In the Net
Also known asMangnaein
Hangul
망내인
Hanja
網內人
Literal meaningNetizen
Revised RomanizationMangnaein
GenreThriller
Based onSecond Sister (novel)
by Chan Ho-kei[1]
Written byJoo Won-gyu[2]
Directed by
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes6
Production
Producers
Production companies
  • Yong Film
  • Anthology Studio
  • SK Global[1]

In the Net (Korean: 망내인) is an upcoming South Korean web series based on the crime novel Second Sister written by Chan Ho Kei, a Hong Kong writer. The series is co-directed by Kim Jee-woon and Park Bo-ram,[4][5][6] with the screenplay adapted from the novel by novelist and scriptwriter Joo Won-gyu.[3][2]

Premise

The story revolves around an older sister who struggles to come to terms with the death of her younger sister, who made a drastic decision after being witch-hunted on the Internet. She eventually meets N, a mysterious hacker whom she hires to uncover the truth about the incident surrounding her sister's passing.[6][1][7]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

Development

On December 7, 2022, during the 'Yong Film Night' event, CEO Lim Seung-yong, announced Yong Film's future lineup. An OTT series with the working title "Mangnaein" was announced as part of the lineup. The series is co-directed by Kim Jee-woon and Park Bo-ram. The series is an adaptation of the crime novel 'Second Sister' by Hong Kong writer Chan Ho Kei. Yong Film is producing the series in collaboration with Anthology Studio and SK Global.[1][14]

Casting

The initial casting announcement for the series took place on March 16, 2023, with Kim Seon-ho being offered the lead roles.[15][16] On the same day, an entertainment official informed JTBC Entertainment News that Park Gyu-young has been chosen as the female lead. Saram Entertainment, Park Gyu-young's agency, stated that while the casting is not confirmed, they have received an offer and are reviewing it positively.[17] According news coverage on June 13th, Lee Hong-nae was positively discussing appearing the series.[10]

In November of the same year, Park Min-yi confirmed as one of the cast.[12] In December, while attending the 8th Asia Artist Awards in Bulacan, Philippines, Kim Seon-ho mentioned that the drama is slated to be his project for 2024.[18]

