Disney+ is adding another series to its fast-growing Korean drama library, picking up the action spy show The Tyrant.
The series tells the thrilling story of the race to find a bioweapon that is stolen during a secret handover between Korean and US intelligence agencies. The logline reads: “After years of toiling away on a secret project designed to drastically enhance human abilities, the Korean government’s plan is exposed by U.S. intelligence agencies. Furious about being kept in the dark, the U.S. demands all samples be handed over and the project be immediately shut down. But when the covert handover is attacked by an unknown party, agents from both sides will have to work together to avoid the dangerous new formula falling into the wrong hands.”
The series stars Jo Yoon-soo (True Beauty, Juvenile Justice) as skilled infiltrator Chae Jagyeong; Cha Seung-won (Our Blues, A Korean Odyssey...
The series tells the thrilling story of the race to find a bioweapon that is stolen during a secret handover between Korean and US intelligence agencies. The logline reads: “After years of toiling away on a secret project designed to drastically enhance human abilities, the Korean government’s plan is exposed by U.S. intelligence agencies. Furious about being kept in the dark, the U.S. demands all samples be handed over and the project be immediately shut down. But when the covert handover is attacked by an unknown party, agents from both sides will have to work together to avoid the dangerous new formula falling into the wrong hands.”
The series stars Jo Yoon-soo (True Beauty, Juvenile Justice) as skilled infiltrator Chae Jagyeong; Cha Seung-won (Our Blues, A Korean Odyssey...
- 3/6/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Doctor Slump is bringing smiles and tears to millions of Korean drama fans with its two brilliant leads Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik. The Netflix series revolves around a plastic surgeon who gets entangled in a highly publicized criminal case because of a botched surgery and a doctor suffering from depression. When both of the leads meet each other again at the lowest moment in their lives, their high school rivalry starts to fade away as they start developing feelings for each other. So, if you are loving Doctor Slump here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Enemies to lovers is one of the most beloved tropes in Korean dramas, and this trope is used to perfection in the brilliant romantic-comedy series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. Based on a 2004 film titled Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo, the series revolves around...
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Enemies to lovers is one of the most beloved tropes in Korean dramas, and this trope is used to perfection in the brilliant romantic-comedy series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. Based on a 2004 film titled Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo, the series revolves around...
- 2/18/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Acemaker Movieworks, the young Korean studio behind 2023 hit “Noryang: Deadly Sea” and “A Man of Reason,” is using the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market to launch crime drama “Troll Factory,” its next big budget movie.
Film’s plot revolves around an investigative journalist who, while probing a story about the manipulation of public sentiment, uncovers the existence of a so-called “troll factory” and is confronted with an unbelievable truth.
The movie is in post-production and recently set March 27 for its theatrical release in Korea. Acemaker is unveiling first images now.
The movie is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, whose debut feature, 2015 crime film “Alice in Earnestland,” won the Grand Prize at the leading Korean film festival in Jeonju, the best new talent award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Directors’ Cut award at the Director’s Cut Film Festival. It was also invited to the Stockholm film festival.
Film’s plot revolves around an investigative journalist who, while probing a story about the manipulation of public sentiment, uncovers the existence of a so-called “troll factory” and is confronted with an unbelievable truth.
The movie is in post-production and recently set March 27 for its theatrical release in Korea. Acemaker is unveiling first images now.
The movie is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, whose debut feature, 2015 crime film “Alice in Earnestland,” won the Grand Prize at the leading Korean film festival in Jeonju, the best new talent award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Directors’ Cut award at the Director’s Cut Film Festival. It was also invited to the Stockholm film festival.
- 2/15/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Kang Tae-Ju, Kim Seon-Ho, Justin John Harvey, Go Ara, Kang-woo Kim | Written and Directed by Park Hoon-jung
The Childe is the latest film from Korean writer/director Park Hoon-jung which means it comes with some pretty big expectations. Hoon-jung started his career as the writer of I Saw the Devil before going on to write and direct an impressive list of films including The New World, The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion, and The Witch: Part 2 – The Other One.
