'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…
On Friday, voice actors Park Sang-hoon and Choi Woo-sung engaged in a passionate verbal exchange while dubbing a one-on-one game for the reality show "Physical: 100 Mexico" at Pixelogic Korea's studio in Seoul. They brought the contestants' movements and emotions to life through their lines, which were synchronized with the action.
The dubbing producer, Kim Jeong-ryeong, provided constant feedback to ensure the voices were clear and well-paced. The show, originally a Korean reality program, has been adapted into local versions in Mexico and Italy. The specific scene being dubbed that day was part of the Korean-language version. Dubbing is a complex process that includes translation, adaptation, voice casting, editing, and mixing, taking place before the final release of the show.
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