The acclaimed singer-songwriter takes rom-com to an entirely different level as she revels in the idea of โwhat-ifsโ
2022 has been a great year for Clara Benin. Aside from getting featured on a Times Square billboard in New York ahead of International Womenโs Day, the folk darling received two nominations at the recently concluded 8th Wish Music Awards and collaborated with international artists such as British singer-songwriter Lowswimmer. On top of her achievements, Benin also dropped a song called “Affable Dork,” which garnered rave reviews for “adopting a jazz-pop approach.”
This year is no different for the prolific act, as she continues to delight Clarafied (her official fans club) with her remarkable consistency. Benin opens 2023 with a soothing tune that revels in the idea of โwhat ifs’ and how it often sparks curiosity and wonder. Her new single, “differentโฆ” draws inspiration from a rom-com classic, a common theme among her last few releases.
“I wrote this song after being inspired by the movie, When Harry Met Sally,” Benin admits. “My song “differentโฆ” is about having a really good friendship with someone and wondering if you two could take that relationship somewhere different.”
In “differentโฆ,” Clara Benin takes a familiar musical route without losing the riveting earnestness of the subject. As expected, the FIlipino singer-songwriter has mastered the art of subtlety, and on “different,” itโs here to stay: beautifully woven as if itโs an integral part of Beninโs identity as an artist.
The track is produced by Francis Lorenzo and Gabba Santiago, with her dad Joey Benin playing fretless bass. Clara initially recorded the vocals and guitars of the song in her dadโs studio in December 2021, during the time when she visited her family in her hometown. The rest, as they say, is history.
“We went for a more stripped-down instrumentation so we could really highlight the lyrics,” reveals the talented singer-songwriter. “I really wanted to play around with more organic sounds. The majority of the percussive sounds that you hear in this song are actually just Gabba tapping on random things around my studio.”
Check out Clara Beninโs โdifferentโฆโ on all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE.
Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila: An OHM-mazing evening with fans from the BL couple as sweet as ci-NANON
The Thai hype is officially coming to the Philippines as one of Thailandโs most in-demand and beloved BL duo, Ohm Pawat and Nanon Korapat or coupled popularly as OHM-NANON has taken over Manila as they held their first fan meet in the country! The two 22-year-old Thai actors who are widely known for their drama Bad Buddy which is featured in Teen Vogueโs โBest BL Dramas of 2022โ finally met their Filipino fans or also known as RONANS. The fans are so dedicated and eager to meet the heartthrobs that fans claimed they were already at the venue as early as 6 a.m.!
CDM Entertainment held together a wholesome fan meet as fans got perks and intimate interactions with the duo last January 21, 2023, in Samsung Hall SM Aura Premier. The night went on with a playful exchange between the duo and the RONANs, as they all tried to claim who loves who the most the whole evening.
Getting Comfortable
The pair sang เธเธดเธ(เนเธเนเนเธกเน)เธเธถเธ (Same Page?) by Tilly Birds, OST from their drama Bad Buddy before formally saying hello to the RONANS. Nanon said it was an honor to be in the Philippines and was even speechless during the introduction because of the overwhelming screams of love from the fans. To solidify their love towards the duo, Filipino RONANs gave Ohm-Nanon a pair of Barong Tagalogs, colored green and red themed, with OHM and NNN embroidered at the back of each piece of clothing.
A small fireside chat took place and the host tackled the topic of their journey as actors and touched base on Nanonโs future projects first. She asked how the star feels about having two different projects in the upcoming year. โItโs an honor (for me)โฆ and I feel good because I have a jobโฆ I have work!โ he enthused. He talked about the new characters heโs about to play and how the age dynamics of each is a challenge heโs ready to take.
In topics of projects, Ohmโs ongoing drama โ10 Years Ticketโ was also discussed. The host asked what important lessons Ohm took from his character Pukao. โI think I am similar to Pukao in a way where I am serious and in focusโฆ but at times, I am also fun.โ he loosely explained.
