“Reborn Rich” Is a Finalist for the 2023 International Emmy Awards for TV Movie/Mini-series

The winners will be announced at the 2023 International Emmy Awards from New York City on November 20, local time.

  The SLL-produced drama “Reborn Rich” has been nominated in the TV Movie/Mini-series category at the International Emmy Awards. "Reborn Rich" is a fantasy drama in which a loyal employee who works for a chaebol group has been reincarnated into the body of the youngest son of the chaebol family and lives a second life. The series was a huge success in terms of viewership and popularity, with ratings of 26.9% nationwide and 30.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area(according to Nielsen Korea).

  “Reborn Rich” is available on VIU and Viki worldwide.

SLL to Participate in MIPCOM and TIFFCOM

  SLL will attend MIPCOM in Cannes, France from October 16 to 19. MIPCOM brings together companies and buyers involved in the content industry from around the world to conduct various consultations. Even though direct transaction in the OTT market is enlarging its size these days, SLL still puts a lot of effort into building global networks and extending the market, which leads it to participate in MIPCOM every year. Last year, "Reborn Rich" signed an export contract with an overseas OTT.

  SLL will also participate in TIFFCOM in Tokyo, Japan from October 25 to 27. TIFFCOM is the leading Asian content market with a variety of content holders and buyers from film, TV, animation, etc. SLL is expected to distribute its works internationally through this event by promoting its brand and content at TIFFCOM to tap into the global content market.

SLL on Global Content Industry Trends and Strategies at ACFM

  SLL participated in the Asian Contents & Film Market 2023 ("ACFM") to discuss the Korean, US, and Japanese content production environment and global market strategy. In the first part, producers participated, unveiling their upcoming works and discussing their strategies for Korean-US co-productions. In the second part, SLL CEO Jung Kyung-moon along with Japanese writer and producer, participated in a panel to discuss the implications of Korean studios entering the Japanese production market, compare the Korean-Japanese video content production environment, and predict the future growth of Asian content.

  "For SLL to develop into a global production company beyond the formula of selling Korean drama licenses, we need to produce titles that are welcomed by the global market with localized content in major markets such as the United States and Japan," said SLL CEO Jung Kyung-moon, expressing his determination to discover new overseas markets to overcome the crisis in the Korean drama industry.

The Film "Ballerina" Hits the Top 10 in 62 countries in 3 days

  The movie "Ballerina" debuted on Netflix on Friday, October 6, and within three days of its release, it was on the global top 10 list in 62 countries. "Ballerina" is a beautiful and ruthless emotional action revenge drama about a former bodyguard named "Ok-Ju" (played by Jun Jong-seo) who goes after "Choi Pro" (played by Kim Ji-hun) to revenge for the death of her dear friend "Min-hee" (played by Park Yu-rim). With its stylish action, hip and trendy OST, and eye-catching painting-like art production, "Ballerina" reached the top 10 list in 62 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and ranked #3 on the Global Top 10 Flims (Non-English) list on Netflix.

    Along with the director Lee Chung-hyeon, young filmmakers Gray, the music director, and Kim Min-hye, the art director, also added a touch of cinematic quality to the film by showing the sensibilities of Generation MZ.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2HpU8X2dLM

Director: Lee Chung-hyeon

Script: Lee Chung-hyeon

Cast: Jun Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hun, Park Yu-rim

Producer: CliMAX STUDIOS

Provider: Netflix

The Movie "Cobweb" Unveils International Posters and Confirms Theatrical Release

  “Cobweb,” a movie with a fresh ensemble and an unpredictable story, has settled on a simultaneous release with Korea in overseas countries. The film has been pre-sold to 187 countries and released in Mongolia on September 29, followed by the Philippines on October 4, Singapore, and Australia on October 5. The film will continue to reach audiences in Vietnam on October 13, Thailand on October 19, Taiwan and Indonesia on October 20, Hong Kong on October 26, France on November 8, CIS/Baltic on November 9, and Malaysia on November 16.

