Three days of sold-out MANIFESTO in Manila for ENHYPEN!
Without a doubt, ENGENEs are at a fever pitch for the arrival of ENHYPEN to the Philippines with their much-anticipated massive world tour. Their dedication to the group is truly overwhelming and is expected to shock the Mall of Asia Arena, the venue that will house this sensational world tour, on the first weekend of February 2023!
ENHYPEN members, JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, and NI-KI, debuted on November 30, 2020, with 1st Studio Album BORDER : DAY ONE. This album achieved the biggest first-week sales for a single album among K-pop groups to debut the same year and became their gateway towards inevitable stardom.
ENHYPEN had a clear sign that their success is destined to happen. Within two months of their debut, the group won four โRookie of The Yearโ awards proving that they are the breakout boyband to watch out for. Less than two years later, the band proved theyโre the new powerhouse of K-pop, as they became double โMillion-Sellersโ in the shortest period of time (since debut) in K-pop history with 1st Studio Album DIMENSION : DILEMMA (released in October 2021) and 3rd Mini Album MANIFESTO : DAY 1 (July 2022).
Thereโs no stopping ENHYPEN from conquering the global K-pop scene and this upcoming world tour is a strong testament to the success that they and their fans have been manifesting!
The Philippine stop was previously set for 2 days but because of the clamor of the fans, a Day 3 show has been added. Now, all three schedules have reached their full capacity โ making it a full-blown weekend dedicated to all ENGENE! See you all at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 3 โ 5, 2023 for the ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR โMANIFESTOโ in MANILA. Show times are as follows: February 3 โ 7PM, February 4 โ 6PM, February 5 โ 5PM.
The much-awaited fan meeting of everyone’s favorite Kim Seon Ho will finally happen in a few days!
The excitement is real, and we cannot blame you! After months of anticipation and countdowns, South Korean actor Kim Seon Ho will finally land on the Philippine shore to kick off his 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE> in Manila on January 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Before the big day, allow us to give you three reasons we think the upcoming event will give you the biggest smile this Sunday!
Photo from SALT Entertainment
#1 It’s Kim Seon Ho!
We know you do not need more reasons aside from the fact that it is KIM SEON HO โ the actor who gave us characters that upped our standards and sent us blissful kilig every time and the man who appreciates and fills our hearts with love.
Our favorite Good Boy has been acting since 2009, starting with theater plays and progressing to television and films in the latter years. Some of his notable roles on TV include Jung Jae-yoon in 100 Days My Prince, Cha Woo-sik in Welcome to Waikiki 2, Han Ji-pyeong in Start-Up, and Hong Du-sik in Hometown Cha Cha Cha. In addition, he also won our hearts over and over again with his irresistible charms in 2 Days & 1 Night.
And the fan meeting this January 22 will allow us to get to know him more through various segments and performances. Get ready to be smitten even more by the one and only Kim Seon Ho!
Photo from SALT Entertainment
#2 Manila is the first stop!
Philippine Seonho-hada, raise the flag! Manila will mark the first stop of his Asia tour. Following his Seoul fan meeting in December, the actor will greet his Filipino fans first before any other Asian cities through this fan meeting. Moreover, a full-house MOA Arena will welcome him!
The actor during his first offline fan meeting in Seoul last December. (Photo from SALT Entertainment)
#3 Incomparable memory
I’ve always wanted to meet you guys in person, and I’m so happy to finally have the chance.
KIM SEON HO
For the actor and Seonho-hada, the past years may not have been the easiest, but everyone showed their perseverance and unfailing love for one another โ standing up together and now, meeting each other in person. So, on Sunday, it will be an emotional reunion between him and his devoted fans, as well as an opportunity to make new memories together.
The actor during his first offline fan meeting in Seoul last December. (Photos from SALT Entertainment)
The 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR<ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE> in Manila is presented by PULP Live World, Happee Hour, and FangirlAsia.
When Jay Park said in his song, โAinโt No Party Like an AOMG Partyโ, he meant it.
Stretching into a four-hour-long concert, AOMG artists, Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, LeeHi, Yugyeom, and Woo showed nothing but the best experience for the fans to remember when they paved the way in the AOMG WORLD TOUR 2023 โ FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT Asian leg in New Frontier Theater last January 15, 2023.
Thanks to PULP Live World, one of the leading Korean hip-hop and R&B record labels have finally landed on the Philippine shores, kicking off the new year right as one of the first shows in 2023 in the country. As the AOMG’s six multi-talented and versatile artists rocked the stage, the night went on a colorful genre performances switch: from hard-hitting, bouncy hip-hop beats to heartfelt ballads and slow R&B songs with intimate and hilarious interactions, hereโs a recap on what AOMG brought to the table.
Photo retrieved from AOMG’s Twitter account
WOO, WOO, WOO!
