Glitch (South Korean TV series) explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:글리치
Rr:Geullichi
Genre:
Creator:Netflix
Director:Roh Deok
Music:Kang Ki-young
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:10
Executive Producer:Yoon Shin-ae
Producer:Greg Lee
Cinematography:Kim Jung-won
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:60 minutes
Company:Studio 329
Network:Netflix

Glitch is a 2022 South Korean science fiction television series written by Gin Han-sai, directed by Roh Deok, and starring Jeon Yeo-been and Nana,[2] it tells the story of a young woman who tries to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of a UFO-watching club.[3] [4] It was released on Netflix on October 7, 2022.[5]

Synopsis

Hong Ji-hyo comes from a rich family. She has a steady job, obtained through family connections. One night, her boyfriend of four years suddenly disappears. As she goes in search of him, she tries to uncover the truth behind a mysterious secret with the help of a community of UFO watchers, including Heo Bo-ra.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Production

Development

On December 30, 2020, Netflix confirmed through a press release that it would distribute a Korean original series titled Glitch, to be produced by Studio 329 and written by Extracurricular writer, Gin Han-sai.[18]

Jeon Yeo-been was offered the lead role in early March.[19] In mid-March, director Roh Deok and Jeon Yeo-been confirmed they had joined the series.[20] On March 19, 2021, Nana was confirmed to play the role of a twitch streamer on the show.[21]

Filming

On July 23, 2021, filming was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and one of the performers possibly being infected. Filming resumed on May 21, 2021, and continued until December 23.[22] On May 28, 2021, images from a script-reading location were revealed.[23]

