Unmasked (TV series)
Unmasked | |
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Hangul | 트리거 |
Literal meaning | Trigger |
Revised Romanization | Teurigeo |
McCune–Reischauer | T'ŭrigŏ |
Genre | |
Written by | Kim Gi-ryang |
Directed by | Yoo Sun-dong |
Starring | |
Music by | Primary[1] |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
Production | |
Production company | KeyEast |
Original release | |
Network | Disney+ |
Unmasked (Korean: 트리거) is an upcoming South Korean office humor action thriller television series written by Kim Gi-ryang, directed by Yoo Sun-dong , and starring Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il, and Joo Jong-hyuk. Set in modern-day Seoul, the series follows a team of investigative journalists racing against the clock to save their careers. It is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on January 15, 2024.
Synopsis
[edit]A group of investigative journalists are in danger of losing their jobs after releasing a highly contentious report that enraged sponsors. Solving a 20-year-old cold case involving the enigmatic disappearance of a well-known actor is the team's last chance to salvage their careers. The group is pushed to the limit and forced to face the moral conundrums of their line of work as they pursue the investigation further and discover a web of secrets and conspiracies.
Cast and characters
[edit]- Kim Hye-soo as Oh So-ryong[2]
- A passionate team leader PD of Trigger program that fiercely pursues cases and accidents that even the prosecution and the police cannot solve.
- Jung Sung-il as Han Do[2]
- A rookie PD with zero social skills.
- Joo Jong-hyuk as Kang Gi-ho[2]
- A contractor youngest PD.
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The series was developed under the working title Trigger and Yoo Sun-dong PD took the megaphone right after finishing the filming for The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch (2023).[3] KeyEast signed a production supply contract with The Walt Disney Company Korean .[4]
Casting
[edit]Kim Hye-soo and Jung Sung-il were cast in June and November 2023, respectively.[5][6] Kim and Jung along with Joo Jong-hyuk were confirmed to appear after Disney+ released the actors' still cuts in February 2024.[7]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began in January 2024.[8]
Release
[edit]Disney+ announced that Unmasked was one of the five Korean originals slated to be released in 2024.[9] The series was supposed to be released in the second half of 2024,[7] but due to lineup changes it was moved to 2025.[10] The premiere date is confirmed to be on January 15, 2025.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Primary [@primary0131] (December 18, 2024). 음악감독 했습니다 1월15일 [I will be the music director on January 15th] (in Korean). Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c Chin, Carmen (February 28, 2024). "Here's your first look at Disney+'s upcoming original K-drama, 'Unmasked'". NME. Archived from the original on September 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Cho, Ji-young (June 15, 2023). [단독] "'그알' 김상중 女버전"...김혜수, '경소문' 감독 신작 '트리거'로 신드롬 잇는다(종합) [[Exclusive] "'That Guy' Kim Sang-joong's Female Version"...Kim Hye-soo Continues Syndrome with 'Amazing Rumor' Director's New Work 'Trigger' (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ 키이스트/단일판매ㆍ공급계약체결 [KeyEast/Single Sales and Supply Contract Signed]. dart.fss.or.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Cho, Ji-young (June 15, 2023). [단독] 김혜수, '경소문' 감독 신작 '트리거'로 1년만에 안방 컴백 [[Exclusive] Kim Hye-soo, returns to home screens after a year with director 'Kyungsomun's' new film 'Trigger'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hun (November 7, 2023). [단독]'더 글로리'로 주인공 된 정성일, 김혜수와 '트리거' 출연 [[Exclusive] Jung Sung-il, who became the main character of 'The Glory', to appear in 'Trigger' with Kim Hye-soo] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Jang, Da-hee (February 27, 2024). 김혜수·정성일·주종혁, 디즈니+ '트리거'로 뭉쳤다..올 하반기 공개 [Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il, and Joo Jong-hyuk join forces for Disney+'Trigger'..To be released in the second half of this year] (in Korean). iMBC. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ji, Seung-hoon (January 31, 2024). [단독] 김혜수, '트리거' 촬영 돌입...디즈니플러스 공개 [[Exclusive] Kim Hye-soo, begins filming 'Trigger'...Disney Plus release] (in Korean). Maeil Gyeongje. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Ji-an (February 19, 2024). "Disney+ announces 5 new Korean titles for release this year". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Yoon, Hyun-ji (September 12, 2024). '김혜수·전지현·정우성' 초호화 캐스팅...디즈니+, 하반기→2025년 라인업 공개 ['Kim Hye-soo, Jeon Ji-hyun, Jung Woo-sung' Super luxurious casting...Disney+, second half→2025 lineup revealed] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (December 19, 2024). "Disney+ announces premiere date for K-drama 'Unmasked'". NME. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2025 South Korean television series debuts
- Korean-language television shows
- Star (Disney+) original programming
- South Korean action television series
- South Korean comedy television series
- South Korean thriller television series
- South Korean workplace television series
- Television series about journalism
- Television series by KeyEast
- Upcoming South Korean television series