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Studio Dragon’s New Dramas for the First Half of 2021In 2020, countless K-dramas produced by Studio Dragon includingCrash Landing on You,Hi Bye, Mama!,It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,Stranger 2,Record of Youth, andStart-Upproved to be popular. Here are the Studio Dragon's K-dramas that will be released in the first half of 2021, which the viewers around the world are looking forward to.The dramas below, which Studio Dragon has confirmed to produce, will be broadcast on tvN and OCN, channels of South Korea’s CJ ENM. The release dates for some of the series have not been confirmed. Whether or not they will be aired on Netflix will also be disclosed in the future.VincenzoAn Italian lawyer who works for the Mafia flies to Korea after being betrayed. With a tenacious veteran lawyer, he wipes out the villains by using their evil ways. The dark heroes serving justice by fighting the villains that can’t be punished by law will provide catharsis. Actor Song Joong-ki plays a lawyer for the Cassano family, who belong to the Italian Mafia. An avenger down to the bones, the dark hero, who is more vicious than the villains, will never let go once he bites. Song Joong-ki explained, “This isn’t a predictable didactic story, and the way it punishes evil seems unconventional. It offers pleasure and catharsis.”NavilleraThe drama is about the friendship and growth of Deok-chul, who begins ballet at the age of seventy, and Chae-rok, a twenty-three-year-old ballerino who feels lost about his dream. It’s based on the Daum webtoon of the same name written by HUN and illustrated by Jimin.The drama stars Park In-hwan, Na Moon-hee, and Song Kang, the rookie actor who rose to stardom after appearing in the Netflix Original SeriesLove AlarmandSweet Home. The chemistry between the veteran actor and the rising rookie actor, as well as the synopsis revolving around ballerinos, are expected to provide a different fun.Doom at Your ServiceA deadly 100-day fantasy romance between Myeol-mang (which means “destruction” in Korean), the reason behind everything that disappears, and Dong-gyeong, a human being who risks her life and signs a contract to not disappear. Tak Dong-gyeong (played by Park Bo-young) is a web novel editor who decides to risk her life and romance for an unexpected fate that has intervened in her ordinary life. Myeol-mang (played by Seo In-guk) devotes his sympathy and love to an unexpected life that intrudes upon a terrible fate. This is the first romance drama that Studio Dragon will present in 2021.MineBaek Mi-gyeong, the writer ofThe Lady in DignityandStrong Girl Bong-Soon,and Lee Na-jeong, the director ofLove AlarmandFight for My Way,will take part in the production. Seo Hui-su (played by Lee Bo-young) is a former top actress who had once topped the industry, as well as the second daughter-in-law of a conglomerate group. She makes all kinds of efforts to enter the new and secretive world ofchaebols(family-controlled industrial conglomerates) while trying to maintain her presence and personality with her bold actions. The eldest daughter-in-law, Jung Seo-hyeon (played by Kim Seo-hyung), comes from a traditional and incredibly wealthychaebolfamily. She is elegant, dignified, and intelligent.Mineis a story of strong women who break away from prejudice and seek out their true selves.You’re My Spring(Working Title)Kang Da-jung (played by Seo Hyun-jin) is a hotel concierge manager who holds memories of an inn in Gangneung which she had briefly stayed in. She faces her childhood after being involved in a murder case that occurred in the building she moved to for a fresh start. Joo Yeong-do (played by Kim Dong-wook) is a psychiatrist who heals other people of their pain while concealing his scars.You’re My Springis a romance drama led by people who moved into a building where a murder took place.More information(Studio Dragon)

