syntyche Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 8 film directors participate in "SF8," with each person directing a 1 episode TV special. "SF8" is a Korean original anthology series about humans dreaming of a complete society through technological development against the backdrop of the near future. The genre of the specials deals with science fiction, including AI, AR (augmented reality), VR, and robot games. Profile Network: MBC Episodes: 8 Release Date: August 14th - October 9th, 2020 on MBC; July 10 exclusive pre-release on Wavve Runtime: Fridays @ 22:10 KST Language: Korean Country: South Korea Episodes SF8: The Prayer/Nursing SF8: Whole Body SF8: Joan's Galaxy SF8: Blink SF8: Can't Love In A Week SF8: White Crow SF8: Love Virtually SF8: Human Proof Cast Episode 1: The Prayer Lee Yoo-Young / Ye Soo-Jung / Yum Hye-Ran / Yoon Kyung-Ho Episode 2: Whole Body Lee Dong-Hwi / Lee Yeon-Hee Episode 3: Joan's Galaxy Kim Bo-Ra / Choi Sung-Eun Episode 4: Blink Lee Si-Young Episode 5: Can't Love In A Week David Lee / Shin Eun-Soo Episode 6: White Crow Hani Episode 7: Love Virtually Choi Si-Won / Uee Episode 8: Human Proof Moon So-Ri Trailer 01.Soompi code of conduct | SOOMPI RULES FOR KDRAMA | MOVIES | ACTORS' & ACTRESS' SECTION Don't post any requests for subs!Anything unrelated to the drama plot is considered spamming. Don't quote images. 01.Due to the copyright/legal problems, no illegal streaming links will/should be posted on this thread as there had been major crackdowns going on lately.02.Any complaints about any streaming links will be counted as spam and will be reported to the mods.03.Any complaints of the respective companies such as Viki, youtube, Etc.. should be report to the respective companies instead of posting your complaints here.04.Those who are caught breaking the Soompi posting rules more than 5 times will have their Id/IDs reported the mods. 05.Those who are caught promoting/posting illegal streaming links with subs ( those without permission from the orginal subbers and doesn't have copyrights like SOOMPI TV, Viki, Dramafever, Kdrama.com or Crunchyroll) will have their ID's reported to the mods for endangering Soompi to legal issues for illegal streaming sites promotions. PLEASE GIVE CREDIT TO WHERE CREDIT IS DUE Update #4 - New rule: "No Instagram embedded posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, EXID’s Hani, Lee Yeon Hee, Lee Dong Hwi, And More Confirmed For MBC’s Sci-Fi Crossover Project “SF8” The cast of “SF8” has been confirmed! On April 1, MBC revealed a star-studded lineup of actors that have signed on for the film/drama crossover project. Set in the near future, “SF8” tells the story of people who dream of a perfect society through technological advancements. This project is a Korean original sci-fi anthology series about an array of subjects including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robots, gaming, fantasy, horror, superpowers, and disasters. The eight Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) directors participating in this project include Kim Eui Deok, Roh Deok, Min Kyu Dong, Ahn Gooc Jin, Oh Ki Hwan, Lee Yoon Jung, Jang Cheol Soo, and Han Ka Ram. Each director will present a 40-minute project for “SF8.” Moon So Ri has been cast in director Kim Eui Seok’s project “Human Proof” (literal title), while Lee Yeon Hee and Lee Dong Hwi will appear in director Roh Deok’s “Whole Body” (literal title). Lee Yoo Young, Ye Soo Jung, Yeom Hye Ran, and Yoon Kyung Ho will tell the story of a world run by robots in director Min Kyu Dong’s “Nursing” (literal title). David Lee will star in a unique fantasy melodrama about a couple during the end of the world in director Ahn Gooc Jin’s “You Can’t Fall In Love After A Week” (literal title). Kim Bo Ra and Choi Sung Eun will appear in director Lee Yoon Jung’s queer youth story “Astronaut Joan” (literal title), which takes place during a fine dust disaster. Uee and Super Junior’s Choi Siwon will star in director Oh Ki Hwan’s romantic comedy “Augmented Infatuation” (literal title), which takes place in a world where virtual reality is commonplace. EXID’s Hani has been cast in director Jang Cheol Soo’s “White Crow” (literal title), and Lee Si Young will appear in director Han Ka Ram’s fierce female action film “Blink.” “SF8” will start filming and premiere the director’s cut in July via wavve before airing two original series at a time for four weeks in August. Are you