A Complete List Of All The Upcoming Korean Series and Movies On Netflix In 2023

Queenmaker

Oh Jin-seok, the director
Moon Ji-young is the author.
Produced by: Studio Focus x Co., Ltd., ASTORY Co., Ltd., and INSIGHT FILM Co., Ltd.
Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, Ryu Soo-young, and Seo Yi-sook are the stars.
Spring release date Logline: “In the Netflix series “Ueenmaker,” public relations expert Hwang Do-hee, who formerly oversaw the Corporate Strategy Team at Eunsung Group, engages in an election campaign for human rights attorney Oh Kyung-sook, also known as “Ms. Rhino” due to her ability to endure many ups and downs, in an effort to elect her as the mayor of Seoul. In their historic first performance together in this Netflix series, Moon So-ri, renowned for her unmatched presence through the diverse characters she has played, assumes the role of human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook, while Kim Hee-ae, regarded without a doubt as one of the greatest actors in Korea for her powerful performances, plays PR genius Hwang Do-hee.”

Black Knight

Cho Ui-seok is the director.
Cho Ui-seok, the author
based on the webtoon “Delivery Knight” by Toomics
PROJECT318 produced it.
Starring: Kang You-seok, Esom, Song Seung-heon, Kim Woo-bin
Date of Release: Spring
Logline: “Black Knight is a Netflix series that follows the legendary deliveryman “5-8″ with extraordinary battle skills as he encounters refugee Sa-wol, who dreams of following in his footsteps because becoming a deliveryman is the only hope for refugees in this world. The series is set in 2071, where people must breathe through respirator masks due to extreme air pollution. The series, which is based on a well-known webtoon, shows a world where only 1% of the human race has survived and strict social stratification has been established in the desolate regions of the Korean Peninsula, where deliverymen play crucial roles in a society that has ceased to function as it should. While Song Seung-heon portrays Ryu Seok, the lone heir of the Chun-myung Group, which rules the world by profiting from oxygen, actor Kim Woo-bin is 5-8, a legendary deliveryman who is unrivaled by anybody. Kang You-seok, who has been expanding his range as an actor with appearances in Start-up and Once Again, plays Sa-wol, a refugee youngster who desires to become a deliveryman himself and has a height of 5-8, and he brings new life to the series. Cho Ui-seok, the director of Master, Cold Eyes, and The World of Silence, is renowned for his tightly wound narratives, artistic cinematography, and cathartic action.”

A Time Called You

Choi Hyo-bi, the author
Produced by: Studio Flow, Inc., LIAN CONTENTS Co., Ltd., and npio entertainment Co., Ltd.
Ahnen Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, and Kang Hoon are the stars.
Summer release date Logline: “In the time-traveling love story Time Called You, Jun-hee, who is missing her partner who passed away a year ago, travels to 1998 to meet Si-heon, who resembles her beloved. The series immediately gained notoriety as it was revealed that it was a remake of the well-known Taiwanese romance Someday or One Day. Ahn Hyo-seop, who has been in the films Business Proposal, Still 17, and Dr. Romantic 2, plays the dual roles of Gu Yeon-jun, Jun-hee’s boyfriend, and Nam Si-heon from 1998, who looks eerily similar. Han Jun-hee and Kwon Min-ju are once again played by Jeon Yeo-been of the Netflix series Glitch, the Netflix movie Night in Paradise, and shows like Vincenzo. Jeon Yeo-been gives subtle performances as two individuals who share the same appearance but have very different personalities. Kang Hoon, a rising star known for his roles in The Red Sleeve and Little Women, portrays Jung In-gyu, who must choose between friendship and love after learning that his longtime infatuation Min-ju adores his closest buddy Si-heon. This portrays the innocent, unadulterated love of an 18-year-old guy.”

