Creativity Behind 'THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES', Get to Know More About the Jelly World

Kapanlagi.com - THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES will be aired on September 25th on Netflix. This fantasy series follows the story of a school nurse named Ahn Eun-young (Jung Yu Mi) who can see supernatural jelly-like creatures. With her special ability, Eun-young tries to uncover mysteries at the school along with a Mandarin language teacher named Hong In-pyo (Nam Joo Hyuk).

Before its release, THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES has released a short video about the creative process behind the scenes and the amazing world created. Find out more about this drama before watching it.

1. Like Alice in Wonderland

Director Lee Kyoung-mi describes THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES as being like Alice in Wonderland, where the story begins with characters Ahn Eun-young and Hong In-pyo entering a dark and mysterious underground room - much like Alice going down the rabbit hole.

As actors, Jung Yu-mi and Nam Joo-hyuk say that this series has an unpredictable storyline and is very different from other dramas. They describe their filming experience here as something that is 'captivating' and 'enriching the imagination'.

2. The Wonders of Jelly Creatures

In bringing to life the beautiful yet dangerous world of THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES, director Lee combines the depiction of jelly creatures from another world with traditional Korean elements, making it appealing to audiences worldwide. The explanations about each jelly creature also provide a deeper understanding for viewers about the creative aspects incorporated into that world.

Jelly creatures are representations of human desires, and Ahn Eun-young fights against contaminated jelly creatures to protect the school. Director Lee said that she referred to the original sounds of animals and researched color theory to create fantastic yet realistic jelly creatures, involving viewers in a THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES world that feels familiar to the real world.

3. Nam Joo Hyuk and Jung Yu Mi Love Their Characters

Jung Yu Mi and Nam Joo Hyuk contribute to creating the world of THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES together with the director. Jung Yu Mi said that she always dreamed of doing action scenes and the character Eun-young allowed her to be involved in some strange and completely new action scenes. She also remembers how it felt to hold a rainbow-colored sword and toy gun while imagining the unseen world around her.

Nam Joo Hyuk shows his love for his character by portraying Hong In-pyo as an ordinary man who discovers his special talent, which helps him become someone. Like fans of THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES, both actors and the director say they are also looking forward to the day when this series is released globally.

(kpl/pit)