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Studio Dragon’s Crash Landing on You and The CursedWin Awards at AACA 2020 in Singapore(Studio Dragon / Korea)(09-DEC-2020) Two drama series produced by Studio Dragon (CEOs CK. Kang and Kim Young-kyu) have won awards at the AACA (Asian Academy Creative Awards) 2020 held in Singapore.AACA is Asia’s largest media awards ceremony held at the end of every year in Singapore to look back on and celebrate Asia’s media content industry over the past year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s ceremony was carried out online, during which Studio Dragon’s drama series, Crash Landing on You and The Cursed won the Best Drama Series award and the Best Original Screenplay award respectively.Crash Landing on You (written by Park Ji-eun, directed by Lee Jung-hyo, produced by Studio Dragon and Culture Depot) aired on tvN toward the end of last year and was streamed across 190 countries over the world, creating a worldwide craze. The show also won the Special Award for Foreign Drama at the Tokyo Drama Awards last month.The Cursed (written by Yeon Sang-ho, directed by Kim Yong-wan, produced by Studio Dragon and Lezhin Studio), which aired on tvN at the beginning of this year, was the very first drama series written by Yeon Sang-ho, the director of the movie, Train to Busan. With its artistic quality recognized throughout the world, the series was nominated for the International Panorama category at the French awards ceremony, Series Mania, and was invited to the screening event of Serielizados Fest Barcelona last October.Upon receiving the award, Lee Jung-hyo, who directed Crash Landing on You, commented, “I did not expect that so many people all over the world would react so enthusiastically to our show. I couldn’t be happier that so many people enjoyed watching the show just as much as I enjoyed directing it. I’d like to thank and share this honor with everyone who worked so hard on the show.”Yeon Sang-ho, who wrote The Cursed, commented, “Since this was my first attempt at writing for a drama series, receiving this award is a huge honor. I hope that the pandemic will end soon so that I can attend this wonderful festival in person next year.”

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Noodle Sellers by Day, Superheroes by Night :<The Uncanny Counter>There is a group of superheroes who run a noodle restaurant with a long line of customers by day and chase demons in red sweatsuits by night. They have no shields or fancy armor, nor do they shoot lasers from their eyes; however, they make incredible noodles and fend off the demons with their outstanding teamwork.Chu Mae-ok (played by Yeom Hye-ran), the leader of the “Counters” who has healing powers; Ga Mo-tak (played by Yu Jun-sang), a man with superhuman strength; and Do Ha-na (played by Kim Se-jeong), who has the power to detect evil spirits. These three people almost crossed the threshold of death for different reasons before coming back to life. They were allowed to live again because they accepted an offer to catch demons and send them back to the universe. These heroes accept So Mun (played by Cho Byeong-kyu), a boy who lost his parents and injured his leg in an unfortunate accident when he was young, as their new teammate and fight demons together.The Uncanny Counter, a cathartic and explosive superhero drama about demon hunters called “Counters” posing as employees of a noodle restaurant, is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. Despite having only four episodes released as of now, this series is growing popular day by day on South Korea’s tvN channel and Netflix, the global entertainment service.StudioDragon, the company that producedThe Uncanny Counter, had raised expectations by announcing, “We guarantee there is one moment of laughter, one moment of tears, and one moment of healing per episode,” but the favorable reviews of Korean and international viewers are far beyond expectation. It’s time to fall in love with these demon hunters who are somewhat clumsy, but more warmhearted and down-to-earth than anyone else.The Uncanny Counter (2020)Premiere 28-Nov-2020Provider : OCN, NetflixGenre : Fantasy, ThrillerEpisodes : 16ep x 60minsDirector : Kim Jin-yee, Yoo Sun-dongWriter : Yeo Ji-naCast : Cho Byeong-kyu, Yu Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ranConcept : Noodle shop employees by day and demon hunters by night, the Counters use special abilities to chase down malevolent spirits that prey on humans.