Filming

On June 13, 2023, it was reported that the cast had recently taken part in the first script reading session. Additionally, full-scale filming was scheduled to begin by the end of June.[19] In January 2024, it was announced that the filming for the drama has wrapped up, and there are ongoing discussions regarding its release on OTT platforms.[20][21]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bae, Dong-mi (December 8, 2022). "용필름, 박찬욱‧김지운‧방우리 감독 차기작 제작한다" [Yongfilm, director Park Chan-wook, Kim Ji-woon, and Bang Woo-ri will produce the next film.]. Cine 21 (씨네21) (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "배우 최민, 영화 '아수라장: 범털들의 전쟁' 김대호 역 출연" [Actor Choi Min, starring in the movie 'Missura: The War of the Hairs' Kim Dae-ho]. sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Seo, Byeong-gi (January 27, 2023). "아이유X박보검 만난다...임상춘 작가·김원석 PD 신작 '폭싹 속았수다'" [I meet IU X Park Bo-gum... Writer Lim Sang-chun and Kim Won-seok PD's new work 'You Have Done Well']. 헤럴드경제 (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ "[장강명의 벽돌책] 동생 죽게 한 악플러를 왜 벌할 수 없는가" [[Jang Kang-myung's brick book] Why can't you punish the malicious commentator who killed your brother?]. 언론사 뷰. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ Frater, Patrick (October 6, 2023). "'Riceboy Sleeps' Director Anthony Shim to Direct 'Offerings' Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "[이 아침의 소설가] 재미삼아 쓴 추리소설로 세계적 작가된 찬호께이" [[Novelist of this morning] Chan Ho-kei, who became a world-class writer with a mystery novel written for fun.]. 한국경제 (in Korean). June 29, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ "김선호, 드라마 복귀작은 '망내인'..김지운 감독 만난다" [Kim Seon-ho, the comeback work of the drama is 'Mangnaein'.. Meet director Kim Ji-woon]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). March 16, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  8. ↑ Park, Jin-young (April 18, 2023). "'귀공자' 개봉에 '망내인'까지 휘몰아치는 김선호 파워" [Kim Seon-ho's power to the release of 'Gwigongja' and 'Mangnaein']. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  9. ↑ "박규영 "원톱 주연→'오징어 게임2'..책임감 가져야죠"[★FULL인터뷰]" [Park Gyu-young "One-top starring→'Squid Game 2'.. You have to be responsible."[★FULL interview]]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). July 9, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  10. 1 2 Park, Jin-young (June 13, 2023). "[단독] '김사부3' 꽉 채운 이홍내, 김선호x박규영 '망내인' 합류" [[Exclusive] Lee Hong-nae, who fills 'Kim Sabu 3,' joins Kim Sun-ho and Park Gyu-young in 'Mangnae-in']. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  11. ↑ Lee, Seung-rok. "'정재영·김영대 소속사' 아우터코리아→아우터유니버스 사명 변경...원욱 대표 "소속 신인 배우들 위한 단편영화 제작"" ['Jung Jae-young·Kim Young-dae's agency' Outer Korea→Auter Universe name change...CEO Won-wook "Short film production for new actors"]. 마이데일리 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  12. 1 2 "'최악의 악' 박민이 "영광스런 시간...'서울의 봄'서 만나요"" ['Worst Evil' Park Min's "Gourious time... See you in 'Spring in Seoul'"]. 매일경제 (in Korean). November 3, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  13. ↑ "김선호, 영화→드라마 이어 연극까지 열일 행보 예고...'행복을 찾아서' 출연 확정" [Kim Seon-ho, previewing a ten-day move from the movie to the drama to the play... Confirmed to appear in 'In Search of Happiness']. 톱스타뉴스 (in Korean). July 4, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  14. ↑ "[이 아침의 소설가] 재미삼아 쓴 추리소설로 세계적 작가된 찬호께이" [[Novelist of this morning] Chan Ho-kei, who became a world-class writer with a mystery novel written for fun.]. 한국경제 (in Korean). June 29, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  15. ↑ Park, Jin-young (March 16, 2023). "'해시의신루' 아니라도...김선호, '폭군' 촬영+드라마 검토 '열일'" [Even if it's not 'Hashi Shinru'...Kim Seon-ho, 'Tyrant' filming + drama review 'Ten-day']. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  16. ↑ Park, Jin-young (April 18, 2023). "'귀공자' 개봉에 '망내인'까지...휘몰아치는 김선호 파워" [Kim Seon-ho's power to the release of 'The Childe' and 'Mangnaein' ...]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  17. ↑ Hwang, So-young (March 16, 2023). "[단독] 박규영, '망내인'으로 복귀하는 김선호와 만난다" [[Exclusive] Park Gyu-young meets Kim Seon-ho, who is returning to 'Mangnae']. 언론사 뷰. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  18. ↑ "부석순 "세븐틴 선배와 어깨 나란히"..임영웅, 필리핀서도 "건행!" [2023 AAA 말말말]" [Bu Seok-soon "Seventeen senior and shoulder to shoulder".. Lim Young-woong, also in the Philippines, "Gunhaeng!" [2023 AAA Word word]]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  19. ↑ Park, Jin-young (June 13, 2023). "김선호, '귀공자' 스크린 데뷔→'망내인' 촬영 시작...뜨거운 6월" [Kim Seon-ho, 'Gwigongja' screen debut→ starts filming for 'Maengnaein...Hot June]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  20. ↑ 박진영 (January 2, 2024). "[조이人] 김선호, 영화·드라마 꽉 채운다...믿고보는 '올라운드' 활약" [[Joy People] Kim Seon-ho, movie·drama full...'s 'all-round' activity that you believe in]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ↑ Park, Jin-young (January 4, 2024). "[신년기획]⑤ Lee Jung-jae·Gong Yoo·Park Bo-gum·Song Joong-ki·Kim Seon-ho, already exciting OTT work" [[New Year's planning]⑤ 이정재·공유·박보검·송중기·김선호, 벌써 설레는 OTT 기대작]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2024.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.