Author: Press Release

Solaire’s Ultimate BBQ Pool Party Returns!

Solaire Entertainment City is kicking off the new year with a sizzling start, inviting you to “Flame the World” – the ultimate BBQ pool party that promises an evening of indulgence and celebration. Scheduled for January 26 to 27, 2024, this event is a gourmet’s dream come true.

An Evening Under the Stars

As the sun sets, the Pool Bar & Grill at Solaire will transform into a paradise for BBQ lovers. From 5 PM to 10 PM, guests can embark on a global culinary journey, savoring barbeque delicacies from 11 countries, spread across 13 vibrant stations.

Southeast Asian Delights

Begin your taste journey in Southeast Asia. Relish the Filipino barbeque with its unique blend of seasonings, including the renowned whole grilled pork lechon. Don’t miss out on the Indonesian Satay, Malaysian BBQ, and the Singaporean BBQ blend that perfectly fuses diverse cultures.

East Asian BBQ Wonders

Next, head to East Asia for a taste of East Asian barbeques with the sweet, savory, and spicy Korean BBQ including the La galbi and Samgyeopsal gui, the traditional Kushiyaki of Japan, and the unique spices and unforgettable flavors of Chinese BBQ like the Char siu and the Cantonese roasted duck.

European BBQ Flavors

Delight yourselves with European barbeques including robust flavors of German beef steaks like the Fackelspiess mit Brät from Germany, as well as delectable cheese and Cervelat, a traditional Swiss-grilled sausage.

American and Brazilian BBQ

No BBQ party is complete without the classic American BBQ, famous for its bold flavors and rich, smoky sauces like the bourbon barbeque ribs and a Texas-style pulled pork. Get a taste of the Brazilian Churrasco, where succulent meats are grilled to smoky perfection.

Sweet Endings

Irresistible desserts await you including a crepe and donut bar, a chocolate bar where you can roast your own cocoa marshmallows, a fruit and dessert bar, a variety of cakes and tarts as well as a halo-halo station, a traditional Filipino dessert with shaved ice, sweetened mongo beans, fruits, jellies, ube ice cream, and coconut strips.

Unlimited Beverages and Festive Entertainment

Celebrate good times in the golden hue of the Manila Bay sunset as you indulge in a grilled feast with an unlimited selection of beverages ranging from wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks which you can enjoy with your family and friends throughout the night. Dance to the festive Latin vibe of the Sabor Latino band and party the night away with beats by international DJ Inna Gita!

Don’t miss this much-awaited festival for the soul! Call (63 2) 8888-8888 or email bbqfestival@solaireresort.com to reserve your tickets now! For more information, visit https://www.solaireresort.com/dining/flametheworld. You can also check out Solaire’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Embrace the essence of celebration and gourmet delight at Solaire’s “Flame the World”. This unique BBQ pool party under the stars is not just an event; it’s an experience that brings together the best of international flavors, entertainment, and camaraderie. Join us for an unforgettable night where the world’s cuisines meet, and memories are made.

January 13, 2024
Cebu Pacific Wins Accolades as Among Best Low-Cost, Safest Airlines in the World

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, started the year strong — winning three awards from two international bodies for being one of the best low-cost airlines in the world, its sustainable operations, and its safety record.

CEB was hailed Best Low-Cost Airline Brand in the Philippines for 2023 by the World Economic Magazine, a US-based publication that spotlights industry disruptors across the global financial marketplace. It was also recognized as the Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline in the Philippines by the same publication.

CEB was one of the nine (9) Philippine businesses that made it in this list, joining other international companies that were acknowledged for their excellence and drive for continued growth and progress.

CEB also received a separate recognition from airlineratings.com as among the top 20 safest low-cost airlines in the world for 2024.

Airlineratings.com, the world’s leading airline safety and product rating review website, assesses an airline’s safety by reviewing its incident records over the past two years, audit results from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and fleet age, among other factors.