Song of the Bandits

Hwang Jun-hyuk is the filmmaker
Han Jung-hoon is the author.
Urban Works and Baram Pictures produced the work.
With Kim Nam-gil, Seo Hyun, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook, and Lee Ho-jung in the lead roles
Date of Release: Summer
Logline: “A group of people who get up in the lawless country of Gando for various reasons eventually band together to protect Joseon for the Korean people in this action adventure set during the turbulent era of Japanese colonial authority over Korea. The tremendous drama that will take place as many organizations with their own goals, such as Japanese troops, the Korean Independence Army, hitmen, bandits, and Joseon migrants, come into conflict in the 1920s anarchic nation of Gando, is eagerly anticipated. Following the success of their past works, including Bad Guys: Vile City and Squad 38, which featured magnificent, explosive action and drama, writer Han Jung-hoon and director Hwang Jun-hyuk reunite for Song of the Bandits.”

D.P. Season 2

writers: Han Jun-hee and Kim Bo-tong
According to: D.P. Dog Day
Climax Studio produced the video.
Starring: Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-hyun, Son Suk-ku, Koo Kyo-hwan, Jung Hae-in, and Kim Sung-kyun
Summer release date Logline: “In the Netflix series “.P.,” Jun-ho and Ho-yeol of the Korean military’s Deserter Pursuit unit confront realities that they were unaware of until they pursue deserters with a variety of backstories. D.P.’s debut season received a lot of praise for its social satire and struck a chord with a wide audience. The eagerly awaited D.P. season 2 reunites director Han Jun-hee and the same main cast members from the first season, including Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan, who played An Jun-ho and Han Ho-yeol, respectively, the fantastic D.P. unit duo, Kim Sung-kyun, who played D.P. Unit Chief Park Beom-gu, and Son Suk-ku, who played Lieutenant Lim Ji-seo”

Mask Girl

Kim Yong-hoon is the author.
Produced by: Bon Factory and House of Impression
A cast includes Nana, Go Hyun-jung, Ahn Jae-hong, and Yeom Hye-ran.
Date of Release: Summer
Logline: “Kim Mo-mi, an everyday office worker who is self-conscious about her appearance and a live-streamer by night who hides her face with a mask, is the subject of the novel Mask Girl, which follows her as she gets caught up in an unexpected incident and experiences a dramatic turn of circumstances. Many viewers adored the original webtoon of the same name, on which the series is based, for its unexpected turns, caustic commentary on lookism, and the seamless fusion of suspense and black humour. Kim Mo-mi is portrayed by actors Go Hyun-jung and Nana in separate times, while Ahn Jae-hong portrays Kim Mo-mi’s crush-on-her coworker Ju Oh-nam and Yeom Hye-ran is Ju Oh-nam’s mother. The series is directed by Kim Yong-hoon, who captured the attention of the entire world with his feature debut, Beasts Clawing at Straws, which earned the Special Jury Award at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam.”

Gyeongseong Creature

the helmsman is Chung Dong-yoon
Author: KANG EUN
STORY & PICTURES MEDIA, kakao ENTERTAINMENT, and Studio Dragon produced the film.
Starring: Claudia Kim, Kim Hae-sook, Han So-hee, Park Seo-jun, Han Cheul, and Wi Ha-jun
Fall release date
Logline: “A creature thriller about two young people fighting for survival as they battle a monster created out of human avarice is set in the spring of 1945, one of the worst periods in Korean history. Through this series, two of Korea’s top performers, Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, collaborate for the first time. What is Wrong with Park Seo-jun of Itaewon Class and The richest man in Seoul and proprietor of the Golden Treasure Pawnshop, Jang Tae-sang, is played by Secretary Kim once more. Han So-hee, who has made a name for herself through the Netflix series My Name and Nevertheless, assumes the identity of Yoon Chae-ok, a sleuth renowned for her capacity to find anyone—even the dead. This massive production will be led by director Chung Dong-yoon of Hot Stove League and writer Kang Eun K of Dr. Romantic.”

