[Press Release, 26-JULY-2019]‘Voice’, a Drama by Studio Dragon, Successfully Remade in Japan, also to be Remade in Thailand! Accomplished TV and VOD Sales in 56 Countries, including the USA, Hong Kong and Singapore(Attached files - ‘Voice’ poster / Studio Dragon logo)The highlypopular drama series‘Voice’ (produced by Studio Dragonand broadcastonOCN of CJ ENM)is receiving enthusiastic responsesfrom viewersabroad.Broadcastfor the first time in Koreain 2017, ‘Voice’ is a thriller that depicts the intense lives of members of theemergency call center, who solve violent crimes within the ‘golden time,’ or the golden hour. The members solve crimes and track down criminals, using the sounds they hear over the phone as their only clues. The story conveys a social message and was highly praised by the Korean viewers. Itrecently boastedthe highest viewer rating among programs that airedatthe same time onKoreancableTV channelsand ended its third season successfully.‘Voice’ is also receiving explosive responsesinthe overseas market. The Japanese remake,‘Voice:Emergency Control Room 110’,wasbroadcast inmid-July and recorded a viewer rating of 12.6%forits first episode.This is a considerably high rating compared to the previous dramas launchedin January (8.3%) and April (10.9%), aired at the sametime of the day.Furthermore, Thailand’s national channel, ‘True4U’ has confirmed that it will remake this drama, and it is scheduled to belaunched inNovember. Thailand’s popular actors Andrew Gregson and Khemanit Jamikorn have been cast for the lead roles, and the viewers are buzzing with anticipation.The Broadcasting rights and VODs of the three seasons of ‘Voice’ have been sold in 56 countries around Asia, Europe, and NorthAmerica, includingCanada, France, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan,Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and many more. An increasing number of global viewers will be able to enjoy the drama.Jinnie Choi, the CEO of Studio Dragon,said that“All works by Studio Dragoncan beenjoyed byviewers all around the world through global platforms including TV, VOD services, and Netflix."Choialso added confidently that“Various lineups will be available in the second half of this year, such as ARTHDAL CHRONICLES, THE GREAT SHOW, CATCH THE GHOST, THE RUNNING INVESTIGATOR, and MELTING ME SOFTLY.”###Studio Dragon is Korea’s top drama studio that boasts high planning and producing capabilitiesfor dramas as well as anefficient system. It is planning on preparing and launching 28 new dramas in 2019 and is expanding its scale each year.It alsoleads Korea’s cultural contents market through collaboration with competent creator groups, star directors, and writers. Studio Dragon’s main works include ‘GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD’, ‘MR. SUNSHINE’, ‘MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA’, and more.Also, Mother(2018) was officially chosen to compete at the Canneseries and was highly praised for its quality.Official Homepagehttp://www.studiodragon.net/front/en/main/main
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