim Nayeon
Written by:Bae Seyoung
Produced by: DramaHouse, SLL, FilmMonster
Starring:Ra Miran, Lee Dohyun, Ahn Eunjin
Logline: A single mom who has been widowed at a young age, Young-soon runs a pig farm, and raises her son Kang-ho by herself. She becomes a “bad mother” – hard on her son because she doesn’t want him to grow up penniless nor powerless. Thanks to her discipline, Kang-ho grows up to be a prominent prosecutor, but loses his memory due to an unfortunate accident and becomes a 7-year-old again. Young-soon decides to become a “bad mother” again for Kang-ho in this comforting and touching comedy series that tracks the journey of recovery between mother and son.
King the Land
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Directed by: Lim Hyun-ook
Written by: Choi Rome
Creator: Chun Sung-il
Produced by: npio Entertainment, SLL
Starring: Lee Jun Ho, Lim Yoon A
Logline: Graceful, charismatic, intelligent, and chic, the heir of King Group Gu-won has everything but memories of his mother. In an attempt to recover his memory, he returns to King Hotel. Known as King Hotel’s queen of smiles and hospitality, Cheon Sa-rang worked her way up from the front desk to now work at the glamorous “King the Land” space, where she meets Gu-won. Actor Lee Jun Ho plays Gu-won, and actress Lim Yoon A plays Cheon Sa-rang.
Destined with You
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Directed by: Nam Kihoon
Written by: Roh Jisul
Produced by: SLL, C-JeS Entertainment
Starring: Ro woon, Cho Boah, Ha jun, Yura
Logline: Big-time lawyer Shin-yu has to secure the temple located at the skirts of Onju Mountain because of a curse that’s been in his family for 350 years. Then one day, a YouTuber who trespasses the temple dies of an accident, and Hong-jo, a passionate civil servant of Onju City appears before Shin-yu to demolish the temple. “The long-standing curse will end. The owner of the wooden box appeared…” Eun-wol, the shaman who has guarded the temple for over 60 years, gives permission for the demolition to Hong-jo, and the wooden box that was hidden deep inside the temple lands in Hong-jo’s hands. There is a forbidden document inside the wooden box, which gives Shin-yu hope that the spells can free him from the curse by Hong-jo. He takes on the job as lawyer for Onju City to stay close to Hong-jo. This series portrays the force majeure romance between Hong-jo, who happens upon the document that was bound for over three centuries, and Shin-yu, who is the scapegoat of the document.
See You In My 19th Life
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Directed by: Lee Na-jeong
Written by: Choi Younglim
Starring: Shin Hye-sun, Ahn Bo-hyun, Ha Yoon-Kyung, Ahn dong-goo
Produced by: Studio Dragon, Stuido N, Finecut
Logline: Based on the webtoon of the same name, See You In My 19th Life is a spirited love story that comes back to life between Ban Ji-eum, who has the extraordinary ability to remember her past lives, and Moon Seo-ha, whom she is destined to meet. Ban Ji-eum has no attachments to her previous lives, but when she loses Moon Seo-ha to an accident after meeting him in her 18th life, she begins her 19th life to reconnect with him.
FILM
JUNG_E
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Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho
Written by:Yeon Sang-ho
Starring:Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo
Release Date: January 20, 2023
Logline: JUNG_E portrays a desolated earth in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable due to climate change. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone the legendary mercenary JUNG_E into a scalable robot. Orchestrated by Director Yeon Sang-ho of Train to Busan, Peninsula, and Hellbound, and with a colorful cast – Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo — JUNG_E portrays a unique theme combined with dystopia, cloning, and technology.
Unlocked
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Directed by: Kim Tae Joon
Written by: Kim Tae Joon
Produced by: MIZIFILM
Co-produced by: STUDIO N
Cast: Yim Si Wan, Chun Woo Hee, Kim Hie Won
Release Date: February 17, 2023
Logline: A real-crime thriller following an ordinary woman whose entire life is upended after she loses her phone containing her personal information. With the worst possible things happening after the main character loses her phone containing everything, including her social security number, banking information and the details of her personal life, this movie will present a ringing sense of spooky reality and horror to viewers today who cannot live without their phones. Yim Si Wan, who has already established himself as a talented actor with his role of the menacing antagonist in Emergency Declaration, will once again prove himself an on-screen chameleon as he plays Jun-yeong, who commits heinous crimes after stumbling upon the smartphone. Startup marketer Na-mi, who loses her phone, finds it, and becomes entangled in unimaginable schemes, is portrayed by Chun Woo Hee, who has a stellar track record of portraying colorful characters with her unparalleled acting.