Airlineratings.com also previously awarded CEB with a perfect 7-star rating for its multi-layered approach to safety during the pandemic.

“It is an honor to be considered as one of the top low-cost carriers in the world commended for safety records and effective safety management systems,” said CEB Chief Executive Officer Michael Szucs.

“Cebu Pacific has indeed grown to become one of the most recognized and trusted names in the industry, synonymous with safe, affordable, and accessible flights. These recognitions inspire us to continue to outperform at the highest level in the industry,” he added.

Through the years, CEB successfully implemented a low-fare business model, catering specifically to budget-conscious consumers to make air travel more accessible and economical for a wider range of passengers.

It has also been recognized in Asia Pacific for its cost-efficient operations and environmentally friendly initiatives. In September 2022, CEB operated its first passenger flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Singapore to Manila. This achievement made CEB the first low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia and the first Philippine airline to incorporate SAF in its commercial operations.

In the same year, CEB also received the Asia Environmental Sustainability Airline / Airline Group of the Year award from the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) for its leadership in sustainability performance and initiatives in the regional aviation industry.

CEB aims to transition to an all-NEO fleet by 2028 and will incorporate the use of blended SAF for its entire commercial network by 2030.

CEB currently flies to 35 domestic locations and 25 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For more information, visit: www.cebupacificair.com.

World Economic Magazine: https://worldecomag.com/world-economic-magazine-2023-award-winners/

Airlineratings.com: https://www.airlineratings.com/news/top-20-safest-low-cost-airlines-for-2024/

January 11, 2024
Season Two Of The MAX Original Drama Series Tokyo Vice Debuts February

Created and written by Tony Award^® winner J.T. Rogers, the critically acclaimed original drama series Tokyo Vice returns February 8 on HBO GO. The ten-episode second season debuts with two episodes followed by one new episode weekly for eight weeks.

Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, season two of the series, filmed on location in Tokyo, takes us deeper into the city’s criminal underworld as Adelstein (Ansel Elgort) comes to realize that his life, and the lives of those close to him, are in terrible in danger.

Tokyo Vice Season 2 stars Golden Globe^® nominee Ansel Elgort, Academy Award^® nominee Ken Watanabe, Academy Award^® nominee Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu, Ayumi Ito, and new series regulars Yosuke Kubozuka and Miki Maya.

J.T. Rogers and Emmy® winner Alan Poul are executive producers alongside Alex Boden, Josef Kubota Wladyka, Brad Caleb Kane, Adam Stein, Ken Watanabe, Emmy® winner Emily Gerson Saines, Ansel Elgort, Jake Adelstein, Kayo Washio, Destin Daniel Cretton, Academy Award® winner John Lesher, and four-time Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® winner Michael Mann. From FIFTH SEASON and WOWOW, Japan’s premium pay TV broadcaster. FIFTH SEASON handles global distribution for the series outside of Max owned and operated platforms.

Revisit Tokyo Vice Season 1 on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for only ₱1,190 on the 12-month plan. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

About HBO GO

Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO GO is a regional streaming service in Southeast Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong. Programming includes award-winning HBO Original series, movies and documentaries, Max Originals which tell compelling stories from around the region and beyond. This is supplemented by exclusive, first-run content from major Hollywood and independent studios that offers a mix of originals and acquired content – including kids and family content from Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. – available to download or stream anytime, anywhere. Log on to www.hbogoasia.com for more information.

January 11, 2024
Cinemalaya 2024 Calls For Short Film Entries

After two decades of celebrating Philippine independent filmmaking, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. open the screens for submission to the Short Film Category of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2024.

The deadline for submissions is on or before 6 pm on March 8, 2024.

The country’s biggest independent film competition is open to all Filipino filmmakers. Interested participants may submit a maximum of three (3) entries but only one (1) entry per proponent may be considered as a finalist.