โThis is one the first few memories I have this year,โ Ohm said when he was asked what is the most memorable part of the tour so far, having toured around as a duo. โWeโre really happy to see you guys today! So we thank you everyone for coming in today!โ
Fun-meet
As all fan meets go, itโs never complete if there arenโt any games to play and show the playful side of our idols and itโs not an exception with Ohm and Nanon. Throughout the night, a series of games ensued to showcase both the competitiveness and team spirit of the beloved BL couple. The duad was asked if they were competitive or not and Ohm answered that he was a little competitive and Nanon leaned towards being a chill competitor.
The first game was arm wrestling, a test of strength, in which Ohm playfully opened that he feels confident because he ate three meals that day, in contrast with Nanon who only ate one meal.
A quiet intense few minutes took place on who was the strongest but Nanon showed that he was stronger that day, beating Ohm in the first round. He commended his BL partner for his strength, bringing extra kilig to the fans.
The second game is to test their strategizing skills and the game is to make origami paper planes. Whoever sends the planes the farthest to the audience wins. Ohmโs strategy is to make the plane elongated and Nanon didnโt have any particular strategy in mind and stayed a go-with-the-flow kind of guy.
As a result, Ohm won the game, beating Nanon by just a row distance, making the score 1:1 even.
The next game against each other is for each of the duo to not spill the confetti from the colored cups while carrying it across the stage in the palm of their hands. The two got a little competitive here and both did not spill any confetti but Ohm beat Nanon by two seconds, making it a 2:1 score.
Before proceeding to more fun games in the night, the actors sang a solo each and took the stage, charming the fans. Ohm sang his solo เนเธเนเธเธดเธเธเนเธเธดเธเนเธฅเนเธง (Unlovable), a newly released song for the 10 Years Ticket the actor stars in, and Nanon sang เนเธเนเนเธเธทเนเธญเธเธกเธฑเนเธ (Just Friend?) another OST for the Bad Buddy series.
Good Buddy, Bad Buddy
The next part is where the duo got a little closer to the Filipino fans as they teamed up to test their knowledge of Filipino culture and their bond with the RONANs. A series of questions with choices were given and they can use the โAsk The Audienceโ card if they are not sure about the answers. The fans are extremely enthusiastic about helping the two boys with all the questions when they needed help and the host called for help from the audience three times.
A wonderful surprise that happened was when they asked for help from the audience for the third time from a fan who had a unique flag and turns out to be a Thai fan, who came from Thailand to meet the boys. Only goes to show that Ohm and Nanon are incredibly loved and that crossing oceans is a small thing. In this portion, the duo also got a chance to eat Filipino street food kwek kwek, sang English songs requested by the fans, celebrated late and advanced birthdays by singing birthday songs with the audience as parts of a dare, and got into more banter as the fans endlessly screamed their love for Ohm and Nanon.
The last part of the games for the night is called Bad Buddy wherein they will need to distract each other from finishing a task in a timed manner. Nanon went on first and finished the tasks as he stacked the red plastic cups and unstacked them in 28 seconds, even with Ohm blowing a loud horn in his ears. Ohm confidently said that he can finish the same task faster than Nanon but unfortunately, the relaxed and chill competitor had other plans. Using bubbles and blowing air onto the cups and making them topple down, Ohm was not able to finish the task faster than promised and lost to his partner while laughing throughout, not expecting the strategy Nanon did.
Fan Project for Ohm and Nanon
The Filipino RONANs did not want to end the night without showing the BL couple the fan-made video they prepared. A heartfelt song cover accompanied a series of clips on the two boys, fan-made letters, and artworks showed on the screen as the two sat down and watched intently. The boys returned this love to the fans by taking a picture with the crowd, as a remembrance of the special night they spent with their dedicated RONANSs in the Philippines.
The two went on and thanked the fans one last time and promises to return as soon as they can as they pointed out that the energy of the Filipino fans is unwavering and incredible throughout the night, making them feel welcome.
