Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from February 7 to 13, 2022!
This anime movie follows a young girl who, a year after losing her mother, must journey across Japan and get to the sacred land of Izumo where the annual gathering of gods takes place.
This Filipino rom-com stars Miles Ocampo as Luna who always believes what the stars tell her. When her best friend, played by Khalil Ramos, confesses his love for her, he gets rejected because astrology deems them incompatible.
This naughty South Korean flick stars Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun who finds herself becoming a dominatrix after she starts an office romance with a submissive co-worker played by Lee Jun-Young.
From Shonda Rhimes comes this limited series based on a New York article. It follows a journalist who tracks down the story of Anna Delvey, who was able to convince New York’s elite that she was a German heiress.
This new K-drama starring Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura centers on the people working at the Korea Meteorological Administration. Jin Ha-kyung, who just suffered from a brutal break-up, decides not to participate in an office romance again, but that is before the attractive newcomer Lee Si-woo joins the team.
Another new K-drama, Twenty Five Twenty One stars Nam Joo-hyuk of Start-Up and Kim Tae-ri of Space Sweepers. Set during the peak of the East Asian Financial crisis in 1998, the series mainly revolves around an 18-year-old fencer who meets a 22-year-old man trying to rebuild his life– and how their relationship evolves in the span of three years.
Zoë Kravitz stars as an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers a violent crime through recorded evidence. But when her report does not push through, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment.
A traumatized woman gets the chance to move into an ultra-minimalist house designed by a mysterious architect. But after a shocking discovery, she fears that her fate would be the same as the girl before who died in the house.
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After Typhoon Haiyan ravages his coastal town, Miguel searches for his mother Norma and his beloved Andrea to flee to the big city before another storm arrives.
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 31 to February 6, 2022!
Two years after defeating the Crooked Man, Dion continues to hone his powers with the help of his mom and Tevin. But after he befriends a new student, a series of alarming events unfold, proving that danger is still around.
This improvisational comedy series follows the eccentric detective Terry Seattle, who must team up with clueless celebrity guest stars to solve murder cases.
This film follows Raquel who has a longtime crush on her neighbor, Ares, whom she secretly watches through her window. Can she make him fall in love with her?
This documentary revolves around the Tinder Swindler, who seduced and swindled young women for millions and is a fugitive from justice in several countries. Follow three women who decided it was payback time.
Angelina Jolie stars as Hannah, a smoke jumper who must save a bloodied young boy from two assassins, while a fiery blaze is coming for them from another direction.
After witnessing how religion might bring collapse to the human colony, androids Father and Mother would soon discover that trying to control humans’ beliefs is a treacherous and difficult task.
Director Guillermo del Toro, who is known for films such as Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Hellboy to name a few, is soon to reveal his stop-motion take on a classic children’s story, Pinocchio.
Netflix has just unveiled the first teaser to the upcoming musical adventure, which features the iconic Cricket– voiced by Ewan McGregor– as he is about to tell us the story of the wooden boy. Watch it here:
Pinocchio comes from the 1883 children’s novel, The Adventures ofPinocchio by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi. While it has been adapted into film multiple times, most notably by Disney, its main premise remained– a wooden puppet created by a man named Gepetto is brought to life and is searching for his place in the world. Meanwhile, another well-known feature of the wooden boy is that his nose gets longer when he lies.
With Guillermo del Toro directing alongside Mark Gustafson, viewers may also expect Del Toro’s distinct style of injecting dark and serious themes and visuals into stories of fantasy. Sebastian J. Cricket himself teased in the trailer that in this Pinocchio, there’s more to the story than we know of.
Also starring in the stop-motion musical are David Bradley as Geppetto, Gregory Mann as Pinocchio, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Burn Gorman, Christoph Waltz, and Tilda Swinton. The film is set for release in December this year.
Since its arrival here in the Philippines, Netflix has been continuously bringing us great content to stream on our favorite devices. Whether it’s a kilig K-drama with characters to fall in love with, a thrilling title that keeps us at the edge of our seats, comedies that give us our much-needed dose of laughter, or just anything that keeps us entertained on the couch or on the go, we surely can count on the streaming service’s rich library of shows and movies.
