Island (South Korean TV series)
Island | |
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Hangul | 아일랜드 |
Revised Romanization | Aillaendeu |
McCune–Reischauer | Aillaendŭ |
Genre | |
Based on | Island by Yoon In-wan and Yang Kyung-il[2] |
Developed by | Studio Dragon (planning)[3] |
Written by | Oh Bo-hyun[4] |
Directed by | Bae Jong[1] |
Starring | |
Music by | Kim Sung-su[5] |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 12 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Producers |
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Animator | Kwon Gwang-gu |
Editors |
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Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | TVING |
Release | December 30, 2022 March 10, 2023 | –
Network | tvN |
Release | February 10 February 25, 2023 | –
Island (Korean: 아일랜드) is a 2022–2023 South Korean television series starring Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, and Sung Joon. Part 1 of the series aired on TVING from December 30, 2022, to January 13, 2023,[7] and later aired on tvN from February 10 to 25, 2023, every Friday and Saturday at 22:10 (KST).[8] Part 2 of the series aired from February 24 to March 10, 2023.[9] Amazon Prime Video acquired the rights to distribute the series in 240 countries.[10][11]
The first episode of Island was screened at the Rendez-vous (non-competition section) of the 2023 Cannes International Series Festival on April 19, 2023.[12][13]
Synopsis
[edit]Based on the graphic novel, which was later published as a webtoon series on Naver Webtoon, the series is set on Jeju Island where three people fight against an evil that's trying to destroy the world.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Kim Nam-gil as Van
- Kim Seo-joon as young Van[14]
- Lee Da-hee as Won Mi-ho / Wonjeong[15]
- Park Seo-kyung as young Wonjeong / Won Mi-ho[14]
- Cha Eun-woo as Priest Johan[16]
- Ki Eun-yoo as young Priest Johan
- Sung Joon as Gungtan[17]
- Kim Min-jun as young Gungtan[14]
Supporting
[edit]Granny Haenyeo's Home
[edit]- Go Doo-shim as Geum Baek-ju[18]
- Heo Jung-hee as Boo Yeom-ji[19]
- Kwon Ye-eun as young Boo Yeom-ji
Daehan Group
[edit]- Jeon Kuk-hwan as Won Tae-han[14]
- Oh Kwang-rok as Butler Jang[20]
- Lee Soon-won as Secretary Kang[14]
Jijangjong
[edit]- Park Geun-hyung as Jongryeong[21]
- Keum Kwang-san as monk[14]
- Kang Hyun-joong as monk[14]
- Kim Jin-man as monk[14]
Tamra High School
[edit]- Kim Ki-cheon as Principal Lee San-il[14]
- Yoo Seung-ok as Han Su-jin[22]
- Jung Soo-bin as Lee Su-ryun[23]
Others
[edit]- Lee Hang-na as Won Bo-ram[24]
- Yoo Yi-jun as Kyung-jun[25]
- Jeon Ji-hwan[14]
- Kim Sung-oh as Yul[26]
Special appearance
[edit]- Choi Tae-joon as Kang Chan-hee[27]
- Kim Min-jun as groom[28]
Production
[edit]Filming was scheduled to start in October 2021.[1]
On December 20, 2021, it was reported that actress Lee Da-hee was injured while filming.[29] Later in the day, the actress's agency confirmed that she suffered a neck injury.[30]
On May 24, 2022, actor Cha Eun-woo posted a photo on SNS saying that his part had finished filming.[31]
Release
[edit]The series was originally made available for streaming through TVING and Amazon Prime Video.[32][better source needed] Part 1 premiered on TVING and Amazon Prime Video on December 30, 2022,[33] followed by the premiere on tvN on February 10, 2023.[8] Part 2 premiered on TVING and Amazon Prime Video on February 24, 2023.[34][9]
Broadcast
[edit]Amazon Prime Video acquired the international rights to distribute Island in 240 countries outside of South Korea in October 2022.[10]
Viewership
[edit]Part | Episode number | Average | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||
1 | 637 | 281 | 543 | 363 | 488 | 280 | 432 | |
2 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Ep. | Original broadcast date (tvN) | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[35] | |
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Nationwide | Seoul | ||
Part 1 | |||
1 | February 10, 2023 | 2.833% (1st) | 3.042% (1st) |
2 | February 11, 2023 | 2.046% (5th) | 2.417% (3rd) |
3 | February 17, 2023 | 2.362% (2nd) | 2.723% (2nd) |
4 | February 18, 2023 | 1.515% (8th) | 1.984% (3rd) |
5 | February 24, 2023 | 2.095% (2nd) | 2.619% (2nd) |
6 | February 25, 2023 | 1.280% (15th) | N/A |
Average | 2.022% | —[a] | |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) / Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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APAN Star Awards | 2023 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Cha Eun-woo | Nominated | [36] |
Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Original Productions By A Streamer/OTT (National Winners – Korea) | Island | Won | [37][38] | |
Asian Television Awards | 2024 | Best Original Digital Drama Series | Won | [39] | |
Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2023 | Best New Actor | Nominated | [40] | |
Popularity Star Award | Cha Eun-woo | Won | [41] | ||
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards[A] | Best Male Idol-Actor | Won | [43] | ||
Brand of the Year Awards | Actor of the Year – Idol | Won | [44] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Due to some unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.
- ^ Co-organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys, this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture, as determined through consumer research.[42]
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- "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. February 11, 2023. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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- ^ Kim, Bong-goo (May 3, 2022). 잡코리아·알바몬 '2022 브랜드 고객충성도 대상' 수상 [Job Korea Albamon won '2022 Brand Customer Loyalty Grand Prize']. Korean Economy (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Soyoung (May 2, 2023). 송혜교x유재석→아이브, 브랜드 대상..코쿤x고윤정도 '쾌거' (종합). OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
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External links
[edit]- Official website (in Korean)
- Island at IMDb
- Island at HanCinema
- Island Chapter 1 at Naver Webtoon (in Korean)
- Island Chapter 2 at Naver Webtoon (in Korean)
- Island at Naver Webtoon