Opening the concert strong with his signature black bennie look, one of Show Me the Money 6โs front runners, Woo Won Jae or more commonly known as WOO started his set with โR.I.P.โ plucked directly from his 1st Album, BLACK OUT which is a bouncy hip-hop piece that made the crowd jump from the get-go. In another song from the same album, he did not let the crowd breathe when he transitioned to โChik Chik Pok Pokโ, originally featuring Jvcki Wai and SIMO (MA).
WOO proved that he belonged on that AOMG stage when he hit the crowd with the fast-paced โChingiz Khanโ showcasing his rap skills and squeezing in the song โDevilโ originally with Code Kunst, the 3rd chapter of the music video SignHere. Closing in his powerful set albeit it being short, he showed his intimate side with the song โMEโ from his latest EP comma, telling the crowd that he poured his soul into writing the song, with lyrics showing on the big screens so that fans can easily connect with the message he was trying to portray.
Despite being a last-minute addition to the line-up for the tourโs Asian leg, WOO showed beyond doubt that being an openerโwhich is usually a difficult task for any actโis a breezy work with his command and made the crowd have it with them repeating his name over and over like a chant.
Manila says Hi! To LeeHi
One of the most recognizable voices and known names in the Korean music industry, LeeHi opened her set and mellowed out the crowd with her most well-known songs that made you feel nostalgic and experience emotions, her usual effect on everyone who hears her music.
Starting with her most-listened and most popular song โONLYโ from her overall 4th full album 4 ONLY, a release that marked her boarding the AOMG family, LeeHi made the fans feel that they belong in the story by letting them sing the choruses. Continuing the mellow train singing โBreatheโ, another familiar ballad from her album SEOULITE that she delivered flawlessly as if it came straight from the actual recorded song. These ballads reminded us that LeeHi remains one of the strongest vocalists in South Korea as she is simply accompanied by nothing but a simple stage, and still able to immediately seize the attention of every person in the venue.
Speeding the mood a bit, LeeHi sang โSaviorโ, another song from her 4 ONLY album and originally with B.I., a crowd favorite that made you dance a little, and digging into her old discographies, she officially pumped up the crowd with her song โRoseโ from her 2013 album FIRST LOVE.
Bringing out some backup dancers signaling an upbeat set of tunes, LeeHi added โNo Oneโ and went way back to her first song, โ1,2,3,4โ to keep the fans energized while showing everyone that despite the only female act of the night, she can keep up with a fast-paced AOMG stage.
โYou are our real thing right?โ she asked the crowd, to which the fans answered with a resounding YES. The fans proved that all right when she asked them to chant โ๋จธ๋ฆฌ ์ด๊นจ ๋ฌด๋ฆ ๋ฐโ for the song โH.S.K.Tโ and the fans did not miss a beat. LeeHi responded to the enthusiasm by impressively rapping the songโs featured artist Wonsteinโs rap part, showing how much of a versatile artist she is. Capping her performances for the night, she danced to the retro-styled funky song โRed Lipstickโ, originally with Yoonmirae, leading us into a complete full circle of mood from dulcet to upbeat.
Loco for Loco
If youโre into Korean hip-hop, itโs almost impossible to not have Loco in your playlist. As the original winner of the most recognized rap reality TV Korean show, Show Me the Money, Loco proved to be a household name in Korean hip-hop as he exhibited his talent on the Manila stage.
Starting his set with an explosive song titled โMBTIโ a song produced by GRAY, Loco showed that he didnโt come to play and was serious. The fans matched his energy while he bounced with everyone and told the crowd, โYou guys are so hot!โ. He also shared that he visited the Philippines when he was young and he went to Cebu in his small talk with the crowd, while preparing to open a full-blown party portion of the evening.
Performing songs from his EP Summer Go Loco, โParty Bandโ and โOPPAโ that made you feel like the summer came too early and it wasnโt too much when he sang โToo Muchโ from his only LP release, BLEACHED, originally featuring DEAN. Adding to the lineup of incredible songs, Loco showcased two songs in collaboration with Hwa Sa, which got us all โshippingโ the duo because of their chemistry. Said songs are called โDonโtโ and โSomebody!โ.
Rendering the usually confident rapper speechless, the Filipino fans surprised the artist by singing the song โSay Yesโ, an OST for the popular Korean drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo after he shared that he heard that the song was popular in the country. As it has been a long time since he performed and recorded the song for the drama, he promised that he will practice the song to sing for the fans and immediately fulfilled his promise later when he came out to sing the song cutely in front of the fans with lyrics on hand.
In line with this, he tackled โIt Takes Timeโ, the last song from his act before he shook the grounds with the next portion.