If you’re always on the lookout for Netflix’s latest releases, then look no further! We’ve listed down ten shows and films to anticipate and add to your watchlist this month of February!
This improvisational comedy series follows the eccentric detective Terry Seattle, who must team up with clueless celebrity guest stars to solve murder cases.
This anime movie follows a young girl who, a year after losing her mother, must journey across Japan and get to the sacred land of Izumo where the annual gathering of gods takes place.
This Filipino rom-com stars Miles Ocampo as Luna who always believes what the stars tell her. When her best friend, played by Khalil Ramos, confesses his love for her, he gets rejected because astrology deems them incompatible.
This naughty South Korean flick stars Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun who finds herself becoming a dominatrix after she starts an office romance with a submissive co-worker played by Lee Jun-Young.
From Shonda Rhimes comes this limited series based on a New York article. It follows a journalist who tracks down the story of Anna Delvey, who was able to convince New York’s elite that she was a German heiress.
This new K-drama starring Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura centers on the people working at the Korea Meteorological Administration. Jin Ha-kyung, who just suffered from a brutal break-up, decides not to participate in an office romance again, but that is before the attractive newcomer Lee Si-woo joins the team.
Another new K-drama, Twenty Five Twenty One stars Nam Joo-hyuk of Start-Up and Kim Tae-ri of Space Sweepers. Set during the peak of the East Asian Financial crisis in 1998, the series mainly revolves around an 18-year-old fencer who meets a 22-year-old man trying to rebuild his life– and how their relationship evolves in the span of three years.
After five high school students share a time in detention together, their secrets and a mysterious killing would continue to tie them together outside detention.
This sequel is set in the modern day where a bunch of influencers who want to revive a ghost town in Texas becomes the target of the infamous killer Leatherface.
The workplace comedy series headlined by Steve Carell resumes its operations as they try to prove their worth under the new administration.
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Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 24 to 30, 2022!
This season, viewers can expect more infighting between the passengers of the Snowpiercer as Layton continues his war against the train’s inventor Mr. Wilson. A mysterious persona also appears, claiming that she has survived the cold outside world for eight years.
In this Korean horror series, a group of students must survive with only their skills and limited resources after getting trapped in their school during a zombie outbreak.
The Woman in The House Across The Street From The Girl in The Window (Series)
Kristen Bell stars as Anna in this parody of The Woman in The Window, and other similar thrillers. While obsessing on her hunky neighbor across the street, Anna seems to have witnessed a murder… or did she?
This anime is set in 2045 where two children born on the moon and three kids from Earth must survive together after a space station accident left them stranded.
From the creator of Downton Abbey comes this historical drama set in 1882, during the American Gilded Age. It follows the young woman Marian Brook as she stars a new life in New York during a great economic change and rising conflicts.
In the latest movie adaptation of the hit video game franchise of the same name, the MMA fighter Cole Young who bears the dragon mark, must train with experienced warriors to be able to defeat Sub-Zero and take down the strongest enemies of Outworld.
The Broadway phenomenon turned movie features Ben Platt as he reprises his role as an awkward and isolated high schooler who must live through the cruelty of the social media age.
Based on the timeless Arthurian legend, this epic fantasy film from A24 follows King Arthur’s headstrong nephew, Sir Gawain, who embarks on a journey to face the gigantic, emerald-skinned stranger known as the Green Knight.
The year 2021 proved to be another successful year for Korean content on Netflix, especially with the release of Squid Game that quickly became a global phenomenon. In fact, according to the numbers released by Don Kang, Netflix’s VP of Content for Korea, the global viewing hours of their Korean shows grew six-fold last year, compared to 2019.