excited for this series? https://www.soompi.com/article/1391794wpp/super-juniors-choi-siwon-exids-hani-lee-yeon-hee-lee-dong-hwi-and-more-confirmed-for-mbcs-sci-fi-crossover-project-sf8 ************************************************************** Choi Siwon and Uee to star in new MBC project Casting has been confirmed for actors Uee (My Only One) and Choi Siwon (My Fellow Citizens) in a new MBC rom-com, called Augmented Bean Pod. Choi Siwon stars in the drama as Min-joon, a character who enjoys virtual reality dating as a pastime and struggles with finding genuine love in real life. Enter Uee, playing the role of Ji-won, who meets Choi’s character through a virtual reality app. Naturally the two fall in love and, as their feelings grow, they try to navigate their relationship from the virtual platform into reality. Directed by film director Oh Ki-hwan (Fashion King, The Art of Seduction), the drama is one of eight single-episode features in a sci-fi anthology series called the SF8 Project. In a collaboration between MBC, the Directors Guild of Korea, and Wavve (a streaming platform), each story will be produced by a different director. All stories will follow the same theme: imagining a future in which human society has become further entwined with advanced technology. The director’s cut of Augmented Bean Pod and the SF8 series is set to be released in July, through Wavve, and the original standard version premieres on MBC in August. Hide contents http://www.dramabeans.com/2020/04/choi-siwon-and-uee-to-star-in-new-mbc-project/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Film and drama crossover for sci-fi anthology series A project aimed at creating and original science-fiction series has set off in South Korea, jointly led by filmmakers, television networks and an OTT service provider.Soo Film on Wednesday announced that it has started production of “SF8” an eight-episode sci-fi anthology, in conjunction with the Directors Guild of Korea. The series will be released on OTT platform Wavve and network broadcaster MBC in the summer.With each of the eight episodes helmed by a popular director, the series will feature diverse sci-fi topics-- artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, robots, games, fantasy, horror, supernatural powers and disasters.Director Kim Eui-seok of “After My Death” (2017) will be teaming up with veteran actress Moon So-ri for his episode “Proving Human” (translated title), which tells the love story of an AI robot that meets an unfortunate end.Roh Deok of “Very Ordinary Couple” (2013) will work with actor Lee Dong-hwi and actress Lee Yeon-hee for an action-packed thriller episode.Ahn Gooc-jin, who directed “Alice In Earnestland” in 2015, is planning to showcase an apocalyptic fantasy-romance story starring Lee David, who recently appeared on drama “Itaewon Class.”Director Oh Ki-hwan of classic rom-com “The Art Of Seduction” (2005) will be teaming up with singer-turned-actors Uee and Choi Si-won for a comic love affair taking place in a near future. Aspiring young actors Kim Bo-ra and Choi Sung-eun have been cast for a queer disaster-drama helmed by a female director Lee Yoon-jung of “Remember You” (2015).K-pop girl group Exid’s Hani, who recently embarked on an acting career, stars in director Jang Cheol-soo’s horror episode “White Crow.” Jang’s previous works include “Bedevilled” (2010) and “Secretly, Greatly” (2013).Actress Lee Si-young will be taking up a fierce female role in director Han Ka-ram’s action thriller “Blink.”Min Kyu-dong, a director known for romance stories such as 2018 film “Herstory,” will show a world where human labor has been replaced by robots with the ensemble of actors Ye Soo-jung, Lee Yoo-young, Yum Hye-ran and Yoon Kyeong-ho -- all familiar faces from Korean television dramas. Director Min, as the project creator, was also responsible for the overall casting of “SF8,” which took over a year, Soo Film said.The director’s edition of “SF8” will be available on Wavve in July, ahead of the original version’s release on MBC the following month. MBC will air two episodes each week. http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200402000539 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 @syntyche looks like a really interesting project. Seem like every episode it a different storyline. Reminds me of TVN's Drama Stage Festival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Original Sci-Fi Anthology "SF8" Receives Official Invitation to the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival The Korean version of a science fiction original, "SF8", will be available at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. "SF8", which spans eight episodes each directed by one of eight film directors, will be officially invited to the 24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and hold a special exhibition. The "SF8 Special Exhibition" will even host 'Mega Talk', where the eight directors will have in-depth conversations about the work with the audience after the movie's screening. "SF8" is a film and drama crossover project produced by Soo Film in collaboration with Wavve, MBC and the Korean Film Directors' Association (DGK). A total of eight directors, including Kim Eui-suk, Roh Deok, Min Gyoo-dong, Ahn Gook-jin, Oh Ki-hwan, Lee Yoon-jeong-II, Jang Cheol-soo and Han Ka-ram directed a total of eight episodes. "SF8", which is the Korean version of the original sci-fi anthology series, is portrayed as works of various materials such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robots, games, fantasy, horror, superpowers and disasters in the near future. It will be pre-released exclusively through Wavve on July 10th, and will meet with home viewers through MBC in August. "SF8" tells the story of a nursing robot that is more human than a human being, the story of people chasing a fortune-teller service, a detective who implants artificial intelligence into the brain to investigate a murder case, a story of youths in a world full of micro-dust, a story of a mother who suspects that an Android combined with her son killed her son's soul, a romantic story about a man and a woman trying to stop the end of the world from coming, a real romantic story about a man and a woman who fool each others' faces through a VR application and a story about a BJ trapped in an imaginary world. "SF8" is directed by Ahn Gook-jin, Han Ka-ram, Jang Cheol-soo, Kim Eui-suk, Lee Yoon-jeong-II, Min Gyoo-dong, Oh Ki-hwan, Roh Deok, written by , and features Moon So-ri, Lee Dong-hwi, Lee Yeon-hee, Lee Yoo-young, Ye Soo-jung, Yum Hye-ran. Broadcasting information in Korea: 2020/08/17~Upcoming, Mon, Tue 20:45 on MBC. https://www.hancinema.net/original-sci-fi-anthology-sf8-receives-official-invitation-to-the-bucheon-international-fantastic-film-festival-142169.html ****************************************************************************** Teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "SF8" "SF8" (2020) Directed by Ahn Gook-jin, Han Ka-ram, Jang Cheol-soo, Kim Eui-suk, Lee Yoon-jeong-II, Min Gyoo-dong, Oh Ki-hwan, Roh Deok Written by Network: MBC With Moon So-ri, Lee Dong-hwi, Lee Yeon-hee, Lee Yoo-young, Ye Soo-jung, Yum Hye-ran,... 8 episodes - Mon, Tue 20:45 Synopsis"SF8" is a Korean original SF anthology series about humans dreaming of a complete society through technological development against the backdrop of the near future. Episodes 'Female Shaman' (만신, man-sin) by Roh Deok 'Augmented Bean Pod' (증강콩깍지, jeung-kang-kkong-ggak-ji) by Oh Ki-hwan "Augmented Bean Pod" is a rom-com about a man and a woman who meet in the world of Virtual Reality, continuing to love in the real world. 'Blink' (블링크, beul-lin-keu) by Han Ka-ram 'White Crow' (하얀까마귀, ha-yan-kka-gwi) by Jang Cheol-soo 'You Can't Love in a Week' (일주일 만에 사랑할 순 없다, il-hu-il man-e sa-rang-hal sun eobs-da) by Ahn Gook-jin 'Human Proof' (인간 증명) by Kim Eui-suk 'Nursing' (간호중, gan-ho-jung) by Min Gyoo-dong "Nursing" is about robots that replace the care-giving world. 'Astronaut Jo-an' (우주인 조안, u-ju-in jo-an) by Lee Yoon-jeong-II A queer youth drama amidst the disaster of fine dust. Broadcast starting date in Korea : 2020/08/17 ********************************************************************************** Korean Science-Fiction Project "SF8" Completes Filming Eight films from the crossover project "SF8" of films and dramas produced by Soo Film, joined hands by MBC, the Korean Film Directors' Association (DGK) and Wave (Wavve), have completed filming. Director Jang Cheol-soo's "White Crow" began filming on the 21st of February, 2020 and ended with the director Kim Eui-suk's "Human Proof" on the 7th of May. A total of 8 directors including Kim Eui-suk, Roh Deok, Min Gyoo-dong, Ahn Gook-jin, Oh Ki-hwan, Lee Yoon-jeong-II, Jang Cheol-soo and Han Ka-ram will showcase eight works, each of which lasts about 50 minutes. Director Min