The night ended with the VIP and MVIP ticket holders with the perks of meeting them on stage and giving high fives or shaking hands with the two. The talented Ohm and Nanon smiled and thanked each fan, looking them in the eye as they pass, sealing that connection that was already rooted in the TV series and acting projects that brought together both fans and the pair. Albeit the interactions only lasted a few seconds for each fan, the happiness was evident and a blast of euphoria and/or disbelief of meeting the people who inspire them took over the venue even towards the end of the night. It is not a common occurrence to meet someone you admire up close, much less give them a high five and for the duo to do this for the fans only proves that the love the RONANs are giving isnโt one-sided.
Words and Photos by Arielle Elep for Philippine Concerts
Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila is presented by CDM Entertainment. Special thanks to CDM Entertainment for the invitation.
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 โreadjust to life in Dallas after the altar and come together for a birthday extravaganza.โ
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.
The Start-Up and Hometown Cha Cha Cha actor opened the highly awaited fan meet with Paul Kim’s “Every Day, Every Moment,” which reaffirmed that it is his time to stand by the side of his admirers, who had waited to meet him for years. He conveyed his comfort in being with everyone and his gratitude for the audience’s persistent support.
โI feel how warm you are and I feel very comfortable being with all of you. I can feel your warm passion even now, that is why, I made a promise to myself that I would be very passionate tonight โspending this night with all of you,โ he said. He added, โI feel that you really love me right now. There is one thing I want to say to all of you: thank you so much for always being with me during the hard times and the good times. You are always there supporting me.โ
As Kim Seon Ho reciprocated the support by working tirelessly to provide the fans with the best fan meeting experience, Seonhohadas showered the man of the hour with resounding cheers and heartfelt comments.
Kim Seon Ho during the press conference held prior to the fan meeting.
Special Moments with Kim Seon Ho: Fun Games and Getting-to-Know
Always game and ready to give his all, Kim Seon Ho allowed his fans to get to know him more and play games with him through the different segments he sincerely prepared for his supporters. He reenacted scenes from his dramas Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Start-Up, and Catch the Ghost with fans in the segment “Seon Ho’s Drama Talk”. Impressed by the acting skills of the lucky fans who joined him on stage, he shared that he felt nervous because they are better actors than him.
Meanwhile, the segment “Seon Ho Learning Tagalog” saw the actor learn the Filipino phrases, “Manigong bagong taon“, “Masaya akong makita kayo“, and “Pusuan/pinusuan kita“. In the segment, “Best No. 1 is (Filipino food edition)”, it was time for the fans to know him more through his choices among the Filipino foods presented on screen. His favorite Filipino food went to pancit because it reminded him of japchae, while bibingka took the crown as his favorite Filipino dessert.
“Actually, I don’t speak Tagalog, but I was looking forward to talking to all of my fans, and I love foods, so that’s why I am looking forward to all these Filipino foods,” he said.
But the fun never stopped because Kim Seon Ho made sure that fans will take home the best memories of the night through games. Chosen fans played the “staring game” and “one-legged balance” with him. Ever-considerate and sweet, the actor requested that all participating fans will get a prize despite failing the challenge. *heart eyes*
The next segment, “Team Game with Seon Ho”, tested his stamina with a relay game composed of catching a ball, jumping rope, and sipa which he did with the fans. Despite the energy-consuming game, the actor never wavered in keeping his smile and assuring fans. He was too adorable as he tried to catch his breath in between the teams. And the challenges continue in the segment, “Seon Ho Will Do It”, where he took on various challenge games such as balancing a soda can, shooting a basketball, and sipa. He awed everyone with his quick success in the first challenge. However, he failed to make a basket in the second one and do five sipa in the third one, earning him penalties โ penalties that every fan loves: posing for photos, recording a morning call, and posing three aegyo poses.
Truly the good boy, Kim Seon Ho prepared a special gift for a lucky fan to have โa customized cap! He personally drew different images with much care and love and signed the cap.