Sweet Home Season 2

based on: Kim Kang-bi and Hwang Young-chan’s webcomic
Studio Dragon, STUDIO N produced the video.
Song Kang, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si, Park Gyu-young, Yoo Oh-seong, Oh Jung-se, Kim Mu-yeol, and Jin-young are among the actors who star in the film.
Fall release date
Logline: “The residents of Green Home who, in the previous season, delivered overwhelming tension as they risked their lives in bloody battles against their neighbors-turned-monsters return again in season 2 to offer thrills and tension of a completely different kind. Song Kang, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si, and Park Gyu-young are the residents of Green Home who return again in season 2. Yoo Oh-seon, Oh Jung-se, Kim Mu-yeol, and Jin-young, who embody the various facets of human nature and wants as they find themselves at a crossroads for existence, have joined the cast for the upcoming season. Sweet Home Season 2 is prepared to enthrall audiences all over the world once more with its enlarged world and tale after breaking new ground for K-content with its diversified animals that were conceived and built with a worldwide dream team.”

Doona!

Lee Jung-hyo is the director
Jang Yu-ha is the author
based on: “The Girl Downstairs,” an original WEBTOON series the work of MIN SONGA
Studio Dragon, Showrunners, and Studio N produced the show.
Featuring: Yang Se-jong and Suzy
Fall release date
Logline: “Doona! depicts the romance that develops between Won-joon, a regular college student, and Doona, a former K-pop idol, when they come into contact in a student-only shared residence. The show is based on a popular webtoon known for its heart-pounding romance with a housemate who was formerly a K-pop idol and its subtle portrayal of emotions that give the plot life. Suzy, who has been praised for being the ideal choice for the part due to her past as a K-pop idol and beauty, forges an incredible chemistry with Yang Se-jong, who has given life to every character he has played. Lee Jung-hyo, who also helmed Romance is a Bonus Book and Crash Landing on You, is in charge of the series’ direction. Director Lee Jung-hyo is prepared to portray a stunning, fledgling romance between two people in their early 20s after the sensation of Crash Landing on You.”

Daily Dose of Sunshine

Director: Kim Nam-su, Lee JQ
Authors: Kim Da-hee, Oh Bo-hyun, and Lee Nam-kyu
based on Lee Ra-ha’s book Morning Comes to Psychiatric Wards Too
Produced by KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION Co., Ltd. and FILMMONSTER by SLL.
Starring: Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Jung-eun, Park Bo-young, and Yeon Woo-jin
Fall release date
Logline: “In the Netflix series Daily Dose of Sunshine, Da-eun, a newly licensed nurse working in a hospital’s mental health division, learns about the world inside a psychiatric ward and the experiences of the patients there. The fourth most watched Netflix TV show (non-English) of all time, All of Us Are Dead, directed by Lee JQ, teamed up with Netflix once more for this stirring human drama. In the TV series Jung Da-eun, played by actor Park Bo-young, who has appeared in Doom at Your Service, Strong Girl Bong-soon, and Oh My Ghost, Jung Da-eun grows both personally and professionally while remaining unfazed by her workplace challenges after switching from internal medicine to the mental health department and having a strong commitment to her patients. While Jang Dong-yoon, who has been expanding his range as an actor through his performances in Search, The Tale of Nokdu, Mr. Sunshine, and School 2017, will play Song Yu-chan, Da-eun’s close friend who always quarrels with her, Yeon Woo-jin from Thirty-Nine, Marriage, Not Dating, and the Matchmaker plays the quirky proctologist Dong Go-yun.”

Goodbye Earth

Jeong Seong-joo, the author
Based on the book Shmatsu no Fru by Kotaro Isaka
IMTV Co., Ltd. produced the content.
Ajn Eun Jin, Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Seong-woo, and Kim Yoon-hye are the stars.
Fall release date
Logline: “In the Netflix original series Goodbye Earth, the earth is shown to be in disarray with 200 days left until an asteroid wipes it out, as well as the stories of individuals who are still living on the planet. Jin Se-kyung is portrayed by Ahn Eun-jin, one of Korea’s most in-demand performers who appeared in Hospital Playlist. After hearing about the asteroid, Se-kyung, a former home economics teacher in middle school, volunteers at the Woongcheon municipal office’s juvenile department, working silently to safeguard the kids. Yoo Ah-in, whose portrayal of Ha Yoon-sang in the Netflix series Hellbound captivated viewers around the globe, is back. Yoon-sang, Se-kyung’s longtime lover and a researcher at a bio-engineering research center, returns to crisis-ridden Korea to be by Se-kyung’s side without second thought after leaving the safety of the U.S. Together with Secret Affair author Jeong Seong-joo, Extracurricular and My Name director Kim Jin-min has created two Netflix orig inal shows. Audiences eagerly awaiting its release are already interested in learning how the various individuals will each spend their final 200 days on the earth in light of their personal beliefs and what decisions they will make.”

