A person becoming Dakgangjeong?” That’s the premise of a Netflix drama adapted from an bizarre webtoon. Transforming imaginative cartoon content into live-action might pose challenges, but the involvement of director Lee Byung-hun and actors like Ryu Seung-ryong and Ahn Jae-hong suggests its plausibility
The release date is still undecided, but it’s scheduled for 2024.
The series is planned to consist of a total of 12 episodes.
“Dakgangjeong” involves coating and frying chicken, followed by simmering it in a sauce made of soy sauce or spicy chili paste. It’s akin to Korean seasoned fried chicken or the Chinese dish “Kkanpunggi,” though each has distinct flavor differences when tasted.
synopsis of Dakgangjeong
An unknown machine arrives at Modeun Gigye, catching the attention of intern Go Baek-joong, who brings it inside. Meanwhile, Choi Min-ah, CEO Choi Seon-man’s daughter, buys Dakgangjeong to share with her father at the company. Mistaking the machine for a fatigue recovery device, Min-ah enters and unexpectedly transforms into Dakgangjeong. Seon-man and Go Baek-joong then embark on a quest to find clues and retrieve Min-ah.
Casting of Dakgangjeong
Ryu Seung-ryong(류승룡) as Choi Seon-man
Choi Seon-man, the CEO of Modeun Gigye, joins forces with Go Baek-joong on an adventurous quest to recover his daughter, who has unexpectedly transformed into Dakgangjeong.
Ahn Jae-hong(안재홍) as Go Baek-joong
The intern working at Modeun Gigye, nursing a secret affection for Choi Min-ah.
Kim Yoo-jung(김유정) as Choi Min-ah (Cameo)
Choi Seon-man’s daughter, who steps into the enigmatic machine and finds herself transformed into Dakgangjeong.
production crew of Dakgangjeong
Park Ji-dok’s webtoon “Dakgangjeong” serves as the original source material, with director Lee Byung-hun overseeing both direction and the screenplay.
behind the scene of Dakgangjeong
- It seems there was an unfortunate incident during filming on April 12, 2023, at Incheon Songdo Central Park. A steel structure collapse led to injuries among supporting actors. Although the production company downplayed it, reports surfaced of severe facial wounds and some possibly experiencing concussions and unable to rise. Additionally, it was discovered that the structure had collapsed earlier that day, raising concerns about safety measures as filming continued without immediate action.
- Jung Ho-yeon, known for her role in “Squid Game,” appears in a cameo..
- Ryu Seung-ryong appeared in the movie “Extreme Job” directed by Lee Byung-hun, and Ahn Jae-hong was in “Be Melodramatic.”
For the original webtoon, please visit https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=734008
