{
  "id": 2443742,
  "title": "Korean stories becoming Hollywood's favorite sources",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/korean-stories-becoming-hollywoods-favorite-sources-2443742",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T22:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260822/korean-stories-becoming-hollywoods-favorite-sources"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hollywood is increasingly turning to Korean storytelling beyond K-dramas and K-pop, according to recent adaptation projects. While the industry previously prioritized acquiring completed series for streaming or remaking successful films, major studios and publishers are now targeting original literary works and underrated cult classics as potential sources.\n\nDisney has invested in the adaptation of \"DallerGut Dream Department Store,\" a fantasy novel penned by Korean author Lee Mi-ye. The project, reported by U.S. entertainment outlet Deadline on August 12th, will be brought to life through live-action filmmaking. Screenwriter Patrick Ness, celebrated for his adaptations of young adult literature such as \"Chaos Walking\" and \"A Monster Calls,\" will be responsible for crafting the screenplay for this Korean-inspired adaptation.\n\nThe narrative centers around protagonist Penny, a character who sells dreams to sleeping customers at a department store. However, the plot takes an intriguing turn when unexplained events begin to affect the customers under her care.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korean stories becoming Hollywood's favorite sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/korean-stories-becoming-hollywoods-favorite-sources",
        "published": "2026-08-21T22:32:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}