Behind Your Touch (working title)

Kim Sok-yun is the director.
Lee Nam-kyu is the author
produced by Studio Phoenix and SLL
Starring: Suho, Lee Min-ki, Ju Min-kyung, and Han Ji-min Logline: “Ye-boon, who grew up in the small town of Mujin in Chungjeong-do and always wanted to be a veterinarian, is now forced to work menial jobs like delivering calves and immunizing halibuts in order to make ends meet. Then, one day, while visiting a cow farm, she was granted psychometric abilities. She runs across the fiery detective Jang-yeol, who misidentifies her as a pervert and makes an effort to assault her. Jang-yeol then turns to Ye-boon and her abilities to solve his cases, ranging from small-time crimes to serial killings. As they resolve each issue individually, the two become closer.”

Crash Course in Romance

Yu Je Won helms the film
Yang Hee Seung, author
Studio Dragon produced the work.
Jeon Do Yeon and Jung Kyung Ho are the stars.
Logline: “A romantic comedy centered on a hotshot teacher named Chi-yeol who works in Korea’s education hotspot of Daechi District and an ex-handball national team player named Haeng-sun who now owns a side dish shop close to him. Haeng-sun reluctantly enters the private education sector to prepare her nephew for a difficult college entrance exam and unintentionally becomes involved with Chi-yeol. Due of Chi-yeol’s popularity, they soon discover that their spectacular affair has turned into a bittersweet one.”

The Good Bad Mother

Sim Nayeon is the director
Bae Seyoung, author
DramaHouse, SLL, and FilmMonster produced the work.
Ra Miran, Lee Dohyun, and Ahn Eunjin are the stars.
Logline: “Young-soon is a widowed single mother who raises her son Kang-ho alone while running a pig farm. She turns becomes a “bad mother” by being strict with her son since she doesn’t want him to grow up without money or power. Because of her strictness, Kang-ho matures into a well-known prosecutor, but due to a sad accident, he loses his memory and reverts to being 7 years old. This reassuring and heartwarming comedy series follows the healing road of mother and son and features Young-soon making the decision to act once more like a “bad mother” for Kang-ho.”

King the Land

Lim Hyun-ook is the director.
Writer: Rome Choi
Produced by Chun Sung-il
by npio Entertainment and SLL
Starring: Lim Yoon A and Lee Jun Ho
Logline: “The successor to the King Group, Gu-won, is graceful, personable, smart, and stylish, yet he lacks memories of his mother. He goes back to the King Hotel in an effort to get his memory back. Cheon Sa-rang, referred to as the “King Hotel’s queen of smiles and hospitality,” worked her way up from the front desk to her current position at the opulent “King the Land” location, where she met Gu-won. Actress Lim Yoon A portrays Cheon Sa-rang, and actor Lee Jun Ho plays Gu-won.”

Destined With You

author Roh Jisul
by SLL and C-JeS Entertainment
Ro woon, Cho Boah, Ha jun, and Yura are the stars.
Logline: “Due to a 350-year-old curse on his family, famed attorney Shin-yu must protect the temple at the base of Onju Mountain. Then, one day, a YouTuber who had been intruding the temple died tragically, and Hong-jo, a fervent public servant of Onju City, shows up in front of Shin-yu to destroy the temple. “The old curse will be broken. Owner of the wooden box materialized. Hong-jo is given permission to demolish the temple by Eun-wol, the shaman who has protected it for more than 60 years, and the wooden box, which was buried deep inside the structure, ends up in Hong-jo’s possession. The fact that there is a banned document in the wooden box gives Shin-yu optimism that the spells will be able to rescue him from Hong-jo’s curse. He accepts the position of attorney for Onju City in order to be near Hong-jo. The force majeure romance between Shin-yu, the victim of the document, and Hong-jo, who discovers the document after it has been bound for more than three centuries, is depicted in this series.