Kill Boksoon
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Directed by: Byun Sung-hyun
Written by: Byun Sung-hyun
Produced by: SEE AT FILM CO.,LTD.
Casting: Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-a, Esom, Koo Kyo-hwan, etc.
Release: Q1
Logline: Boksoon leads a double life — she is both a mother of a teenage daughter and a legendary professional killer at top-tier killing agency MK. Caught between the mission of killing someone and the mission of raising someone, Boksoon refuses to complete an assigned mission and is thrown into an inevitable fight.
The Match
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Directed by: Kim Hyung-joo
Written by: Kim Hyung-joo, Yoon Jong-Bin
Produced by: Moonlight Film
Co-produced by: BH Entertainment
Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in
Release: Q2
Logline: Teacher and student, but legendary rivals Cho Hoon Hyun (Lee Byung-hun) and Lee Changho (Yoo Ah-in) play the match of their lifetime in the game of Go. At a time when the game of Go was more popular than the World Cup, global legends Cho Hoon Hyun and Lee Changho engage in a heated game of Go in The Match where black and white stones are placed silently but dynamically. Lee Byung-hun portrays Cho Hoon Hyun, who is both strict and warm with Lee Changho, whom he takes in as a student when Changho was just 10 years old as he showed much promise, right after Cho Hoon Hyun won the grand slam. Yoo Ah-in takes on the role of Lee Changho, a student who works tirelessly to exceed his monumental teacher Cho Hoon Hyun. Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in, who are known to bring their own interpretations to characters across any genre or plot, collaborate for the first time in The Match, adding to the hype of what to expect in this game between teacher and student.
Believer 2
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Directed by: Baik
Original Story by: Jeon Cheol-hong
Screenplay by: Kim Hee-jin
Adapted by: Kim Joon-hyun
Produced by: Yong Film Inc.
Co-produced by: Superfiction, CJ ENM Studios
Cast: Cho Jin-woong, Cha Seung-won, Han Hyo-joo, Oh Seung-hoon, Kim Dong-young, Lee Joo-young, etc.
Release: Q4
Logline: A crime action film on the nerve-wracking war between Won-ho, who is still pursuing Mr. Lee’s organization and the disappeared “Rak” after the bloody fight at Yongsan Station, and Brian, who has reappeared, and a new character “Big Knife.” Believer 2 follows Won-ho’s investigation of looking for “Rak,” who disappeared after Brian’s incarceration, while getting to the core of the elusive drug cartel. Director Baik, who has already received praise for sophisticated cinematography and sensational directing in The Beauty Inside, showcases a different side of his directing in this film. Actor Cho Jin-woong portrays Won-ho, the persistent detective who has been tracking down the drug cartel for a long time; Cha Seung-won portrays Brian, who considered himself Mr. Lee as a hidden character within the organization; and Kim Dong-young and Lee Joo-young play Manko and Lona, the deaf siblings who are genius at making top-quality drugs. New character “Big Knife” is played by Han Hyo-joo, who is beloved for her wide spectrum of filmography spanning from mellow, action to comedy, and will immerse in a completely different kind of character for this film.
Ballerina
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Directed by: Lee Chung-hyun
Written by: Lee Chung-hyun
Produced by: Climax Studio
Cast: Jun Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hun, Park Yurim, etc.
Release: Q4
Logline: This film depicts the beautiful and ruthless revenge by Okju, a former bodyguard, for Minhee, her best friend. Ballerina is directed by Lee Chung-hyun, who shocked the Korean film scene with his short film Bargain and demonstrated sensational directing in mystery thriller Call, with its interesting genre and colorful characters. Ballerina will present viewers with trendy and stylish action scenes and visuals, and garner attention for its refreshing cast lineup composed of Jun Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hun and Park Yurim. Jun Jong-seo portrays Okju, a former bodyguard who has no physical limits when it comes to her self-defense skills, swordsmanship, agility with guns and motorbikes. The so-called “Choi,” who is the subject of revenge, is portrayed by Kim Ji-hun, who has a wide spectrum of acting skills and the ability to immerse in any character. Handsome, fit, and intelligent, he is set to play the antagonist of Okju. Rising star Park Yurim, who won the 94th Academy Award for her role in Drive My Car directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, will play the ballerina Minhee. Moreover, the versatile musician Gray who can produce, compose, rap and vocalize, takes on the role of music director, making his collaboration with Director Lee Chung-hyun even more intriguing.
