{
  "id": 9424147,
  "title": "From 'M' to 'Infinite Challenge': Korea's nostalgia revival takes over streaming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/from-m-to-infinite-challenge-koreas-nostalgia-revival-takes-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T22:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260924/from-m-to-infinite-challenge-koreas-nostalgia-revival-takes-over-streaming"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1994, Korean television was forever changed by the horror drama M, which achieved unprecedented viewership ratings of 52.2 percent. Starring the renowned Shim Eun-ha, the show featured a groundbreaking visual effect: the possessed protagonist's eerie green eyes. M tackled the sensitive topic of abortion in a dark supernatural context, sparking controversy and discussion. Now, three decades later, the iconic green glow is making a triumphant return. Tving has announced M: Reboot, a contemporary psychological horror film that retains the essence of the original while adapting it for modern audiences. The narrative of the original M revolved around demonic possession and the societal taboo of abortion, with Ma-ri (played by Shim Eun-ha) being possessed by the spirit of an aborted fetus seeking vengeance in a medical horror story with a clear social message.",
  "summary": "In 1994, Korean television history was rewritten when the legendary horror drama \"M\" hit the airwaves, eventually peaking at a staggering 52.2 percent viewership rating. Starring iconic actor Shim Eun-ha, the series mesmerized the nation with a groundbreaking visual feat in the ominous glowing green eyes of its possessed protagonist, marking one of Korean television’s earliest uses of…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"M\" horror drama aired in 1994 with 52.2% viewership",
    "Green eyes effect made by possessed protagonist",
    "\"M: Reboot\" announced for Tving streaming platform"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "From 'M' to 'Infinite Challenge': Korea's nostalgia revival takes over streaming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/from-m-to-infinite-challenge-koreas-nostalgia-revival-takes-over-9428124",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:37:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}