Before bidding goodbye to his Philippine Seonhohadas, the actor serenaded them with “Reason“, his first single and a song he collaborated with Epitone Project in 2021. “I wanted to communicate and be with my fans more. If there is something lacking, I hope you understand. I will forever treasure our special day in my heart, and I hope, as you go home today, this was a great memory you can bring back home,” he said.
Bawat araw, bawat sandali with Kim Seon Ho
And the special memories continued to be created, as Philippine Seonhohadas make sure that their beloved actor returns home with a warm and happy heart through a special video and banner project they prepared.
Kasama mo kami sa bawat araw, bawat sandali.
PHILIPPINE SEONHOHADAs
He reciprocated the love with appreciation and a promise to see each other again. “Because of you, I can stand as an actor. I will always be grateful, and I love you! And I promise you that I’ll be back with more projects in the future as a better actor. I hope you are happy. Thank you!”
Turning emotional after watching the fan project, Kim Seon Ho said, “There were a lot of touching messages in the video, but I like that you promised me that even in the hard times, you will be there for me. I also promise to be a good actor and person and to be here all the time for you. Thank you, and I love you all!”
With smiles on everyone’s faces all throughout the night, January 22 was indeed a memory to treasure dearly in our hearts. The 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE>ย in Manila was a testament to a promise kept by Kim Seon Ho and Philippine Seonhohadasโ through thick and thin, through the strongest storms and the brightest of days, bawat araw, bawat sandali โ “We will always prefer you.”
The 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE>ย in Manila was presented by PULP Live World, Happee Hour, and FangirlAsia. Special thanks to PULP Live World and Happee Hour for the invite to the event.
This is your signal. Lee Je Hoon is coming to Manila!
Multi-awarded actor Lee Je Hoon will greet his Filipino fans up close and personal in March as he jets into Manila for a fan meeting.
Live Nation Philippines announced that the Taxi Driver actor will hold LEE JE HOON โVACATIONโ FAN MEETING IN MANILA 2023 at the New Frontier Theater on March 3. This will mark the first fan meeting event of the actor in the Philippines since making his acting debut in the early 2000s through short and indie films.
With a career that has spanned more than a decade, Lee Je Hoon has made a solid mark in the television and movie industry in South Korea. His stellar performances in Bleak Night and The Frontline earned recognitions including Best New Actor from the KOFRA Film Awards, Korean Association of Film Critics Awards, Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards, and Grand Bell Awards.
His role in the 2012 romance film, Architecture 101, catapulted him to mainstream popularity. He was further recognized for his versatility through his succeeding projects. In 2016, he starred opposite Kim Hye-soo and Choi Jin-woong in the critically acclaimed television series, Signal.
Following Tomorrow with You and Where the Stars Land, the actor returned to the small screen with Taxi Driver which earned him the Top Excellence Award for an Actor in a mini-series at the SBS Drama Awards. He is set to reprise his role as Kim Do-gi in the second season of the series.
Lee Je Hoon for Taxi Driver 2 (Photos retrieved from woman.chosun.com)
#LeeJeHooninManila Ticket prices and seat plan
Donโt miss your chance to get up close and personal with one of the most dynamic stars of South Korea! Get to know Lee Je Hoon and meet him this March!
Tickets to the fan meeting will go on sale starting January 31, 12NN, via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph. Check out the seat plan and ticket prices below:
The Rose came back, creating beautiful memories with Philippine Black Roses.
More than three years since their first solo concert in the Philippines, South Korean band The Rose returned to the local concert stage last January 14 at the Skydome, SM North EDSA with a new tour, new music, and new stories to share.
Woosung, Dojoon, Hajoon, and Jaehyeong staged Heal Togetherin Manila, performing in front of a full-house venue. Tickets to the concert were sold-out immediately following the opening of ticket sales. And indeed, the band’s growing popularity in the Philippines through the years has become evident with the successful conclusion of last Saturday’s show.
With resounding cheers from Philippine Black Roses, The Rose took on the stage with “~” and “Definition of ugly is” from their latest album, Heal, and “Insomnia” and “She’s in the Rain” from The Dawn album. They then closed their opening set with “Modern Life” from Woosung’s solo release, Moth.
