Over sixty percent of all Netflix users watched Korean titles in the past year, demonstrating the increasing popularity of K-content worldwide. In their largest-ever roster of Korean films and series, Netflix will release in 2023 a variety of Korean TV series, films, & unscripted shows, including eye-popping original projects and returning fan favorites.

“The global appeal of K-content has increased rapidly throughout the course of 2022, with Netflix offering a greater selection of storylines and genres to followers across the globe. Over the past year, Korean programs and films have frequently appeared on our Global Top 10 list in more than ninety countries, and three of Netflix’s all-time most-watched series are from Korea. This year, the stories we tell and the manner in which we deliver them are pushed even further. “With this roster of Korean titles, Netflix will continue to be the premier destination for fascinating, diverse, and must-watch Korean narratives,” said Don Kang, Vice President of Content (Korea).

SERIES

Love To Hate You

• 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 comedy about a lady who despises losing to men and a man who has a profound suspicion of women, who experience a warlike love and emerge from the experience transformed. Kim Ok-vin portrays Yeo Mi-ran, a rookie attorney at the entertainment law company Gilmu who abhors losing to males, while Yoo Teo portrays Nam Kang-ho, a Korean A-list actor who mistrusts women profoundly. Audiences will become engrossed in their story from the antagonistic first meeting of the two major characters, which is shaped by a misunderstanding and mistrust based on prejudices, to the journey of these two individuals who do not believe in love learning to understand each other. Love to Hate You promises an electric chemistry and a lively, adventurous romance, so there is a great deal of anticipation.

The Glory Part 2

• 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 chronicles the narrative of a lady whose life has been devoted to a precise web of retribution and others who have become embroiled in her plot. With Song Hye-kyo leading a group of A-list actors, the announcement of the series was met with a great deal of anticipation. The project brought together several hit writer Kim Eun-sook, genre expert An Gil-ho, and a star-studded ensemble led by Song Hye-kyo. Part 1 was hailed for its dramatic developments and the cast’s passionate performances; it even topped the Global Top 10 (Non-English) TV charts for the week of January 2, heightening interest in Part 2. Part 2 of The Glory is a stunning, relentless depiction of the devastation of the perpetrators of school violence, lead by Yeon-jin, as they fall one by one into Dong-trap. eun’s The emotionally resonant impact of the message that elicits righteous anger, empathy, and unity will be felt by viewers all across the world.

Bloodhounds

• Directed by: Kim Joo-hwan
• Written by: Kim Joo-hwan
• Produced by: STUDIO N
• Co-produced by: Seed Film, Seven O Six
• Based on: WEBTOON original series ‘Bloodhounds’ Created by Jeong Chan
• Starring: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, Heo Jun-ho
• Release: Q2

Logline: Two young individuals enter the world of loan sharks in search of money and become entangled in a web of much darker powers in Bloodhounds. After his flawless dual performance in The King: Eternal Monarch, Woo Do-hwan reprises his role as Geon-woo, who enters the world of loan sharks to pay off his debt. Lee Sang-yi, who captivated audiences with his multifaceted charisma in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, plays Woo-jin, who initially meets Geon-woo as his boxing opponent but ends up working with him. Meanwhile, Park Sung-woong plays the ruthless loan shark Myung-gil, who is solely motivated by money in everything he does, and Heo Jun-ho portrays Mr. Choi. He was once considered a legend among loan sharks, but now lends money to the sick at no interest, bringing gravitas to their on-screen roles. Based on a Naver webcomic with the same name, the series is directed and written by Midnight Runners’ Kim Joo-hwan, who promises invigorating chemistry among the actors and unrestrained action.

Celebrity

• 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 exposes the true reality of the glamorous and competitive lives of celebrities, as seen through the eyes of Seo A-ri, who enters their world in search of wealth. The series is helmed by Kim Cheol-kyu, who was nominated at the first Cannes International Series Festival’s official competition for Mother. Seo A-ri, portrayed by rising star Park Gyu-young of the Netflix series “Sweet Home” as well as The Devil Judge and Dali & the Cocky Prince, becomes an overnight celebrity with her daring gestures that set her apart from other influencers. Kang Min-hyuk portrays Han Jun-kyoung, the CEO of Korea’s top cosmetics brand, whereas Lee Chung-ah portrays Yoon Si-hyeon, who embodies elegance, refinement, and a sterling reputation. Through the story of A-ri, who launched herself into the life of a celebrity where the quality number of followers equals her competitive edge, & the whirlwind of events she drags those around her into, Celebrity will have viewers “liking” the series nonstop.