Immediately making the crowd jump up from their seats and dance, he performed โON IT + BOSSโ, a song from Show Me the Money 4, and โNo Mannersโ. No manners indeed when he decided to set aside his jacket and went topless, sending the crowd into a frenzy. He topped that performance by spraying water to the crowd like how rockstars do, even hyping them and making sure that his act is not something you easily forget.
Who could forget Loco really, he led a whole generation of rappers when he took the crown for SMTM 1 and continued to have collaborations with the biggest artists in the industry like Baekhyun of EXO, Heize, Crush, and many more.
Get Colorful with GRAY
Another household name in the Korean Hip-Hop scene, the singer, rapper, and producer GRAY steered the fans to a colorful act, opening it with a song that goes back to his roots, โDream Chaseโ from the album CALL ME GRAY. As if being transported to different times and places, GRAY showed us that he has a vibrant discography along with the hypnotizing visuals that accompanied on stage, which moved from the groovy, โShow Windowโ featuring pH-1 from his album grayground. to a slow R&B โTMIโ and then jumping back up to a funky track of โSummer Nightโ.
โKamusta ka?โ GRAY greeted the fans, a fail-safe kilig factor for Filipino fans everywhere when the artist makes an extra effort to greet the crowd. GRAY then continued his show with โClose 2 Uโ, โBaby Donโt Cryโ and โMake Loveโ three songs from the album grayground. and followed it with a synth-rich track โMoon Blue.โ Being a skilled producer, GRAY gave the fans a treat when he played the melodica for the song โLose Controlโ, which was most likely the inception of most of his creative and colorful tracks. Joining a handful of artists for the webtoon She is My Type, GRAY contributed to the series with the song โSTAY THE NIGHTโ. A serenade? GRAY got you. He slowed the mood for a moment when he sang โUโ, another great track from his grayground. album.
Joining GRAY on stage, Loco once again came out on stage and performed โJust Do Itโ and โLate Nightโ completing the stage of the well-rounded artist that witnessed and expressed how energetic and welcoming the Filipinos are in one of his small talks with the fans.
Yugyeom in the sea of Green
Undoubtedly one of the most awaited acts of the night, the Aghases never failed to show up for all of the members of GOT7 including their maknae, raising their green-colored lightsticks before Yugyeom even stepped on stage for support. Reciprocating this act, he performed โI Want U Aroundโ from his EP Point Of View: U, a slow R&B track that helps the audience find their groove in between the beats.
Following the same genre, he performed โTake You Downโ and โLightsโ both coming from his single release, Take You Down, and excited the fans, even more, when he approached them, closer than any fan would ever dream of. Coming out the third time and upping the atmosphere a bit, Loco came out to add his voice on stage with Yugyeom with the song โAll About Uโ while the latter showed off his dance skills, proving to everyone that heโs still that incredible dancer we all love.
He continued his set with โRunning Through the Rainโ accompanied by GRAY who does the synths and instrumentals and GRAY sang the song โAll Your Faultโ next, hailing also from his EP Point of View: U and โLove the Way.โ
Being a notorious but humble dancer, he let his backup dancers have their light under the spotlight, with solos and freestyle the crowd welcomed. After the two dancers had their style showcased, Yugyeom also showed off a bit of krumping and locking, all these talents under the song Chingiz Khan by WOO. We love a humble king!
Ending his set, he proudly sang his latest 2023 release, โPONYTAILโ featuring Sik-K, not missing a single step on the dance floor.
Yugyeom also reminisced on the previous times he was in the Philippines, from coming in as a GOT7 member or just a solo artist, he couldnโt help but still be in awe of the welcome he was getting. The appreciation was evident as towards the end of the whole show, he went down to the crowd and took a couple of selfies with his fans, signing paraphernalia and merchandise, to give them back the love they have been giving Yugyeom since Day 1.
SPELL HIS NAME. Itโs Simon D-O-M-I-N-I-C oh oh!
Opening strong despite being the last act of the night and garnering the largest cheers from the venue yet, Simon Dominic manifested the phrase, โSave the best for last!โ and showed that belongs to him.
The Filipino fans showed how impressively passionate they are when they can catch up with his single โDAx4โ even though the chorus will get non-fans tongue-tied. No one in the room faltered that night so he then transitioned to one of his most famous tracks, โSimon Dominicโ with fans spelling his name as a part of the lyrics regardless of it being released way back in 2015. He even garnered more cheers when he squeezed a โMagandang gabi po!โ a phrase you rarely hear from international artists. This only showed his dedication to the fans, the same way fans are dedicated to him.
โThis is my first time coming to Manila right?โ he asked. โOne of the things Iโm surprised isโฆ how crazy you guys are. So crazyyyyy!โ he pointed out before letting the room bounce with the songs โPOSE!โ, โroom typeโ, โya ainโt gangโ, and โGOTTโ from his 2019 EP release, No Open Flames.
Giving a kilig factor to the fans, he said heโs looking for his โWifeyโ from the crowd, a song that featured CAMO.
