[Suhancho Branch] ‘Seonsan”Killers’ shopping mall”LTNS’… January OTT ‘Fight’

[Sports Korea Reporter Jo Eun-ae] January has become a box office battleground as new OTT (online video service) titles such as Netflix, Disney+, and TVING are released one after another. The main characters include ‘Killers’ Shopping Mall’ armed with sensational action, the local mystery thriller ‘Seonsan’, and ‘LTNS’ dealing with vulgar subject matter. Although the platforms are different, the release times are similar, so it seems that works that dominate the initial buzz will be able to secure an advantageous position in attracting subscribers. Which of these works will become the first OTT hit of the new year?

‘No excuses’ Daesang Lee Dong-wook, action is also at the grand prize… ‘Killers’ shopping mall’

First, Disney+’s first original series of the new year, ‘Killers’ Shopping Mall’, released on the 17th, is about the survival story of nephew Jian (Kim Hye-jun), who became the target of suspicious killers due to the dangerous legacy left by his uncle Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook). It’s a work of art. Based on the novel ‘Murderer’s Shopping Mall’ by author Ji-young Kang, Lee Dong-wook, who recently raised his stock through the YouTube web entertainment ‘Excuse Go’, plays the role of Jin-man, a former mercenary. His bold nephew Ji-an was played by Kim Hye-jun.

Episodes 1 and 2, which were released earlier, depicted the secrets surrounding the agricultural supplies sales site Jin Man ran after his death and the touching narrative of his nephew Jian’s past. The real identity of his shopping mall, which was disguised as ordinary, was ‘Murder Help’, a dark website that sells various weapons and listening devices for killers. Jian was given Murder Help’s highest grade, ‘Green Code’, and a hidden clause was also revealed stating that all customers with codes such as Purple, Red, and Yellow must adhere to the green codes of Jinman and Jian. Then, mysterious people targeting Jian appeared, raising expectations for future developments. ‘Killers’ Shopping Mall’ is scheduled to release a total of 8 episodes, 2 episodes every Wednesday.

Lee Som and Ahn Jae-hong, married for 5 years, chase after a forbidden lover… ‘LTNS’

‘LTNS’, prepared by TVING, is a highly stimulating affair tracking drama that depicts what happens between Woojin (Lee Som) and Samuel (Ahn Jae-hong), a couple whose relationship has become estranged due to the sad reality, as they chase after extramarital couples in order to make money. Director Jeon Go-woon of ‘A Little Princess’ and director Lim Da-hyeong of ‘To Yoon-hee’ join forces to tell the story of a couple losing their romance and vitality in a difficult reality through witty directing. paid it

In particular, expectations are focused on the provocative chemistry between Lee Som and Ahn Jae-hong, who are once again working as a couple following ‘A Little Princess’. The two plan to form a consensus by portraying a pleasant yet realistic daily life as a sexless couple whose conversations are bleak. Here, Lee Hak-ju, Kim Sae-byeok, Jeong Jin-young, Kim Woo-gyeom, Sock Bok, and Jeong Jae-won are expected to complete episodes with different tastes. ‘LTNS’ will release episodes 1 and 2 at 12 noon on the 19th, and will release 2 episodes every Thursday thereafter, for a total of 6 episodes.

An heir, a detective, and a half-brother all tangled up in a prenatal birth… ‘Seonsan’

On the 19th, Netflix will meet viewers from all over the world with the highly anticipated film ‘Seonsan’. ‘Seonsan’ depicts the story of a series of ominous events happening as a person inherits a land left behind after the death of his uncle, whom he had forgotten even existed, and secrets related to it being revealed. It is a work that attracted attention from the production stage by layering thriller elements with Korean materials such as prenatal care, inheritance, family roots, and shamanism. The strange events that follow the birth and inheritance are expected to raise sharp questions about human nature and family in a cool atmosphere.

Above all, the solid lineup is another reason to look forward to ‘Seonsan’ Previously, ‘Train to Busan’, ‘Peninsula’, ‘Hell’ Director Yeon Sang-ho, who led box office hits such as <#39>, was in charge of planning and script work, and director Min Hong-nam, who worked as an assistant director for ‘Train to Busan’, ‘Telekinesis’, and ‘Peninsula’ I grabbed this megaphone. The synergy between the two people who have worked together in various works for a long time is the weapon of ‘Seonsan’. In addition, Kim Hyun-joo as Seo-ha, a part-time college lecturer who becomes Seonsan’s only heir, Park Hee-soon as Seong-jun, a sharp-witted detective, as well as the excellent performances of Park Byeong-eun and Ryu Kyung-soo are also worth noting.

Sports Korea Reporter Jo Eun-ae eun@sportshankook.co.kr