Gyoo-dong of DGK, who is in charge of planning the entire work, thanked all the directors for finishing the shoot with their best efforts despite the difficult conditions of COVID-19. "SF8", which will be created with works of various materials such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robots, games, fantasy, horror, superpowers and disasters, will be pre-released on the OTT platform WAVVE in July and will meet viewers on MBC in August. https://www.hancinema.net/korean-science-fiction-project-sf8-completes-filming-141345.html ****************************************************** Hi @triplem. I haven't seen Drama Stage yet, but yes, SF8 is an anthology like Drama Stage. SF8 looks promising as it was invited to screen at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, ahead of its scheduled August airing on MBC. The futuristic theme of the drama looks interesting as well. The creator has actually been working on this project for two years, where the casting of the actors lasted for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 The main poster of the 'SF8 Project' is unveiled! Two main posters were unveiled for Soo Film's crossover project "SF8," in collaboration with MBC, the Korean Film Directors' Association (DGK) and Wavve. "SF8" is a project in which a total of eight directors, including directors Min Kyu-dong, Noduk, Hangaram, Lee Yoon-jung, Kim Eui-seok, Ahn Kook-jin, Oh Ki-hwan, and Jang Chul-soo, each of whom are affiliated with DGK, have completed various materials such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robots, fantasy, horror, superpowers, etc. The "SF8 Project," recently drew attention by releasing teaser trailer along with the news of the invitation to the 24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. The released main poster is definitely drawing attention with actors of extraordinary presence. The 16 actors, who played unique characters in eight different films, will surprise the audience with new looks that have not been shown in any of the films so far. Lee Yoo-young and Ye Soo-jung of SF8: Nurse, Lee Yeon-hee and Lee Dong-hwi of SF8: Whole Body, Lee Si-young and Ha-joon of SF8: Blink, Kim Bo-ra and Choi Sung-eun of SF8: Astronaut Joan, Moon So-ri and Jang Yoo-sang of SF8: Human Proof, Lee David and Shin Eun-soo of SF8: I Can't Love In A Week, Choi Si-won and Uee of SF8: Love Virtually, and Hani and Shin So Yool of SF8: White Crow. Expectations are high on what various stories the eight directors and 16 actors, who have gathered together with freshness and skill, will tell through the Korean version of the original SF Anthology series. The "SF8 Project," which unveiled the main poster and will create another stir among prospective audiences, will be exclusively pre-released on the OTT platform Wavve on July 10 and will be aired on MBC on August 17. http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/286248 https://zapzee.net/2020/06/23/sf8-unveils-the-eye-catching-main-posters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Love Virtually Spoiler OH Kihwan Director Spoiler http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5678&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN Baby It’s Over Outside Spoiler AHN Goocjin Director Spoiler http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5676&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN Blink Spoiler HAN Karam Director Spoiler http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5679&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN Empty Body Spoiler KIM Uiseok Director Spoiler http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5677&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN Joan's Galaxy Spoiler LEE Yunjeong Director Spoiler http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5680&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN Manxin Spoiler ROH Deok Director Spoiler http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5675&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view **************************************************************** @angelangie It is interesting! The dynamics between its futuristic theme and human nature in general is quite intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN The Prayer Spoiler MIN Kyudong Director Spoiler http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5673&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 SF8 in BIFAN White