[Monthly Newsletter] May 2024 : What's New for SLL :: NEWS

The Darkly Comedic Thriller “Bodkin” Enters the Netflix Chart

The series “Bodkin,” produced by SLL's label wiip, has reached 5th place on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list (English). “Bodkin” is a darkly comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town, but once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined.

The drama is directed by Nash Edgerton and stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara. Telling a fresh story that combines comedy and thriller, the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears. The show is available on Netflix.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVnzw4nP10

Director: Nash Edgerton

Script: Jez Scharf, Alex Metcalf

Cast: Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara

Production: wiip by SLL

Provider: Netflix

“The Atypical Family” and “Frankly Speaking” Ranked High on a Netflix Chart with Real-life Empathetic Fantasy

The series “The Atypical Family” and “Frankly Speaking” have captured the attention of viewers with the keywords “empathy” and “fantasy.” “The Atypical Family” resonated with audiences with its hilarious yet sad story of a superpowered family who lost superpowers to a modern-day disease.

“Frankly Speaking,” a wacky real-life comic fantasy drama about an announcer who meets a passionate variety show writer, is also garnering attention. The up-and-down broadcasting life of Song Ki Baek provided a refreshing sense of fun for office workers who always hide their true feelings deep inside. With such appeal, “The Atypical Family” ranked 6th on Netflix's Top 10 list (non-English), and “Frankly Speaking” ranked 10th, both of which are at the top of the OTT rankings in Korea and abroad, showing promise for future growth.

- The Atypical Family: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6GQ0ZGiYdT/?hl=ko

- Frankly Speaking: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C57c0tVCRNe/?hl=ko

Image: Director Lee Jae-kyu (left) and Director Akira Morii

SLL and THE SEVEN to Launch Global Drama Production

SLL announced Thursday that SLL Japan, the Japanese branch of SLL, and THE SEVEN, the Japanese content production firm of TBS Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-produce global drama series. SLL Japan, established in Japan in 2022, has been actively promoting the entry of Korean studio systems into the Japanese market and focusing on building a cooperation system between Korea and Japan.

Under this collaboration, director Lee Jae-kyu of SLL's label Film Monster, who produced “All of Us Are Dead” and “Daily Dose of Sunshine,” and director Akira Morii, head of the production unit at THE SEVEN, behind the “Alice in Borderland” series, will produce an action series centered on a protagonist with special abilities. This global drama co-production project is significant because it goes beyond local sales or remakes of existing IPs to share the production capabilities of Korean and Japanese studios from the planning stage and collaborate directly with creators.

Um Tae-goo and Han Seon-hwa Deliver a Romantic Comedy in “My Sweet Mobster”

“My Sweet Mobster” will showcase the romance between Seo Ji-hwan (played by Um Tae-goo), a former gangster who has cleaned up his dark past, and Ko Eun-ha (played by Han Seon-hwa), a creator who runs a video channel for children.

Seo Ji-hwan is a former mob boss who has cleaned up his act and become the CEO of a social enterprise, traveling across Korea to dismantle gangs and hiring released gang members to lead new lives. Ko Eun-ha is a character whose heart is first and foremost for children, as she wants to spread love and happiness to them, based on her childhood memories of a brother she used to know, who was the only one to play with her as a child. “My Sweet Mobster,” which promises to be fun with twists and to make people’s hearts racing, will premiere on June 12th.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw7f42jrqHc

Director: Kim Young Hwan, Kim Woo Hyun

Script: Na Gyeong

Cast: Um Tae-goo, Han Seon-hwa, Kwon Yul

Production: Basestory, SLL, IOK Company

Provider: JTBC, TVING

Lee Jung-eun and Jeong Eun-ji to Play a Two-in-one Role in “Miss Night and Day”

Lee Jung-eun and Jeong Eun-ji star as Lee Mi-jin, a job seeker who repeatedly rejuvenates and ages into her 50s during the day and her 20s at night, in the upcoming series “Miss Night and Day,” which will premiere in June. The series is a romantic comedy about an unexpected internship and romantic relationship between a job seeker who suddenly finds herself trapped in an old age period and a brilliant prosecutor who gets tangled up with her.

Lee Mi-jin has been preparing for the civil servant exam for eight years, and while she is stressed out by the never-ending job hunt, she suddenly ages 30 years more overnight. Using this as an opportunity, she applies for a senior internship and gets the job eventually. As Lee Jung-eun and Jeong Eun-ji play one character, the two actors will show fantastic chemistry by matching every detail from facial expressions to the way of speaking and behavior. The drama will give viewers empathy and comfort with Lee Mi-jin's story of striving for success.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFFD1ziC9FY

Director: Lee Hyung-min

Script: Park Ji-ha

Cast: Lee Jung-eun, Jeong Eun-ji, Choi Jin-hyuk

Production: Samhwa Networks, SLL

Provider: Netflix, JTBC, TVING

“The Roundup: Punishment” Tops 10 Million Viewers in Korea

Produced by SLL’s label B.A. Entertainment, "The Roundup: Punishment" surpassed 10 million admissions as of Wednesday, 22 days after its release. The film has since become the most successful movie franchise in South Korea, with three films in the series topping 10 million viewers to date.

“The Roundup: Punishment” is the fourth installment of the crime-action franchise “The Outlaws.” The movie revolves around detective Ma Seok-do who joins the Cyber Investigation Team to nab Baek Chang-ki, a former mercenary and the head of an online gambling organization.

WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAPj6WVsT4

Director: Heo Myeong-haeng

Script: Oh Sang-ho

Cast: Don Lee, Kim Mu-yeol, Park Ji-hwan

Distributor: ABO Entertainment

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The Darkly Comedic Thriller “Bodkin” Enters the Netflix Chart The series “Bodkin,” produced by SLL's label wiip, has reached 5th place on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list (English). “Bodkin” is a darkly comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town, but once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined. The drama is directed by Nash Edgerton and stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara. Telling a fresh story that combines comedy and thriller, the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears. The show is available on Netflix. WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVnzw4nP10
Director: Nash Edgerton Script: Jez Scharf, Alex Metcalf Cast: Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara Production: wiip by SLL Provider: Netflix



“The Atypical Family” and “Frankly Speaking” Ranked High on a Netflix Chart with Real-life Empathetic Fantasy The series “The Atypical Family” and “Frankly Speaking” have captured the attention of viewers with the keywords “empathy” and “fantasy.” “The Atypical Family” resonated with audiences with its hilarious yet sad story of a superpowered family who lost superpowers to a modern-day disease. “Frankly Speaking,” a wacky real-life comic fantasy drama about an announcer who meets a passionate variety show writer, is also garnering attention. The up-and-down broadcasting life of Song Ki Baek provided a refreshing sense of fun for office workers who always hide their true feelings deep inside. With such appeal, “The Atypical Family” ranked 6th on Netflix's Top 10 list (non-English), and “Frankly Speaking” ranked 10th, both of which are at the top of the OTT rankings in Korea and abroad, showing promise for future growth. - The Atypical Family: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6GQ0ZGiYdT/?hl=ko - Frankly Speaking: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C57c0tVCRNe/?hl=ko


Image: Director Lee Jae-kyu (left) and Director Akira Morii
SLL and THE SEVEN to Launch Global Drama Production SLL announced Thursday that SLL Japan, the Japanese branch of SLL, and THE SEVEN, the Japanese content production firm of TBS Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-produce global drama series. SLL Japan, established in Japan in 2022, has been actively promoting the entry of Korean studio systems into the Japanese market and focusing on building a cooperation system between Korea and Japan. Under this collaboration, director Lee Jae-kyu of SLL's label Film Monster, who produced “All of Us Are Dead” and “Daily Dose of Sunshine,” and director Akira Morii, head of the production unit at THE SEVEN, behind the “Alice in Borderland” series, will produce an action series centered on a protagonist with special abilities. This global drama co-production project is significant because it goes beyond local sales or remakes of existing IPs to share the production capabilities of Korean and Japanese studios from the planning stage and collaborate directly with creators.


	Um Tae-goo and Han Seon-hwa Deliver a Romantic Comedy in “My Sweet Mobster” “My Sweet Mobster” will showcase the romance between Seo Ji-hwan (played by Um Tae-goo), a former gangster who has cleaned up his dark past, and Ko Eun-ha (played by Han Seon-hwa), a creator who runs a video channel for children. Seo Ji-hwan is a former mob boss who has cleaned up his act and become the CEO of a social enterprise, traveling across Korea to dismantle gangs and hiring released gang members to lead new lives. Ko Eun-ha is a character whose heart is first and foremost for children, as she wants to spread love and happiness to them, based on her childhood memories of a brother she used to know, who was the only one to play with her as a child. “My Sweet Mobster,” which promises to be fun with twists and to make people’s hearts racing, will premiere on June 12th. WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw7f42jrqHc
Director: Kim Young Hwan, Kim Woo Hyun Script: Na Gyeong Cast: Um Tae-goo, Han Seon-hwa, Kwon Yul Production: Basestory, SLL, IOK Company Provider: JTBC, TVING



Lee Jung-eun and Jeong Eun-ji to Play a Two-in-one Role in “Miss Night and Day” Lee Jung-eun and Jeong Eun-ji star as Lee Mi-jin, a job seeker who repeatedly rejuvenates and ages into her 50s during the day and her 20s at night, in the upcoming series “Miss Night and Day,” which will premiere in June. The series is a romantic comedy about an unexpected internship and romantic relationship between a job seeker who suddenly finds herself trapped in an old age period and a brilliant prosecutor who gets tangled up with her. Lee Mi-jin has been preparing for the civil servant exam for eight years, and while she is stressed out by the never-ending job hunt, she suddenly ages 30 years more overnight. Using this as an opportunity, she applies for a senior internship and gets the job eventually. As Lee Jung-eun and Jeong Eun-ji play one character, the two actors will show fantastic chemistry by matching every detail from facial expressions to the way of speaking and behavior. The drama will give viewers empathy and comfort with Lee Mi-jin's story of striving for success. WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFFD1ziC9FY
Director: Lee Hyung-min Script: Park Ji-ha Cast: Lee Jung-eun, Jeong Eun-ji, Choi Jin-hyuk Production: Samhwa Networks, SLL Provider: Netflix, JTBC, TVING


“The Roundup: Punishment” Tops 10 Million Viewers in Korea Produced by SLL’s label B.A. Entertainment, "The Roundup: Punishment" surpassed 10 million admissions as of Wednesday, 22 days after its release. The film has since become the most successful movie franchise in South Korea, with three films in the series topping 10 million viewers to date. “The Roundup: Punishment” is the fourth installment of the crime-action franchise “The Outlaws.” The movie revolves around detective Ma Seok-do who joins the Cyber Investigation Team to nab Baek Chang-ki, a former mercenary and the head of an online gambling organization. WATCH TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAPj6WVsT4
Director: Heo Myeong-haeng Script: Oh Sang-ho Cast: Don Lee, Kim Mu-yeol, Park Ji-hwan Distributor: ABO Entertainment