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mask girl is the upcoming South Korean Netflix Original thriller television show directed by Kim Yong Hoon and based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name. No release date has been officially announced, though we hear it’s planned for August 2023.
He webtoons which the series is based on is listed as 18+, so it is only intended for adults. It is unclear if the K-drama adaptation will retain the rating to appeal to a larger audience or if it will remain faithful and keep the same themes.
Director kim yong hoonbest known for his feature debut, Beasts scratching straws, is on board to direct the entire series. House of Impression and Bon Factory are the main production companies behind the title.
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Netflix has yet to officially announce a release date for mask girl season 1 yet. In their Korean slate reveal, they gave the series a broad release date of Q3 2023.
We are currently listening to Netflix launch the series on August 18, 2023. However, that date is subject to change.
In January 2023, Netflix provided as part of its 2023 announcement list for its Korean lineup a new synopsis which is as follows:
“Mask Girl is a story about Kim Mo-mi, an ordinary office worker during the day who feels insecure about her appearance, and a live broadcaster at night who covers her face with a mask, while being wrapped in an unforeseen incident and is subjected to a dramatic turn of events. The original webtoon of the same title on which the series is based was loved by many readers for its unpredictable twists, scathing messages about lookism, and the natural cross between thriller and black comedy.”
Actress Go Hyun Jung will be playing the lead role of Kim Mo Mi. This will be the second original for Hyun Jung, who previously starred in the 2021 k-drama. reflection of you.
Go Hyun Jung (left) and her role as Jung Hee Joo in Reflection of You (right)
It is a Netflix Original debut for Nana, the former member of the K-Pop group, After School.
Nana, K-Pop artist
Ahn Jae Hong already made his debut in a Netflix original when he had a guest role as a royal official in the second season of Kingdom. Her role as Joo Oh Nam will be her first lead role for Netflix.
Ahn Jae Hong (left) and his guest role in Kingdom season 2 (right)
Yeom Hye Ran has already starred in some extremely popular k-dramas on Netflix. She recently had guest appearances on alchemy of souls, juvenile justiceand hospital playlist. The actress has also had supporting roles in mystic popup bar, When the Camellia Bloomsand Chocolate. She is also one of the protagonists of the mysterious accountant.
Yeom Hye Ran (left) and her role as Chu Mae Ok in The Uncanny Counter (right)
As for Choi Daniel, he is best known for his work in k-drama. the ghost detectivebut he had a guest appearance in the Netflix k-drama It is good not to be good.
Choi Daniel in It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (left) and Ghost Detective (right)
Below are the confirmed cast members of mask girl:
| Role | cast member |
|---|---|
| Kim Mo-mi | Go Hyun Jung |
| Kim Mo-mi | lullaby |
| joo oh nam | ahn jae hong |
| Kim Kyung-ha | Yeom Hye Ran |
| to be confirmed | choy daniel |
Lee Jun-young, according to Naverhe will also have a special appearance in the series.
We will add the names of the supporting and guest cast members once the information has been revealed.
An episode count of 7 has been Reported by playwright. The runtimes of the episodes have yet to be revealed.
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