Ryu Jun-yeol Returns To His Main Job “Director Han Jae-rim’s ‘The 8 Show’ To Be Released On May 17th”
"The 8 Show" featuring actor Ryu Jun-yeol will be released on May 17th
Directed by Han Jae-rim, “The 8 Show” has garnered much attention with its casting of Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jung-min, Lee Yeol-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Joo-young, Moon Jung-hee and Bae Sung-woo. It will meet viewers worldwide on Friday, May 17th.
“The 8 Show” depicts a mysterious space divided into 8 floors where 8 individuals are trapped, participating in a sweet yet dangerous show where “time accumulates money”. The launching poster features the 8 participants under the spotlight against a red curtain backdrop, capturing attention. The individuals, sporting a mixture of excitement and caution, don various attires such as checkered shirts, dresses and suits, stimulating curiosity about the reasons behind their participation in the show. The copy “The show begins, perhaps harshly” enhances curiosity about the stories to be unveiled on “The 8 Show”, where “time” that everyone possesses becomes “money”.
The launching trailer, accompanied by the narration “Ladies and gentlemen, you have been waiting for a long time”, focuses attention on Ryu Jun-yeol opening the door to the show venue. 8 participants are invited to “The 8 Show”, where high returns are guaranteed, accommodations provided and only “time” needed. Under the simple rule that “money accumulates as time passes”, these individuals experience ups and downs, cooperation, confrontation and betrayal in the mysterious space divided into 8 floors. Adapted from the Naver webtoons “Money Game” and “Pie Game” by Bae Jin-soo, “The 8 Show” presents a new perspective through director Han Jae-rim’s sophisticated direction and compelling storytelling. It is set to invite global viewers into the most intriguing and captivating show of 2024.
Directed by Han Jae-rim and featuring 8 trustworthy actors presenting distinctive characters, along with an unprecedentedly intriguing material of “money accumulating as time passes”, “The 8 Show” raises expectations for its release on Netflix on May 17th.