REALITY & VARIETY SHOWS (UNSCRIPTED)
Physical:100
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Directed by: Jang Ho Gi
Written by:Kang Sukkyeong, Jo Keun Ae
Produced by: MBC
Release Date: January 24, 2023
Logline: An extreme survival entertainment program designed to find the best physique with the strongest physical capabilities. The vast filming site designed solely for Physical:100 sets the stage for an intense competition among 100 men and women who pride themselves on their physiques, regardless of age or sex, to determine the one person with the “perfect physique.” The process of coming down to the last one standing on an unprecedentedly enormous set where only the 100 exist shows fierce competition in its rawest form, making Physical:100 an entirely new type of survival entertainment show.
Siren: Survive the Island
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Directed by:Lee Eun-kyung
Written by:Chae Jin-ah
Chief Producer:Ko Min-goo
Produced by: Studio Modak
Release: Q2
Logline: Siren: Survive the Island is a combat survival entertainment show where 24 women of top combat power and strategic thinking form 6 teams divided by career groups and fight one another. Entitled “Siren,” which means both “warning sound” and “beautiful temptress,” this show involves women with extraordinary physical capabilities and skills for strategies including police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, stuntwomen, military women, and athletes who form teams according to their jobs. One team will emerge as the winner after a mission that puts their limitations to the test. For 6 nights and 7 days, their fight for survival on an unknown island requires aggressive mind games and tight teamwork. The extreme situations and unexpected twists and turns will add to the immersive nature of the show. Moreover, the vast scale of the location on a huge uninhabited island, the seamless plot development, and the background stories and relationships between the participants will have viewers hooked on this combat survival entertainment show.
19/20(Nineteen to Twenty)
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Directed by: Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, Park Suji
Written by:Chi Hyun-sook
Produced by:Sizak Company
Release: Q3
Logline:19/20(Nineteen to Twenty) is a reality entertainment show that tracks the fresh and youthful lives of Generation Z in their last week of being 19 just before they turn 20. During that final week, they attend “19 School” to learn practical things about adult life and prepare for adulthood. Then on January 1, they all stay at “20 House,” a space where they are independent from their parents and teachers. 19/20 garners much attention as these 19-year-olds, who are on the cusp of adulthood, create unexpectedly vivacious and nostalgic moments throughout the show. KYUHYUN, actress Kim Ji-eun, and LEE SUHYUN from AKMU participate as emcees. Producer Kim Jae-won who is writing history in reality entertainment shows with his Single’s Inferno orchestrates the show.
Zombieverse
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Directed by: Park Jin-kyung, Moon Sang-donn
Written by:Yu Jin-young
Produced by: Kakao Entertainment
Release: Q3
Logline: Netflix, the go-to platform for quality Korean zombie content, unveils a new type of zombie universe entertainment show for the first time. In Zombieverse, participants must complete quests to survive in Seoul, which has been turned into a zombie world. The art team from All of Us Are Dead and the zombie action choreographer from Kingdom work behind the scenes, adding to the anticipation of how realistically and thrillingly the zombie universe will be portrayed. Their endeavors to survive until the end by completing quests such as looking for food, transportation, or a safe haven; or deciding whether to save a colleague who has been infected by a zombie, will keep viewers at the edge of their seats.
The Devil’s Plan
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Directed by: Jeong Jong-yeon
Written by:Heo Jung-hee, Jung Da-hee
Produced by:TEO
Logline: Devil’s Plan is a mind game survival entertainment show that awards up to 500 million Korean won to the winner. Participants including celebrities and influencers and recruits of this game begin with the devil’s suggestion to take off their social masks and reveal one’s true identity. The show is directed by maestro of mystery and genre entertainment producer Jeong Jong-yeon with past works such as Great Escape with its vast filming set and seamless storyline throughout every season; The Genius which has unexpectable development and plot twists in every episode; and High School Mystery Club with its immersive storytelling and unparalleled chemistry among participants. As many fans have awaited his collaboration with Netflix, all eyes are on what Devil’s Plan has in store for them.