Queenmaker

• 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 tells the story of Hwang Do-hee, a PR genius who formerly oversaw the Corporate Strategy Team at Eunsung Group, launching an election campaign for human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook, dubbed Ms. Rhino for having endured countless ups and downs, to become the mayor of Seoul. Kim Hee-ae, unquestionably one of the greatest actors in Korea for her powerful performances, portrays PR genius Hwang Do-hee in this Netflix series, while Moon So-ri, renowned for her unparalleled presence in the diverse roles she has played, transforms herself into human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook in their first performance together.

Black Knight

• Directed by: Cho Ui-seok
• Written by: Cho Ui-seok
• Based on: Toomics webtoon ‘Delivery Knight’ (written by Lee Yoon-gyun)
• Produced by: PROJECT318 
• Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, Esom 
• Release: Q2

Logline:Black Knight is a Netflix series that follows the legendary deliveryman “5-8” with amazing battle skills as he meets refugee Sa-wol, who aspires to follow in his footsteps, as becoming a deliveryman is the only hope for refugees in the world, which is set in 2071 and has extreme air pollution. Based on a popular webcomic, the series depicts a world in which only one percent of the human species has survived and in which rigid social stratification has been established on the desolate lands of the Korean Peninsula, where deliverymen perform vital roles in a society that has ceased to function. Kim Woo-bin portrays 5-8, an unrivaled, famous deliveryman, while Song Seung-heon portrays Ryu Seok, the lone heir to Chun-myung Group, which dominates the planet through profiting from oxygen. Sa-wol, a refugee youngster who hopes to become a deliveryman and is approximately 5-8 years old, is portrayed by Kang You-seok, whose performances in Start-up and Once Again have broadened his range and infused the series with new vitality. Cho Ui-seok, renowned for his tightly-woven narratives, exquisite photography, and cathartic action in films such as Master, Cold Eyes, & The World of Silence, directs the series.

A Time Called You

• 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-travel romance in which Jun-hee, who misses her recently deceased boyfriend, travels back to 1998 to meet Si-heon, who appears identical to her deceased partner. After its announcement as a remake of Someday or One Day, a famous Taiwanese romance, the series garnered immediate news. Ahn Hyo-seop, who has appeared in Business Proposal, Still 17, and Dr. Romantic 2, plays both Jun-1998 hee’s boyfriend Gu Yeon-jun and his lookalike Nam Si-heon. Jeon Yeo-been reprises his roles as Han Jun-hee and Kwon Min-ju from the Netflix series Glitch and the Netflix feature Night in Paradise, as well as from the Vincenzo series. Jeon Yeo-been gives nuanced performances as two people with identical appearances but diametrically opposed dispositions. Kang Hoon who is a rising star from The Red Sleeve & Little Women, portrays Jung In-gyu, who battles between friendship and love after discovering that his longtime infatuation Min-ju adores his best buddy Si-heon, illustrating the young, innocent love of an 18-year-old kid.

Song of the Bandits

• 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: Set during the turbulent period of Japanese colonial authority over Korea, this action-adventure follows a group of individuals who, for various reasons, wind up in the lawless territory of Gando and join to safeguard Joseon for the Korean people. In the 1920s, Japanese troops, the Korean Independence Army, assassins, bandits, and Joseon migrants, each with their own motivations, will confront one another in the anarchic area of Gando. There is great anticipation for the intense drama that will unfold. Song of the Bandits is a collaboration between writer Han Jung-hoon and director Hwang Jun-hyuk, who have previously collaborated on Bad Guys: Vile City and Squad 38, both of which included outstanding action and drama.

D.P. Season 2

• 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 squad in the Korean military as they discover unforeseen realities while pursuing deserters with diverse backstories. The first season of D.P. received widespread recognition for its social satire and struck a chord with numerous people. The highly anticipated second season of D.P. reunites director Han Jun-hee & the same main cast members from the 1st season, including Jung Hae-in & Koo Kyo-hwan, who played the fantastic duo from the D.P. unit, An Jun-ho and Han Ho-yeol, Kim Sung-kyun, who played D.P. Unit Chief Park Beom-gu, & Son Suk-ku, who played Lieutenant Lim Ji-seop,

Mask Girl

• 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 the story of Kim Mo-mi who is an ordinary office worker by day who is self-conscious about her appearance and a live-streamer by night who conceals her face with a mask, at the same time she becomes embroiled in an unexpected incident and experiences a dramatic turn of events. The original webcomic on which the series is based was adored by many readers for its unpredictable plot twists, biting commentary on lookism, and seamless blend of thriller and black comedy. Go Hyun-jung and Nana portray Kim Mo-mi in separate times, while Ahn Jae-hong plays her coworker with a crush, Ju Oh-nam, and Yeom Hye-ran portrays Ju Oh-mother. nam’s Director Kim Yong-hoon.