Crow Spoiler Cast Ahn Heeyoen, Shin Soyul, Lee Sehee JANG Cheolsoo Director Spoiler Born in Yeongwol, Gangwon-do in 1974. He graduated from Hongik University majoring in visual design. His full-length debut film, "Bedevilled," has been invited to a number of film festivals, including screening at the Cannes Film Festival's Critic Week. His second feature, "Secretly Greatly (2013)," was a big hit in Korea, attracting about 7 million viewers. http://www.bifan.kr/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=5674&sc_category_seq=3010&sc_num=1&actEvent=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Super Junior’s Choi Si Won Joins MBC’s Drama Project Series “SF8” CHOI SI WON IS LOOKING FOR ONE TRUE LOVE IN MBC’S NEW PROJECT DRAMA Choi Si Won has been cast in MBC’s SF8 project drama called Augmented Bean Pod (literal title). SF8 is a crossover project of films and dramas produced by Soo films in collaboration with MBC, the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), and wavve. The drama consists of stories of the future where humans dream of creating a perfect society through technological development. In the drama called Augmented Bean Pod, Choi Si Won plays the role of Choi Min Jun the protagonist of the story who enjoys virtual reality (VR). But he struggles to achieve true love in the reality world losing out to some of his opponents that he met in the virtual world. However, one day he finds his true love in the virtual world. Also starring Uee, the drama is directed by Oh Gi Hwan, who has shown a color-filled romance through his movies such as Art of Seduction. He is expected to show an exciting romantic comedy in a world where virtual reality is a common existence in the lives of the people. Choi’s appearance in a romance drama with a twist of virtual reality world has been generating a lot of attention from the fans. He had earlier received the Excellence Award for Best Actor in a Mid-length Drama at the 2019 KBS Drama Awards for his natural acting performance in My Fellow Citizens. Meanwhile, SF8 which is a science fiction anthology series made by eight film directors, will be released as a director’s cut on wavve in July. This will be followed by the release of two episodes each every week on MBC in August during the course of four weeks. https://www.hellokpop.com/kdrama/choi-si-won-mbc-drama-project-series-sf8/ ******************************************************* 'UEE' and Choi Si-won Join Hands for "SF8" Actress UEE is leading in the "SF8" series "Augmented Bean Pod". The "SF8" project is a movie-drama crossover with the Korean Film Directors Guild (DGK) and OTT platform Wavve. It deals with various materials such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robots, games, fantasy, horror, superpowers and disasters. UEE tackles the role of Ji-won in director Oh Gi-hwan's "Augmented Bean Pod" with actor Choi Si-won. It is a romantic comedy that depicts the process of men and women meeting through VR (virtual reality) creating love even in reality. UEE last played Kim Do-ran in the KBS 2TV drama "My Only One", which ended successfully in March last year. This role won her the 2018 KBS Drama Awards Women's Excellence Award. She's currently appealing to viewers in the Channel A TV show "Flying Over 2". Meanwhile, the director's version of "SF8" will be pre-released on Wavve in July and the original version will be aired on MBC TV in August in twos for four weeks. ___________ "SF8" is directed by Ahn Gook-jin, Han Ka-ram, Jang Cheol-soo, Kim Eui-suk, Lee Yoon-jeong-II, Min Gyoo-dong, Oh Ki-hwan, Roh Deok, and features Moon So-ri, Lee Dong-hwi, Lee Yeon-hee, Lee Yoo-young, Ye Soo-jung, Yum Hye-ran. Broadcasting information in Korea: 2020/08~Upcoming, Mon, Tue 20:45 on MBC. https://www.hancinema.net/-uee-and-choi-si-won-join-hands-for-sf8-140301.