‘The Eight Show’ to be released on the 17th of next month

Netflix's <The 8 Show> was confirmed to be released on May 17th, and the launch poster and launch trailer were released.

<The 8 Show> is the first Netflix series directed by director Han Jae-rim, who was greatly loved for <The King>, <The Facelift>, and attracted a lot of attention with the casting of Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jung-min, Lee Yeol-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Joo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Seong-woo. (The Eight Show) meets viewers around the world on Friday, May 17th. <The 8 Show> is a Netflix series that depicts the story of eight people trapped in a secret space divided into eight floors and participating in a sweet but dangerous show where they 'earn money over time'. The released launching poster catches the eye as it shows the eight participants illuminated by pin lights against the backdrop of a red curtain before the show begins. Before participating in the show in earnest, these people, with faces filled with excitement and caution, are wearing a variety of outfits, including checked shirts, dresses, and suits, stimulating curiosity about the story behind their participation in the show. Here, the copy “A harsh but harsh show begins” heightens curiosity about the story to be shown in ‘The 8 Show’, a ‘show’ where the ‘time’ given to anyone becomes money.

The launch trailer released together focuses attention on the appearance of Ryu Jun-yeol opening the door to the show with the narration, “Ladies and gentlemen, you have waited a long time.” 8 participants are invited to 'The 8 Show', which guarantees high profits, provides accommodations, can accommodate 8 people, and all they need is 'time'. Under the simple rule that 'money accumulates over time', they experience joys and sorrows through repeated cooperation, confrontation, and betrayal in a secret space divided into eight floors. <The 8 Show>, an adaptation of Bae Jin-soo's Naver webtoon <Money Game> and <Pygame>, which recorded 300 million cumulative global views, features director Jae-rim Han's sensuous and sophisticated direction and a solid story that you can't take your eyes off. It was born again through storytelling. <The 8 Show>, which contains a sweet offer that anyone would be seduced by in a capitalist society, an unrivaled setting made up of the number 8, and various human groups and primal desires that unfold around it, will be the most exciting and exciting entertainment program for viewers around the world in 2024. We also plan to invite you to a fascinating show.

<The 8 Show>, which is director Jae-rim Han's first series directing work and raises expectations with unique characters presented by 8 trustworthy actors and an interesting topic that has not been seen anywhere else, such as 'money accumulates over time', has 5 It will be released only on Netflix on Friday the 17th.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr