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Netflix reveals slate of original Korean films, series, special for 2021
Netflix reveals slate of original Korean films, series, special for 2021
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 25, 2021 02:12 PM PHT

MANILA – With the growing popularity of Korean content on Netflix, the giant streaming platform announced on Thursday that it has finally embarked on producing original Korean films.
MANILA – With the growing popularity of Korean content on Netflix, the giant streaming platform announced on Thursday that it has finally embarked on producing original Korean films.
One of its self-produced titles is the chase thriller “Carter” which follows an agent suffering from memory loss and thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission.
One of its self-produced titles is the chase thriller “Carter” which follows an agent suffering from memory loss and thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission.
The movie was helmed by Jung Byung-gil whose other works include “Action Boys,” “Confession of Murder,” and “The Villainess.”
The movie was helmed by Jung Byung-gil whose other works include “Action Boys,” “Confession of Murder,” and “The Villainess.”
Netflix said the movie “is expected to present a cathartic experience for viewers with high-quality, difficult to execute, nonstop action scenes.”
Netflix said the movie “is expected to present a cathartic experience for viewers with high-quality, difficult to execute, nonstop action scenes.”
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Another original Korean film coming to the platform is “Moral Sense” which “depicts a different kind of romance between a man with unusual tastes in sex and a woman who inadvertently learns about them.”
Another original Korean film coming to the platform is “Moral Sense” which “depicts a different kind of romance between a man with unusual tastes in sex and a woman who inadvertently learns about them.”
“It is based on the hit webtoon by the same name, which has the main character under the humorous and suspenseful premise of hiding his unusual sexual proclivities from his colleagues,” Netflix said.
“It is based on the hit webtoon by the same name, which has the main character under the humorous and suspenseful premise of hiding his unusual sexual proclivities from his colleagues,” Netflix said.
It will be directed by Park Hyun-jin whose past projects include “Like for Likes” and “Lovers of Six Years.”
It will be directed by Park Hyun-jin whose past projects include “Like for Likes” and “Lovers of Six Years.”
In line with this, Netflix also announced in the same virtual event the upcoming slate of Korean series and a stand-up comedy special that will soon be available on the streaming platform this 2021.
In line with this, Netflix also announced in the same virtual event the upcoming slate of Korean series and a stand-up comedy special that will soon be available on the streaming platform this 2021.
Here’s the list:
“Move to Heaven” revolves around the routine of a pair of trauma cleaners. The series is directed by Kim Sung-ho ("How to Steal a Dog").
“Move to Heaven” revolves around the routine of a pair of trauma cleaners. The series is directed by Kim Sung-ho ("How to Steal a Dog").
“D.P.” is based on the webtoon by Kim Bo-tong and follows the story of army private Joon-ho who suddenly ends up becoming a member of the “Deserter Pursuit” unit that tracks down military deserters and encounters the realities of confused young soldiers. The series is directed by Han Jun-hee and stars Jung Hae-in, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim Sung-kyun, and Son Seok-koo.
“D.P.” is based on the webtoon by Kim Bo-tong and follows the story of army private Joon-ho who suddenly ends up becoming a member of the “Deserter Pursuit” unit that tracks down military deserters and encounters the realities of confused young soldiers. The series is directed by Han Jun-hee and stars Jung Hae-in, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim Sung-kyun, and Son Seok-koo.
“Squid Game” depicts a story of people who decide to become the players of a mysterious survival game that has a whopping $40-million prize at stake.
“Squid Game” depicts a story of people who decide to become the players of a mysterious survival game that has a whopping $40-million prize at stake.
“Hellbound” is a series about a smart, self-assured lawyer who goes up against the New Truth Church and its extremist Arrowhead devotees. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho ("Train to Busan," "Peninsula"), it is written by Yeon and Choi Gyu-seok, author of the popular webtoon Songgot.
“Hellbound” is a series about a smart, self-assured lawyer who goes up against the New Truth Church and its extremist Arrowhead devotees. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho ("Train to Busan," "Peninsula"), it is written by Yeon and Choi Gyu-seok, author of the popular webtoon Songgot.
“The Silent Sea” follows members of a special team sent to an abandoned research facility on the moon. Set in a future earth that has undergone desertification, the series stars Bae Doona, Gong Yoo, and Lee Joon.
“The Silent Sea” follows members of a special team sent to an abandoned research facility on the moon. Set in a future earth that has undergone desertification, the series stars Bae Doona, Gong Yoo, and Lee Joon.
“All of Us Are Dead” follows a group of students trapped in a high school who find themselves in dire situations as they seek to be rescued from a zombie invasion of their school. The original series stars Yoon Chan-yeong, Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, and Yoo In-soo.
“All of Us Are Dead” follows a group of students trapped in a high school who find themselves in dire situations as they seek to be rescued from a zombie invasion of their school. The original series stars Yoon Chan-yeong, Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, and Yoo In-soo.
“My Name” follows a mobster’s daughter named Ji-u who joins a cartel and becomes a mole in the police force to seek the truth behind her father’s death. The series is directed by Kim Jin-min of the acclaimed series "Extracurricular."
“My Name” follows a mobster’s daughter named Ji-u who joins a cartel and becomes a mole in the police force to seek the truth behind her father’s death. The series is directed by Kim Jin-min of the acclaimed series "Extracurricular."
“So Not Worth It” follows the youthful adventures of students with multicultural backgrounds in a college dorm. Created by Kwon Ik-joon, it stars Park Se-wan, Shin Hyeon-seung, Choi Young-jae of K-pop group GOT7, Minnie of the K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, and Han Hyun-min.
“So Not Worth It” follows the youthful adventures of students with multicultural backgrounds in a college dorm. Created by Kwon Ik-joon, it stars Park Se-wan, Shin Hyeon-seung, Choi Young-jae of K-pop group GOT7, Minnie of the K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, and Han Hyun-min.
“Kingdom: Ashin of the North” is a special standalone episode from the Kingdom universe and shares the backstory of the mysterious character Lee Chang’s group encountered on their journey north to discover the origins of the infected.
“Kingdom: Ashin of the North” is a special standalone episode from the Kingdom universe and shares the backstory of the mysterious character Lee Chang’s group encountered on their journey north to discover the origins of the infected.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ron Henley on returning to the hip-hop scene after a break: ‘Nag-focus muna ako sa pagiging ama’
EXCLUSIVE: Ron Henley on returning to the hip-hop scene after a break: ‘Nag-focus muna ako sa pagiging ama’
Push Team
Published Feb 25, 2025 11:14 PM PHT

Filipino hip-hop artist Ron Henley was part of the artist lineup at the recently concluded OPM Series: Hip Hop Fest, held at the SM North Edsa Sky Dome on February 22.
Filipino hip-hop artist Ron Henley was part of the artist lineup at the recently concluded OPM Series: Hip Hop Fest, held at the SM North Edsa Sky Dome on February 22.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, he shared that his break in the past months was due to him focusing on becoming a father.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, he shared that his break in the past months was due to him focusing on becoming a father.
“Sa bahay lang kasi nag-aalaga din ako ng anak. Nag-focus muna ako sa pagiging ama. Kababalik ko lang magtanghalulit. Ito nandon pa rin yung kaba, yung excitement,” Ron Henley shared.
“Sa bahay lang kasi nag-aalaga din ako ng anak. Nag-focus muna ako sa pagiging ama. Kababalik ko lang magtanghalulit. Ito nandon pa rin yung kaba, yung excitement,” Ron Henley shared.
The hip-hop star is now a proud father to his eight-month-old daughter, Shira Haza Nirvana, whom he happily brought along during his recent music fest stint.
The hip-hop star is now a proud father to his eight-month-old daughter, Shira Haza Nirvana, whom he happily brought along during his recent music fest stint.
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Just last December, Ron Henley also shared his first Christmas with Shira on Instagram.
Just last December, Ron Henley also shared his first Christmas with Shira on Instagram.
On back to performing live, the rapper-songwriter admitted that it was refreshing to have a different set of audiences, stepping away from their usual gigs with a more intimate setting.
On back to performing live, the rapper-songwriter admitted that it was refreshing to have a different set of audiences, stepping away from their usual gigs with a more intimate setting.
“Parang na-expose kami sa ibang set naman ng audience. At nakaka-tuwa din na may bago kang tagapakinig. Para sa kanila fresh pa yung kinakanta mo years ago, nakakabigay ng gana ulit.” he shared.
“Parang na-expose kami sa ibang set naman ng audience. At nakaka-tuwa din na may bago kang tagapakinig. Para sa kanila fresh pa yung kinakanta mo years ago, nakakabigay ng gana ulit.” he shared.
The "Hagdan" hitmaker, along with fellow rapper, Loonie, also offered advice to emerging artists in the hip-hop scene, noting that it's okay to make mistakes and learn from them along the way.
The "Hagdan" hitmaker, along with fellow rapper, Loonie, also offered advice to emerging artists in the hip-hop scene, noting that it's okay to make mistakes and learn from them along the way.
“Gawin mo lang nang gawin, wag kang matakot magkamali. Habang maaga pa, maitatama yung mga mali. Saka siyempre, kung talagang passion mo, lahat gagawin mo para maitawid yung passion mo na 'yon. Kumbaga, gawin mo lang yung nasa puso mo, mahalin mo lang yung ginagawa mo, ‘yun lang,” he added.
“Gawin mo lang nang gawin, wag kang matakot magkamali. Habang maaga pa, maitatama yung mga mali. Saka siyempre, kung talagang passion mo, lahat gagawin mo para maitawid yung passion mo na 'yon. Kumbaga, gawin mo lang yung nasa puso mo, mahalin mo lang yung ginagawa mo, ‘yun lang,” he added.
The hip-hop artist also shared that in songwriting, inspiration can be found in the simplest things you encounter or experience daily.
The hip-hop artist also shared that in songwriting, inspiration can be found in the simplest things you encounter or experience daily.
He even revealed that his love for plants, as a self-proclaimed "plantito," served as the main inspiration for his song "Ilandasanwakan," a reversed word for "Nakaw Na Sandali.” The song featured words such as flowers, gumamela, and santan.
He even revealed that his love for plants, as a self-proclaimed "plantito," served as the main inspiration for his song "Ilandasanwakan," a reversed word for "Nakaw Na Sandali.” The song featured words such as flowers, gumamela, and santan.
"Mahilig kasi ako sa mga halaman eh plantito. One time naging, ano, plantito. Kaya, isa sa mga, ano, mga naging inspirasyon ko, yung mga halaman na alaga ko,” he explained.
"Mahilig kasi ako sa mga halaman eh plantito. One time naging, ano, plantito. Kaya, isa sa mga, ano, mga naging inspirasyon ko, yung mga halaman na alaga ko,” he explained.
Fans can also expect more songs and collaborations from the rapper-songwriter.
Fans can also expect more songs and collaborations from the rapper-songwriter.
“Sulat-sulat lang din ako, collab-collab. Last na collaboration na nagawa ko is yung with Skusta (Clee) and Yuridope,” Ron Henley shared, referencing their song "La Luna."
“Sulat-sulat lang din ako, collab-collab. Last na collaboration na nagawa ko is yung with Skusta (Clee) and Yuridope,” Ron Henley shared, referencing their song "La Luna."
—By Jemuel Tandoc
—By Jemuel Tandoc
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