With such an amount of love from their viewers, Netflix is set to continue bringing us quality Korean content this year. To hype up the excitement among subscribers, the streaming giant has now released a sizzle reel of their upcoming titles this 2022. Watch it below:
Below is the full list for Netflix’s Korean content slate for the year, including details dropped by the streaming platform:
SERIES
All Of Us Are Dead (January 28)
Directed by: Lee JQ, Kim Nam-su Starring: Yoon Chan-young, Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi, Lim Jae-hyeok
Netflix Series All of Us Are Dead is a story about students trapped in a school amid a zombie virus outbreak who later join hands to fight for survival. All of Us Are Dead is based on a popular webtoon by Webtoon creator Joo Dong-geun, touted as a ‘Korean-style zombie graphic novel’ with its wild imagination, gripping storyline, and meticulous details. The horrific visuals of students infected by the mysterious zombie virus and stunning action set in different parts of the school are a must-watch.
Juvenile Justice (TBA)
Directed by: Hong Jong-chan Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Lee Jung-Eun
Juvenile Justice deals with a judge who dislikes juvenile delinquents, later realizing the troubles children face in society and how society is circumventing them to become better people. Kim Hye-soo(Hyena, Signal) plays Sim Eun-seok, the charismatic judge newly appointed to a district with the highest juvenile delinquency and makes unorthodox decisions to existing judgments. She later tries to send a message that society is also responsible for juveniles’ immoral and illicit acts.
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Twenty Five Twenty One (February 12)
Directed by: Jung Jeehyun Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Ju Myung
Twenty Five, Twenty One is a drama of youths who lost their dream to the zeitgeist of 1998, a drama of their dilemma and growth. They called out each other’s names for the first time when they were twenty-two and eighteen. Now they’ve each become twenty-five and twenty-one. The fine line between a heart-fluttering first love and a heart-warming friendship gives them butterflies. Their sparkling love and growth, as well as the chemistry and hardships among the five friends, remind us of our intense yet beautiful youth.
Forecasting Love and Weather (February 12)
Directed by: Cha Young Hun Starring: Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, Yura
Forecasting Love and Weather is a cheerful romance drama of people at the Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall, and get back on their feet every day. Forecasting Love and Weather is a romantic comedy series of people at the Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall and get back on their feet every day. The story narrates Jin Ha-kyung, who decides never to commit to an office romance after a brutal break-up, again falling into a relationship with a newcomer in the team Lee Si-woo who is different but attractive in his own way. With a star-studded cast of Park Min Young and Song Kang, this is one of the most anticipated Romantic Comedies in the first half of 2022.
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Thirty Nine (February 16)
Directed by: Kim Sang-ho Starring: Son Ye-jin, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Ji-hyun
Thirty Nine is a down-to-earth life and romance drama that touches deep into the friendship, love, and life of three friends who are about to turn forty. A coincidence in their high school years brought the three of them together to become BFFs. Cha Mi-jo (played by Son Ye-jin) Jeong Chan-young (played by Jeon Mi-do) and Jang Joo-hee (played by Kim Ji-hyun) are very close friends who have been through both the good and the worst times together. Mi-jo now works as a Dermatologist, Chan-young as an acting coach and Joo-hee as a cosmetics sales manager. One fine day, when they are all 39, life takes a turn for the worse and they have to get ready for goodbye.
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Tomorrow (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Tae-Youn, Sung Chi-Wook Starring: Kim Hee-seon, Rowoon, Lee Soo-hyuk
The grim reapers who used to escort the dead now save those who want to die. An afterlife fantasy drama, Tomorrow depicts how a long-time unemployed Choi Jun-woong accidentally bumps into grim reapers on a special mission and becomes a contract worker at their Crisis Management Team to help them out on their mission.
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Business Proposal
Directed by: Park Seon Ho Starring: Ahn Hyo-Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Seol In A, Kim Min Gue, Lee Duck Hwa
An office romance drama, Business Proposal, is based on a globally famous web novel and webtoon of the same name with a total 320 million views. An office romance of a perfect CEO who’s got both the looks and the brains and an average employee who becomes his blind date will certainly keep you away from quitting your job! An average employee Shin Ha-ri (played by Kim Se Jeong) goes on a blind date in her friend’s stead as a sassy girl, only to find her blind date to be the CEO of her company, Kang Tae-moo (played by Ahn Hyo-Seop). After the two run into each other on their blind date, they each struggle in their own way at the office as the CEO and the employee, which can sometimes be sweet, thrilling, and even tense.
