'Same emotional impact across cultures': Why Netflix takes dubbing seriously
“Bite him!” “Fight!” “You know I’m a really dangerous guy, right?” On Friday, voice actors Park Sang-hoon and Choi Woo-sung were locked in a heated verbal exchange as they watched a screen at Pixelogic Korea’s studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. They were dubbing a one-on-one game between former martial arts fighters for the reality show “Physical: 100 Mexico.” As the actors delivered…
In a Seoul studio, voice actors Park Sang-hoon and Choi Woo-sung engaged in a passionate conversation while dubbing a reality show called "Physical: 100 Mexico." The two actors were immersed in their roles, delivering lines in perfect harmony with the contestants' actions and emotions on screen. Dubbing producer Kim Jeong-ryeong provided valuable feedback during the process, ensuring the pronunciation was accurate, the microphone levels were optimal, and the actors' voices were clear and expressive.
"Physical: 100 Mexico" began as a Korean original reality competition featuring physically gifted contestants competing in extreme challenges. Over time, the show evolved into a localized version, with adaptations in countries like Mexico and Italy. The dubbed episode we witnessed was part of the Korean-language production process, which encompasses various stages, including translation, adaptation, voice casting, editing, and mixing.
The intricate work of dubbing elevates the emotional impact of the show, transcending cultural boundaries and resonating with viewers worldwide.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