  In addition, in 2024, “Cobweb” will be released in Japan, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Scandinavia, South America, and other countries, including North America. On top of the releases, the film will have localized titles tailored to the characteristics of each country. In Vietnam, the title will mean "Successful Shooting," in Hong Kong, it will be "Overwhelming Korean Movie," and "Filmed in Seoul!" in France to increase interest.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZF0thXhKvk&t=3s

Director: Kim Jee-woon

Script: Shin Yeon-shick

Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lim Soo-jung, Oh Jung-se, Jeon Yeo-been, Krystal Jung

Distributor: Barunson E&A

"Daily Dose of Sunshine" Coming to Netflix Next Month

  "Daily Dose of Sunshine," a series starring Park Bo-young, will premiere on Netflix on November 3. The drama tells the story of Da-eun, a nurse who works in a psychiatric ward for the first time, and the various stories of the world and the people she meets inside there. Based on the webtoon of the same name, it warmly revolves around people inside and outside the ward as Da-eun tries to heal their emotional wounds.

  Park Bo-young plays the role of Da-eun, who finds everything difficult and clumsy, but grows stronger as she treats her patients with sincerity. Dong Go-yoon, a quirky proctologist, will be played by Yeon Woo-jin. Jang Dong-yoon will play Song Yoo-chan, Da-eun's best friend who has a secret pain that no one knows, and Lee Jung-eun will play Song Hyo-shin, a chief nurse who always supports the nurses in the psychiatric ward.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMaeNxPsDm8

Director: Lee Jae-kyu, Kim Nam-soo

Script: Lee Nam-gyu, Oh Bo-hyeon, Kim Da-hee

Cast: Park Bo-young, Yeon Woo-jin, Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Jung-eun

Producer: Film Monster

Provider: Netflix

'Evilive' Unfolds a Compelling Story as the Series Begins Airing

  "Evilive," a crime noir series that revolves around Han Dong-soo (Shin Ha-kyun), a struggling lawyer who meets an absolute villain and transforms into an elite villain, premiered on October 14. It thrillingly depicts the psychological warfare between Seo Do-young (Kim Young-kwang), the second-in-command of a criminal gang, and Han Dong-soo, a lawyer whose latent evil instincts are awakened when he meets Do-young and receives an offer he can’t refuse.

  From the opening of the show, it was shocking and intense, with gunshots ringing out in a dark mansion and a man murdering someone. Not only the storyline but also the actors' performances stood out. Shin Ha-kyun portrayed the moment well when Dong-soo, who has been repressing himself, unleashed his anger and a sense of inferiority, and Kim Young-kwang, who transformed into an "absolute evil," made a big impact and left the audience wondering how the drama will unfold the rest of stories.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb7NIC-x_L8

Director: Kim Jeong-min, Kim Seong-min

Script: Jeong Seo-hee, Lee Seung-hoon

Cast: Shin Ha-kyun, Kim Young-kwang, Shin Jae-ha

Provider: ENA, Genie TV

Rave Reviews and Popularity for the Series "Strong Girl Nam-soon"

 "Strong Girl Nam-soon," a spin-off of "Strong Woman DoBongSoon," recently began airing and has already captivated viewers with its "strong" charm. The series has been acclaimed for its exhilarating action set in a unique worldview, including the inheritance of superhuman strength through maternal lineage that has been passed down since the Joseon Dynasty, and the idea that power should only be used for good.

  The drama lovingly portrays the 'strong girl' Gang Nam-soon (played by Lee You-mi) as a pure and clear-souled girl, creating the girl hero. Nam-soon's mother, Hwang Geum-ju, played by Kim Jung-eun, and Nam-soon's grandmother, Gil Joong-gan, played by Kim Hae-sook, also showcase their character attractions as they move between comedy and action. In addition, the passionate lieutenant Kang Hee-sik (played by Ong Seong-wu) and the darkly charming villain Ryu Shi-oh (played by Byeon Woo-seok) will make the story interesting.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDJbu80tCNU

Director: Kim Jung-sik, Yi Kyoung-shic

Script: Baek Mi-kyoung

Cast: Lee You-mi, Kim Jung-eun, Kim Hae-sook, Ong Seong-wu, Byeon Woo-seok

Provider: Netflix, JTBC, TVING