Netflix confirmed the production of the new series 'GIRIGO' and released the casting.
Netflix confirmed the production of the new series 'GIRIGO' and unveiled a fresh casting lineup filled with new actors such as Jeon So-young, Kang Mina, Baek Sun-ho, Hyun Woo-seok, and Lee Hyo-je. 'GIRIGO' depicts the story of high school students who are warned of sudden death due to the curse of the application 'GIRIGO', which grants wishes.
The application 'GIRIGO' allows any wish to be granted simply by uploading a wish video. The Netflix series 'GIRIGO' follows five high school friends who discover that 'GIRIGO' is entangled in the sudden death of a friend and embark on a journey to uncover the dark truths hidden by 'GIRIGO'. Faced with an unbelievable series of events, the characters initially experience confusion but as they delve deeper into the secrets, they gradually find themselves trapped in an inescapable quagmire, leading to a thrilling revelation of truths.
In particular, 'GIRIGO' is the first 'Young Adult (YA) horror' genre that Netflix presents, raising expectations as Netflix is known for its strength in genres such as mystery and thriller. 'GIRIGO' portrays teenagers who have many desires and possessions they want but do not know what is possible or achievable, dealing with curses and ghosts as they navigate the gap between reality and ideals. Furthermore, the fact that the means of wishing is an application (app) adds freshness and increases curiosity about the app named 'GIRIGO'.
Director Park Yun-seo, who has solid experience through various works across genres, scales, and eras—including Netflix series 'KINGDOM' Season 2, the film 'Myeongnyang', and 'Special Citizen'—is in charge of directing 'GIRIGO', heightening expectations. Additionally, CJ ENM Studios and Kairos Makers are producing, adding to the trust.
As fresh as the genre, material, and story, the casting is also new. Rookie Jeon So-young, who has established a solid foundation by appearing in several short films, portrays 'Se-a', a promising athlete in the school's track and field team, who is willing to jump in without a second thought to help a friend in crisis as she tries to uncover the secrets hidden by 'GIRIGO'.
'Nari', popular among friends for her idol-like appearance, is a character who does not believe 'Se-a's claim that 'GIRIGO' is the medium of the curse. She is played by Kang Mina, who has shown impressive performances in 'Welcome to Samdalli', 'My Roommate is a Gumiho', and 'Hotel Del Luna'. Baek Sun-ho, who has built his filmography gradually from dramas such as 'Nam and Woman' to 'Good or Bad Dongjae', plays 'Geon-woo', Se-a's boyfriend who secretly dates her and has a strange obsession with the unusual application.
In the role of 'Ha-jun', the brain of the group who is interested in coding and approaches the secrets surrounding 'GIRIGO' systematically, is Hyun Woo-seok, who has solidified his standing with films such as 'Time to Get Up', 'Dolphin', and the drama 'Cheer Up'. Lee Hyo-je, expanding his acting spectrum through works like 'Boar Hunting', 'Human Failure', and the film 'Loop', plays 'Hyeong-wook', a playful character who loves to hang out with friends and happens to fulfill his wish through 'GIRIGO'.
'GIRIGO', which raises expectations with its confirmed production and fresh casting lineup, will showcase the charm of the new genre of K-young adult horror on Netflix.
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