Korean stories becoming Hollywood's favorite sources
Hollywood is showing a growing interest in Korean storytelling that goes beyond K-dramas and K-pop, and the latest adaptation project highlights this expanding focus. While Hollywood previously focused on acquiring finished series for streaming platforms or remaking proven box-office hits, major studios and publishers are now reaching further upstream. Instead of relying solely on mainstream…
Hollywood is increasingly seeking Korean narratives for adaptation, expanding its scope beyond K-dramas and K-pop. This shift is evident in recent projects that delve deeper into the source material. Traditionally, studios acquired completed series for streaming or remade successful films. Now, they are targeting original literary works and lesser-known cult favorites to create original stories from scratch.
Disney, for instance, is developing "The DallerGut Dream Department Store," a fantasy novel by Korean author Lee Mi-ye, into a live-action film. Screenwriter Patrick Ness, renowned for adapting young adult series like "Chaos Walking" and "A Monster Calls," will craft the screenplay. The narrative revolves around Penny, a character who sells dreams to customers in a department store, encountering a mystery as odd occurrences start affecting these customers.
Lee's novel has garnered significant attention in Korea, signaling Hollywood's growing interest in Korean storytelling.
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