As he is one of the most prominent names in the K-hip-hop industry, he had a whole portion of all the best songs he was featured in. He sang โBaddest Nice Guysโ a song originally he was featured on led by Jay Park and Krin, โNO THANKSXXXโ with Epik High, MINO, and The Quiett, โAt Nightโ and โmake her danceโ with Loco, who came out again to sing the song with him on stage and still keeping Jay Parkโs spirit in the house, he performed โMOMMAEโ.
Closing the set with a slow R&B song that was showcased originally in Show Me the Money 5, and bringing out GRAY who was featured in the song, Simon got comfortable with โComfortable.โ
Simon talked the most to fans that night with hilarious banters about the cheeky banner brought by a fanโwhich he could not get over the whole night and taking the piece of paper home, drawing a fanโs next tattoo, and telling everyone that as much as he would like to date the Magagandang Filipinasโmeaning beautiful Filipinasโ(another Filipino word he learned and played with MAGANDA FOREVER), he doesnโt like long-distance relationships or giving bottled water to fans who were thirsty, nearly tripping in the process, itโs hard to believe that itโs his first time interacting with the Filipino fans. A contradiction to the strong powerful rapper that he is, he showed that thereโs more than meets the eye and despite the rapper image he has built over the years, heโs still that humble, approachable idol you feel close to.
The Avengers of Hip-Hop: Encore
The group closed the night with โ119 Remixโ, โUPSIDE DOWNโ, โTTFUโ, โParty for the Nightโ, โON AIRโ, โWE AREโ and, โWHO YOUโ in evincing the power AOMG label has in all genres of music and how theyโre not the people you mess with but the people you respect in the industry.
Follow the Movement in Manila was an all-out eye-candy event as well because the production did not fell short with the stage set and visualization that matched the bigger stages of KPOP.
It was a good chaotic last hour stretched as if all security measures were scratched. It showed that despite being giants in the scene, meeting fans and getting closer to them by going to different ticket tiersโlike Loco and Simon Dominic running close to the Royalty area, just behind the VIP Standing tierโor LeeHi almost diving into the crowd desperately looking for a pen to sign an album a fan brought or Yugyeom going around the area for a selfie with whoever asks for it while GRAY and WOO take cameras from the crowd for a selfie is more important.
The passion the fans showed proved that they are the โreal onesโ as LeeHi kept on repeating the whole night when the whole venue did not fall short on any of the songs, noting that there are 6 artists who mostly sang the lyrics in Hangul.
The music transcended through space and geographical borders and making it yet again, another win for music in general as itโs unofficially declared as the universal language. And we may not know when is the next concert but we can hope that it should happen soon, wishing for a possible whole AOMG family line-up. We are incredibly glad that we witnessed a commanding set of talents and we await their next step in music as we follow the movement.
Words by Arielle Elep Photos by Arielle Elep
AOMG World Tour 2023 โ FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT in Manila was presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.
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, andโฆ 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 Netflixโs most-watched shows ever are from Korea. This year, weโre 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,โ 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 โBloodhoundsโ 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 Koreaโs 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 โlikesโ 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 โDelivery Knightโ (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 โ5-8โ 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-heeโs 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 โ including Japanese troops, the Korean Independence Army, hitmen, bandits, and Joseon migrants โ 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-miโs colleague Ju Oh-nam, who has a crush on her, and Yeom Hye-ran plays Ju Oh-namโs 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 โ one of the darkest times in Korean history โ about two young people struggling to survive as they face a monster born out of human greed. Koreaโs 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 โ 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 โ 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 โThe Girl Downstairsโ 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-eunโs 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: Shลซmatsu no Fลซru, 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-kyoungโs 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 โbad motherโ โ hard on her son because she doesnโt 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 โbad motherโ 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 thatโs 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. โThe long-standing curse will end. The owner of the wooden box appearedโฆโ 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-joโs 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 โ meaning the end of the war โ 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 โ Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo โ 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 โ 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. Leeโs organization and the disappeared โRakโ after the bloody fight at Yongsan Station, and Brian, who has reappeared, and a new character โBig Knife.โ Believer 2 follows Won-hoโs investigation of looking for โRak,โ who disappeared after Brianโs 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 โBig Knifeโ 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 โChoi,โ 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 โperfect physique.โ 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 โSiren,โ which means both โwarning soundโ and โbeautiful temptress,โ 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 โ19 Schoolโ to learn practical things about adult life and prepare for adulthood. Then on January 1, they all stay at โ20 House,โ 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 Singleโs 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 Devilโs Plan
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Directed by: Jeong Jong-yeon
Written by:Heo Jung-hee, Jung Da-hee
Produced by:TEO
Logline: Devilโs 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 devilโs suggestion to take off their social masks and reveal oneโs 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 Devilโs 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 โmessiahsโ in modern Korean history and the shocking events behind them.
Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bongโs 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 Bongโs Unreleased Short Film (WT) is a documentary tracing the quest for the Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-hoโs 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 Bongโs mysterious film-making debut, Yellow Door (WT) pieces
Miley Cyrus accompanies “Flowers” with a music video โa powerful visual expression of self-empowerment!
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, and trailblazer Miley Cyrus has released โFlowersโ the first single from her forthcoming eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation, available globally on March 10th. The track finds Miley opining on self-love and courage, noting that โStarted to cry / But then I remembered / I can buy myself flowers / Write my name in the sandโ before ultimately and powerfully declaring โI can love me better than you can.โ
The themes of the song and the buzz surrounding the music led fans to declare that 2023 is the year of Miley.
Unsurprisingly, Miley has delivered fans a fashion-forward video for โFlowers.โ The video was created by Miley and directed by Jacob Bixenman, with Stephen Galloway serving as the creative movement director.
There have been many visuals for Endless Summer Vacation; Miley first announced the album with a powerful trailer. The album cover, photographed by Brianna Capozzi and fully executed by Miley without visual effects, was also revealed. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced with Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Tyler Johnson, Miley describes the album as her love letter to LA.
Endless Summer Vacation will be available globallyboth digitally and at physical retailers. Fans can pre-order multiple physical configurations on shop.mileycyrus.com. There is also a special all-white vinyl, available only at Target. Fans can also pre-save the album on streaming services here.
His new single is accompanied by a music video starring social media influencer Albert Nicolas and up-and-coming TV/film actress Roxie Smith!
Filipino singer-songwriter Jason Marvin starts 2023 on a bright note with the release of his new single “Oras.โ
Brimming with lush, gentle arrangements and laid-back vocals, the piano-driven ballad finds the Cornerstone Entertainment artist traveling back in time in an attempt to amend a romantic relationship. It also touches on the idea of admitting oneโs mistakes and using them as motivation to become a better person.
To quote Jason Marvin, “Mistakes will be made and regrets will always be a part of life, but we must learn to live with it, grow stronger, and continue singing the songs that weโre meant to sing.”
According to the singer-songwriter behind Gain, “Oras” is the first song that he wrote where the music video concept came first. “I imagined this scene where a guy who can time travel keeps on failing in his relationship. No matter what he does, even if he tries a hundred times, if itโs not meant to be, itโs not meant to be.”
Directed by King Bingcang and written by Jason himself, the music video conveys the essence of the lyrics in a straightforward manner. It stars social media influencer Albert Nicolas as a time traveler trying to win back the love of his life, and up-and-coming actress Roxie Smith, who is repeatedly pursued in the story.
“I still canโt believe we were able to shoot everything in one day,” says the Manila-based producer and singer-songwriter. “Everyone was just so light and fun to work with. Albertโs humor makes everyone forget that they’re tired, while Miss Roxieโs positive mood from start to finish was very contagious.”
“Oras” is written and produced by Jason himself and co-arranged by Nick Lazaro, a prolific producer who has worked with a diverse crop of musicians ranging from alternative rock outfit Oh, Flamingo! to hyper-pop soloist Pikoy.
“Arranged by me and Nick Lazaro, I wanted to achieve this nostalgic old-sounding piano (like the ones in your lolaโs old house),” the folk-pop singer-songwriter/producer adds. “Nick came in and put on the drums, bass guitar, and choir voices that made it all sound magical.”
Jason Marvinโs โOrasโ is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Watch the music video below:
The worldโs favorite cookie OREO has teamed up with the worldโs number one K-Pop sensation BLACKPINK to bring bespoke products, collectibles, and events to fans!
OREO, the worldโs favorite cookie, celebrated the launch of the OREO x BLACKPINK collaboration across the Philippines today.
This epic collaboration between the two brands is encapsulated by the stylishly designed icon of the OREO cookie donning the symbolic crown of BLACKPINK, a hallmark of BLACKPINKโs first full studio album โ โTHE ALBUMโ.
In this collaboration, all OREO cookies in the regular flavors of OREO Vanilla, OREO Chocolate, and more will don the chic limited-edition packaging, delighting fans with its full variety of flavors. Moreover, BLACKPINK fans (BLINKs) will also enjoy two iconic BLACKPINK-inspired flavors born out of this collaboration โ โBlackโ version featuring our original Black OREO cookie with Pink strawberry cream filling and โPinkโ version featuring a Pink OREO Cookie with dark chocolate cream filling.
Fans of OREO and BLACKPINK can anticipate limited edition BLACKPINK memorabilia as a forever keepsake of this collaboration. These include the following:
Regular OREO Packs โ Endorsed by BLACKPINK members – Fans can collect the products featuring all four membersโ autographs, presented at random on the front of each OREO x BLACKPINK packaging. While stocks last.