The Childe sees him stepping away from the telekinetic madness of The Witch and its sequel and returning to somewhat more realistic subject matter involving Marco (Kang Tae-Ju). Marco is a boxer, fighting in various illegal matches in Manilla and using the money to care for his seriously ill mother. His situation is complicated by the fact he’s what is disparagingly referred to as a Kopino, half Korean, half Filipino,...
The Childe is the latest film from Korean writer/director Park Hoon-jung which means it comes with some pretty big expectations. Hoon-jung started his career as the writer of I Saw the Devil before going on to write and direct an impressive list of films including The New World, The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion, and The Witch: Part 2 – The Other One.
The Childe sees him stepping away from the telekinetic madness of The Witch and its sequel and returning to somewhat more realistic subject matter involving Marco (Kang Tae-Ju). Marco is a boxer, fighting in various illegal matches in Manilla and using the money to care for his seriously ill mother. His situation is complicated by the fact he’s what is disparagingly referred to as a Kopino, half Korean, half Filipino,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Park Hoon-jung is a name best known for strong, stylised fast-paced thrillers. Starting from his writing credits, which include such greats as “I Saw the Devil” and “The Unjust”, to his directorial debut “The Showdown” and his last work “The Witch Part 2: The Other One”, he is known for his tense writing and direction on thrillers. Over time, these thrillers have also been known to evolve into including fabulously crafted action sequences. His latest work “The Childe” is another such work in a similar vein.
The Childe is available from Wellgo USA
Marco Han is a half-Korean half-Filipino kid, or a Kopino as such individuals are derogatorily called, who lives somewhere in Philippines with his very sick mother, trying to earn money for her medicines and operations by boxing and gambling. In a bid to see if he can get help for her operation, he tries to find his long-absent father,...
The Childe is available from Wellgo USA
Marco Han is a half-Korean half-Filipino kid, or a Kopino as such individuals are derogatorily called, who lives somewhere in Philippines with his very sick mother, trying to earn money for her medicines and operations by boxing and gambling. In a bid to see if he can get help for her operation, he tries to find his long-absent father,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
‘The Tyrant’ director Park Hoon-jung is behind ‘The Witch’ films.
South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks has sealed deals on Park Hoon-jung’s upcoming action film The Tyrant (working title) and actor Jung Woo-sung’s directorial debut A Man Of Reason to a slew of territories.
The Tyrant has pre-sold to Germany (Splendid), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Southeast Asia (Purple Plan), Thailand (Neramitnung Film), Cis (Paradise Group) and inflight (Eagle).
Director Park is the filmmaker behind hit features The Witch: Part 1 and Part 2 and Venice title Night In Paradise as well as upcoming action feature The Childe, which is in post-production.
The Tyrant...
South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks has sealed deals on Park Hoon-jung’s upcoming action film The Tyrant (working title) and actor Jung Woo-sung’s directorial debut A Man Of Reason to a slew of territories.
The Tyrant has pre-sold to Germany (Splendid), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Southeast Asia (Purple Plan), Thailand (Neramitnung Film), Cis (Paradise Group) and inflight (Eagle).
Director Park is the filmmaker behind hit features The Witch: Part 1 and Part 2 and Venice title Night In Paradise as well as upcoming action feature The Childe, which is in post-production.
The Tyrant...
- 5/20/2023
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
Park Hoon-jung is about to play a big role in Kim Seon-ho's comeback. The actor, who was embroiled in controversy following public allegations from an ex-girlfriend, will be seen in not one but two features by the prolific genre writer/director, the first of which is called “The Childe” and is gearing up for release next month.
Synopsis
“The Childe” will focus on a man born to a Korean father and a Filipino mother who aspires to be a boxer. He travels to the Philippines in the hopes of tracking down his father, and in the process, he gets mixed up with some bad people.
Co-starring with Kim Seon-ho, who looks to be playing the feature's antagonist, are Kang Tae-ju, Kim Kang-woo and Go Ara. The confirmed Korean release date for “The Childe” (previously titled “Sad Tropics”) stands at June 21st, with a wider international release likely to follow.
Synopsis
“The Childe” will focus on a man born to a Korean father and a Filipino mother who aspires to be a boxer. He travels to the Philippines in the hopes of tracking down his father, and in the process, he gets mixed up with some bad people.