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The Sound of Magic (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Sung-youn Starring: Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, Hwang In-youp
The Sound of Magic, based on the popular webtoon Annarasumanara, is a touching drama about Yoon Ah-yi, a girl who had to grow up too fast, and Rieul, a mysterious magician who — although grown up — wants to remain as a kid. Ji Chang-wook plays Rieul, a mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park, Choi Sung-eun plays the role of Yoon Ah-yi and Hwang In-youp will play Yoon Ah-yi’s classmate Na Il-deung. The Sound of Magic will be directed by Kim Sung-youn whose impeccable storytelling skills were shown in the hit series, Itaewon Class. He teams up again with writer Kim Min Jeong, who worked with him on Love in the Moonlight.
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Remarriage and Desires (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jung-Min Starring: Kim Hee-Seon, Lee Hyun-Wook, Jung Eugene, Park Hoon, Cha Ji-Yeon
Remarriage & Desires is a satire of Korean society governed by desire. Set at the exclusive matchmaking agency Rex catering to the top echelons of society, ambitious souls hope to upgrade their status by marrying or remarrying into the ranks of the elite. They aspire to nab someone from the “Black” tier, the highest group consisting of the top 0.001 percent of the population. With a star-studded cast of Kim Hee-Seon, Lee Hyun-Wook, and Jung Eungene, Remarriage and Desires shrewdly portrays the commercialized dating/marriage business and society’s perception in which we live.
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A Model Family (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jin-woo Starring: Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin-seo, Park Ji-yeon
A Model Family is a story about a man on the brink of bankruptcy and divorce stumbling upon a car loaded with cash. The incident has him crossing paths with the second-in-command of a drug organization. Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin-seo and Park Ji-yeon lead this thrilling illustration of an ordinary family coincidently putting hands on illegal drug money. The scene-stealing synergy between acclaimed actors Jung Woo – who plays the man discovering the cash – and Park Hee-soon – who plays the second-in-command of Drug Cartel – is a must-watch ready to captivate the audience.
Glitch tells the story of Hong Jihyo, who attempts to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of members of a UFO club. In the process, she comes face to face with a mysterious secret. Writer Gin Han-sai who enthralled audiences and critics with the much-lauded Netflix series Extracurricular. The series will be directed by Roh Deok, known for her genre-crossing agility, and Jeon Yeo-been plays the lead role of Hong Jihyo, and NANA plays Bora.
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The Accidental Narco (TBA)
Directed by: Yoon Jong-bin Starring: Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin, Yoo Yeon-seok, Chang Chen
Based on real-life events, the story is about an ordinary entrepreneur who has no choice but to risk his life in joining the secret mission of government agents to capture a Korean drug lord operating in The Accidental Narco.The Accidental Narco marks Director Yoon Jong-bin’s first foray into series and first collaboration with Netflix. A star-studded cast including Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin and Yoo Yeson-seok is on deck, along with mounting anticipation as The Accidental Narco is the first collaboration between Ha Jung-woo and Hwang Jung-min.
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The Fabulous (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jeong-hyeon Starring: Chae Soo-bin, Choi Min-ho
The Fabulous is a highly realistic romance that explores the dreams, love, and friendship of young people who devote their lives to working in the fashion industry, where fashion often means passion.
Love to Hate You (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jeong-kwon Starring: Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun, Go Won-hee
Love to Hate You is about the war-like relationship between a woman who hates losing to men and a man frantically suspicious of women who later discover life remedies behind their opposite characteristics. Starring Kim Ok-bin and Teo Yoo, Love to Hate You depicts the love and emotional sympathy that triumphs over the broader mistrust between the opposite sex.
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun Starring: Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Yunjin, Park Hae-soo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, Park Myung-hoon, Kim Seung-o, Kim Ji-hun, Jang Yoon-ju, Lee Joobeen, Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Kyu-ho
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area narrates a genius strategist and his talented crew – composed of top-class thieves – attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula. The story portrays unexpected twists and turns as the crew stage a hostage while facing inexplicable challenges. All eyes are focused on the background and definition behind the title Joint Economic Area.