OREO Multipacks of 9s and 6s โ Containing a surprise BLACKPINK collectible photo card – All flavors of OREO Multipacks will feature a total of 10 different picture cards to be collected, one card at random included in each pack. The picture cards will feature two of each BLACKPINK member JISOO, JENNIE, ROSร, and LISA, and two group photos of the members.
Get a personalized video message from BLACKPINK with a purchase of any special edition packs – Consumers can scan the QR code on regular OREO packs or visit the website www.OREOBLACKPINK.com, sign up for an account, and scan the barcode of special edition packs to receive free mobile wallpaper downloads and a personalized video message from BLACKPINK. Fans can easily share these videos on social media or save a copy of this special OREO moment with BLACKPINK forever. There are eight videos to be collected, two from each BLACKPINK member. Limited to one video per product barcode per day.
OREO x BLACKPINK is OREOโs latest collaboration with some of the biggest names in show business, joining the ranks of OREO x Lady Gaga at the edge of glory, a campaign that ran in the U.S., Canada, and Europe in 2021. OREO x BLACKPINK will be exclusively sold in Asian markets, including the Philippines, as well as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, & South Korea. In the Philippines, the full range of OREO x BLACKPINK products will be available in major retailers and e-commerce channels starting January 15, 2023. Fans from the region can indulge in these special edition cookies to celebrate BLACKPINKโs stylish march across the Asian leg of their BORN PINK world tour come early 2023.
โWe are absolutely thrilled to welcome international K-Pop sensation, BLACKPINK as brand ambassadors for our newest collaboration in Asia. This campaign will see BLACKPINK, known for their fierce, resilient, and confident image, unleash their playfulness when they โTwist, Lick, and Dunkโ with OREO, a favorite cookie among many Asian families that begs to be played with. OREO has worked very closely with BLACKPINK members JISOO, JENNIE, ROSร, and LISA to co-create a bespoke range of limited-edition cookies, collectible picture cards, and AI-powered personalized videos that will give BLINKs an up-close experience with their idols to encourage them to Stay Playful,โ said Vikram Chandratrey, Marketing Head, Oreo SEA & Indonesia, Mondelฤz International.
OREO Philippines held the #OREOBLACKPINK Launch Party at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City on January 11, 2023, to celebrate the launch of the limited edition OREO x BLACKPINK cookies and collectibles. At the event, some of Manilaโs most influential personalities including social media sensation Mimiyuuuh, renowned celebrities Sheena Halili, Sharlene San Pedro, with Richard Juan, Arshie Larga, Pamela Swing, and Big Boy Blink Migs, joined fellow BLINKS in a fun-filled day of energetic and playful connections with OREO x BLACKPINK. Filipino BLINKS were able to interact with each other at the eventโs engagement activities like the Photo Selfie Studio, VDO Website Area, and BLINK Lounge Areas. Those who pre-registered for the event also received exclusive OREO x BLACKPINK merchandise.
In addition to purchasing the limited-edition OREO X BLACKPINK cookies and collectibles, fans are encouraged to share their experience and connect with like-minded communities with the hashtags #OREOBLACKPINK and #OREOBLACKPINKPH on all social media posts. Through this collaboration, OREO hopes to inspire BLINKs and OREO fans to share their playful discovery of the full variety of OREO BLACKPINK cookies and indulge in them during bonding moments with friends and families to create unique and lasting memories.
Fans can expect more exciting activities to be announced and shared on local OREO pages. Watch out for the upcoming OREO x BLACKPINK mega sale date bundles in Mondelฤz Philippines e-commerce platforms.
Moreover, get the chance to win exclusive OREO x BLACKPINK merchandise when you purchase OREO x BLACKPINK products. Full details about the online raffle draw will be shared on OREOโs Facebook page soon.
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.
Power up your playlist with songs from the AOMG crew before they head over to Manila for their one-night concert!
Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, LeeHi, Yugyeom, and Woo will bring K-hip-hop and K-RnB to the Philippine concert stage, granting the longtime wish of their fans to see them perform live. Happening on January 15 at the New Frontier Theater, AOMG WORLD TOUR 2023 โ FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT in Manila promises a party like no other with a jam-packed setlist featuring the best hits of the Korean acts.
Ohm and Nanon will bring their undeniable chemistry and charms to the Philippines in their first fan meeting!
The country has seen its fair share of Thai superstarsโfrom 2010 heartthrob Mario Maurer to the 2020s most talked about duo BrightWinโand there’s no sign of slowing down.
This month, young actors Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee and Nanon Korapat Kirdpan will join their ranks and spearhead the countryโs first Thai fan meeting of 2023.
Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila will take place on January 21, 6PM, at Samsung Hall – SM Aura Premier.