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/celeb/0.15148738?boardId=621 SF8 project drops main posters featuring all 16 actors SF8 project is about to be unveiled. SF8 Project - a crossover project of movies and dramas co-produced by MBC, the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), wavve, and SooFilm - has revealed two new posters. SF8 is a project involving 8 directors of DGK, including Min Kyu Dong, Roh Deok, Han Ga Ram, Lee Yoon Jung, Kim Eui Seok, Ahn Gooc Jin, Oh Ki Hwan, and Jang Cheol Soo. Each of the 8 directors has worked on this project by using various materials, from artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robots, fantasy, horror, superpowers, natural disasters. Recently, SF8 has become the focus of public attention as they revealed the preview video and welcomed the good news that it was officially invited to the "24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival". With the two main posters featuring the main cast's intense visuals, SF8 is expected to, once again, attract the attention of viewers. In the 2 main posters, the actors attracted the viewers' attention when they showed their special and diverse impressions. The 16 actors transformed into unique characters in 8 different films, promising to surprise the audience with a new image that has never been shown in any previous work. The SF8 project consists of 8 works: "In Nursing" by Lee Yoo Young and Ye Soo Jung, "Female Shaman" by Lee Yeon Hee and Lee Dong Hwi, "Blink" by Lee Si Young and Ha Joon, "Astronaut Joan" by Kim Bora and Choi Sung Eun, "Human Proof" by Moon Sori and Jang Yoo Sang, "You Can't Love In A Week" by Lee David and Shin Eun Soo, "Augmented Bean Pod" by Choi Siwon and Uee, "White Crow" by Ahn Hee Yeon and Shin So Yul. The public is showing great expectations for what diverse stories that the 8 directors and 16 actors, a combination of experience and freshness, will tell through the Korean version of this original Sci-Fi anthology series The SF8 project is expected to be exclusively unveiled in advance on the OTT wavve platform from July 10, then on MBC from August 17. https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/celeb/0.15148738?boardId=621https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/celeb/0.15148738?boardId=621 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 South Korea’s MBC launches sci-fi anthology South Korean network MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) is launching SF8, an original sci-fi anthology series produced in collaboration with Korean OTT platform Wavve and DGK (Directors’ Guild of Korea). Each of the eight episodes will be directed by a different Korean films director, boasting different styles, but all centring on people who dream of a perfect society. The anthology will explore themes such a artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, superpowers and horror. The director’s cut will land on Wavve next month, while the original episodes will be shown weekly on MBC TV from 17 August. Wavve operator Content Wavve recently signed a deal to supply Korean series and films to NBCUniversal, to be shown on its own streaming service Peacock. Creator of SF8, Min Kyu-dong (Herstory, The Treacherous), commented: “Science-fiction films were the driving force behind many Korean film directors’ dreams. Unfortunately, due to the relatively high budget and narrow market limitations, most production ideas have not been realized. “Being the president of DGK for the past two years, I searched for short-form projects in which film directors can expand their creative opportunities. Through collaboration with MBC and Wavve, I am happy that we were able to compile the energy of recent science fiction novels into moving images.” https://tbivision.com/2020/06/26/south-koreas-mbc-launches-sci-fi-anthology/ *************************************************************** MBC Presents (8 x 50’) a Korean Original Sci-Fi Anthology Series MBC opens doors to a brave new world of storytelling, a Korean original sci-fi anthology series. The project entitled <SF8> (8 x 50’) is produced in collaboration with Wavve, Korea’s largest OTT platform and DGK (Directors’ Guild of Korea). Each of the 8 episodes are directed by one of 8 acknowledged film directors of Korea, raising high expectations among both Korean film and drama fans, as well as sci-fi enthusiasts. <SF8> (8 x 50’) revolves around people who dream of a perfect society. It explores the most of-the-moment themes such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, robots, games, fantasy, horror, superpowers and disasters. Filled with compelling characters and powerful stories, the project awaits its rendez-vous with the audience this summer. The director’s cut will be released online on Wavve in July 2020 and the original episodes will be aired on MBC TV at 9:30pm prime-time every week starting from August 17th, 2020. Every episode portrays different style and creative vision of each of the 8 directors. To name a few, <Empty Body> directed by KIM Ui