THE 8 SHOW Trailer (2024) Chun Woo-hee, Drama

THE 8 SHOW Trailer (2024) Chun Woo-hee, Drama

THE 8 SHOW Trailer (2024) Chun Woo-hee, Rich Ting, Drama Series
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"But don't you think it's too dangerous?" Of course not! Netflix has revealed a teaser trailer for a new game show dark comedy series called The 8 Show, from filmmaker Korean filmmaker Han Jae-rim (known for his films Rules of Dating, The Show Must Go On, Emergency Declaration). This series plays like a mashup between The Platform and Squid Game - another clever metaphor for capitalism and how awful it really is. It's yet another game show for Netflix, but this is a fictional series based on web comics. "An irresistible but brutal show's curtain will be rising." Eight contestants in financial hardship take part in Money Game, a reality competition with 44.8 billion Korean won up for grabs. To win they must endure 100 days in an empty concrete building - and all purchases carry a 1000x markup, subtracted from the prize winning pot. The building is 8 stories tall and they earn money as time passes, but also must spend it to survive. Starring Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Zoo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Seong-woo as the contestants. This looks crazy! Check out the footage below.

Here's the first look teaser trailer (+ poster) for Netflix's series The 8 Show, direct from YouTube:

The 8 Show Poster

The 8 Show Poster

Eight people in need of money are invited to appear on reality variety show Money Game. The eight people are to stay at the studio that consists of nothing but concrete walls. If they are able to hang in there for 100 days, they can divide the winning prize of 44.8 billion won equally. But, everything they spend for, including necessities like food, water, electricity, costs 1,000 times more than normal prices and all of these costs are then deducted from the winning prize amount. The 8 Show, originally known as 더 에이트 쇼 in Korean, is a Netflix series created and written and directed by acclaimed Korean filmmaker Han Jae-rim, director of the other films Rules of Dating, The Show Must Go On, The Face Reader, The King, and Emergency Declaration previously. Now creating his first TV series. Based on the Naver webtoons Money Game and Pie Game by Bae Jin-soo. Produced by Studio N, Magnum Nine, Lotte Cultureworks. Netflix will debut The 8 Show series streaming on Netflix starting May 17th, 2024 coming soon. Who wants to watch?
The 8 Show is an upcoming K-drama series that will premiere on Netflix on Friday, May 17, 2024. Based on Bae Jin-Soo’s highly successful webtoon Money Game, the series follows the journey of eight individuals in desperate need of money participating in a reality show. The newly released trailer teases the cast, including Ryu Jun-Yeol, Chun Woo-Hee, and more, navigating the game as it intensifies stage by stage.

The series trailer documents the individuals living their lives inside the game show. Eight individuals play the unique game that tests them to their limits as they battle for a grand cash prize. The storyline promises to showcase their personal stories as the contestants go above and beyond to try and secure the win. Viewers will have to wait and see what is in store for them.

The 8 Show K-drama trailer teases Ryu Jun-Yeol, Chun Woo-Hee & more cast members living their tragic comedies

The 8 Show follows the story of 8 unique individuals participating in an interesting reality game show. To earn a chance to win the prize money, they will have to live in an eight-storied building. Furthermore, the contestants will have to stay there for a total of 100 days to be able to divide the prize money of a whopping 44.8 billion KRW. However, the stakes keep increasing as they spend on necessities that cost more than expected.

The newly released trailer introduces the eight contestants: cast members Ryu Jun-Yeol, Chun Won-Hee, Park Jeong-Min, Lee Yeul-Eum, Park Hae-Joon, Lee Joo-Young, Moon Jung-Hee, and Bae Sung-Woo. The trailer begins with Ryu Jun-Yeol, who plays Jin-Soo, welcoming viewers into the story from his room.

Meanwhile, the trailer showcases the rest of the cast, who possess various characteristics. The announcer reveals that the contestants do not need special skills to stay in the game. The cast proceeds to compete in a variety of games, with each floor representing a level. Each contestant lives out their tragic comedies as time passes indefinitely. As the game turns “irresistible but brutal,” these cast members employ dangerous means to survive.

