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New Posters for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Smugglers"

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

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*** It's less than 2 weeks left until the premiere of one of the most anticipated blockbuster K-drama series of 2023, 'Moving'! On July 18 KST, Disney+ Korea unveiled an intense main poster for its upcoming sci-fi action series, based off of the hit webtoon series of the same name by Kang Full. First, the teaser poster reads, "We can be heroes, or monsters."  Next, the poster highlights the strong determination of both parents and children, whose supernatural abilities have been passed down through the generations. 'Moving' is coming to Disney+ next month on August 9. Its first seven episodes will be released simultaneously on its premiere day, with more new episodes being released every week afterward.   

 

 

 

poster source : allkpop

 

 

 

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'Smugglers' puts breathtaking female divers at heart of crime plot

 

 

Director Ryoo Seung-wan's upcoming action thriller "Smugglers" is loaded with twists and layers of an intriguing crime plot, but it is ultimately a story that celebrates the art of female camaraderie.

Set in a small fishing town in the 1970s, the story revolves around "haenyeo," literally translated as "sea women," who dive into the deep sea to gather abalone, conches and other ocean life to make a living.

There is nothing glamorous about the female divers living under squalid conditions, but a high-stakes smuggling scheme changes their fate.

In the film, Kim Hye-soo plays Jo Chun-ja, a tough yet ambitious diver who wants to make money by whatever means possible, while Yum Jung-ah portrays her colleague Oh Jin-sook, the daughter of a small boat's captain.

After a chemical factory is built in Guncheon, the sea women struggle to collect decent harvests and begin to salvage smuggled goods thrown into the sea to make money.

Their risky business comes to an end when customs officers swoop in, resulting in the deaths of Jin-suk's father and younger brother. Chun-ja escapes the scene, but Jin-suk is arrested and serves a jail term.

After three years, Chun-ja, now a glamorous city woman who trades smuggled goods in Seoul, is compelled to return to Guncheon due to threats from Kwon Sang-sa (played by Zo In-sung), known as the "smuggling king."

Once best friends, Chun-ja and Jin-suk are at odds at first due to misunderstandings from past events.

But they once again become partners, and work to retrieve diamonds thrown into the sea and take revenge on those responsible for their painful past.

In the climax, the female divers are forced to jump into the deep sea, where sharks lurk, to collect a bag of diamonds and are chased by knife-wielding opponents equipped with oxygen tanks.

But in the water, the veteran divers know how to deal with their enemies and support each other to fight them off in an exciting action scene.

While women in Ryoo's past works were often portrayed as peripheral characters, the female protagonists and their sidekicks in the maritime action film form a strong bond to confront their exploiters and the patriarchal society.

 

Veteran actresses Kim and Yum, who have drawn acclaim for their charismatic roles, show an amazing ensemble performance for the female buddy movie with a tightly knit plot.

It is also fun to watch Zo's portrayal of a merciless Vietnam War veteran and the kingpin of a nationwide smuggling business, as well as Park Jung-min's performance as Jang Do-ri, a sailor-turned-businessman in Guncheon with hidden secrets.

The villains offer comedic relief at times, but the bloody confrontation by their gangs armed with knives, axes and chains stokes tension at the right moment.

Ryoo, best known for "Unjust" (2010), "Veteran" (2015) and "Escape from Mogadishu" (2021), among other films, leverages his proven expertise in the crime action genre in the summer movie.

It will also allow viewers to revisit the 1970s with bold retro fashion and old music that matches the mood, directed by singer-songwriter Chang Ki-ha.

"Smugglers" will hit local theaters July 26. (Yonhap)

 

 

 

credit : Korea Times

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/07/689_355231.html

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*** The main trailer of "Moving" is equally striking just as much as the main poster. It starts with a glimpse into the past of three secret agents leading lives as monsters for top-secret missions. The children, who have inherited their parents’ abilities, herald an unexpected threat with lines like, “Is it true that abilities can be inherited?” and “They can never know about this.”  

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Disney+ Korea unveils intense main poster for 'Moving' starring Ryu Seung Ryong, Jo In Sung, Go Yoon Jung, & more

 

 

Less than 2 weeks left until the premiere of one of the most anticipated blockbuster K-drama series of 2023, 'Moving'!

