The epic occult novel 'The Exorcist' that caused a syndrome in South Korea is being reborn as a variety show on TVing.
The leading domestic OTT, TVing (CEO Choi Joo-hee), noted that it will begin production of new variety content based on writer Lee Woo-hyuk's novel 'The Exorcist', targeting a release in 2026.
Writer Lee Woo-hyuk, known as a master storyteller, received praise for successfully pioneering Korean fantasy with his novel 'The Exorcist', which recorded sales of 10 million copies. Depicting the exploits of exorcists fighting against supernatural beings and evil spirits, 'The Exorcist' gained many fans and has been adapted into films and animations.
The beloved 'The Exorcist', with its solid world-building and distinctive characters, is being reborn as the variety show <The New: The Exorcist> (working title). <The New: The Exorcist> (working title) will be an occult action-adventure variety show that borrows the world of the novel <The Exorcist> and is scheduled to be released on TVing.
Expectations are rising for the occult action-adventure variety show <The New: The Exorcist> (working title), which will emerge from the combination of the currently trending occult genre through films such as <The Cursed Grave> and the master of K-occult, writer Lee Woo-hyuk. The production company, CJ ENM, has completed a contract for the use of the original IP and will also seek advisement from writer Lee Woo-hyuk, adding to the curiosity about how the world of <The Exorcist> will be implemented in the variety show.
Previously, TVing has secured a strong fandom and increased paid subscriptions with its signature variety content such as <Transit Love> and the <High School Mystery Club> series. Following this, <The New: The Exorcist> (working title) is expected to continue as part of TVing's signature content lineup and create buzz once again.
Furthermore, through the production of <The New: The Exorcist> (working title), TVing plans to strengthen its original content lineup, providing users with an irreplaceable content experience and firmly establishing TVing's presence.
As anticipation builds for how writer Lee Woo-hyuk's solid world-building will transform into variety content, <The New: The Exorcist> (working title) is scheduled to be released on TVing in 2026.