Gyeongseong Creature

• 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-based thriller set in the spring of 1945, one of the darkest periods in Korean history, and revolving around the struggles of two young people to survive in the face of a monstrosity spawned by human greed. In this series, top Korean actors Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee collaborate for the first time. What’s Wrong with Park Seo-jun of Itaewon Class and What’s Wrong with Itaewon Class? Secretary Kim reappears as the richest man in Seoul & owner of the Golden Treasure Pawnshop, Jang Tae-sang. Han So-hee, who has built a strong presence with the Netflix series Nevertheless and My Name, morphs into Yoon Chae-ok, a notorious detective renowned for her ability to find down anyone, including the deceased. This production will be led by Dr. Romantic writer Kang Eun K and Hot Stove League director Chung Dong-joon.

Sweet Home Season 2

• Directed by: Lee Eung-bok, Park So-hyun
• Based on: Webtoon by Kim Kang-bi, Hwang Young-chan (Published on Naver Webtoon)
• Produced by: Studio Dragon, STUDIO N
• Starring: Song Kang, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si, Park Gyu-young, Yoo Oh-seong, Oh Jung-se, Kim Mu-yeol, Jin-young etc.
• Release: Q4

Logline: Song Kang, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si, and Park Gyu-young — the residents of Green Home who, in the first season, risked their lives in violent conflicts against their neighbors-turned-monsters — return in the second season to provide thrills and suspense of an entirely new nature. Actors Yoo Oh-seon, Oh Jung-se, Kim Mu-yeol, and Jin-young have joined the cast for the new season, depicting the numerous elements of human nature and wants as they face a fork in the road to survival. Season 2 of Sweet Home is ready to captivate audiences across the world once again with its expanded world and tale, having expanded the horizons of K-content with its unique animals designed and built by a worldwide dream team.

Doona!

• Directed by: Lee Jung-hyo
• Written by: Jang Yu-ha 
• Based on: WEBTOON original series ‘The Girl Downstairs’ Created by MIN SONGA
• Produced by: Studio Dragon, Showrunners, STUDIO N
• Starring: Suzy, Yang Se-jong
• Release: Q4

Logline: Doona! The film depicts the romance between Won-joon, a regular university student, and Doona, a former K-pop idol, when they cross paths in a student dorm. The series is based on a webcomic known for its heart-pounding relationship with a former K-pop idol housemate and its subtle portrayal of emotions that bring the plot to life. After the success of Crash Landing on You, director Lee Jung-hyo is now ready to portray a lovely, blossoming relationship between young adults in their early twenties.

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 series that explores the environment inside a psychiatric ward and the lives of its patients through the eyes of Da-eun, a newly-hired nurse in the hospital’s mental health department. Lee JQ, creator of the K-zombie phenomenon All of Us Are Dead, which is the fourth most popular (non-English) Netflix TV seriesof all time, once again collaborated with Netflix on this affecting human drama. Park Bo-young, known for his roles in the television series Doom at Your Service, Strong Girl Bong-soon, and Oh My Ghost, reprises his role as Jung Da-eun, who experiences personal & professional growth despite being transferred from the internal medicine to the mental health department and deeply caring for her patients. Yeon Woo-jin from Thirty-Nine, Marriage, Not Dating, & the Matchmaker portrays the eccentric proctologist Dong Go-yun, while Jang Dong-yoon, who has been expanding his range as an actor through his roles in Search, The Tale of Nokdu, Mr. Sunshine, & School 2017, will play Da-close eun’s friend Song Yu-chan, with whom she constantly quarrels.