On July 18 KST, Disney+ Korea unveiled an intense main poster for its upcoming sci-fi action series, based off of the hit webtoon series of the same name by Kang Full. First, the teaser poster dramatically reads, "We can be heroes, or monsters," hinting at the extraordinary fates awaiting those born with supernatural abilities. Next, the poster highlights the strong determination of both parents and children, whose supernatural abilities have been passed down through the generations. From the young generation made up of Lee Jung Ha, Go Yoon Jung, and Kim Do Hoon, to the older generation featuring Ryu Seung Ryong, Han Hyo Joo, Jo In Sung, Cha Tae Hyun, Ryu Seung Bum, and Kim Sung Kyun, all 9 main characters come together for a thrilling poster, capturing the mood of the action-packed adventure that awaits. 

 

A brand new kind of superhero action series from South Korea, 'Moving' is coming to Disney+ next month on August 9. Its first seven episodes will be released simultaneously on its premiere day, with more new episodes being released every week afterward. 

 

You can watch the official main trailer for 'Moving' below, and also check out some of the previously released posters featuring Lee Jung Ha, Go Yoon Jung, Kim Do Hoon, Ryu Seung Ryong, Han Hyo Joo, and Jo In Sung. 

 

 

 

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https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/07/disney-korea-unveils-intense-main-poster-for-moving-starring-ryu-seung-ryong-jo-in-sung-go-yoon-jung-more

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Jo In Sung at the VIP Premiere of Smugglers

 

 

 

 

 

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Our sajangnims are back! ChaTaehyun and JoInsung to depart for Western US to film for new season of UnexpectedBusiness! UnexpectedBusiness3 is aiming to start airing this year

 

 

 

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'Moving' aims to put the super back in Korean superhero movies

 
In a country where superhero movies have failed to enter the spotlight, save those in the the "Avengers" universe, upcoming Disney+ original series “Moving” dares to tell a “Korean-style superhero story" and prove that Korean superpowers are indeed super.
 
“Moving” is based on the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full, considered of the earliest and most successful webtoonists in Korea who has had a number of hits including “Love Story” (2003), “Apartment” (2004), “Timing” (2005) and “Neighbor” (2008). Kang also directly participated in the adaptation of his webtoon by writing the script for “Moving.”
 
“I wanted to tell a Korean-style superhero story,” Kang said at a press conference at CGV Yongsan in central Seoul on Thursday. “What I mean by that is I wanted to give a historical twist to the typical superhero setting. I asked myself, if there are superheroes in Korea, what would they fight for and what would move them? And the answer came from the history of Korea — our experience of being split into two countries, our emphasis on family. So a Korean-style superhero story would focus on these aspects.”

 
“Moving” surrounds a group of people who have special abilities or superpowers, and tells a story spanning two generations of characters who fight to protect their loved ones. The series drew attention when it was announced for its reported budget of 50 billion won ($39.5 million) and its all-star cast, including Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Ryu Seung-ryong, Ryoo Seung-bum, Cha Tae-hyun and more.
 
A lot was changed from the original webtoon’s story, and extra characters and more background information was added to the adaptation of “Moving,” according to Kang.
 
“Two entirely new characters were added in the adaptation, and I wanted to give fans of the original webtoon a kind of present — so I added background stories to the original,” Kang said. “I hope that these new characters and extra stories offer viewers an added layer that they can enjoy.”
 
The creators of “Moving,” including Kang, director Park In-jee and other producers, spent years preparing for the adaptation — three years to be exact, according to Park. Parts of those preparations were revising the script numerous times, pondering over how to differentiate a “Korean-style superhero story” from typical Hollywood superhero films, and applying world-class visual effects to the screen.

 

 
“We really put a lot of thought into differentiating it from Hollywood superhero films,” Park said during the press conference. “Hollywood superheroes often fight for the greater good or some grand meaning, but our superheroes simply fight for their loved ones.”
 
As for the visual effects, according to visual effects supervisor Lee Sung-kyu, “Most films have about 2,000 cuts of visual effects, while ‘Moving’ has 7,540. This threefold jump in visual effects will make watching ‘Moving’ a never-seen-before experience for viewers.”
 
“A lot of readers and viewers of my work have commended me for having a humanism and world view in my stories, but, really, what I look for first and foremost is entertainment,” Kang said. “I think only of how to entertain people and how to make people have the most fun while reading or watching my work. I hope ‘Moving’ — with our Korean-style superhero story — will entertain a lot of people.”
 
“Moving” is set to premiere seven episodes out of a total of 20 on Aug. 9.

