Interesting Facts about the Korean Drama 'THE 8 SHOW' Adapted from the Webtoon 'MONEY GAME'

Kapanlagi.com - Hi KLovers! For Korean drama lovers, did you know that Netflix is reportedly going to release one of its latest Korean dramas in 2024 titled THE 8 SHOW! This Korean drama is an adaptation of the Webtoon MONEY GAME by Bae Jin Soo, with an interesting theme of thriller, mystery, and survival game.

THE SHOW 8 is directed by Han Jae Rim. Han Jae Rim himself is a famous director in South Korea who specializes in producing psychological thriller series. He is known for his roles in several popular series, such as THE KINGS and ENEMY DECLARATION.

Originally, this series was first known by the titles THE MONEY GAME and THE PIE GAME. Meanwhile, the premise of THE 8 SHOW is based on the Webtoon of the same name that has been read by more than 300 million people.

1. Synopsis THE 8 SHOW

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Tells the story of eight people who need money and are invited to appear on a reality show MONEY GAME. There, they have to stay in a studio made of concrete walls. If they can survive there for 100 days, they will receive a prize of 44.8 billion won or equivalent to 526 million rupiah.

The money prize will be divided equally. All expenses for their needs there such as food, water, and electricity will be deducted from the total prize they will receive. However, the cost of living there is a thousand times more expensive than the normal cost of living.

Did the players succeed in winning the money prize? Did they manage to overcome the challenges, complicated conflicts in THE 8 SHOW? Certainly, as a fan of Korean drama series, we are eagerly awaiting the airing of this one series!

2. Latest Acting Project of Chun Woo Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol

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After the drama DELIGHTFULLY DECEITFUL and the movie UNLOCKED in 2023, the beautiful actress named Chun Woo Hee, who was born in 1987, also starred in the drama BE MELODRAMATIC. Next year, her new drama titled ALTHOUGH I AM NOT A HERO A, with her co-star Jang Ki Yong, will also be aired.

In addition to Chun Woo Hee, the handsome actor Ryu Jun Yeol can be said to make a comeback to the small screen through THE 8 SHOW after being lost in 2021. So, besides the sci-fi movie ALIENOID 2 that was released on January 10, 2024, the Korean drama THE 8 SHOW is one of his latest acting projects. Famous for his role in the movie THE NIGHT OWL, he has previously worked with director Han Jae Rim on his film titled THE KING in 2017.

The other cast members of THE 8 SHOW are also cool, including actors Park Jung Min, Lee Yul Eum, Park Hae Joon, Lee Joo Young, Moon Jung Hee, and Bae Sung Woo who will star in it.

3. Adapted from Webtoon and Produced by Great Director

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This new Korean drama adapted from a famous Webtoon was previously known as MONEY GAME. Based on the popular Webtoon by Bae Jin Soo, MONEY GAME and its sequel PIE GAME, this Korean drama is reported to consist of eight episodes.

Aside from capturing attention due to its cast, this Korean drama is highly anticipated because it is one of the works of a great director. Director Han Jae Rim will be involved in the scriptwriting and directing of the Korean drama THE 8 SHOW.

Some other best films by director Han Jae Rim include THE KING, THE FACE READER, EMERGENCY DECLARATION, THE EXCLUSIVE: BEAT THE DEVIL'S TATTO, THE SHOW MUST GO ON, VERY ORDINARY COUPLE, RULES OF DATING, and NATURAL CITY.

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