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“Start-Up,” A Journey of YouthA start-up refers to a newly founded venture business in the early stages of growth, before receiving any large-scale financing. These businesses tend to make use of innovative technology and ideas. “Start-Up,” a drama depicting a group of young entrepreneurs as they throw themselves into the world of start-ups, was released in October this year by Korea’s tvN channel in collaboration with the global entertainment service Netflix. It shows the group at the “start” of their journey, and their growth and rise “up” in Korea’s Silicon Valley. With a cast that includes Bae Suzy (playing Seo Dal-mi), Nam Joo-hyuk (playing Nam Do-san), Kim Seon-ho (playing Han Ji-pyeong), and Kang Hanna (playing Won In-Injae), as well as director Oh Choong-hwan of “Hotel Del Luna” and writer Park Hye-ryun of “I Can Hear Your Voice,” the drama has already attracted much attention.Dal-mi and In-jae are sisters separated by their parents’ divorce. Dal-mi stayed with their father but was raised by her grandmother after his passing. They struggled financially, and Dal-mi was unable to attend university and has since spent her days working various part-time jobs. In-jae, on the other hand, chose to stay with their mother and grew up wealthy thanks to her stepfather.Ji-pyeong spent his childhood in an orphanage, but his exceptional talent led him to become a senior manager at an investment company. Do-san was a mathematical genius who showed much promise as a child, having been the youngest winner of the Mathematical Olympiad. But he failed to live up to that promise due to his naivete, lack of ambition, and bumbling nature. The drama “Start-Up” brings together a group of characters from different backgrounds as they struggle to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams at the company “Sand Box.” The company’s name is derived from the word “sandbox,” a pit filled with sand to prevent children getting injured as they play.“Start-Up” was said to be created on the following premise: “Our youth is filled with seemingly endless difficulties, but it is also the brightest times of our lives. We hope everyone can make the most of this period in their lives.” On why she chose the role, actress Bae Suzy stated, “The characters in the story haven’t quite found their footing yet, but no matter how many walls they run up against, how many times they fall or collapse, they keep pushing for their dreams. Just the fact that they were taking on the challenges was beautiful and I felt I could relate.” “Start-Up” is centered around four main characters who are inexperienced but tenacious, and a little rough around the edges but altogether captivating.START-UPPremiere : 17-Oct-2020Provider : tvN, NetflixGenre : Drama, RomanceEpidodes : 16ep X 60minsDirector : Oh Chung-hwanWriter : Park Hye-ryunCast : Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, Kang HannaConcept : With ties from back when they were kids, two people join the korean Silicon Valley for their respective success.

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“Record of Youth,” a Story about Today’s 26-year-old YouthsHannam-dong is an affluent neighborhood in South Korea boasting some of the most expensive homes in the country. Located in the center of Seoul, most of these homes overlook the sprawling banks of Seoul’s Han River. Sa Hye-jun (played by Park Bo-gum) and Won Hae-hyo (played by Byeon Woo-seok) are two best friends living in the neighborhood but living completely different lives. Both have dreams of acting, but Hye-jun, born into a poor family, struggles to realize his dream of becoming an actor while working part-time. On the other hand, Hae-hyo was born into a wealthy family and has already become a top star. And between the two of them is An Jeong-ha (played by Park So-dam), an assistant makeup artist.“Record of Youth” garnered public attention with its casting of Park So-dam, who became known around the world with her role in the film “Parasite,” and Park Bo-gum, known for his roles in popular dramas such as “Reply 1988” and “Encounter.” Public expectations regarding the drama were already high due to the cast, but the drama’s interesting plot and charming characters continue to attract viewers.“Record of Youth” is largely the coming-of-age story of Hye-jun, Hae-yo, and Jeong-ha as they overcome the harsh realities of life and fight to achieve their dreams and love. But this drama also contains deep stories about the youth of today and their families, the cost of dreams, what it means when contemporary social classes decide where you belong based on wealth, and what exactly parents can give their children, such as wealth and love. “Record of Youth” is available on the global entertainment service Netflix.“Record of Youth” is largely about Sa Hye-jun, Won Hae-hyo, and An Jeong-ha’s process of maturing as they overcome realistic hardships to achieve their dreams and love. However, this drama contains more than just stories of those youths: deeper stories about youths and their families, the cost of dreams, contemporary social classes where your class is decided by the wealth you inherit from your parents, and what parents can give to their children such as wealth or love. “Record of Youth” is available on the globalstreamingentertainment service Netflix.More Information :https://url.kr/74ASKVPremiere : 07-Sep-2020Provider : tvN, NetflixGenre : Drama, RomanceEpisodes : 16ep x 60minsDirector : Ahn Gil-hoWriter : Ha Myung-heeCast : Park Bo-gum, Park So-dam, Byeon Woo-seok

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