DOCUMENTARIES (UNSCRIPTED SHOWS)
In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal
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Directed by: Jo Seong-Hyeon
Produced by: Kim Jin-man
Writer: Ko Hye-rim
Production: MBC
Release Date: March 3, 2023
Logline:In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal is an eight-episode true-crime documentary that explores the self-proclaimed ‘messiahs’ in modern Korean history and the shocking events behind them.
Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bong’s Unreleased Short Film (WT)
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Directed by:Lee Hyuk-rae
Produced by:Broccoli Pictures Co.,Ltd
Starring:Members of Yellow Door Film Club and others
Release: Q4
Logline:Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bong’s Unreleased Short Film (WT) is a documentary tracing the quest for the Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho’s unreleased short film, Looking for Paradise. This 22-minute film was screened for some 10 members of cinephile club Yellow Door on Christmas, 1992, and has never been seen since. In the process of getting to the bottom of Bong’s mysterious film-making debut, Yellow Door (WT) pieces
Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 4 of “YOU,” which shows that Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is not the only killer in London.
https://youtu.be/U0AfKViiVq4
We know that the fourth season of You will have two parts.
On February 9, 2023, the first half of the season was set to come out, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Then, we’ll have to wait a whole month until part two comes out on March 9, 2023. So mark the dates in your calendars!
Joe pretends to be a literature professor at a London university named Jonathan Moore. He is surprised to find that he enjoys teaching, even though he is surrounded by self-centered socialites. But when wealthy people in London start dying like flies, Joe realizes there may be another killer among them.
In the last few minutes of Season 3, the criminal went to Paris to look for Marienne after pretending to be dead. This made people think that the next season would also take place in the city of love. However, on the latest trailer, it seems London will be Joe’s new home which the streamer teased with a reading list filled with Charles Dickens and Sherlock Holmes.
Tim Burton’s spin-off of the classic Addams Family franchise, which is a hit show on Netflix, has just been given a second season. Since its premiere on November 23, when all eight episodes of the first season were made available to stream, the show has quickly become one of the streaming giant’s most popular shows.
They put out a video on January 6 in which Jenna Ortega says, over clips from season one and fan events, “Over the past few weeks I’ve been hunted, haunted, and mimicked millions of times across the internet. It’s been pure torture. Thank you.”
Netflix said, “More misery is coming” to the tune of Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” which TikTok Wednesday fans prefer to use in their dance tributes over The Cramps’ “Goo Goo Muck.” They also said, “The global phenomenon will return for season two.”
Rising star, Jenna Ortega, plays Wednesday Addams on Wednesday. She’s the famous daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams. The horror comedy series focuses on Wednesday’s first year as a student at Nevermore Academy, where she strives to master her developing psychic ability while attempting to solve a supernatural mystery that has plagued the Addams family for decades.
Season 1 of Wednesday is presently available to stream in its entirety on Netflix. Alongside Ortega, the cast includes Gwendoline Christie, Jamie McShane, Percy Hynes White, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Naomi J. Ogawa, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Riki Lindhome and Christina Ricci. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán and Isaac Ordonez also make appearances.
Since the series debuted in November 2022:
Wednesday is now one of the most successful series ever on Netflix. It ranks #2 on the Most Popular (English) TV list with 1.237 Billion hours viewed within its first 28 days.
More than 182 Million households have seen the series since its debut. (1.237B hours divided by 6.8 hours)
Wednesday crossed the 1 billion hour view mark only three weeks after debut – joining Stranger Things 4 and Squid Game as the third title to reach this milestone within its first 28 days.
The series broke the record for the most hours viewed in a week for an English-language TV series on Netflix – not once, but twice – when it debuted in the #1 spot with a record breaking 341.23M hours viewed, and again in its second week with a staggering 411.29M hours viewed.
To date, Wednesday has had six consecutive weeks with over 100+M hours viewed on the English TV List — another record!