See You In My 19th Life

Lee Na-jeong is the director.
Choi Younglim, author
Ahnen Bo-hyun, Shin Hye-sun, Ha Yoon-Kyung, and Ahn Dong-goo
Studio Dragon, Stuido N, and Finecut produced the work.
Logline: “Based on the webtoon of the same name, Ban Ji-eum, who has the remarkable capacity to remember her prior incarnations, and Moon Seo-ha, whom she is meant to meet, relive their passionate love story in See You In My 19th Life. Ban Ji-eum had no emotional ties to her prior incarnations, but when she meets Moon Seo-ha in her 18th life and loses him in an accident, she starts her 19th life in an effort to find him again.”

Film
Jung_E

Yeon Sang-ho is the director.
Yeon Sang-ho, author
Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, and Ryu Kyung-soo are the stars.
Availability: January 20
Logline: “JUNG E presents a desolated world in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable owing to climate change. An internal struggle erupts in the bunker designed for human survival amidst the mayhem. The war’s outcome now depends on how to clone the famed mercenary JUNG E into a scalable robot. JUNG E shows a distinct topic combining dystopia, cloning, and technology. It is directed by Yeon Sang-ho of Train to Busan, Peninsula, and Hellbound and features a colorful cast including Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, and Ryu Kyung-soo.”

Unlocked

Kim Tae Joon is the director
Kim Tae Joon, the author
MIZIFILM produced it alongside STUDIO N.
Yim Si Wan, Chun Woo Hee, and Kim Hie Won are in the cast.
Availability: February 17
Logline: “A true-crime thriller that follows a regular woman whose life is completely turned upside down when she loses her phone that has her personal information. This film will give viewers today who cannot live without their phones a ringing sense of spooky reality and horror with the worst things happening after the main character loses her phone containing everything, including her social security number, banking information, and the specifics of her personal life. In Emergency Declaration, Yim Si Wan, who has already proven himself to be a skilled actor in the role of the threatening antagonist, will once more display his ability to transform into any character on-screen when he plays Jun-yeong, who commits horrible acts after finding the smartphone. Chun Woo Hee plays startup marketer Na-mi, who misplaces her phone, discovers it, and gets caught up in unbelievable plots. Chun Woo Hee has a proven track record of presenting colorful characters with her unmatched acting.”

Kill Boksoon

Byun Sung-hyun directed the film
Byun Sung-hyun, author
SEE AT FILM CO.,LTD. produced the movie.
Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-a, Esom, and Koo Kyo-hwan are among the actors.
Winter Release Date Logline “Oksoon leads a double life as a renowned professional killer at the prestigious killing agency MK as well as the mother of a teenage daughter. Boksoon refuses to carry out a task and is forced into a fight because he is torn between the missions of killing someone and nurturing someone.”

The Match

Kim Hyung-joo is the director
Kim Hyung-joo and Yoon Jong-Bin are the authors.
Moonlight Film and BH Entertainment produced the movie.
Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in are the stars.
Date of Release: Spring
Logline: Cho Hoon Hyun (Lee Byung-hun), a teacher, and Lee Changho (Yoo Ah-in), a great rival, compete in the match of a lifetime in the game of go. Global Go titans Cho Hoon Hyun and Lee Changho play a tense match in The Match where black and white stones are laid silently but dynamically. At the time, the game of Go was more popular than the World Cup. With Lee Changho, whom he accepts as a student when Changho was just 10 years old because he showed considerable promise, right after Cho Hoon Hyun won the grand slam, Lee Byung-hun portrays Cho Hoon Hyun, who is both strict and warm with Lee Changho. Yoo Ah-in plays the part of Lee Changho, a pupil who strives assiduously to outperform his legendary teacher Cho Hoon Hyun. In The Match, Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in, who are renowned for interpreting characters in any genre or storyline in their own unique ways, work together for the first time, heightening the anticipation for what to come in this game between teacher and pupil.”