Dubbed โOhmNanon,โ the duo became famous as Pat and Pran in the widely talked about BL drama, โBad Buddy.โ The two played neighbors turned enemies turned lovers. Think Romeo and Juliet with the star-crossed lovers trope but peppered with funny and tender moments to really reel you in.
It was only a matter of time before the drama took off in the international scene. One year after the series ended, the two are currently on an Asian tour, proving their lasting popularity. They have held fan meets in South Korea and Taiwan with Manila’s turn happening in just a few weeks. It wouldnโt be their first time visiting the country, however. Ohm and Nanon have both been to Manila, though at different times. Ohm came in 2017 for a fan meet while Nanon attended the Asian Television Awards back in 2020 and most recently, in December of 2022.
After years of waiting, fans finally have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to catch them together at Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila.
Prices start at PHP4,000 with MVP priced at PHP17,500. Special perks also await fans like a private photo op, group photo op, hi-touch, and an official poster. Tickets are available via SM Tickets.
Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila is presented by DO Concert and CDM Entertainment.
Kickstart the year with K-Pop sensation, ITZY, live at Glorietta!
Ayala Malls is the name and Hallyu is the game. This 2023, start the year right as you see one of the hottest K-pop girl groups in the flesh โ ITZY!
ITZY at Glorietta
Since their debut, ITZY has been dominating the world stage through their unique and explosive performances that are sure to captivate just about anyone.
This January 13, the 5-member girl group is bringing their charm and confidence to Gloriettaโs Activity Center Stage as they meet the Philippine media and their beloved fans to talk about their music, their first major concert in Manila, as well as exciting things in store for them in the future during an intimate meeting with the press.
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with ITZY and fellow Filo Midzy by simply presenting a Php 1,500.00 minimum single receipt purchased from any Glorietta store from January 7 to 12 at the Glorietta 2 Concierge. Visit @iloveglorietta for more details.
Ayala Malls has been consistently bringing the hottest names in Korean Entertainment closer to the fans as part of its ongoing commitment to the Filipino audience. Dedicated to providing the most exceptional and amazing experiences to its patrons, you will surely be kept on your toes with its diverse line-up of activities that are sure to keep you entertained throughout the year. Visit Ayala Malls today, #WhereAmazingIsReal!
For updates and announcements, tune in at Ayala Malls social media pages @AyalaMalls360 on Facebook and @iloveayalamalls on Instagram
Presented by Ayala Malls and Live Nation Philippines
The 35-song compilation also contains rare, reimagined versions of โDonโt Cry For Meโ!
Ahead of the January 8 theatrical release of TriStar Picturesโ Whitney Houston biopic, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment have dropped the official 35-song soundtrack, serving as a musical memoir of the cinematic voyage. Listen here.
โThis totally unique soundtrack album brings many of Whitneyโs classics into 2023 and beyond. Contemporary, current, and often scorching, if you love Whitneyโs music, you must own this album,โ says Clive Davis.
Featuring music spanning two decades of Houstonโs legendary career, I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined) includes nearly two hours of remixed and original versions of Whitney Houston songs, with special guest features by BeBe Winans, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Lucky Daye, SG Lewis, Samaria, Jax Jones, Leikeli47, P2J, Oxlade, Pheelz, and more.
โWe are thrilled to be releasing the amazing 35-song soundtrack to the Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody film with RCA Records,โ says Pat Houston, President of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. โWe think the fans will be excited to hear some incredible music they know and love, as well as some new never-before-released tracks, including โFar Enoughโ and the incredible โDon’t Cry For Me,โ which ends the film.โ
Just recently, RCA announced the original soundtrack would include three rare versions of โDonโt Cry For Meโ โ a never-before-released a cappella, a full-length film version by Rodney โDarkchildโ Jerkins, and a reimagined recording by record producer Sam Feldt. Houstonโs iconic performance of the song was made famous after a striking rendition at the 1994 Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA) benefit concert โ a moment that would stun the audience and go down in history as one of the most memorable performances of Whitney Houstonโs illustrious career.
โI am extremely honored and proud to have been asked to reimagine a track made by all-time legend Whitney Houston,โ says Sam Feldt. โBeing a key part of this unique movieโs soundtrack by turning this classic into a 2023-ready dance-pop banger is an absolute pleasure, and I canโt wait for the fans to hear it.โ
“Iโm beyond excited for the fans and the next generation of fans to experience the greatness of Whitney and what her voice meant and still means to all of us,โ says Rodney Jerkins.
One of the most iconic and influential singers in music history, Houston sold over 200 million albums throughout her legendary career, to become one of the best-selling artists of the 20th century. Her self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston was one of the most acclaimed albums in modern recording history, spending 14 weeks at #1 on Billboard Top 200 and selling more than twenty-five million copies worldwide. The streak continued when Houston became the first female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album, Whitney.