BY LIM JEONG-WON [lim.jeongwon@joongang.co.kr]

 

 

 

credit : JoongAngDaily

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/07/20/entertainment/television/Korea-Moving-Disney/20230720185201341.html

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Our sajangnims are back! ChaTaehyun and JoInsung to depart for Western US to film for new season of UnexpectedBusiness! UnexpectedBusiness3 is aiming to start airing this year

 

 

@backstreetboysfan  thanks for sharing this. I'm glad that 'Unexpected Business' has confirmed its return with season 3. And this time they will open up a shop in the United States. I wonder where in US, though. I hope we get to know the exact airing date soon, too. Waiting for the duo........  

 

 

 

 

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Disney+ sci-fi action series 'Moving' expands original webtoon's universe

 

 

The upcoming Disney+ sci-fi action series "Moving" features "Korean-style heroes" who are seemingly ordinary people but fight for their loved ones with hidden superpowers, its screenwriter said Thursday.

Based on the eponymous hit webtoon by Kang Full, the 20-episode series tells the story of a group of superpowered individuals who hide their true abilities from the world in order to protect their families from danger.

It features a star-studded cast, including Zo In-sung, Han Hyo-joo, Ryu Seung-ryong, Ryu Seung-bum and Cha Tae-hyun, among others.

Kang, the creator of original webtoon "Moving," said the drama series used a multi-layered story structure that spans over 30 years and added new characters to expand its cinematic universe.

"Although the series is based on my original webtoon, I wanted to tell a different story and ended up writing a 20-episode series," Kang said during Creators Talk, a promotional press event. "Watching two episodes would be like watching a two-hour movie."

Kang said he put the characters' narratives into the historical context of South Korea, which still remains divided following the 1950-53 Korean War.

"What is a Korean-style hero? I wanted to focus on circumstances and causes that would compel a hero to fight," Kang said. "In this drama, each character fights for their loved ones, whether that's family, a friend, a lover or a colleague, not for the moral cause of saving the world."

The director, Park In-jae, behind the second season of the Netflix zombie thriller "Kingdom" (2020), and films "The Mayor" (2017) and "Moby RickRoll'D" (2011), said "Moving" encompasses a wide variety of genres, including family drama, action, sci-fi and romance.

"We inserted action sequences into each episode to captivate viewers," Park said. "It also has a family story, a high teen story and a love story through 20 episodes."

Lee Sung-gyu, the chief visual effects (VFX) supervisor, said dynamic images of people flying and action sequences are the outcome of two years of global collaboration.

"About 60 studios from nine countries participated in the VFX production. We particularly focused on creating realistic visuals so as not to distract people's attention from the story," Lee said.

The first seven episodes will be released on Aug. 9, with two episodes arriving each week for five weeks. (Yonhap)

 

 

 

credit : Korea Times

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/07/688_355399.html

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8 Highly-Anticipated K-Dramas Set To Air In August 2023

There’s a bit of every genre to spice up your watchlist.

 

 

From romantic fantasy to action-packed thrillers, here are eight Korean dramas confirmed to be released in August 2023.

 

 

8. Moving — August 9

Adapted from Kang Pool‘s webtoon, Moving follows the struggle of three high school students with supernatural abilities—and their parents who protect them from being used for evil.

 

 

 

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source : https://www.koreaboo.com/news/girls-generation-sooyoung-nsfw-new-k-drama-pilot-not-others/

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moving main trailer

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://breathlesssurvival.wordpress.com/2023/07/20/moving-main-trailer/

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*** On July 21, CJ ENM announced that Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung are headed to a town in the western United States for the upcoming season. The two will reportedly leave for filming in early August. I hope they won't struggle much in an unfamiliar environment. Looking forward again for fun and entertainment to this show.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000619626

 

 

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Jo In Sung And Cha Tae Hyun’s Variety Show “Unexpected Business” Confirms Season 3 + Reveals New Overseas Destination

 

 

tvN’s “Unexpected Business” is coming back with a new season!

 

The series, starring best friends Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung as two city men who run a small supermarket in a countryside town, has been highlighting the small joys of everyday life shared with local residents. The show has also been receiving much love for showing how the two actors’ friendship evolves and how they form memories with their close celebrity friends.

 

On July 21, CJ ENM announced that Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung are headed to a town in the western United States for the upcoming season. The two will reportedly leave for filming in early August. It will be interesting to see how the two take the experience they gained from operating businesses of small rural stores in Korea and put it to practice abroad.