Co-starring with Kim Seon-ho, who looks to be playing the feature's antagonist, are Kang Tae-ju, Kim Kang-woo and Go Ara. The confirmed Korean release date for “The Childe” (previously titled “Sad Tropics”) stands at June 21st, with a wider international release likely to follow.
- 5/17/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Action feature is from the director of ‘The Witch’ films.
Korean sales company Contents Panda have pre-sold action film The Childe, directed by Park Hoon-jung (The Witch: Part 1 & 2), to a slew of territories led by North America (Well Go USA).
Further territories include Taiwan (MovieCloud), Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm International), the Philippines (Laon Company+) and in-flight (Encore Inflight) as well as Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, Hong Kong and Macau (Clover Films).
The film stars Kim Seon-ho (TV’s Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) and Kang Tae-joo. It follows a Kopino (of mixed Filipino and Korean descent) illegal boxer, who goes in search of...
Korean sales company Contents Panda have pre-sold action film The Childe, directed by Park Hoon-jung (The Witch: Part 1 & 2), to a slew of territories led by North America (Well Go USA).
Further territories include Taiwan (MovieCloud), Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm International), the Philippines (Laon Company+) and in-flight (Encore Inflight) as well as Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, Hong Kong and Macau (Clover Films).
The film stars Kim Seon-ho (TV’s Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) and Kang Tae-joo. It follows a Kopino (of mixed Filipino and Korean descent) illegal boxer, who goes in search of...
- 5/17/2023
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
K-drama and K-Pop fans are in for a tough year as many well-known actors and idols enlist to fulfill their military service. Actor Lee Joo-hyuk announced in January that he had set his enlistment date for late March. The day had come as the actor would be away from the spotlight and the small-screen for roughly two years. Thankfully, K-drama fans have a few Nam Joo-hyuk characters to keep them company while he is in the military.
Nam Joo-hyuk as male lead in ‘The Bride of Habaek’ K-drama | via tvN ‘The Bride of Habaek’ is Nam Joo-hyuk’s most popular fantasy K-drama romance roles
In 2017, Nam starred as the male lead, alongside actor Shin Se-kyung as his female co-star. The Bride of Habaek is a fantasy staple for many fans that takes care of all the well-known tropes of the genre. Ha-baek (Nam) is the God of Water and seeks...
Nam Joo-hyuk as male lead in ‘The Bride of Habaek’ K-drama | via tvN ‘The Bride of Habaek’ is Nam Joo-hyuk’s most popular fantasy K-drama romance roles
In 2017, Nam starred as the male lead, alongside actor Shin Se-kyung as his female co-star. The Bride of Habaek is a fantasy staple for many fans that takes care of all the well-known tropes of the genre. Ha-baek (Nam) is the God of Water and seeks...
- 3/21/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As Netflix‘s Physical 100 rages on to see who among the contestants is the strongest, most agile, and has the best physique, Jo Jin-hyeong has captured interest. While some contestants are gymnasts, fitness athletes, and brawling bodybuilders, everyone was floored by Jo’s proportions. Jo’s works as a car dealer, but some K-drama fans will find him familiar.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100.]
Jo Jin-hyeong in ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix Jo Jin-hyeong had a foreboding aura when arriving on ‘Physical 100’
When the contestants arrived to face each other for the first time, many were blown away by each other’s muscular bodies. With dark instrumental music playing, Florian cursed when feasting his eyes on Jo, Choi In-ho, and Jung Hae-min. Unlike the other athletic contestants in the Korean unscripted series, Jo is a car dealer. But the 41-year-old is the winner of the Strongest Man.
Jang Eun-sil was amazed at how his arm was the same size as her face.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100.]
Jo Jin-hyeong in ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix Jo Jin-hyeong had a foreboding aura when arriving on ‘Physical 100’
When the contestants arrived to face each other for the first time, many were blown away by each other’s muscular bodies. With dark instrumental music playing, Florian cursed when feasting his eyes on Jo, Choi In-ho, and Jung Hae-min. Unlike the other athletic contestants in the Korean unscripted series, Jo is a car dealer. But the 41-year-old is the winner of the Strongest Man.
Jang Eun-sil was amazed at how his arm was the same size as her face.
- 2/7/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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