Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from January 24 to 30, 2022.
January 24, Monday
Miss Granny (5pm, PBO) An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.
The Equalizer 2 (6:25pm, HBO) If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer — his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him.
Must Be Love (7pm, Cinema One) A tomboyish young girl is distraught when her male best friend starts courting another girl. She must consider changing herself in order to win him over. Will her plan work?
January 25, Tuesday
The Great Gatsby (10:20pm, HBO) Midwest native Nick Carraway arrives in 1922 New York in search of the American dream. Nick, a would-be writer, moves in next-door to millionaire Jay Gatsby and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering husband, Tom. Thus, Nick becomes drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy and — as he bears witness to their illusions and deceits — pens a tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy.
She’s Dating The Gangster (7pm, Cinema One) It all started when 17-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy, Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending—unwillingly at that—to be his girlfriend to make his ex jealous. Now, not only does she have to deal with dirty looks from the girls in school who want Kenji for themselves, but her supposed boyfriend is getting on her nerves. He’s hotheaded, never seems to agree with her on anything—and everything about him screams gangster. Has Athena gotten herself into more trouble than she can handle? Or has she actually found herself a boy she can call hers—gangster be damned?
January 26, Wednesday
Scooby-Doo (5:45pm, HBO) Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred, Daphne, Shaggy and Velma are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot.
Crazy Beautiful You (7pm, Cinema One) Sometimes, though we don’t expect to find love, it’s the one that finds us. In “Crazy Beautiful You,” we are introduced to Jackie, whose rebellious spirit forces her mother to take her in a medical mission in Tarlac in hopes that she’d turn for the better. There, Jackie meets a jolly lad named Kiko, who will make sure she gets all her tasks done. In the middle of his mission, he and Jackie will discover something crazy… and beautiful.
A Secret Affair (9:30pm, PBO) Rafi, happy with her partner, Mark, is respected for her beauty and personality. Then a major life decision changes everyone’s opinion about her, and a happy-go-lucky woman captures Mark’s attention.
January 27, Thursday
Jowable (3:30pm, PBO) Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.
The Hows of Us (7pm, Cinema One) The Hows Of Us follows the story of couple Primo and George who are in a long-term relationship and are already building and planning their future together. Their love will be put to the test as their relationship faces hurdles – from misunderstandings to different career paths, among others. How will they save their “us”?
January 28, Friday
Can’t Help Falling In Love (7pm, Cinema One) “Can’t Help Falling In Love” will show us how fate will bring together two strangers, named Gab and Dos, who accidentally got married. How? Why? When? Where? And… what?! Will Dos heed Gab’s request of agreeing to an annulment (as soon as possible, take note!)? Will the process be that easy or something will get in the way?
Inception (7:35pm, HBO) Dom Cobb is a thief with the rare ability to enter people’s dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone’s mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb’s every move.
Do-Re-Mi (9:30pm, PBO) Three girls divided by personalities, cultural backgrounds and principles have one thing in common, their love for music.
January 29, Saturday
To Love Somebuddy (3pm, Cinema One) After over a decade, college classmates FAITH and JULIUS meet again, and from a seemingly awkward reunion, a friendship blooms. As their friendship gets deeper, so does their feelings for each other – leading them to try being a couple. But their friendship will be tested by the expectations and problems that come with a relationship. Faith and Julius would journey to understanding that sometimes, choosing to commit to someone is also choosing to grow. This story is an anatomy of how friends turn into lovers-the mistakes that we do and the lessons we learn from it.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (4:05pm, HBO) The monster family boards a luxury cruise ship so Dracula can take a summer vacation from the hotel. It’s smooth sailing for the pack as they indulge in all of the fun things the cruise has to offer, including monster volleyball, exotic excursions and catching up on their moon tans. However, the dream vacation soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy them all.
Ex With Benefits (7pm, PBO) Ten years ago, Adam and Arki both dreamed of becoming doctors, but then the couple get into their first major fight, causing Arki to suddenly disappear.
January 30, Sunday
Alone/Together (7pm, Cinema One) College sweethearts Christine and Raf meet again for the first time eight years after their breakup. Once an overachieving art student, Christine has become a failure, whereas Raf, a guy nobody thought, would be a great.
Maybe This Time (7:15pm, PBO) Steph learns to be tough and sets her sights on bigger dreams after Tonio ends their relationship without saying goodbye.
Fast & Furious 6 (11:20pm, HBO) Since Dom and Brian’s heist in Rio left them and their crew very rich people, they’ve scattered across the globe; however, they must still live as fugitives, unable to return home to their families. Meanwhile, Agent Hobbs has been tracking a gang of lethally skilled mercenary drivers whose second-in-command is someone Dom knows. Unable to take them down himself, Hobbs asks Dom and his crew for help in exchange for full pardons for everyone.