 

Season 1 of the show created a lot of buzz with the appearances of Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Young, Yoon Shi Yoon, Jo Bo Ah, and more as guests, while Season 2 also boasted a star-studded guests lineup including Kim Woo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Hye Soo, Han Hyo Joo, and more.

 

The producer of the show, Ryu Ho Jin, commented, “Viewers will be able to see Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung struggle even more in an unfamiliar environment. And with America being a place with such diversity, so much so that they are called the nation of immigrants, we expect to portray even more people and their narratives, delivering a diverse array of fun and entertainment. Please look forward to it.”

 

“Unexpected Business 3” will premiere in the second half of 2023.

 

 

 

credit : soompi news

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*** On July 19, Kim Hye Soo talked to a news outlet about 'Smugglers', set to premiere on July 26. She has spoken about their on-screen romance with Jo In Sung in an upcoming film. She also talked about her experience working with him and how impressed she was by him. "I had seen Jo In Sung on the screen before. But when I went to the filming site to take a test shot with him, I was like, 'Oh my God, he is so gorgeous. What should I do?'." She revealed that her on-screen romance with him was not written in the script. "There was nothing in the script that says they were romantically involved.", she explained, "'Jo Chun-ja' and 'Kwon Pil-sam' were just characters who use each other." She went on to say that the chemistry between their characters was created on-site. She and Jo In Sung spontaneously showed romantic sentiments as they immersed themselves in each character, and the director welcomed this, bringing the two's romance onto the screen, she said. 

 

 

 

photos source : SBS Star

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*** On the July 22 installment of Yoo Jae Suk's YouTube talk show 'Just an Excuse', Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun greeted viewers to promote their Disney+ series, 'Moving'. The filming took place at a cafe and soon upon arrival Jo In Sung ordered drinks for them. He surprised Yoo Jae Suk with his unexpectedly frugal(?) tendencies because when he looked at his receipt, his eyes immediately widening in shock at the price of three drinks. Seeing his reaction, Yoo Jae Suk quickly asked, "Was it that expensive? How much was it?", and took the receipt from Jo In Sung to check the total. After a moment, Yoo Jae Suk gazed at Jo In Sung and observed, "In Sung, you must be tight these days?" He answered half-jokingly(?), "I'm struggling these days." This had Yoo Jae Suk bursting out laughing, as he said, "Hey, hearing you say that is quite... refreshing?" Jo In Sung then added on, again taking on a half-serious(?) tone, "I don't work on very many projects a year."  Soon afterward, Han Hyo Joo also joined up with them and they began chatting about their upcoming projects, as well as what they've been up to lately. Han Hyo Joo then revealed that she has been training for a triathlon, after her trainer at a rehabilitation swimming facility suggested it. Here, Jo In Sung pitched in by saying, "I also have bad knees and a bad hip, so I went to receive rehabilitation at a swimming facility as well. The trainer there also suggested that I try out triathlon training, but since I haven't been paid yet, I haven't been able to go back much. But I'll be paid soon, so maybe I'll try it out," causing laughter once again. - Hahaha - Jo In Sung is always very funny. You can watch the full episode of the show below.  

 

 

 

 

 

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*** I remember when this reality show "Unexpected Business" debuted its first season in 2021, the show created a buzz even before its premiere as the first reality show for A-lister Jo In Sung in his 23-year-long acting career. It garnered popularity. Fellow A-lister actors/actresses made guest appearances on the show. The first wrapped with a 6.4 percent

 

viewership rating, leading it to have a second season. Now, we're going to the 3rd season. 

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On 7/20/2023 at 7:24 PM, syntyche said:

Jo In Sung at the VIP Premiere of Smugglers

 

 

@syntyche  thanks for sharing this.      Plenty of celebrities showed up to support their colleagues and former co-stars at the VIP premiere of the movie. 

 

 

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Top 5 K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist This August 2023

Looking for new K-Dramas? Check out our curated list of five August K-Dramas that you absolutely do not want to miss!

 

 

August is here and the K-Drama industry is getting ready to bless us with some amazing K-Dramas. From webtoon-based series to historical dramas, this month is packed with entertainment. So, we compiled some of the most highly awaited August K-Dramas in a watchlist for you!

 

Here are 5 K-Dramas you absolutely do not want to miss in August 2023!

 

Note: This watchlist includes select K-Dramas airing on Korean national television as well as Netflix, Disney+, and Apple+ original series. For web dramas, check out our watchlist here.