Goodbye Earth

• Directed by: Kim Jin-min
• Written by: Jeong Seong-joo
• Based on:  Shūmatsu no Fūru, a novel by Kotaro Isaka
• Produced by: IMTV Co., Ltd.
• Starring: Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Seong-woo, Kim Yoon-hye
• Release: Q4

Logline: Goodbye Earth is a series on Netflix that depicts the earth in disarray, with 200 days remaining until an asteroid destroys it, as well as the stories of humans living out their final days on Earth. Jin Se-kyung is portrayed by Ahn Eun-jin, one of the most in-demand Korean actors that appeared in Hospital Playlist. Se-kyung was previously a middle school home economics teacher, but once the asteroid news breaks, she volunteers in the juvenile department of the Woongcheon municipal office, struggling in silence to safeguard the youngsters. Yoo Ah-in, whose performance in the Netflix series Hellbound enthralled audiences worldwide, reprises his role as Ha Yoon-sang. Yoon-sang, a researcher at a bio-engineering research facility and Se-longtime kyung’s boyfriend, abandons the safety of the United States and returns to Korea, a crisis zone, in order to remain by Se-side. kyung’s Director Kim Jin-min of the Netflix series Extracurricular and My Name joins forces with Secret Affair writer Jeong Seong-joo. Audiences anticipating the film’s premiere are already intrigued by how the characters will spend their final 200 days on Earth based on their unique beliefs and by the decisions they will make.

Behind Your Touch (WT)

• 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, has always desired to become a veterinarian in the small village of Mujin, Chungjeong-do, is instead forced to perform menial tasks such as birthing calves and vaccination halibuts to make ends meet. Eventually, she was granted psychometric abilities while visiting a cow farm. She is mistaken for a pervert by the zealous detective Jang-yeol, who attempts to assault her. Jang-yeol relies on Ye-boon and her abilities to solve his cases, ranging from petty offenses to serial murder. The two become closer as they tackle each case individually.

Crash Course in Romance

• Directed by: Yu Je Won
• Written by: Yang Hee Seung
• Produced by: Studio Dragon
• Starring: Jeon Do Yeon, Jung Kyung Ho

Logline: A love comedy revolving around Chi-yeol, a hotshot instructor who works in the Daechi District, known as the epicenter of education in Korea, and Haeng-sun, a former handball national team athlete who now owns a nearby side dish shop. Haeng-sun enters the private education business belatedly to prepare her nephew for a tough college entrance exam, and she unexpectedly becomes involved with Chi-yeol. Soon, their bittersweet affair becomes sensational because to Chi-notoriety.

The Good Bad Mother

• Directed by: Sim Nayeon
• Written by: Bae Seyoung
• Produced by: DramaHouse, SLL, FilmMonster
• Starring: Ra Miran, Lee Dohyun, Ahn Eunjin

Logline: Young-soon, a young widow who manages a pig farm and raises her son Kang-ho alone, is a single mother who operates a pig farm. She becomes a “bad mother” because she does not want her son to grow up impoverished or helpless. Kang-ho becomes a successful prosecutor due to her discipline, but loses his memory in a terrible event and regresses to age seven. Young-soon resolves to become a “bad mother” for Kang-ho once more in this reassuring and heartfelt comedy series that follows the rehabilitation path between mother and son.

King The Land

• 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: The graceful, charismatic, intellectual, and stylish successor to King Group Gu-won lacks only recollections of his mother. He returns to King Hotel in an attempt to restore his memory. Cheon Sa-rang, the “queen” of smiles and hospitality at King Hotel, rose from the front desk to the beautiful “King the Land” location, where she meets Gu-won. Lee Jun Ho portrays Gu-won, while Lim Yoon A portrays Cheon Sa-rang.

Destined with You

Directed by: Nam Kihoon

Written by: Roh Jisul

Produced by: SLL, C-JeS Entertainment

Starring: Ro woon, Cho Boah, Ha jun, Yura

Logline: A 350-year-old curse placed on Shin-family yu’s compels him to protect the temple at the base of Onju Mountain. A YouTuber who trespasses the temple dies in an accident, and Hong-jo, a zealous Onju City public officer, stands in front of Shin-yu to demolish the temple. “The centuries-old curse will end. The owner of the wooden box came…” Eun-wol, the shaman who has safely guarded the temple for over sixty years, grants Hong-jo permission to demolish the temple, and Hong-jo acquires the wooden box that was buried deep within the temple. Inside the wooden box is a forbidden manuscript, which gives Shin-yu hope that the spells will liberate him from Hong-curse. jo’s To be close to Hong-jo, he accepts a position as the city’s lawyer. This series depicts the force majeure romance between Hong-jo, who discovers a document sealed for almost three centuries, and Shin-yu, the manuscript’s scapegoat.

