Disney+'s challenge to the industry's strongest Netflix continues.
Walt Disney Company Korea held a 'Disney+Open House' event at its headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 23rd. Choi Yeon-woo, head of local content at Walt Disney Company Korea, CEO of Hive MediaCorp Kim Won-guk, the producer of the 「Made in Korea」, and Merry Christmas CEO Yoo Jeong-hoon, the producer of the"Killer's Shopping Mall" attended the event.
Disney+ will present a lineup including 'Nine Puzzle' as well as 'Polaris' starring Jun Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won, 'Made in Korea' starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, 'Fine: Mountaineers' starring Ryu Seung-ryong and Yang Se-jong, Ro-woon and Shin In-eun 'Takryu', and 'Pieces Doshi' starring Ji Chang-wook and Do Kyung-soo. Kim Soo-hyun's leading film 'nockoff', which was originally included in this year's lineup, was excluded.
Choi Yeon-woo, general manager, said "Disney+ has introduced more than 40 original Korean series since its launch in 2021, expanding its content area and steadily growing the Korean content market." In particular, a number of works presented by Disney+ such as 'Moving', 'Casino', 'Killer's Shopping Mall' and 'Light Shop' have been highly received not only in Korea but also in the global market, proving the universality and possibility of global expansion of K-storytelling"I was confident.
In 2025, Disney+ plans to introduce Korean content that encompasses a wider genre spectrum and experimental format, further expanding its connection with viewers around the world. Based on the brand value that aims for the best entertainment experience, we plan to take the lead in the sustainable growth and global expansion of K content through authentic storytelling and premium content with various genre elements"
In the second half of this year, various works will be presented except for 'nockoff'. It plans to expand its contact with viewers through its original Korean lineup, which combines completeness and buzz.
`Fine: The Villagers' is a crime drama based on the webcomic of the same name by Yoon Tae-ho, starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, and Lim Soo-jung, and tells the story of the village boys surrounding a treasure ship buried in the sea. Pukguksong is a combination of Jun Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won. With John Cho joining here, a combination of Hollywood's top actors was completed. Director Kim Hee-won and writer Shim Jung-kyung joined forces. It is a story about a diplomat and former UN ambassador who has built an international reputation as a diplomat and former UN ambassador chasing the truth behind a huge incident that threatens the future of the Korean Peninsula with an unidentified special agent 'Sanho' (Kang Dong-won).
'Takryu' is a historical drama between Chu Chang-min and Chun Sung-il. Adding fresh combinations of casts such as Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham, and Park Ji-hwan, 'Takryu' captures the fate of characters caught up in the strong flow against the backdrop of Joseon, where the green Gyeonggang turned into a lawless world. 'Scarving Dorsey' is an action thriller starring Ji Chang-wook and Do Kyung-soo. It depicts the revenge of a man who is imprisoned under false accusations. It is a work that combines meticulous psychological warfare, composition, and cool action.
Made in Korea is a work with Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, director Woo Min-ho, and writer Park Eun-kyo. Set in the 1970s, it depicts a fierce battle between two men over wealth and power. CEO Kim Won-guk strongly promoted this during the 'Seoul Spring', but with the support of Disney, 'Made in Korea' was made with all the production capabilities. It is a work full of tension between the 'insiders' and the 'Namsan managers'. I think it'll change the landscape when it's released" expressed confidence.
However, 'knockoff' starring Kim Soo-hyun, which was scheduled to be released this year, is still on hold. "It is the official position that the disclosure plan was put on hold after careful internal review. Other than that, I can't tell you. I'm sure many of you are wondering because there is no separate update, but there is nothing I can say officially.
In addition to the work released as a lineup this year, director Han Jae-rim, Su-ji, and Kim Sun-ho will release 'Honor' next year. "Hyun-Hok" is a story about painter Yoon Yi-ho, who was commissioned to paint a portrait of Song Jeong-hwa, a fascinating woman who has not been out of the world for more than half a century in Gyeongseong, in 1935, and is full of suspicions and rumors, approaches her mysterious secret. It will also revive the lineup of entertainment shows that have been suspended for a long time. 'Fate War 49' is a survival entertainment content presented by Disney+ for the first time in a long time, and it is expected to provide new and fresh fun in the form of 49 destiny masters from various fields competing through various missions.
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