Submitted entries must have been produced from March 3, 2023 to March 8, 2024. Short film entries that participated in other local and international festivals and competitions are qualified to join Cinemalaya. However, if an entry is submitted and is selected as a finalist in both the Cinemalaya and Gawad Alternatibo, the said entry will automatically be removed from the Gawad Alternatibo lineup, in favor of Cinemalaya.

Entries may be submitted ONLINE or OFFLINE. For online application, submit all requirements through https://forms.gle/gb4csK1rcDqFwnhs7 . Requirements include a duly completed entry form, synopsis in English, a brief resume with 2×2 photo/s of the filmmaker/s, and the final work in MP4 format, with violator/watermark (for screening purposes only) and properly labeled with title, production company, address and contact numbers, production date, director’s name, running time which should not exceed 20 minutes including credits.

For OFFLINE submission, send entries to the Film, Broadcast, and New Media Division office, located at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Annex Building, Vicente Sotto St., Pasay City.

For OFFLINE submission, film entry must be submitted on a thumb drive (USB), with the entry form, synopsis, and filmmaker’s profile. All must be submitted in a long brown envelope properly labeled with the proponent’s name, title of the film, and contact details.

The Cinemalaya Selection Committee will shortlist 10 film finalists which will be screened at the 2024 Cinemalaya Film Festival on August 2 to 11, and will have the chance to compete for the coveted Balanghai trophies.

Since 2005, Cinemalaya has been committed to the development and promotion of Philippine independent film. At its core, it provides an avenue for the production of cinematic works of Filipino independent filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity. With its call for submissions for the 2024 short film competition, Cinemalaya continues to invigorate the Philippine film industry by developing a new breed of Filipino filmmakers.

For full mechanics, visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph) and the Cinemalaya website (www.cinemalaya.org). Follow the official CCP and Cinemalaya social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for more updates.

January 11, 2024
Indulge in an exclusive Banfi wine pairing dinner at Finestra

Solaire Resort Entertainment City presents The Banfi Wine Dinner happening on January 25, 2024. Get a taste of authentic Tuscan cuisine with a six-course dinner paired with Banfi premium blends.

Hailing from Italy’s Tuscany region, Banfi prides itself on its rich winemaking heritage. Each glass

of wine tells a story of both tradition and innovation, authenticity, and elegance.

Finestra’s Executive Chef Andrea Spagoni curates a premium menu where the rich and traditional flavors of Tuscan cuisine are perfectly paired with indulgent wine varieties of Banfi to create a dining experience that will bring your senses to new and exciting heights.

Begin the degustation with Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad comprised of tomato, scallops, and burrata—a perfect pair for a citrusy white blend Chardonnay, like the 2021 Centine Bianco. Course two is Cacciucco, a rich and flavorful seafood stew with pan-fried prawns paired with a fresh and fruity red wine, the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino ‘Poggio alle Mura’. Indulge in course three, Ribollita, an Italian classic vegetable stew with cannellini beans and slow-cooked kurobuta pork expertly matched with the 2019 Cum Laude ‘Super Tuscan’ which has an aroma of dark cherries and a taste of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of oak.

Moving on to course four, a ricotta based Gnudi with pecorino gnocchi, mushrooms, and black winter truffle awakens your palate. This pairs with a good Cabernet Sauvignon like the 2018 Summus, ‘Super Tuscan ‘.

Save space for course five, the Bistecca alla Fiorentina, an impressive dish of Porterhouse steak with artichokes and potato. A good choice of wine is paired with it—the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino, which has a smooth and well-balanced taste of red fruits, spice, and a hint of vanilla which lingers long after the last sip.

End the course sweetly with Pinolata, a delicious pine nut cake with saffron ice cream and dark chocolate paired with the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino ‘Poggio alle Mura’, an intense, elegant, and balanced red wine with a sweet and fruity taste of red berry jam.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to discover the best Italian wines and dishes that will surely give you a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Cocktails start at 6:00PM followed by dinner at 7:00PM. Price is at Php 6,888+ per person. For inquires and reservations, please call (63 2) 8888-8888 or email restaurantevents@solaireresort.com.