See You in My 19th Life

• 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: See You In My 19th Life based on the webcomic of the same name is a passionate love story between Ban Ji-eum, who has the capacity to remember her prior incarnations, and Moon Seo-ha, with whom she is destined to meet. Ban Ji-eum has no attachments to her past incarnations, but when she loses Moon Seo-ha in an accident after meeting him in her 18th life, she then begins her 19th existence in an attempt to reunite with him.

FILM

JUNG_E

• 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 depicts a planet in the 22nd century that has become uninhabitable as a result of climate change. A civil war breaks out within the bunker designed for human survival amidst the chaos. Finding a technique to clone the famed mercenary JUNG E as a scalable robot is now crucial to achieving victory and ending the war. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan, Peninsula, and Hellbound) and starring Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, and Ryu Kyung-ho, JUNG E depicts a unique topic combining dystopia, cloning, and technology.

Unlocked

• 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 true-crime thriller about an everyday woman whose life is turned upside down after she loses her phone with personal information. With the worst conceivable things occurring after the main character loses her phone carrying everything, including her social security number, banking information, and personal details, this film will provide viewers who cannot live without their phones with a sense of eerie reality and fear. Yim Si Wan, who has already proven himself as a great actor with his portrayal as the threatening antagonist in Emergency Declaration, will once again demonstrate his versatility on-screen by portraying Jun-yeong, who commits horrible atrocities after discovering a smartphone. Chun Woo Hee portrays Na-mi, a startup marketer who loses her phone, discovers it, and becomes caught in inconceivable plots. She has a remarkable track record of presenting diverse characters with her exceptional performance.

Kill Boksoon

• 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 maintains a double life; she is both the mother of a teenage daughter and a famed professional assassin with the premier assassination service MK. Boksoon, caught between the task to kill someone and the mission to raise someone, refuses to perform an assigned mission and engages in a fight that is imminent.

The Match

• 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: Cho Hoon Hyun (Lee Byung-hun) & Lee Changho (Yoo Ah-in) are a teacher and a pupil, but they are also legendary competitors in the game of Go. At a time when Go was more popular than the World Cup, Cho Hoon Hyun and Lee Changho play in a tense game of Go where black and white stones are put softly but energetically in The Match. Lee Byung-hun is Cho Hoon Hyun, who is severe & warm with Lee Changho, whom he takes in as a student when Changho is barely 10 years old because he demonstrates great promise, just after Cho Hoon Hyun wins the grand slam. Yoo Ah-in portrays Lee Changho, a student who strives ceaselessly to surpass his legendary master Cho Hoon Hyun. Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in, who are famed for bringing their own interpretations to characters in any genre or plot, unite for the first time in The Match, increasing anticipation for this game between teacher and pupil.

Believer 2

• 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: Believer 2 follows Won-investigation ho’s of looking for “Rak,” who vanished after Brian’s incarceration, while getting to the heart of the elusive drug cartel. In this picture, director Baik, whose last film The Beauty Inside won plaudits for its brilliant photography and fantastic direction, demonstrates a different aspect of his directing. Cho Jin-woong portrays Won-ho, the tenacious detective who has been pursuing the drug cartel for a long time; Cha Seung-won who portrays Brian, considered himself Mr. Lee as a hidden character in the organization; Kim Dong-young and Lee Joo-young portray Manko & Lona, the deaf siblings who are geniuses at producing high-quality drugs; and Han Hyo-joo, a well-known actress whose filmography ranges from calm to action to comedy, will portray the new character “Big Knife” in this film. Han Hyo-joo will portray an entirely new type of character.

Ballerina

• 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 recounts the beautiful and merciless vengeance of Okju, a former bodyguard, on her best friend Minhee. Ballerina is directed by Lee Chung-hyun, who stunned the Korean film industry with his short film Bargain and exhibited amazing directing in the genre- and character-rich mystery thriller Call. Ballerina will provide viewers with trendy and stylish action scenes and aesthetics, and its cast of Jun Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hyun, and Park Yurim will attract attention. Okju, portrayed by Jun Jong-seo, is a former bodyguard whose self-defense talents, swordsmanship, agility with firearms and motorbikes have no physical boundaries. Kim Ji-hun portrays the so-called “Choi” who is the target of vengeance; he has a wide range of acting skills and the capacity to immerse himself in any role. He will portray the antagonist in Okju. He is handsome, fit, and intelligent. Minhee will be played by rising star Park Yurim, who received the 94th Academy Award for her performance in Drive My Car, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. In addition, Gray, a multitalented artist who can produce, compose, rap, and sing, assumes the role of music director, making his partnership with Director Lee Chung-hyun even more exciting.