Somebody (TBA)
Directed by: Jung Ji-woo Starring: Kim Young-kwang, Kang Hae-lim, Kim Yong-ji, Kim Su-yeon
A murder case revolves around the social dating app – Somebody, triggering a developer of the app, and her friends to entangle in inexplicable issues surrounding a mysterious figure named Yoon-oh. Prominent director Jung Ji-woo spearheads the production – marking his first foray into series and collaboration with Netflix – along with writer Han Ji-wan renown for his ability to write excellent thriller genre scripts. Star Kim Young-kwang leads the cast with a group of fresh new names Kang Hae-lim, Kim Yong-ji, and Kim Su-yeon.
Black Knight (TBA)
Directed by: Cho Ui-seok Starring: Kim woo-bin, Esom, Kang you-seok
Starring Kim woo-bin, Black Knight illustrates an air polluted world in 2071, where people depend on respirator masks to breathe. Only one percent of the human race has survived, and a strict social stratification has been established in the deserted lands of the Korean Peninsula. Delivery drivers play a crucial role within this system, and for refugees, becoming a delivery driver is their only hope for survival. Amid desolation, Black Knight tells the story of a legendary delivery driver 5-8 with exceptional battle skills and refugee Sawol who dreams of following in his footsteps.
Celeb Five: Behind The Curtain (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Joo-hyung, Go Min-seok Starring: Celeb Five (Kim Shin-young, Song Eun-i, Shin Bong-seon, An Young-mi)
Celeb Five on Netflix? A fake documentary Celeb Five: Behind the Curtain takes a peek into how Celeb Five goes on marathons of ideation meetings to plan an amazing stage after being offered a solo show on Netflix. Their behind-the-stage work, more ingenious and hilarious than the on-stage show itself, provides incessant laughter and fun. Endless gut-busting stories, all-of-a-sudden pretend play, skits made on-the-fly and all the improvs… They’re definitely showing all they’ve got! This hilarious show is produced by Company SangSang, known for its great synergy with Netflix on shows like Busted, Twogether and New World, and co-directed by Celeb Five and Director Kim Joo-hyoung, praised for having laid the groundwork for Korean standing comedies with Park Na-rae: Glamour Warning and Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach.
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FILMS
Love and Leashes (February 11)
Directed by: Park Hyun-jin Starring: Seo Hyun, Lee Jun-Young, EL
Love and Leashes is a film about a different kind of romance between a man with a unique taste and a woman who stumbles upon his secret. Seo Hyun, who recently played a shapeshifting swindler in Private Lives, will star in her first film, Love and Leashes. Jung Ji-woo, played by Seo Hyun in the film, is a woman who leads a racy romance by engaging in a “special” relationship with her co-worker after she accidentally learns about his secret peculiarities. Performing outstandingly across an array of genres like in the musical Swag Age: Shout, Chosun!, the drama Please Don’t Date Him, Imitation, rising star Lee Jun-young will play the role of Jung Ji-hoo, a man with unusual tastes. Lee Jun-young will add vibrancy and excitement in the role as his character’s charm and figure, adored by his female co-workers, hide his secret and unique taste.
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (TBA)
Directed by: Na Hyun Writer: An Sang-hoon, Na Hyun Starring: Sul Kyung-gu, Park Hae-soo, HIROYUKI Ikeuchi, Yang Dong-keun, EL, Song Jae-lim, Park Jin-young
A breathtaking spy action film Yaksha: Ruthless Operations unfolds as a merciless man known as “Yaksha” crosses paths with a prosecutor on a special inspection mission in Shenyang, a city in China notorious for espionage. Director Na Hyun makes his long-awaited comeback after directing Prison, which has swept audiences off their feet with stunning action scenes and a tightly wound plot, and adapting Inseparable Bros into a delicate and heartwarming story. Sul Kyung-gu plays the callous head of the overseas espionage team, also known as the man-eating Yaksha, who accomplishes his goals by hook or by crook. Park Hae-soo, a global star from Squid Game, plays the role of Ji-hoon, a prosecutor demoted to Shenyang for playing it by the book.
