‘Money Heist’ adaptation, ‘Thirty Nine’ amongst 25 new Ok-dramas introduced by Netflix for 2022 

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Following the record-breaking recognition of Ok-dramas corresponding to “Squid Game”, “Hellbound” and “Vincenzo”, streamer Netflix’s Korean arm has introduced that they’re launching greater than 25 Korean exhibits in 2022, its largest quantity so far.

According to a launch by the platform, Korean exhibits dominated world widespread tradition in 2021 with “Squid Game” alone turning into the streamer’s greatest present ever, most considered in 94 nations.

The 95 per cent of “Squid Game’s” viewership got here from exterior Korea and led viewers to discover extra Ok-content on Netflix. The streamer mentioned the worldwide viewing hours of our Korean exhibits grew six-fold final yr, in comparison with 2019.

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“Credit for this rising world curiosity goes to the proficient Korean creators we’ve got been working with for the previous few years. From 2016 to 2021, we launched greater than 130 Korean titles.

As a end result, Netflix has turn into a compelling vacation spot for followers of Korean content material, who know that that is the house of numerous and high-quality Korean storytelling.

“As this fanbase increasingly includes viewers from all over the world, we are excited to continue collaborating with Korean storytellers to bring the K-wave to new heights,” Don Kang, VP, Content (Korea), shared within the launch.

Some of the exhibits that viewers can look ahead to embrace “All of Us Are Dead”, through which zombies invade a highschool; “Money Heist: Korea Joint Economic Area”, an adaptation of the favored Spanish collection; and the action-packed thrills of “Seoul Vibe”, a movie the place the adventures of a special-ops crew happen towards the backdrop of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.

The slate reintroduces a number of the well-known South Korean actors in new drama settings. For instance, “Crash Landing on You” star Son Ye-jin stars in “Thirty Nine” alongside “Hospital Playlist” fan-favourite star Jeon Mi-do and “Justice” actor Kim Ji-hyun. The drama explores the life and friendship of three ladies who’re about to show 40.

Similarly, “Forecasting Love and Weather” options “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” star Park Min-young, Netflix favorite Song Kang and “You Are My Spring” actor Yoon Bak. The romantic drama revolves across the life and love tales of the individuals working on the Korea Meteorological Administration.

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Fantasy drama “The Sound of Magic” stars widespread South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook, greatest identified to Ok-drama followers for exhibits “Healer”, “Suspicious Partner” and “Lovestruck in the City”, as a mysterious magician alongside “Beyond Evil” star Choi Sung-eun and Hwang In-youp of “True Beauty” fame.

The collection is directed by Kim Sung-youn of “Itaewon Class” fame. He is reuniting with author Kim Min-jeong after “Love In The Moonlight”.

“Black Knight”, a dystopian drama, will mark the return of widespread Korean actor Kim Woo-bin following his restoration from nasopharyngeal most cancers.

It additionally options “Taxi Driver” actor Esom and is about in 2071 the place individuals rely on respirator masks to breathe. Woo-bin performs a supply driver within the drama.

Other noteworthy titles within the checklist embrace Kim Hye-soo-starrer authorized drama “Juvenile Justice”, romance drama “Twenty Five, Twenty” with Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, fantasy present “Tomorrow”, “Business Proposal”, “Remarriage and Desires”, “Model Family”, “Glitch”, “The Fabulous”, “Love to Hate You” and “Somebody”.