Bargain (TV series) explained

Alt Name:Ransom
Native Name:
Hangul:몸값
Rr:Momgap
Screenplay:Kwak Jae-min
Director:Jeon Woo-sung
Composer:Lee Ji-soo
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:6
Producer:Kim Bo-ra
Cinematography:Kim Young-ho
Editor:Han Mi-yeon
Runtime:33-37 minutes

Bargain (Momgap) is a 2022 South Korean television miniseries directed by Jeon Woo-sung and starring Jin Seon-kyu, Jeon Jong-seo and Chang Ryul.[1] It aired on TVING from October 28 through November 4, 2022.[2]

Cast

Production

The series was adapted from the 2015 short film Bargain, directed by Lee Chung-hyun.[4] The principal photography of the series commenced in 2022,[5] with Jin Seon-kyu and Jeon Jong-seo joining the cast.[6]

The series was co-produced by CJ ENM and Paramount Global, with the latter handled the global distribution outside South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.[7]

Release

The series premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival and screened at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.[8] [9]

Reception

Critical reception

In her review for TheGuardian.com, Lucy Mangan gave the series a four-star rating out of five.[10]

The series was reviewed by various other media publications, such as Decider, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter and Observer.[11] [12] [13] [14]

Accolades

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YearCategory <-- List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same. -->Nominee / WorkResult
Cannes International Series Festival2023Best ScreenplayChoi Byeong-yun, Jeon Woo-sung and Kwak Jae-min[15]
Critics' Choice Awards2024Best Foreign Language SeriesBargain[16]
Seriencamp2023Critics Choice[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jin Seon-kyu, Jun Jong-seo to star in Tving's original series 'Bargain' . February 25, 2022 . November 18, 2023 . September 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220913200917/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220225000419 . live .
  2. News: Paramount+ releases trailer of Korean earthquake survival series 'Bargain'. Check release date, star cast, theme, plot . The Economic Times . September 5, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118122221/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/paramount-releases-trailer-of-korean-earthquake-survival-series-bargain-check-release-date-star-cast-theme-plot/articleshow/103403070.cms . live .
  3. Web site: Bargain - Cast (Korean Drama, 2022, 몸값). HanCinema. February 4, 2023.
  4. Web site: Director Lee Chung-hyun's short film, 'Bargain,' to be remade into TV series . February 24, 2022 . November 18, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118121059/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/11/398_324504.html . live .
  5. Web site: Tving's new 'Bargain' takes original film further . October 18, 2022 . November 18, 2023 . October 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231030075902/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20221018000521 . live .
  6. Web site: Jin sun-kyu, Jun Jong-seo cast as leads in upcoming Tving original series . February 24, 2022 . November 18, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118121246/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/02/24/entertainment/television/Jun-Jongseo-Jin-Sunkyu-Bargain/20220224161718574.html . live .
  7. Web site: Korean Series 'Bargain' Heading for Paramount+ Streaming Platform in 2023 . November 4, 2022 . November 18, 2023 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229005401/https://variety.com/2022/global/asia/korean-series-bargain-paramount-1235423766/ . live .
  8. Web site: Busan International Film Festival Announces 9 Selections for on Screen . September 12, 2022 . November 18, 2023 . September 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230904202342/https://www.hapskorea.com/busan-international-film-festival-announces-9-selections-for-on-screen/ . live .
  9. Web site: TIFF Unveils 2023 Primetime Programme Including World Premieres of 'Bad Boy' & 'All the Light We Cannot See' . August 14, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . August 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230816014159/https://deadline.com/2023/08/tiff-2023-primetime-programme-bad-boy-all-the-light-we-cannot-see-1235498010/ . live .
  10. News: Bargain review – this addictive Korean drama is more clever and complex than Squid Game . The Guardian . October 5, 2023 . Mangan . Lucy . November 18, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118115948/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/oct/05/netflix-bargain-review-this-wild-korean-drama-is-even-more-clever-and-complex-than-squid-game . live .
  11. Web site: 'Bargain' Paramount Plus Review: Stream It or Skip It? . November 18, 2023 . October 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231029090734/https://decider.com/2023/10/06/bargain-paramount-plus-review/ . live .
  12. 'Bargain' is a bonkers and binge-worthy Korean survival drama . . November 18, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118200559/https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/bargain-review-paramount-plus-korean-drama/ . live .
  13. Web site: 'Bargain' Review: Paramount+'s Korean Thriller is Preposterous, and Preposterously Entertaining . . October 4, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . October 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012001347/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/bargain-review-paramount-1235609064/ . live .
  14. Web site: 'Bargain' Review: A Gutsy but Clumsy K-Drama . . October 5, 2023 . November 18, 2023 . October 14, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014013900/https://observer.com/2023/10/bargain-review-a-gutsy-but-clumsy-k-drama/ . live .
  15. Web site: Norwegian Political Satire 'Power Play' Wins at Canneseries, as 'Bargain,' 'Carthago' and 'Corduroy' Also Scoop Awards. Balaga. Martha. April 19, 2023. Variety. November 18, 2023. October 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006215336/https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/power-play-wins-canneseries-bargain-carthago-1235589027/. live.
  16. Web site: 'The Morning Show' & 'Succession' lead Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations. Pedersen. Erik. December 5, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. December 5, 2023.
  17. Web site: Paramount+'s Korean Drama 'Bargain', Prime Video's 'I'm a Virgo' & Greek Infertility Drama 'Babython' Among Seriencamp Winners. Whittock. Jesse. June 19, 2023. Deadline. November 18, 2023. July 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230714103501/https://deadline.com/2023/06/paramount-plus-bargain-prime-video-im-a-virgo-seriencamp-winners-1235419943/. live.