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Carter (TBA)
Directed by: Jung Byung-gil Starring: Joo Won
Carter is a new original film about an agent suffering from memory loss who is thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission. At the helm of the series is director Jung Byung-gil, whose skilled hands have produced many unique action films. Joo Won, who played powerful roles in Good doctor, Yong-pal, transforms into an action hero in Director Jung Byung-gil’s new work. In the popular drama Alice, which involved car chases and hand-to-hand combat, Joo Won exhibited his great skill in performing action scenes. The role of Carter will challenge him with even more extreme and exciting action. In the series, Carter is a top agent who awakens one day with a complete loss of memory, but is then thrown into the mission of a lifetime. Joo Won will portray the character’s inner struggle as he deals with the uncertainties of his mission.
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Seoul Vibe (TBA)
Directed by: Moon Hyun-sung Starring: Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyung-Pyo, Lee kyoo-hyung, Park Ju-hyun, Ong Seong-wu
Action blockbuster Seoul Vibe narrates a talented crew of baby drivers – known as the Sangedong Supreme team. With the world’s eyes drained to the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, the illegal transactions of capital (funds) is a significant issue. A special operation driven by the Sangedong Supreme team initiates to unravel the corruption behind the slush funds. An all-star cast – Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyung-pyo, Lee kyoo-hyung , Park Ju-hyun, Ong Seong-wu– portrays this incredible chase in the city of Seoul tightly packed with breathtaking action scenes.
20th Century Girl (TBA)
Directed by: Bang Woo-ri Starring: Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Roh Yoon-seo
In 1999 – the last year of the 20th century – seventeen-year-old Bo-ra finds her first love: a sweet, pure but heartbreaking relationship. Years later in the 21st century, news about her first love revives her teenage romance that she once thought had forgotten.The 20th Century Girl narrates the lives of the youth in their 20s, filled with vivid moments of love and friendship. Starring the popular Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, and Roh Yoon-Seo, this pit-a-patting film will be directed by Bang Woo-ri, who won the Best Short Film award for Mrs.Young at the Blue Dragon Awards.
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JUNG_E (TBA)
Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho Starring: Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo
JUNG_E portrays a desolated Earth in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable due to climate change. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone the legendary mercenary JUNG_E into a scalable robot. Orchestrated by Director Yeon Sang-ho of Train to Busan, Peninsula, and Hellbound, and with a colorful cast – Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo–,JUNG_E portrays a unique theme combined with dystopia, cloning, and technology.
Something spicy is heading to Netflix! Love and Leashes, an upcoming South Korean film from the streaming service has dropped its first teaser trailer, giving us the naughty chemistry between Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun and Lee Jun-Young.
Watch the teaser trailer for Love and Leashes below:
Based on the webtoon of the same name, Love and Leashes follows the office romance between two co-workers– the rookie dominatrix Ji-Woo and the submissive Ji-Hoo– as they participate in a contractual relationship filled with pleasure and pain.
Directed by Park Hyun-Jin, the movie is set for release on Netflix this February 11.
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 17 to 23, 2022!
In the aftermath of the battle for the Nightsilver Woods, Davion and the other key figures of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood embark on more adventures for the Dark Powers, the Dragons, and for all of mankind.
Too Hot to Handle is back for a third season, where the contestants have no idea that they’re on the show. Instead, they believe that they’re in Parties in Paradise.
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman (Series)
An enthralling tale about one of the world’s most audacious con men, Robert Hendy-Freegard, who used his charm to con and control at least seven women and one man, amassing almost one million pounds in the process.
Isabella is a stylist who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work for the royal wedding, but things get complicated when she meets Prince Thomas, who is set to marry for duty rather than love.
In this comedy series, Bridget Everett stars as Sam, a Kansan who struggles to fit the hometown mold. Together with people who struggle just like her, Sam finds her own voice.
