Expect more Korean films on Netflix in the future!
Since the release of Director Bong Joon-ho’s Netflix Film Okja in 2017, the relationship between Korea’s creative ecosystem and Netflix has been growing, and it is expected to grow further.
In April, Time to Hunt, premiered worldwide only on Netflix and received positive reviews. #Alive, which came to Netflix in September after its theatrical run in Korea, also earned rave reviews and praises, especially for its fresh take on the now-more-recognized K-zombie genre.
Starting from today’s announcement, Netflix plans to heighten the joy of entertainment with Korean Films by acquiring more Original shows as well as the creation of its own production of Netflix Film with Korean creators.
Minyoung Kim, Vice President of Content (Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand) at Netflix said, “This year marked an incredible milestone for Korean filmmakers with the triumphant of Director Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite winning the Oscars, positive reviews around Netflix film Time to Hunt, and the global popularity of #Alive via Netflix across the world. Netflix is at the forefront of changing the way entertainment is enjoyed throughout the world. We believe that great stories can come from anywhere and travel everywhere. We’re bringing Korean storytelling with the goal to entertain our members around the world.”
Save the dates for these upcoming Korean films!
The Call | November 27
- Creative Team: Director Lee Chung-hyun
- Cast: Park Shin Hye | Jeon Jong Seo
Living in 2019, Seo-yeon (Park Shin-hye) returns to her family home after a long time and connects the landline phone. After receiving a call from a stranger named Young-sook, Seo-yeon realizes that Young-sook is living in the same house, but 20 years ago. They decide to try to change their lives which leads to unexpected consequences.
Seo-yeon warns Young-sook that she might die, and this results in Young-sook changing drastically. Now the pair are at odds and must fight for their lives. What kind of butterfly effect will their decisions have on their survival?
What Happened To Mr. Cha? | January 01, 2021
- Creative Team: Director Kim Dong-kyu
- Cast: Cha In Pyo | Cho Dal Hwan
With the peak of his career long behind him, an actor clings to his past glory — until a sudden wake-up call forces him to face who he’s become.
Having an image of a gentle and perfect man Mr. CHA enjoyed immense popularity in the 90s. But he is now a has been who reminisces about his glory days and waits for someone to cast him again.
One day Mr. CHA visits a gym to take a shower after a stroll but the building begins to crumble and he gets stuck in the pile. Can he get rescued while maintaining his gentle and perfect image?
Space Sweepers | Q1 2021 TBA
- Creative Team: Director Jo Sung-hee | Bidangil Pictures
- Cast: Song Joong Ki | Kim Tae Ri | Jin Sun Kyu | Yoo Hai Jin
Vividly depicting in detail the crew of a cosmic waste management spacecraft who discover a humanlike robot, named Dorothy; Space Sweepers revolves to an innovative concept, that viewers would be able to empathize.
Set in 2092, Earth has become a bleak planet which will soon be uninhabitable. Spaceship Victory is one of the many that live off salvaging space debris. Crewed with a genius space pilot Tae-ho, a mysterious ex-space pirate Captain Jang, an ex-con spaceship engineer Tiger Park, and a reprogrammed military robot Bubs, Spaceship Victory surpasses all other space sweepers.
After successfully snatching a crashed space shuttle in the latest debris chase, Victory’s crew find a 7-year-old girl inside. They realize that she’s the humanlike robot wanted by UTS Space Guards, and decide to demand ransom in exchange.
PR Source/Photos: Netflix
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