REALITY & VARIETY SHOWS (UNSCRIPTED)

Physical:100

Directed by: Jang Ho Gi

Written by: Kang Sukkyeong, Jo Keun Ae 

Produced by: MBC

Release Date: January 24, 2023

Logline: Extreme survival entertainment program meant to determine who has the best body and most physical ability. Physical:100 is an entirely new type of survival entertainment show, as it features a fierce competition between 100 men & women who pride themselves on their physiques, regardless of age or gender, to determine who has the “perfect physique.” The process of going down to the last person standing on an unprecedentedly large set where only the 100 exist exemplifies competition at its most primal level.

Siren: Survive the Island

• 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 show in which 24 women with exceptional combat prowess and strategic thinking compete against one another. This show, titled “Siren,” which means both “warning sound” and “beautiful temptress,” features women with extraordinary physical abilities and skills for strategies, such as police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, stuntwomen, military women, & athletes who form teams based on their occupations. One team will emerge victorious following a mission that tests their limitations. Their struggle for survival on an uncharted island for six nights and seven days involves fierce mental games and tight collaboration. Extreme circumstances and unexpected turns will contribute to the immersive aspect of the play. In addition, the vastness of the site on a wide uninhabited island, the smooth development of the plot, and the background tales and connections of the contestants will captivate viewers of this fight survival reality show.

19/20 (Nineteen to Twenty)

• 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 program that follows the fresh and youthful lifestyles of Generation Z in their final week as 19-year-olds before turning 20. During their last week of high school, kids attend “19 School” to learn about adult life and prepare for adulthood. Then, on January 1, they all move into “20 House,” an area where they are free from their parents and teachers. These 19-year-olds, who are on the edge of maturity, generate unexpectedly exuberant and sentimental moments throughout the course of 19/20. As emcees, KYUHYUN, actress Kim Ji-eun, and LEE SUHYUN from AKMU are present. The event is orchestrated by producer Kim Jae-won, whose reality entertainment show Single’s Inferno is making history.

Zombieverse

• Directed by: Park Jin-kyung, Moon Sang-donn
• Written by: Yu Jin-young 
• Produced by: Kakao Entertainment
• Release: Q3

Logline: Netflix, the platform of choice for high-quality Korean zombie material, introduces a new sort of zombie universe entertainment program for the first time. In Zombieverse, participants must accomplish objectives to survive in a zombie-infested version of Seoul. Behind the scenes, the art team from All of Us Are Dead & the zombie action choreographer from Kingdom contribute to the expectation of how accurately and thrillingly the zombie universe will be shown.

The Devil’s Plan

• Directed by: Jeong Jong-yeon
• Written by: Heo Jung-hee, Jung Da-hee
• Produced by: TEO

Logline: Devil’s Plan is a mental game survival entertainment show with a maximum prize of 500 million Korean won. This game’s participants, including celebrities, influencers, and recruits, are instructed by the devil to remove their social masks and disclose their true identities. The show is directed by mystery and genre entertainment producer extraordinaire Jeong Jong-yeon, whose previous works include Great Escape, with its expansive filming set and seamless storyline throughout each season; The Genius, with its unexpected development and plot twists in each episode; and High School Mystery Club, with its immersive storytelling and unmatched chemistry among its cast members. As many fans have eagerly anticipated his partnership with Netflix, all eyes are on Devil’s Plan.

DOCUMENTARIES (UNSCRIPTED SHOWS)

In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

• Directed by: Jo Seong-Hyeon
• Produced by: Kim Jin-man
• Writer: Ko Hye-rim
• Production: MBC
• Release Date: March 3, 2023

Logline: An 8 episode true-crime documentary that examines the self-proclaimed’messiahs’ in contemporary Korean history as well as the horrific events that led to their demise.

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

• Directed by: Lee Hyuk-rae
• Produced by: Broccoli Pictures Co.,Ltd
• Starring: Members of Yellow Door Film Club and others
• Release: Q4

Logline: Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bong’s Unpublished Short Film (WT) is a documentary that traces the search for the unreleased short film, Looking for Paradise, by Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho. This 22-minute video was shown to approximately ten members of the cinephile club Yellow Door on Christmas Day, 1992, and has never been viewed again. Yellow Door (WT) re-creates an era of ardent moviegoers by piecing together the recollections of the sole witnesses to Bong’s enigmatic film debut, as well as the memories of the only witnesses to the picture.