*Price is subject to 10% Service Charge.

January 11, 2024
Three More Sleeps Until More Bluey! 10 New Episodes Premiere January 12 on Disney+

A fan favorite amongst kids and families, BLUEY is 2023’s #1 most-watched series for preschoolers and kids in the US, and has topped Nielsen streaming charts for overall viewing**. The series has garnered multiple awards including the International Kids Emmy Awards, a Television Critics Association Award, BAFTA Children & Young People Awards, and is nominated for a Critics Choice Award at this weekend’s ceremony.

BLUEY features the loveable and inexhaustible Blue Heeler dog Bluey, who lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister Bingo. In these new episodes, BLUEY showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families turning everyday events of family life — like making a cubby house (blanket fort) or a trip to the beach — into unique adventures that bring to life how children learn and grow through play.

ABOUT BLUEY:

Created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by the multiple Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios Kids & Family, BLUEY follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her Dad, Mum and little sister, Bingo. It showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families, by bringing to life how children learn and grow through play.

BLUEY is produced by Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS (Australia) and co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios Kids & Family. Financed in association with Screen Australia, Bluey is proudly 100% created, written, animated, and post produced in Brisbane Queensland, Australia, with funding from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and the Australian Government.

The series first premiered in Australia on ABC Kids in 2018 and later premiered to U.S. audiences across Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+. Seasons 1-3 of BLUEY are streaming now on Disney+, and available on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

January 10, 2024
Watsons Brings The Biggest Health Expo This February

On February 1-4, Watsons holds the biggest Watsons Health Expo 2024 at the SM Megatrade Halls, bringing Watsons brand of caring to more Filipinos. This event is brought by Watsons Club, which is the brand’s customer loyalty program wherein members can enjoy exclusive benefits and promos at Watsons.

As early as now, you can already become a Watsons Club member by simply downloading the Watsons app from the Google Play Store and App Store or through this link https://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp and registering with your mobile number to enjoy more perks and services from Watsons!

Among the services available during the four-day expo are the range of health and beauty products that are up to 70% off, brand booths and activities, free health consultations, informative and educational talks, raffle draws and prizes, wellness sessions, and pharmacy services under Click and Collect Express.

The participating brands in the Watsons Health Expo 2024 are Watsons Generics, Watsons Brands, Unilab, Belo, Puritan’s Pride, Goli, Reckitt, P&G, UL Skin Sciences, Berocca, Orahex, Cetaphil, Sanofi, Trianon, QuickFX, NOW, Mosbeau, Thiocell, Bestshape, Sleepasil, Snow, Biofitea, Sole Pharma, Health Fusion, NuWhite, Inmed, Regroe, Trust, Premiere, EZ, Sawaday, Koolfever, Ammeltz, Mead Johnsons, Salonpas, Difflam, Dequadin, Valda, Bactidol, Buscopan, Dulcolax, Mucosolvan, Claritin, Elica, Bewell-C, Cherifer, Propan, Fern-C, Poten-Cee, PNKids, Centrum Kids, Pharmaton Energy, Sangobion, Neurobion, Glucerna, Ensure, Nestle, Lipton, Emco, Skinny Mamas, Sofy, and many more.

You can now start your journey to health and wellness by downloading the Watsons app. Enjoy P100 off when you download the Watsons app through this link https://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp. Terms and conditions apply.

You can also visit any of 1000+ Watsons stores nationwide or pick up your orders at the nearest Watsons store in 30 minutes or less via Click & Collect or have them delivered to you in 3 hours through Express Delivery*.

For more information, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook, and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

January 10, 2024
What to Watch on Disney+ Philippines this January 2024
Get ready for an exhilarating start to 2024 as Disney+ Philippines unveils an exciting lineup of movies and series this January. From gripping dramas to thrilling adventures, there’s something for every viewer to enjoy on Disney+Philippines this month.