Believer 2

Written by Jeon Cheol-hong in the original
Written by Kim Hee-jin
Kim Joon-hyun adapted it
Yong Film Inc., Superfiction, and CJ ENM Studios produced the film.
A cast that includes Cho Jin-woong, Cha Seung-won, Han Hyo-joo, Oh Seung-hoon, Kim Dong-young, and Lee Joo-young is also listed.
Fall release date
Logline: “A crime action movie about the tense conflict between Brian, who has returned, and a new figure named “Big Knife,” and Won-ho, who is still pursuing Mr. Lee’s organization and the missing “Rak” following the violent clash at Yongsan Station. Following Won-ho’s search for “Rak,” who vanished following Brian’s incarceration, Believer 2 aims to uncover the mysterious drug cartel’s inner workings. Director Baik, who was praised for his fantastic directing and sophisticated cinematography in The Beauty Inside, shows a different aspect of his directing in this movie. Won-ho, the tenacious detective who has been hunting down the drug cartel for a while, is portrayed by actor Cho Jin-woong. Brian, who considered himself Mr. Lee as a hidden character within the organization, is portrayed by actor Cha Seung-won. Manko and Lona, the deaf siblings who are masters at producing high-quality drugs, are portrayed by actors Kim Dong-young and Lee Joo-young. Han Hyo-joo, who is well-known for her diverse filmography that ranges from mellow, action, to comedy, will portray a brand-new character called “Big Knife” in this movie. This character is one that is entirely unlike from anything else she has portrayed before.”

Ballerina

Lee Chung-hyun is the filmmaker
Lee Chung-hyun, author
Climax Studio produced the video.
featuring actors like Jun Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hun, and Park Yurim.
Fall release date
Logline: “In this movie, a former bodyguard named Okju takes beautiful and brutal revenge on her closest buddy Minhee. Lee Chung-hyun, who stunned the Korean film industry with his short Bargain and displayed outstanding directing in the mystery thriller Call with its intriguing theme and vivid characters, is the director of Ballerina. Ballerina will provide viewers with cutting-edge action sequences and aesthetics, and it will draw notice for its novel cast, which includes Park Yurim, Kim Ji-hun, and Jun Jong-seo. The character of Okju, played by Jun Jong-seo, is a former bodyguard with unrestricted physical abilities in the areas of self-defense, swordsmanship, agility with firearms, and riding motorcycles. The so-called “Choi,” who is the target of retribution, is represented by Kim Ji-hun, an actor with a broad range of abilities and the capacity to fully inhabit any role. He will portray Okju’s adversary and is attractive, fit, and smart. Ballerina Minhee will be portrayed by rising actress Park Yurim, who received the 94th Academy Award for her performance in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car. Additionally, Gray, a multi-talented artist with the ability to produce, compose, rap, and vocalize, assumes the role of music director, adding to the intrigue of his partnership with director Lee Chung-hyun.”

Variety Shows

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Lee Chung-hyun is the filmmaker
Lee Chung-hyun, author
Climax Studio produced the video.
Cast includes Park Yurim, Ji-hun Kim, and Jun Jong-seo.
Fall release date
Logline: “This film recounts the beautiful and ruthless revenge by Okju, a former bodyguard, for Minhee, her best friend. Lee Chung-hyun, who stunned the Korean film industry with his short Bargain and displayed outstanding directing in the mystery thriller Call with its intriguing theme and vivid characters, is the director of Ballerina. Ballerina will provide viewers with cutting-edge action sequences and aesthetics, and it will draw notice for its novel cast, which includes Park Yurim, Kim Ji-hun, and Jun Jong-seo. The character of Okju, played by Jun Jong-seo, is a former bodyguard with unrestricted physical abilities in the areas of self-defense, swordsmanship, agility with firearms, and riding motorcycles. The so-called “Choi,” who is the target of retribution, is represented by Kim Ji-hun, an actor with a broad range of abilities and the capacity to fully inhabit any role. He will portray Okju’s adversary and is attractive, fit, and smart. Ballerina Minhee will be portrayed by rising actress Park Yurim, who received the 94th Academy Award for her performance in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car. Additionally, Gray, a multi-talented artist with the ability to produce, compose, rap, and vocalize, assumes the role of music director, adding to the intrigue of his partnership with director Lee Chung-hyun.”