Together, the two albums spurred seven #1 singles with a catalog of hits that include, โSaving All My Love for You,โ โHow Will I Know,โ โGreatest Love of All,โ โI Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),โ โDidnโt We Almost Have It All,โ โSo Emotional,โ and โWhere Do Broken Hearts Go.โ A run that would lead Houston to become the only Black artist to earn three RIAA Diamond-certified albums.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Soundtrack Tracklisting
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston & P2J) Don’t Cry For Me (Whitney Houston & Sam Feldt) Higher Love (Whitney Houston & Kygo) The Greatest Love Of All (Whitney Houston & Jax Jones) I’m Every Woman (Whitney Houston & SG Lewis) How Will I Know (Whitney Houston & Clean Bandit) I Love The Lord (Whitney Houston, BeBe Winans, Great John) Don’t Cry For Me (Darkchild Film Version) Honest (Heartbreak Hotel) [Whitney Houston & Lucky Daye] Okay (Whitney Houston, Oxlade, Pheelz) You’ll Never Stand Alone (Moto Blanco Remix) Love Will Save The Day (MATVEI Remix) Tomorrow (Whitney Houston & Samaria) Home (Live from The Merv Griffin Show) You Give Good Love Saving All My Love for You If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful (Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson) Far Enough I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) So Emotional Where Do Broken Hearts Go Moment Of Truth Iโm Your Baby Tonight The Star-Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl XXV) One Moment In Time I Will Always Love You (Live from The Concert for a New South Africa) Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going / I Have Nothing (Live from The 21st Annual American Music Awards) Run To You Impossible Things (Whitney Houston & Leikeli47) Why Does It Hurt So Bad (from the “Waiting to Exhale” โ Original Soundtrack) It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay My Love Is Your Love I Didn’t Know My Own Strength (Live from The Oprah Winfrey Show) Clive’s Message Don’t Cry For Me (A Cappella)
The Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment. You can also listen to Whitney Houston greatest hits on this playlist: https://iwdwssoundtrack.lnk.to/Soundtrack
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 Guzmรกn 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 โ 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 โ not once, but twice โ 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 โ 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, โGoo Goo Muckโ by The Cramps saw a streaming increase of more than 9.5K% compared to the month prior to the series release.
Wednesdayโs iconic dance scene has gone massively viral across global social media. Fan generated content utilizing โBloody Maryโ 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 canโt get enough of the castโs reaction to the iconic dance scene video.
Wednesdayโs 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
January will get luckier for Shawols as SHINee’s Minho brings his fan meeting tour to the Philippines!
Choi Minho will meet his Filipino fans with a solo fan meeting in the Philippines. SHINee’s Flaming Charisma will hold the 2023 BEST CHOIโs MINHO LUCKY CHOIโs IN MANILA on January 28 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Presented by Ovation Productions, the event will see the singer-actor take on the Philippine concert stage for the first time in almost six years since SHINee’s last visit to the country in 2017. Tickets to the fan meeting will go on sale beginning January 7 at 12 noon via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via www.smtickets.com. Before the general ticket sale, a pre-sale for SHINee World Ace Member took place starting at 12 noon on January 6 through www.ovationtickets.com.
Check out the ticket prices, seat plan, and fan benefits below:
VIP – Php 9,400
PATRON – Php 8,400
Lower Box A – Php 7,400
Lower Boc B – Php 5,400
Prices are exclusive of ticketing charges.
All ticket holders will bring home a poster and a photo card. In addition, they will get the chance to win a signed poster or a signed photo card. Lucky fans will be chosen via a raffle.
Meet SHINee’s Flaming Charisma
Minho debuted in 2008 as a member of SHINee. Aside from his activities with his members, he also embarked on solo activities as a host, variety show cast member, and acting, among others. He made his acting debut in 2010 through the KBS drama special, Pianist, opposite Han Ji Hye. In 2012, he took on the lead role in To the Beautiful You, the Korean adaptation of the manga Hana Kimi.
The singer-actor continued to expand his filmography with several acting projects, including Medical Top Team, My First Time, Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, Somehow 18, The Most Beautiful Goodbye, and his most recent drama, The Fabulous. He also starred in a number of movies, namely Canolo, Derailed, Illang: The Wolf Brigade, The Battle of Jangsari, and New Normal.
Prior to his military enlistment, Minho released his debut solo single, “I’m Home”. The song is part of SM Entertainment’s digital music project, SM Station. In 2022, he came out with his first solo extended play, Chase, led by a single of the same name. The EP contained six tracks that featured collaborations with Gemini and Lim Kim. In support of Chase and in time for his birthday, the SHINee member held a fan meeting, 2022 Best Choi’s Minho โ Lucky Choi’s, at Kyunghee University.
2023 BEST CHOIโs MINHO LUCKY CHOIโs IN MANILA is presented by Ovation Productions.
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