“It’s a perfect weather today. It’s a perfect day for you and us to enjoy,” Dojoon said during the ment where they individually introduced themselves and greeted Black Roses. The energy escalated as the band continued on their performances with “California”, “I Don’t Know You”, “Candy (so good)” from their earlier albums, Red, The Dawn, and Void, respectively. Fans, up on their feet and lightsticks up in the air, sang loud with the band in “Red”.
Awed with the crowd’s energy, the members expressed admiration and appreciation for the superb display of energy. Woosung then looked back on their seven years together as a band and relayed his gratitude to the fans for being with them through the ups and downs. “Salamat po,” he said. “We took a break for two years. Last year, we started again. We started touring. We have a new album called Heal,” he added.
Jaehyeong opened up about “having a hard time about two, three years ago” and how his members, music, and fans helped him during those times. “I always want to thank you,” he said. A VCR played with the members gathering together and opening up. With the end of the VCR and Jaehyeong’s words, “I happy I live through music”, The Rose sang “See-Saw” โ which Jaehyeong wrote to share his story.
Bringing the nostalgia up a notch, the band performed “I.L.Y.” and “Sorry” from Void, with Woosung introducing “Sorry” as the song that started it all for them. They also sang “Childhood”, “Shift”, “Time”, “Yes”, and “Cure” from Heal and their single “Beauty and the Beast”.
“Thank you so much, Manila,” Woosung said as The Rose sings “Sour” to close their final set prior to the encore. One after the other, the members came back on stage for their final song “Black Rose”. With the song’s lyrics resonating emotionally at the Skydome and Woosung changing up the last lines to “Hello, Manila Black Roses. We ROSE you from the bottom of our hearts,” Woosung, Dojoon, Hajoon, and Jaehyeong closed Heal Together in Manila โloud cheers echoing with the promise of seeing each other again.
Music pioneer and multi-instrumentalist indie musician Abby Clutario marks her musical debut under AltG Records through the release of her Chapman Stick revival of UDDโs โTadhana.โ
Abby became an official recording artist of AltG Records, a sub-label of GMA Music, last November 8. She is known in the music scene as an indie artist and the first one and one of two who can play a Chapman Stick, an electric instrument with approximately 10-12 strings in the Philippines.
She shared that picking โTadhanaโ as her first single was a collaborative decision with Artist and Repertoire Manager and In-house Producer Kedy Sanchez. She is grateful for the opportunity and is excited about releasing the song, โVery grateful ako at the same time very excited to be able to release a song thru a label like AltG Records. Being an independent artist for 20 years, I can say na marami na akong pinagdaanan na challenges ng isang musikero and now dahil sa AltG I can say na mas may chance ako na maiparinig at ma-share ang aking music sa mas maraming listeners.โ
Abby also revealed the process in reviving the song, โAng Chapman Stick ay isang napaka-versatile na instrument. Bukod sa kaya niyang bumagay sa kahit anong genre ng music, masasabi ko na very soothing ang kanyang tunog at sadyang babagay sa mga ballad na style katulad ng Tadhana. Nung inaareglo ko ang kanta para sa voice ng Chapman Stick, sinugurado ko lang na mas ma-highlight pa rin ang main melody ng kanta and ang Chapman Stick ang nagsisilbing support and accompaniment nito.”
She also admitted that it was challenging but is happy with the result, โSiguro ang pinaka-challenge is a personal one, which is how to give justice to this song na maganda na ang pagkakalikha to begin with. My version is a stripped-down version na tanging ‘yung voice and Chapman Stick lang ang maririnig. I’m happy na sinuggest ‘yun ni Sir Kedy kasi I really also like the song.”
Abby’s debut song was #5 on iTunes PH’s Top 100 Songs chart upon its release on January 20 and is included in Spotify’s Fresh Finds Philippines playlist.
Tune in to Abby Clutarioโs โTadhanaโ on all digital streaming platforms worldwide.