Siren: Survive the Island

Lee Eun-kyung is the filmmaker
Chae Jin-ah, author
Producer in charge: Ko Min-goo
Studio Modak produced the work.
Date of Release: Spring
Logline: “In Siren: Survive the Island, 24 women with exceptional combat skills and strategic thinking compete in six teams that are split up according to their professional backgrounds. This show uses women with extraordinary physical abilities and skills for strategies, including police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, stuntwomen, military women, and athletes who form teams according to their jobs. The name “Siren” is a combination of the words “warning sound” and “beautiful temptress.” After a mission that tests their capabilities, one team will be declared the winner. Their struggle for survival on a mysterious island needs abrasive mind tricks and close cooperation over the course of six nights and seven days. Extreme circumstances and unexpected turns will enhance the show’s immersive quality. Additionally, viewers will become engrossed in this fight survival entertainment show due to the broad scope of the setting on a sizable uninhabited island, the fluid plot development, and the backstories and relationships between the participants.”

19/20 (Nineteen to Twenty)

Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Suji are the directors
Chi Hyun-sook is the author.
Sizak Company produced it.
Date of Release: Summer
Logline: “A reality television program called 19/20 (Nineteen to Twenty) follows Generation Z as they enter their final week of being 19 before turning 20. They attend “19 School” during that last week to learn useful skills for adulthood and to get ready for it. The group stays at “20 House,” a location where kids are free from their parents and teachers, starting on January 1. The fact that these young people, who are on the verge of adulthood, bring surprisingly vibrant and nostalgic moments to the show, 19/20, draws a lot of attention. As emcees, KYUHYUN, actress Kim Ji-eun, and LEE SUHYUN from AKMU take part. The show is directed by Single’s Inferno producer Kim Jae-won, who is making history in reality entertainment series.”

Zombieverse

Park Jin-kyung and Moon Sang-donn are the directors
Yu Jin-young is the author
Studio Modak produced the work.
Date of Release: Summer
Logline: “Netflix, the go-to source for high-quality Korean zombie material, debuts a brand-new genre of zombie entertainment show. In the zombie-infested city of Seoul, players of Zombieverse must complete objectives to stay alive. Behind the scenes, the zombie action choreographer from Kingdom and the art team from All of Us Are Dead collaborate to increase the expectation for how thrilling and realistic the zombie universe will be portrayed. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow their attempts to live to the end by fulfilling objectives like finding food, transportation, or a safe haven; or deciding whether to save a colleague who has been infected by a zombie.”

The Devil’s Plan

Jeong Jong-yeon is the director.
Authors: Jung Da-hee and Heo Jung-hee
Developed by TEO Logline: “Evil’s Plan is a mind game survival entertainment program where the winner receives up to 500 million Korean won. The devil’s suggestion to participants in this game, including celebrities, influencers, and recruiters, is to remove one’s social mask and disclose one’s true identity. The show is produced and directed by Jeong Jong-yeon, a master of mystery and genre entertainment. His previous works include High School Mystery Club and Great Escape, both of which featured immersive storytelling and unmatched chemistry between the cast members. The Genius features unexpected development and plot twists in every episode. All eyes are on what Devil’s Plan has in store for his fans as many admirers have eagerly anticipated his collaboration with Netflix.”

Documentaries
In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

Jo Seong-Hyeon is the director.
Kim Jin-man produced the video.
Ko Hye-rim, the author
MBC, the production company
Released on March 3rd.
The eight-episode true-crime documentary In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal analyzes the self-described “messiahs” in contemporary Korean history and the shocking circumstances that led up to them.

Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bong’s Unreleased Short Film (Working title)

Lee Hyuk-rae is the director.
Broccoli Pictures Co.,Ltd. produced the work.
Starring: Yellow Door Film Club members and others
Summertime release
Logline: “A documentary titled Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bong’s Unpublished Short Film (WT) follows the search for the unreleased short film Looking for Paradise by the Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho. This 22-minute movie has never been viewed again after being shown on Christmas 1992 to about 10 members of the cinephile group Yellow Door. Yellow Door (WT) reconstructs a time of ardent movie fans while piecing together the memories of the only witnesses to Bong’s enigmatic filmmaking debut and trying to understand it.”