On TikTok, #WednesdayAddams has amassed over 22 Billion views
The Wednesday soundtrack reached #1 on the iTunes Soundtrack chart where it remained in the Top 10 for three weeks. Wednesday Addams, the artist, now has over 1 Million followers on Spotify.
On Spotify, “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps saw a streaming increase of more than 9.5K% compared to the month prior to the series release.
Wednesday’s iconic dance scene has gone massively viral across global social media. Fan generated content utilizing “Bloody Mary” by Lady Gaga led to a streaming increase of more than 1,800% of the song on Spotify compared to the month prior the series release. Even Lady Gaga joined in on the fun.
With over 80 Million views and counting, fans can’t get enough of the cast’s reaction to the iconic dance scene video.
Wednesday’s viral makeup look has been searched for and viewed over 100 Million times by fans on TikTok.
Wednesday products are in high demand with select items selling out at retailers like Hot Topic, MAC and Cakeworthy
The captivating primary trailer for the original Netflix series ‘The Glory,’ starring Song Hye Kyo, Lee Do Hyun, and a number of other actors, has been released.
The teaser gives the impression that Song Hye Kyo would play a hostile and icy character, which is quite a departure from her usual roles that she has typically played in the past. The teaser is brought to a close by a punchline delivered by Song Hye Kyo, which goes as follows: “Let’s slowly wilt and die together.”
This masterpiece from writer Kim Eun-sook of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Mr. Sunshine, and director An Gil-ho of Stranger is 8 episodes of 60 min. Drama, coupled with Revenge, Bullying, Childhood Trauma and Confrontation.
After enduring hell during her adolescent years, during which she was the target of assault and bullying by her friends, “The Glory” tells the story of a lady who has spent a life without a soul as a result of her traumatic experiences. Now that she is an adult, Dong Eun’s one and only goal in life is to take ruthless retribution on all of those who wronged her in the past.
On the day that Yeon Jin (Lim Ji Yeon) is getting married, Dong Eun makes his way back into her life. This happens in the main trailer. Dong Eun whispers the following to herself: “Starting today, every day of your life will be hell. It will be horrific and triggering.”
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The perpetrators of the horrific acts who were able to escape justice eventually come face to face with the adult Dong Eun. Jae Joon (Park Sung Hoon), Sara (Kim Hieora), Hye Jung (Cha Joo Young), Myung Oh (Kim Gun Woo), and Do Young (Jung Sung Il). Lee Do Hyun, who plays the role of the enigmatic Go player whose identity has not been disclosed, and Yeom Hye Ran, who portrays Hyun Nam, a person who seeks Dong Eun’s assistance, round out the cast of characters.
Netflix has released some new character images to showcase the ensemble cast of the upcoming sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which will soon be available to view on the platform. The film introduces a new cast of suspects, led by Daniel Craig in his return role as Detective Benoit Blanc. These suspects are played by some of the most popular actors working today. Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, and Madelyn Cline are some of the new cast members who will be appearing in the film alongside Daniel Craig. Each of these actors has their own vibrant character poster. Even the Mona Lisa has been given her very own character poster, which lends credence to the theory that the painting plays a significant part in the story.
The suspects from Glass Onion pose in front of glass letters for the movie’s character posters. Line up the pictures right and they spell out “GLASS ONION.”
Southeast Asia is home to a host of rich cultures and unique stories. This festive season, Netflix brings viewers authentically-told tales that best represent the vibrant storytelling from across this region. From laugh-out-loud comedies and deeply moving documentaries to fantastical sci-fi flicks, here are our top picks for your year-end holiday viewing pleasure.
In The Lost Lotteries, five down-on-their-luck strangers must band together to steal back winning lottery tickets worth millions from a wicked mafia boss.
Looking for a belly-aching laugh fest this holiday season? This is your winning ticket. Five unlucky strangers are brought together in their fight against a mafia boss, in order to steal back winning lottery tickets worth millions. Tapping on the national dream of winning lotteries in Thailand, The Lost Lotteries appeals to both domestic and international audiences through its delicate balance of various comedic styles that cater to different sensibilities.
Peek into the complex world of Thai boxing in Hurts Like Hell
Now streaming on Netflix
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From illegal gambling to match-fixing, discover the seedy underworld behind Muay Thai in Hurts Like Hell.