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The icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) will be performing at an all-star Valentine concert entitled “All Heart” to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall on February 14, 2023, Tuesday, at 8:30 pm.
Joining APO’s Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo for a night of romantic reminiscing are Neocolors’ lead singer Ito Rapadas, Afterimage frontman Wency Cornejo, and Roselle Nava and Raymond Lauchengco.
The singers’ repertoire will be composed of their own greatest ballads that have become the soundtrack of real people’s love lives, relationships and even weddings. These include the APO’s “Panalangin” and “Ewan,” Wency Cornejo’s “Magpakailanman,” the Neocolors’ “Say You’ll Never Go,” Roselle’s “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita?” and Raymond’s “So It’s You,” among many other hit songs.
The musical numbers will be interspersed by video interviews of real-life couples and the spiels of former DJ Joe D’Mango of the popular “Love Notes” radio program. These videos and spiels were especially produced for the concert.
“All Heart” marks the first time that all the six singers are gathering for a Valentine concert. The show will certainly be a perfect V-Day treat for music lovers regardless of age, status or gender.
The star-studded tune emphasizes the importance of faith during trying times!
Alt-rock icon Barbie Almalbis, Rivermaya lead singer/drummer Mark Escueta, Dicta License vocalist Pochoy Labog, and fast-rising singer-songwriter/producer Jarlo Bรขse have collaborated on a soulful track that unfolds with tenderness and power in equal measure.
Released under WATERWALK RECORDS, โPIRASOโ tackles the journey of healing and spirituality amidst the crippling fear of uncertainty that all four artists have personally experienced in recent years. The song not only articulates the collective frustrations and sacrifices that people have to go through in order to cope with depression caused by the pandemic but also reveals how faith has become a source of comfort and strength during trying times.
According to Almalbis, producer-extraordinaire Jungee Marcelo was responsible for bringing them together. She immediately said yes after finding out about the other musicians involved in the project and what the music stands for.
โI have always been a fan of Mark and Pochoy, and I was also looking forward to working with Jarlo, because Mr. Jungee really looked up to him as a young producer,โ the Silaw hitmaker admits. โWe started writing the song virtually, just exchanging ideas via a chat group, then eventually met up in person to tie everything together.โ
Despite their busy schedules, the four powerhouse acts managed to squeeze in time to record the song before the year ended. Almalbis reveals that the entire team behind โPIRASOโ felt a strong sense of achievement with how the final product turned out. โOn the day we finished writing the song, we made a makeshift vocal booth in our house, which turned out to be a great sounding room for vocals. Pochoy then went home to do the bass track. A few days later, we hung out at Markโs studio to finalize the drum parts. I did a bit more guitar work at home, and Jarlo did the rest of the production, recording his vocals and adding piano, samples, and synths in his own place.โ
Dicta Licenseโs Pochoy Labog admits that the collaboration was out of his comfort zone, but the experience, according to him, was an absolute joy. โWe flowed so well and nothing was forced. Writing the lyrics was like being in a discipleship group or household โwe plugged in words while sharing life experiences and our own walks with God. It was one of the most profound moments in my musical journey.โ
Surprisingly, the all-star collaboration turned out to be a very moving piece that raises the bar for all the musicians involved in terms of songwriting and artistry. Bรขse, in particular, was grateful and honored to be part of this massive endeavor that brought a different kind creative synergy and excitement.
โIโve always looked up to Sir Jungee and everyone at WATERWALK/Sony Music for their love and excellence in making music,โ says the young singer-songwriter. โI hope people would enjoy and be blessed with the song we all made together.โ
โPIRASOโ is also Mark Escuetaโs first project with WATERWALK RECORDS. He is thankful to be part of a music project that aims to inspire people from all walks of life. โIt’s an honor and a blessing to be part of this project and I know that WATERWALK RECORDS will continue to touch so many lives in the years to come.โ
โPIRASOโ is out now on all digital music platforms via WATERWALK RECORDS.
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.
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