This crime thriller follows a group of new college graduates who, after getting involved in a criminal underground operation, decide to fight the system by stealing from Chicago’s richest.
This historical film follows the life of Jose Abad Santos, former Chief Justice, and briefly served as the Acting President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
Streaming platforms have become bigger than ever in 2021. For one, we’re all still spending our sweet time at home and, two, there have been so many great releases especially on Netflix! The next twelve months aren’t different from the previous year as long-awaited titles will be back and new titles will be gracing our screens. Below are Netflix films and shows we can’t wait to watch this 2022!
Ozark
The first part of the hit crime drama’s fourth season is coming on January 21. The 14-episode season is split into two parts as tensions rise for the Byrde family.
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (catchy, right?) is a darkly comedic new series starring Kristen Bell, premiering on Netflix 28 January. pic.twitter.com/DMETCHNBGB
Whew! The title is indeed a mouthful. Starring Kristen Bell, Netflix’s upcoming satirical thriller follows a woman with an alcohol problem who claims she saw a murder but no one believes her so she must prove it to the entire community.
Bridgerton Season 2
One of Netflix’s popular shows returns on March 25! The much-anticipated show is set to continue where it left off, this time focusing on the romance between Anthony Bridgerton and his potential bride Kate Sharma.
Stranger Things Season 4
Netflix may have not announced its exact release date yet but fans are extremely excited for the return of one of our favorite Hawkins gang.
Enola Holmes 2
The sequel to Enola Holmes has officially finished filming!
Enola Holmes 2 has officially ended its filming with this recently posted video. Returning to the sequel is Henry Cavill as Sherlock, Helena Bonham Carter as their mother, Susan Wokoma as Edith, and Adeel Akhtar as Inspector Lestrade.
The Crown Season 5
A wait that’s worth it? The Crown Season 5 returns to Netflix in November. The upcoming season will have new cast members playing the Royal family and will cover the events of the 1990s. Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West portray Princess Diana and Prince Charles in the new season.
YOU Season 4
Just before the release of Season 3, Netflix had already announced a Season 4. So yes, we’ll be seeing more of the creepy yet interesting life of Joe Goldberg who is now in Paris by the way! Will he be crossing paths with Marienne? That’s definitely something to watch out for!
Another Paris update here. Oui, Emily in Paris is coming back for Season 3 and 4! A few days since the release of Season 2, Netflix and Lily Collins shared the renewal news on social media. Will Emily be staying in Paris for the two upcoming seasons?
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Other titles we can’t wait to watch on Netflix this 2022:
Alice in Borderland – Season 2 Elite – Season 5 Girl From Nowhere – Season 3 Kingdom – Season 3 Locke & Key – Season 3 Never Have I Ever – Season 3 Peaky Blinders – Season 5 Outer Banks – Season 3 Sex Education – Season 4 Sex Life – Season 2 Sweet Tooth – Season 2 Squid Game – Season 2 The Umbrella Academy – Season 3
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 10 to 16, 2022!
This new horror series centers on a video archivist who was tasked to restore some damaged videotapes, but what he would discover within the tapes will drag him into a mystery involving a missing director and a demonic cult.
Back for a second season, The Righteous Gemstones revolves around a famous televangelist family who is making big bucks out of other people’s faith. This time, their empire is threatened by outsiders from both the past and the present.
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Euphoria, Season 2 (Series)
Zendaya returns as the 17-year-old Rue who must find hope in the midst of the pressures of love, loss, and addiction.
The spinoff series to James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will explore the origins of the brutal anti-hero Peacemaker who is ready to spill blood just to achieve peace.
James Wan’s new horror film outside The Conjuring universe tells the story of a woman who is terrorized by her visions. But things take a darker turn when she discovers that the terrifying dreams are actually real.
Starring Kim Nam-Gil, this new thrilling K-drama gives viewers a closer look at criminal profilers– the people who are tasked to analyze the thinking of serial murderers.
Through re-enactments and archive footage, this paranormal investigation delves deep into the true story behind the classic horror film, Scream, just in time for the release of the latest film in the franchise, Scream 5.
