3 Key Points To Anticipate in Yoo Ah In’s Comeback Drama ‘Hellbound’
An upcoming mystery horror Kdrama, "Hellbound," starring Yoo Ah In, is set to make a grand debut on Netflix.
The six-part episode series will surely keep the viewers at the edge of their seats with the spine-chilling visuals, surprising storyline, and a roster of talented actors.
Apart from the "Chicago Typewriter" star, joining the "Hellbound" cast isKim Hyun Joo, who recently headlined the JTBC series "Undercover," as well as Park Jung Min and rising star Won JIn Ah.
Slated to premiere on November 19, the highly anticipated Kdrama is helmed by "Train to Busan" and "Peninsula" director Yeon Sang Ho.
Following the massive success of Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo's "Squid Game," some predict that "Hellbound" will be among the blockbuster K-series this 2021.
Ahead of the most awaited debut, let's dig into the details with three important key points that everyone should know about Netflix's "Hellbound."
Based on the Webtoon Co-Created 'Hellbound' Director
Yoo Ah In's new drama is based on the webtoon titled "Hell," written by PD Yeon Sang Ho himself, while the live-action adaptation is produced under Lezhin Studio.
The upcoming Netflix series is set to showcase the story between good and evil through a chaotic supernatural phenomenon.
In the drama, the award-winning actor plays the cult leader, Jung Jin Soo, and his obsession with the emerging religion, Saejinrihwe.
He spoke about the rare occurrence of death angels from hell condemning people, causing a tumultuous and confusing period in the human race.
On the other hand, the feisty lawyer Min Hye Jin, portrayed by Kim Hyun Joo, doubts Jung Jin Soo's beliefs and is determined to find the reason behind the strange phenomenon.
During the press conference, PD Yeon Sang Ho revealed why he opted to use angels and grim reapers, saying that it was the way he imagined it to be.
"They say it appeared suddenly in ancient times, but it could appear once every 100 or 200 years. I figured that our imaginations of the angel and devil were built off the imaginations of people in these ancient times. I was curious about the original archetype they saw," he said.
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Lauded by Oscar Winner and 'Parasite' Director Bong Joon Ho
Not only did "Hellbound" was created by the renowned director but is also praised by the equally talented Bong Joon Ho, who is the genius behind the award-winning movie "Parasite."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy-winning director expressed his admiration to Choi Gyu Seok, the cartoonist for the webtoon series.
The famous director says that his works are very detailed and sharp illustrations that depict "the character's anxiety and fear."
"A truly overwhelming world of fear that cannot be explained with words like 'God's prank' or 'grand nonsense.' We are already burning in the center of the hell that Yeon Sang-ho and Choi Gyu Seok are portraying," he added.
Became the First K-Drama to be Invited at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival
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Prior to the "Hellbound" release, the thrilling horror Kdrama garnered the attention of international fans and was invited to the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.
Not only that, the Netflix series became the first-ever Korean drama to be officially invited to such a prestigious annual event.