With its humble origins in Thailand, Muay Thai has seen its influence spread across the globe. Get an up-close-and-personal look at the world of this beloved sport in Hurts Like Hell, a part-anthology, part-documentary mini series. Fans and even non-fans of the sport will be able to indulge themselves in tracing the sport’s history, as well as its entanglements with the underworld today.
In The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave, members of the Thai youth soccer team tell their stories of getting trapped in Tham Luang Cave in 2018 — and surviving.
Trapped in a flooded cave complex in the summer of 2018, 12 young Thai footballers had the world watching them over the span of 17 days. Helmed by award-winning director, Pailin Wedel, the compelling documentary, The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave, reflects the perspectives of the survivors, delving into the intricacies of the dangerous rescue mission and how they survived this life-changing event.
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Inspired by true events, Thai Cave Rescue sees a Thai youth soccer team and their assistant coach trapped within Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort.
If documentaries aren’t your thing, tune in to the drama series Thai Cave Rescue. Told with care, compassion, and a commitment to authenticity, this drama series sheds light on the real story behind the cave rescue, with real-life elements including scenes filmed at some of the boys’ homes.
INDONESIA
High-octane action and comedy in Timo Tjahjanto’sThe Big 4
Premiering December 15 on Netflix
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In The Big 4, four retired assassins spring back into action when they cross paths with a straight-arrow cop who’s determined to track down an elusive murderer.
Abimana Aryasatya, Putri Marino, Arie Kriting, Lutesha, and Kristo Immanuel star in the first action-comedy from Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto. The Big 4 sees four retired assassins joining forces to track down an elusive murderer. Faced with a straight-arrow cop, will this gang of experts be able to catch the killer?
In A Perfect Fit, sparks fly when a fashion blogger in Bali meets a gifted shoemaker, leading her to question her commitment to her fiancé.
What if fate comes a little too late? A fashion blogger finds herself going down an unexpected path during a life-changing trip to Bali, where she meets a gifted shoemaker. The only question in this whirlwind romance is: can she keep her commitment to her fiancé?
PHILIPPINES
Snuggle up for an emotional story on second chances in Doll House
Now streaming on Netflix
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In Doll House, the troubled lead singer of a rock band sets out to rekindle his relationship with his long-lost daughter.
We all need a good cry sometimes, and Doll House is here to help with just that. Praised as a heartwarming tale poignantly portraying the complexities of father-daughter relationships, Doll House’s sentimental plot will have you holding your loved ones a little closer this year.
BONUS: CHINESE LANGUAGE PICKS!
Get ready for heart-pumping action with Louis Koo, Sean Lau and Carina Lau in Warriors of Future
Premiering December 2 on Netflix
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In Warriors of Future, a meteor carrying a destructive plant strikes the world, and a suicide squad is given hours to save their post-apocalyptic city from total collapse.
When a meteor carrying a destructive plant strikes the world, a suicide squad is given mere hours to save their post-apocalyptic city from total collapse. As humanity faces the threat of extinction, can our heroes emerge victorious against powerful alien creatures? Featuring Hong Kong’s biggest names in the film industry, including Louis Koo, Sean Lau and Carina Lau, Warriors of Future is an ambitious production that is well-placed to live up to the hype.
In Shards of Her, an accomplished headhunter wakes up from a coma and finds herself in an alternate reality where she has to revisit an excruciating childhood trauma.
The line between what’s real and what’s not gets blurred in this Taiwanese mystery thriller starring Hsu Wei-Ning, Toby Lee and Wen Chen-Ling. After a coma leaves her with amnesia, an accomplished career woman finds herself navigating a warped reality where she is forced to revisit her painful past.
Laugh along with your favorite aunty as she explores the dating life in Mom, Don’t Do That!
Now streaming on Netflix
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In Mom, Don’t Do That!, a 60-year-old widow decides to find love again — to the joy and annoyance of her two daughters.
Everyone has that one aunty whose love life is constantly on the rocks. In this Taiwanese family dramedy, a widow sets out to find new love and comes head-to-head with her own daughter. Filled with hilarious moments while following the ups and downs of relationships, Mom, Don’t Do That! is a heartfelt lesson in sincerity and the value of family.
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