seok depicts a future world populated by human-imitating AIs, <The Prayer> directed by MIN Kyu dong pictures a hospital ward where caregiver robots agonize over the patients and <Love Virtually> directed by Oh Ki hwan is a comic love story about a boy and a girl who meet via virtual reality eventually falling in love in reality as well. Some episodes are gripping horror or adventure stories, other are emotionally intense and draws groundbreaking visuals, but one thing for sure is that all of the 8 futuristic tales are entirely different from what you would normally expect from a Korean drama series. Creator of <SF8>, MIN Kyu dong expresses his hope towards the project. “Science fiction films were the driving force behind many Korean film directors’ dreams. Unfortunately, due to the relatively high budget and narrow market limitations, most production ideas have not been realized. Being the president of DGK (Directors’ Guild Korea) for the past 2 years, I searched for short form projects in which film directors can expand their creative opportunities. Through collaboration with MBC and Wavve, I am happy that we were able to compile the energy of recent science fiction novels into moving images”. He also added his thanks to all the directors and the production team of <SF8> for the successful completion of production despite the challenging situations due to COVID-19 crisis. MBC points out the significance of <SF8> production for the Korean media industry. “<SF8> is a theatrical film and TV drama crossover production which we have co-produced with DGK from the initial stage of selecting the original stories. Moreover, it is all the more meaningful that <SF8> is a high quality multi-platform development between Wavve and MBC.” Directors : KIM Ui seok, ROH Deok, MIN Kyu dong, AHN Gook jin, LEE Yoon Jung, OH Ki hwan, JANG Cheol soo, HAN Ka ram Co-development: MBC-DGK Co-production: DGK-Soofilm Provided by: Wavve, MBC https://www.abu.org.my/2020/06/26/mbc-presents-8-x-50-a-korean-original-sci-fi-anthology-series/?doing_wp_cron=1593248625.8178019523620605468750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 [SF8 Main Preview] "SF8" Eight Futures to Unfold In front of You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 The SF8 Project, the main trailer... Eight works to unfold in front of your eyes! In partnership with MBC, the Korean Film Directors' Association (DGK) and Wavve, unveiled the main trailer of "SF8," a crossover project of films and dramas produced by Soofilm, . A total of eight directors, including Kim Eui-seok, No-duk, Min Kyu-dong, Ahn Kook-jin, Oh Ki-hwan, Lee Yoon-jung, Jang Cheol-soo, and Han Ga-ram (Kanada-soon), each of whom are affiliated with DGK, represent the original Korean version of the SF Anthology Series. They present works of various materials including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), robots, fantasy, horror, supernatural power, supernatural power, and disaster. The "SF8," which recently outlined its main poster with strong visuals, unveiled its main trailer this time. The main trailer, which was released for the first time, is drawing attention by showing eight dreamy yet colorful near-future. Nursing robots that open their eyes like humans, AI detectives fighting fiercely, young people enjoying their own time in a world full of fine dust, women chasing something real, BJ trapped in virtual reality, women kissing disappearing lovers, with the end of the earth in front of them. http://www.imbc.com/broad/tv/drama/sf8/news/index.html?idx=287019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntyche Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Nursing / The Prayer The story of a nursing robot that is more human than humans. Genre: SF drama Director: Min Kyu Dong 2018 "Herstory" screenplay/director 2015 Ganshin/Director 2012 "All About My Wife" screenplay/director 2011 "The Most Beautiful Goodbye" screenplay/director 2008 "Antique" Screenplay/Director 2005 "All For Love" screenplay/director 1999 "Memento Mori" screenplay/director Synopsis A patient lying in a nursing home for 10 years, a patient who has been a vegetable, and a caregiver who has been caring for both, is agonizing over whom to save. Characters Lee Yoo-young as Nurse Lee Yoo-young as Yeon Jeong-in Ye Soo Jung as Savina Yeom Hye-ran as Choi Jeong-gil Spoiler http://www.imbc.com/broad/tv/drama/sf8/theprayer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.