With time, the stakes increase. These contestants resort to darker survival modes, risking their lives to win the cash prize. Only time will tell who ends up winning the game.

Don’t forget to tune in to The 8 Show on Friday, May 17, 2024, on Netflix.
The month of May is here and the Korean television industry is prepared to lure us with captivating releases. In the previous month, we had gripping shows like the horror sci-fi series Parasyte: The Grey, the romance drama Lovely Runner, and the mystery drama Missing Crown Prince. However, May is looking much more promising with eight new drama releases and one movie.

As we dive into May, we can embark on a new adventure with the mystery movie Exhuma. Brand new dramas including Frankly Speaking, The Atypical Family, and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon are also releasing to entertain us through and through.

Without further ado, take a look at the full list of Korean shows and films releasing in May 2024:

1. Frankly Speaking

Release date: May 1, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

Starring Go Kyung Pyo and Kang Han Na in pivotal Roles, Frankly Speaking already released on May 1. It promises comedy, romance, and drama. It is about a well-respected announcer who suddenly loses his ability to self-censor on air. He catches the attention of a TV writer who invites him on her variety show.

2. The Atypical Family
Release date: May 4, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

A family with unique superpowers suddenly loses their abilities due to modern-day issues. However, their lives eventually become better when a mysterious woman, Do Da Hee, initiates positive changes. This drama stars Jang Ki Yong, Chun Woo Hee, Go Doo Shim, and Claudia Kim.

3. Exhuma

Release date: May 3, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

Shaman Hwa Rim and her protégé, Bong Gil identify a mysterious illness that the newborn son of a wealthy Korean family is suffering from. However, Hwa Rim uncovers that a notorious ancestor's spirit is haunting the family and spreading a curse called 'Grave's Call'. The movie stars Lee Do Hyun, Kim Go Eun, Choi Min Sik, Yoo Hai Jin, and Jeon Jin Ki.

4. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon

Release date: May 11, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

The storyline revolves around an instructor who assists Lee Joon Ho, a student who is trying to gain admission at a prestigious university. Years later, Joon Ho returns to the academy as another instructor and falls in love with his previous academy teacher Seo Hye Jin.

5. Crash

Release date: May 13, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

Detective Cha Yeon Ho gets transferred to the TCI (Traffic Crime Investigation) team to properly simulate the time of accidents. However, he lacks social skills that are affecting his career in a bad way. Yeon Ho and other members of the TCI team are combating the rise of traffic crimes using their individual talents and skills. The series stars Lee Min-Ki, Kwak Sun-Young, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Ho Cheol, Moon Hee, and Baek Hyun Jin in pivotal roles.

6. Dare to Love Me

Release date: May 13, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

Releasing on the second week of May, Dare to Love Me stars L, Park Eun Seok, Lee Yoo Young, Bae Jong Ok, Sunwoo Jae Duk. This series revolves around the subtle romance between Shin Yoon Bok, a scholar, and Kim Hong Do, a woman who is tired of being treated carelessly.

7. Uncle Samsik

Release date: May 15, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

Set in the 1960s, a mysterious man, Samsik, promises to fulfil a woman named Kim San's dreams. He also draws her into a game of political scheming. The cast comprises Byun Yo Han, Kang Ho Song, Seo Hyeon Woo, Jin Ki Joo, Lee Kyu Hyung, Oh Seung Hoon, Kim Min Jae, and Noh Jae Won.

8. The 8 Show

Release date: May 17, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

The 8 Show is a thriller web series about a group of poor contestants who are invited to a reality show. In order to survive, they must navigate through unusual challenges. It is based on the webtoon Money Game by Bae Jin Soo.