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.
From the creator of Downton Abbey, the upcoming new HBO original series The Gilded Agetransports you back to New York City in the 1880s, where the fantastically rich individuals get embroiled in a social war during a period of immense economic change.
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The Gilded Age premieres Tuesday, January 25 at 10am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO, with a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. Subsequent episodes will debut every Tuesday.
About a year after the ultimate face-off between monsters happened in Godzilla Vs. Kong, an update on Legendary’s next move for the MonsterVerse is finally here! According to a report from Deadline, Apple TV+ has ordered a live-action series that will feature Godzilla and the Titans.
The project that is yet to be titled is set after the Earth-shaking battle between Godzilla and the Titans in San Francisco, and will follow one family’s journey to uncover the secrets of these monsters and a legacy that links them to the secret organization known as Monarch. Chris Black will serve as the showrunner, while other details about the series are yet to revealed.
The MonsterVerse kicked off in 2014 with the reboot film Godzilla, followed by Kong: Skull Island in 2017, Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019, and Godzilla vs. Kong last year. An anime series titled Skull Island, which is also tied to the MonsterVerse is also in the works and is set to stream on Netflix.
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings books as well as its movie adaptations must not miss this upcoming series on Amazon Prime!
The streaming platform has just unveiled the title of their upcoming prequel series from the famous medieval fantasy franchise. In a short teaser, molten metal is seen filling a wooden mold before forming into the show’s title: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The epic drama is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The show follows an ensemble of familiar and new characters who must face the long-feared reemergence of evil in their world, taking viewers from the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map.
The cast includes Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, and Sir Lenny Henry, with J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay serving as showrunners.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set for release on Amazon Prime on September 2 this year.
If you’re looking for an excuse to binge-watch local films, here’s a really good one: we discovered how you can watch a lot of Filipino films on YouTube, subscription-free!
Star Cinema is treating movie lovers to a limited period of free movies through their YouTube channel! As of this writing, we counted 27 films on their playlist that you can watch for free, and some of these titles from Star Cinema and Black Sheep also feature English subtitles.
Tawa-Tawa Together with the whole family with our lineup of FREE FULL MOVIES for the perfect movie marathon, now up on Star Cinema’s YouTube channel for a LIMITED time! For the complete movie marathon experience, click this link to see the full playlist: https://t.co/EePDshlTr4pic.twitter.com/vExZqJKg7k
To give you a sneak peek of what your free movie marathon can look like, here are 10 titles you can now stream for free through Star Cinema’s YouTube channel:
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.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
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.
Netflix has just released a special teaser for the upcoming Korean adaptation of Spain’s global hit series La Casa de Papel. Titled Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, the series reimagines the popular characters of El Profesor, Berlin, Tokyo, and more as they commit the biggest heist in South Korea.
Watch the teaser below:
The teaser features the Professor, portrayed by Yoo Ji-tae, as he approaches a wall with masks including the original show’s iconic Salvador Dali mask. The scene cuts off just as the Professor reaches out to take a mask. Since the Dali mask represents Spain, viewers can expect that the crew of the new series will don masks that will also represent Korea.
The teaser then gives us a look at the other key characters of the series, including Seon Woojin, the Team leader of the Crisis Negotiation Team, and the Professor’s crew members– Berlin, Tokyo, Moscow, Denver, Nairobi, Rio, Helsinki, and Oslo.
Directed by Kim Hong-sun, the series also stars Kim Yunjin, Park Hae-soo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, Park Myung-hoon, Kim Sung-o, Kim Ji-hun, Jang Yoon-ju, Lee Joobeen, Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Ji-hoon, and Lee Kyu-ho.
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area will be released sometime in 2022, only on Netflix.
Alongside the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home and the fans’ anticipation for Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, Marvel Studios is also getting ready to pump out more shows, including Moon Knightwhich will introduce a new Marvel hero on screen.
Watch the official trailer for Moon Knight below:
The upcoming series follows the gift shop employee Steven Grant who suffers from blackouts and memories of a different life. He then discovers that he has dissociative identity disorder and has another identity as a mercenary named Marc Spector. With enemies closing in on them, Steven and Marc must navigate their complex identities as they become the vigilante Moon Knight.
Moon Knight stars Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and May Calamawy. Mohamed Diab and the team of Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead directed the episodes, with Jeremy Slater as the head writer. The show is set for release on Disney+ this March 30.