A Shop For Killers
Starring: Lee Dongwook , Kim Hyejun

Premiering on January 17

Set in modern-day Korea, A Shop For Killers sees college student Jeong Jian diving for cover in her childhood home after a series of highly skilled assassins get her in their sites. Desperately fighting to survive, Jian will begin to remember invaluable lessons her uncle taught her before his apparent suicide, drawing on them to help her stay alive. Confused and cornered, Jian will have to work fast to uncover her uncle’s hidden past and figure out why so many people are desperate to gain access to the house and the extensive arsenal hidden inside.

Echo
Starring: Alaqua Cox, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, Zahn McClarnon, Vincent D’Onofrio

Five-episode premiere on January 10

This series spotlights Maya Lopez as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy.

Death and Other Details Season 1
Starring: Violett Beane, Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, Rahul Kohli, Angela Zhou, Hugo Diego Garcia, Pardis Saremi and Linda Emond

Premiering on January 16

Set amidst the glamor of the global elite, Death and Other Details centers on the brilliant and restless Imogene Scott (played by God Friended Me‘s Violett Beane), who finds herself in the wrong place/wrong time (okay, it was kinda her fault) and becomes the prime suspect in a locked room murder mystery. The setting? A lavishly restored Mediterranean ocean liner. Suspects? Every pampered guest and every exhausted crew member. The problem? To prove her innocence, she must partner with a man she despises: Rufus Cotesworth (Homeland‘s Patinkin), the world’s greatest detective.

COMING Soon

Flex X Cop
Starring: Ahn Bohyun (Yumi’s Cells, Itaewon Class) as conglomerate heir and new police inspector Jin Isoo and Park Jihyun

Premiering on January 26

A chaebol cop joins forces with a gritty detective to take down criminals with a touch of wealth and a whole lot of wit.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Finale
Starring: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri

Premiering on January 31

Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a Disney+ Original series that tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.

Fresh Beginnings

There’s something for anyone on this platform.
- BTS Monuments Beyond the Star Finale
Last 2 episodes premiering January 10
- 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Now Available
- The Last Repair Shop
January 23
- WWE Royal Rumble (Live)
January 28

Start the Year Right

New Year, new shows to binge-watch.
- Ishura
Now Available
- Synduality Noir Season 1 Part 2
January 8
- A Real Bug’s Life Season 1
January 24
- Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin Season 1
January 24

Get ready to kick off the year with unforgettable entertainment on Disney+ in the Philippines. With a lineup that promises to captivate audiences of all ages, January 2024 is set to be a month filled with wonder and delight. Don’t miss out on the magic – start streaming on Disney+ Philippines today.

For the latest updates, follow Disney+ Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
January 9, 2024
Director Will Gluck, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell talk about the magic of working together in “Anyone But You”

For director Will Gluck, Anyone But You was a chance to make a romantic comedy that was as funny as any in recent memory. “Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell are simply two of the funniest people I’ve ever worked with,” says Gluck. “You put them on the big screen together, and magic happens.”

In Anyone But You, Sweeney (Euphoria) and Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) play romantic enemies Bea and Ben, respectively, who have to put aside their personal vendettas and pretend to be a head-over-heels couple in order to keep the peace at Bea’s sister’s wedding. The film also stars Alexandra Shipp, Darren Barnet, Hadley Robinson, Dermot Mulroney, Rachel Griffiths, Michelle Hurd, Bryan Brown and GaTa.

“As much as Bea hates Ben, and vice versa, it’s important to Bea not to wreck her sister’s wedding. So, she hatches her plan: these two people who actually hate each other will pretend to like each other,” says Sweeney. “But as she and Ben are drawn together, they start to actually love each other, but can’t admit it to themselves.”

