Thriller K-Drama ‘Ballerina’: Coming to Netflix in October 2023 and what we know so far

Thriller K-Drama ‘Ballerina’: Coming to Netflix in October 2023 and what we know so far

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Filming recently wrapped on Ballerina in November 2022, Lee Chung Hyun’s second K-drama thriller for Netflix. The function will see Money Heist: Korea actors Jeon Jong Seo and Kim Ji Hoon are working together again and will premiere on Netflix in October 2023.

Dancer is an upcoming Netflix Original South Korean revenge thriller film directed and written by Lee Chung Hyun. The feature is the second on Netflix to be directed by Lee Chung Hyun, who previously directed the South Korean horror film The Call. Choi Ji-young (The Gangster) is producing the film, with Byun Seung-Min (Bargain) serving as executive producer.

When is the Dancer Netflix release date?

Netflix has yet to announce an official release date for Dancer. However, we have heard a preliminary release date for Friday, October 6, 2023 has been established.

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Please note that release dates are subject to change. We expect Netflix to make an official announcement soon.


What is the plot of Dancer?

The first synopsis of Dancer we have is from Asianwiki:

Ok Ju used to work as a bodyguard. He excels in physical activities such as martial arts, sword fighting, weapon handling, and motorcycle riding. Ok Ju is friends with Min Hee who is a dancer. Min Hee asks Ok Ju for a favor. She wants Ok Ju to take revenge on Pro Choi. Ok Ju soon puts her life on the line for Min Hee.

The second synopsis is shorter and simpler:

Driven by revenge, ex-bodyguard Ok-Joo takes revenge and shows how ruthless she can be by risking her life for her dear friend.


Who are the cast members of Dancer?

Dancer will see two cast members from the Korean adaptation of money robberyJeon Jong Seo and Kim Ji Hoon are reuniting for another Netflix project.

Jeon Jong Seo has been cast in the role of Ok Joo. Netflix subscribers will recognize the actress as Tokio from Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area. She also starred in the Netflix horror film. The call in the role of Oh Yeong Sook. Outside of Netflix, Jeon Jon Seo starred in the k-drama Negotiate and movies like Nothing serious and Fire.

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Jeon Jong Seo (left) and her role as Tokio in Money Heist: Korea (good)

Kim Ji Hoon has been cast in the role of Choi Pro. Like his co-star, Kim Ji Hoon also starred in Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, in the role of Denver. Other Netflix projects that she has starred in are Behind Every Star in a guest role, and she will also star in the upcoming k-drama series Love to Hate You. Outside of Netflix, Kim Ji Hoon is known for his roles in dramas like son of rich family, bad thief, good thief, and flower of evil.

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Park Yoo Rim (left) and his role as Denver in Money Heist: Korea (good)

Park Yoo Rim has been cast in the role of Min Hee. This will be Park Yoo Rim’s first leading role in a drama since his debut in the series. dxyz in 2017. The actress starred in several Netflix Originals in supporting and guest roles, as my first first love, Kingdomand Lawyer extraordinaire Woo.

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Park Yoo Rim (left) and her role as Lee Yoon Ah in drive my car (good)


What is the production status of Dancer?

Official production status: Post-production (Last update: 11/17/2022)

Principal photography began on Dancer in June 2022. Filming recently wrapped in late October 2022.


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By Anna Edwards

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