9. Connection

Release date: May 24, 2024

Upcoming Korean Shows and Films in May 2024

Connection is a thriller K-drama starring Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do. It is about a friendship that saw a series of changes post the death of a friend.
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The 8 Show premieres on May 17, 2024, offering a creepy twist on reality TV with a focus on money accumulation within a secret space.
The series, based on webtoons Money Game and Pie Game, features contestants who must complete tasks while being constantly watched.
Unlike Squid Game, The 8 Show is more focused on character relationships and may bring a slower fear factor with a reality show dynamic.
In May 2024, Netflix is releasing a new Korean thriller called The 8 Show, a series with striking similarities to 2021's hit show, Squid Game, but with an even scarier twist. The 8 Show is a thriller dark comedy out of South Korea that follows eight people who agree to be a part of a reality show in which they are locked into a secret space with eight floors, and the longer they stay, the more money they accumulate. The series is based on the webtoons Money Game and Pie Game, by Bae Jin-soo. It premieres May 17, 2024.

All the way back in 2021, Netflix took audiences by storm with a similar type of show as The 8 Show, a Korean thriller series called Squid Game. In Squid Game, a down-on-his-luck man and hundreds of other broke individuals enter a contest to play children's games for cash, however, they quickly realize the stakes are much higher than anticipated. Although Korean television series have long been a niche among American audiences, Squid Game gave Korean content a serious boost. The second season of Squid Game is highly anticipated, but for now, The 8 Show is the perfect replacement.

Gi-hun from Squid Game in front of a custom background
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Netflix’s The 8 Show Is Squid Game Meets Reality TV
The 8 Show adds a new reality TV component
What makes The 8 Show such an exciting addition to Netflix's roster is that it is just like Squid Game, but with an exciting twist. Like Squid Game, the contestants in The 8 Show have joined the game in order to win huge amounts of money. Though they may not be as cash-strapped as Seong Gi-hun, they certainly have their reasons for being contestants. And although The 8 Show doesn't appear to be as lethal as Squid Game, the trailer insinuates that this game will have its moments of fear and violence, alongside the fun socializing aspects.

The one stark difference The 8 Show makes between itself and Squid Game is the reality TV portion.

Where Squid Game had its contestants completely isolated in an unknown location, the characters in The 8 Show are physically alone but constantly being watched, and not just by the gamemakers, but by a presumed audience as well. This adds a completely new dynamic from Squid Game wherein the characters are not just trying to win, but will likely want to perform for their viewers. It also increases the stress, as they will constantly have strangers' eyes on them.

How The 8 Show’s Premise Is Different From Squid Game
The 8 Show is a reality show rather than a game show
Ali holds Gi-hun up as he's falling in Red Light Green Light in Squid Game.
As much as The 8 Show and Squid Game are similar, there are also distinct differences between the two shows. As previously mentioned, The 8 Show is a reality show, whereas Squid Game was a private and isolated game contest. Furthermore, the potential games that The 8 Show includes are vastly different from the iconic children's games that the cast of Squid Game play. Rather than having a focus on games, The 8 Show seems to be more focused on its characters and their relationships with others. However, it does seem like they must complete tasks to win money.

Aside from the basic premise, The 8 Show seems different from Squid Game in terms of tone and characters. Whereas Squid Game's most horrifying aspects were the games and the violence that came with them, The 8 Show seems like it has a much more subtle approach. The characters will not be horrified by the prospect of dying, but their isolation and lack of understanding about their circumstances will likely lead to a slow creeping fear. Additionally, it seems as though The 8 Show will focus on each of its characters equally, whereas Squid Game's ensemble was not as important.

Will The 8 Show Be As Good As Squid Game?
The 8 Show has the potential to be great
Gi-hun looking forward in Squid Game.
It is unclear whether The 8 Show will have the same effect as Squid Game. Considering how wildly Squid Game blew up in 2021, it seems unlikely. The 8 Show may get popular, but it likely won't see the same intense reaction as Squid Game. However, that does not mean that The 8 Show won't be good. In fact, The 8 Show may be a perfect rival to Squid Game. It will bring a similar premise, while also having a much creepier and slower fear factor, and perhaps, punchier storylines.

Overall, it is hard to predict how a series will do when it finally releases to the public. However, because of its commonalities with Squid Game, and its distinct differences, The 8 Show has a good chance of being a Netflix hit. Moreover, it will be a perfect series to watch while audiences to continue to wait for the long-awaited Squid Game season 2.