Of course, it’s not long before they get in over their heads. “Sometimes, I wonder if Will was just rubbing his hands together, thinking about all of the messed-up situations and crazy stuff he could make Glen and me do,” Sweeney continues. “On the other hand, it was all incredibly funny. So we did it. You’re welcome, Will.”

“I am really excited for the world to see Sydney in this movie,” says Powell. “She’s obviously proven herself to be a powerhouse dramatic actress, but being the female lead in a romantic comedy is not an easy task. You are the audience surrogate so the world has to really root for you to fall in love. There is something vulnerable and honest about Sydney that makes this movie come to life. Without that current of humanity running through this genre, it would fall flat. But this movie sings (literally and figuratively) because Sydney can stand in front of a camera and offer up her heart in a way that feels heroic.”

Sweeney has nothing but great things to say about her costar as well. “Glen is handsome, charming, funny, talented, and thoughtful. He’s also an incredibly loyal friend and a true pro,” says the actress. “That’s everything you could possibly ask for from an acting partner playing your fake boyfriend.”

Sweeney, who is also the film’s executive producer, gives credit to the movie’s writers for making it relatable for audiences. “You see it all the time – people are so afraid of being vulnerable, of opening themselves up to another person, that they sabotage the best relationships they’ve ever had,” says Sweeney. “Bea and Ben have a connection that is so real, deep, and immediate that they are going to do everything they can to deny it – until they can’t anymore.”

Anyone But You opens in cinemas January 17.

About Anyone But You

In the edgy comedy Anyone But You, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold – until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.

Directed by Will Gluck, co-written by Gluck and Ilana Wolpert. Produced by Gluck, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Joe Roth, and executive-produced by Sweeney.

Cast includes Sweeney, Powell, Alexandra Shipp, Darren Barnet, Hadley Robinson, Dermot Mulroney, Rachel Griffiths, Michelle Hurd, Bryan Brown and GaTa.

Opening in Philippine cinemas January 17, Anyone But You is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #AnyoneButYou

_{Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”}

January 8, 2024
From Past to Present: Post-credit Footage Reveals Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 to Unfold in Contemporary Seoul

Gyeongseong Creature returns with an enthralling second season, extending its narrative from the tumultuous spring of 1945 to the bustling streets of 2024 Seoul. This continuation, set against the backdrop of monstrous creations born from human greed, further entwines the fates of Jang Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok.

Season 2 takes a dramatic leap through time, as revealed in the intriguing post-credit footage of Season 1. In this pivotal scene, a character called “Ho-jae”, bearing a striking resemblance to Jang Tae-sang, turns to reveal a mysterious scar, igniting a flurry of questions about his identity and the scar’s origin. This moment is a gateway to the series’ time travel element, transitioning the setting to Seoul of 2024. The released stills amplify the mystery, capturing Chae-ok at a critical juncture and suggesting a season brimming with enigmatic events and connections. Director Chung Dong-yoon shares his vision for this new chapter, stating, “Season 2 presents a story with a completely different charm. The change in space and time period will provide a clear distinction, offering an expanded universe feel.”

Season 1 captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of period drama and fantastical elements, earning high praise from international media. CNN hailed it as “[it] deserves to be a monster hit,” while TIME magazine noted, “it is also about the world we live in today.” Just 3 days after release, Season 1 gained a spot in the Global TOP 10(Non-English) to rise up to the third place and appear in the TOP 10 list of 69 countries across the globe including Brazil, Japan, Singapore, France, and Australia.

The suspense around the series is further fueled by the cliffhanger from Season 1’s finale and the anticipation of how the characters’ narratives will evolve. Actors, including Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, have hinted at the deeper character developments and emotional depth of the upcoming season, continuing its legacy as a global sensation and delving into the mysteries of time travel and destiny.

Gyeongseong Creature Season 2, set to premiere exclusively on Netflix, is all poised to reveal a larger, more dynamic story.

January 8, 2024