 

 

2. "Moving"

 

 

Where & When: Disney+, August 9

Cast: Ryu SeungRyong, Han HyoJoo, Zo InSung, Cha TaeHyun, Ryu SeungBum, Kim SungKyun, Lee JungHa, Go YounJung, Kim DoHoon, Park HeeSoon

Summary: Kim BongSeok (Lee JungHa), Jang HeeSoo (Go YounJung), and Lee GangHoon (Kim DoHoon) are students at Jeong Won High School. However, they are no ordinary students. They possess superhuman abilities like flying, regeneration, rapid healing, and super strength, respectively. They inherited these abilities from their parents, who now try to protect them from falling into the wrong hands and being abused.

Reasons To Watch: With such a star-studded cast of talented actors, "Moving" is bound to be a grand success. If that's not appealing enough, consider the drama's fresh take on the teen superhero trope, and you'll find yourself being drawn to it easily. If that too is not your cup of tea, the coming-of-age story at the core of "Moving" will definitely impress you.

 

 

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source : https://www.kpopmap.com/top-5-kdramas-to-have-on-your-watchlist-this-august-2023/

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*** On July 19, Jo In Sung had an interview with a news outlet about the upcoming film, 'Smugglers'. On the show, he thanked  his sunbae Kim Hye Soo for supporting him on the set of the movie where they co-starred in. This is their first time co-starring in a project.  He says it was her that made him feel―and even act better. "There I was, all nervous, and Kim Hye Soo told me, 'Don't be nervous at all. You're doing great.' Once I heard that, I just had to pull the scene off.", he said, jokingly adding, "With Kim Hye Soo's affection, I can do the impossible. Her encouragement gave me an unexplainable strength, making me carry out the scene. It wasn't me who made it possible. 'Kwon Pil-sam' was brought up with Kim Hye Soo's love.", he said, expressing how thankful her warm words were. "I improvised the part where 'Kwon Pil-sam' flips a lighter, and it was the first scene I acted with Kim Hye Soo. I just flipped it and Kim Hye Soo told me, 'Jo In Sung, you are so good. Wow, how come you're so good at acting?'." "How could I possibly screw it up after she rooted me like that?", Jo In Sung said, giving Kim Hye Soo credit for his part as 'Kwon Pil-sam' once again. 

 

 

 

photos source : SBS Star

 

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Watch: Han Hyo Joo, Jo In Sung, And Ryu Seung Ryong Are Former Secret Agents In Upcoming Action Drama “Moving”

 

Upcoming Disney+ series “Moving” has unveiled a new poster and main trailer!

 

Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Moving” is a new superhero action drama about teenagers with hidden superhuman powers and their parents who, unbeknownst to them, harbor a painful secret from their past. They eventually team up to battle powerful dark forces that threaten multiple generations across different eras.

The newly released group poster features nine main characters with supernatural powers along with the text that reads,  “We can be both monsters and heroes.”  Joo Won (Ryu Seung Ryong), Mi Hyun (Han Hyo Joo), Doo Shik (Jo In Sung), and Jae Man (Kim Sung Kyun) are parents with supernatural powers whereas Bong Seok (Lee Jung Ha), Hee Soo (Go Yoon Jung), and Kang Hoon (Kim Do Hoon) are their children who inherited both of their mother’s and father’s supernatural powers. Kye Do (Cha Tae Hyun), who lives with a secret just like the other characters, and Frank (Ryu Seung Bum), who adds tension with his strong presence, also draw viewers’ attention.

 

 

The main trailer that was released along with the poster begins with the stories of three secret agents Doo Shik, Joo Won, and Mi Hyun who had no choice but to live as monsters for a top-secret mission in the past. A mysterious man’s voice that says, “If you’re not a monster, then you should die because you’re useless,” foreshadows the unfortunate fates of the three agents who were abandoned after being sacrificed for the country.

 

The clip also shows Mi Hyun and Doo Shik’s baby Bong Seok floating in the air, indicating their supernatural powers were inherited by their child. Doo Shik says with a serious facial expression, “It should not be known, ever,” conveying that the children who inherited their parents’ superhuman powers are also in danger.

 

Watch the full teaser below!

 

 

 

The first seven episodes of “Moving” will be released together on August 9, after which two new episodes will be released each week for a total of 20 episodes. Stay tuned!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1602525wpp/watch-han-hyo-joo-jo-in-sung-and-ryu-seung-ryong-are-former-secret-agents-in-upcoming-action-drama-moving