Release

The series had its premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival, in the 'On Screen' section, on October 6, 2022. Four episodes out of ten were introduced in the premiere.[24] [25] It became available for streaming on Netflix on October 7, 2022.[26]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominationResultRef.
2023Director's Cut AwardsBest DirectorRoh Deok[27]
Best ScreenplayGin Han-sai
Best ActressJeon Yeo-been
2nd Blue Dragon Series AwardsBest ActressJeon Yeo-been[28]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Glitch - Cast (Korean Drama, 2021, 글리치). HanCinema. July 25, 2021. December 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211210033635/https://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Glitch.php. live.
  3. Web site: Netflix Confirms New Korean Original Series 'Glitch', Partnering Again with Creators of 'Extracurricular'. December 30, 2020. July 25, 2021. Netflix. October 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030085652/https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-confirms-new-korean-original-series-glitch. live.
  4. News: 전여빈 나나 류경수 '글리치' 촬영 중단 "보조출연자 코로나 확진"[공식]]. Jeon Yeo-bin, Nana, Ryu Kyung-soo, 'Glitch' filming stopped "Auxiliary performer confirmed with Corona" [Official]. Kim No-eul. Newsen. Naver. July 23, 2021. July 25, 2021. July 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210725182757/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000471507. live.
  5. News: 넷플릭스, 전여빈·나나 주연 '글리치' 내달 공개...4차원 추적극. Netflix to release 'Glitch' starring Jeon Yeo-bin and Nana next month... 4D Tracking Pole. Kang Ae-ran. Yonhap News Agency. Naver. September 2, 2022. September 2, 2022. ko. September 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902012456/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0013414840. live.
  6. News: 넷플릭스 오리지널 '글리치', 노덕x전여빈 의기투합 확정 [공식]]. Kim Bo-young. Netflix's original 'Glitch', Nodeok x Jeon Yeo-bin's spirit of cooperation confirmed [Official]. Edaily. Naver. March 15, 2021. July 25, 2021. ko. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506045807/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=018&aid=0004875475. live.
  7. News: 나나, 넷플릭스 오리지널 시리즈 '글리치' 출연 확정[공식]]. Park Jeong-sun. Nana confirmed to appear in Netflix original series 'Glitch' [Official]. Daily Sports. Naver. May 28, 2021. July 15, 2021. ko. September 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220928225938/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003121553. live.
  8. News: [단독]'짐캐리' 이동휘, 넷플릭스 '글리치' 주연]. Kim Jin-seok. [Exclusive] 'Jim Carrey' Lee Dong-hwi to star in Netflix's 'Glitch'. Daily Sports. Naver. May 20, 2021. July 15, 2021. ko. October 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211027190040/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/241/0003118840. live.
  9. News: 글리치' 측 "류경수 출연 확정" 전여빈 나나 만난다(공식). 'Glitch' side "Ryu Kyung-soo confirmed to appear" Jeon Yeo-bin meets Nana (official). Kim No-eul. June 3, 2021. July 25, 2021. Newsen. Naver. ko. October 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211027190921/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000450134. live.
  10. Web site: Lee Jun-hyun. October 4, 2022. '지금 우리 학교는' 이민구, '글리치' 합류...전여빈·나나와 호흡. 'Now our school' Lee Min-goo joins 'Glitch'... Breathing with Jeon Yeo-bin and Nana. October 4, 2022. Ten Asia. ko. October 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221004005453/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000573139. live.
  11. Web site: Park Jeong-seon. September 26, 2022. 글리치', 이동휘부터 류경수까지 막강 신스틸러. 'Glitch', a powerful scene stealer from Lee Dong-hwi to Ryu Kyung-soo. September 26, 2022. JTBC. ko. Naver.
  12. Web site: 글리치' 태원석, 반전 매력 값대위 찰떡 표현...'극에 활력 더하다. Yoo Byung-chul. Glitch' Tae Won-seok, the perfect expression of anti-war charm value... 'Add vitality to the play. Korea Economy TV. Naver. October 13, 2022. October 13, 2022. ko. October 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221013085358/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=215&aid=0001059538. live.
  13. Web site: [단독]정다빈, 넷플릭스 '글리치' 합류...'인간수업' 작가와 재회]. Kang Hyo-jin. [Exclusive] Dabin Jung joins Netflix's 'Glitch'... Reunited with the writer of 'Human Class. Spotify News. Naver. September 30, 2021. October 9, 2021. ko. October 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211009104124/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000321360. live.
  14. Web site: [단독]고창석, 넷플릭스 '글리치' 합류...전여빈·나나와 호흡]. Kang Hyo-jin. [Exclusive] Changseok Ko joins Netflix's 'Glitch'... Breathing with Jeon Yeo-bin and Nana. Spotify News. Naver. September 8, 2021. October 9, 2021. ko. October 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211009104916/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000318093. live.
  15. Web site: 넷플릭스 '글리치' 노덕 감독 "저에게도 보라 같은 존재가 있었으면 좋겠어요!". Bride Economy. October 20, 2022. November 28, 2022. November 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221122153044/https://www.viva100.com/main/view.php?key=20221017010003711. live.
  16. Web site: 최수임, 넷플릭스 '글리치' 출연...전여빈·나나와 특별 케미. Yoo Jeong-min. Choi Soo-im to appear in Netflix's 'Glitch'... Special chemistry with Jeon Yeo-bin and Nana. iMBC. Naver. October 12, 2022. October 12, 2022. ko. October 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221012154145/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000169439. live.
  17. Web site: 글리치' 박성연, 전직 경찰로 완벽 변신...신스틸러의 정석. Park Ji-yoon. 'Glitch' Park Seong-yeon, a perfect transformation into a former police officer... The standard of a scene stealer. The Fact. Naver. October 13, 2022. October 13, 2022. ko.
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  19. News: 전여빈, 넷플릭스 '글리치' 출연.."긍정 검토중". Jeon Yeo-bin to appear in Netflix's 'Glitch'... "Positive review". Kim Mi-hwa. Star News. Naver. March 2, 2021. July 26, 2021. ko. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029112733/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002936322. live.
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  21. News: [단독]나나, 넷플릭스 '글리치' 주연... "전여빈과 투 톱"]. [Exclusive] Nana to star in Netflix's 'Glitch'... "Two Top with Jeon Yeo-bin". Kim Jin-seok. Daily Sports. Naver. March 19, 2021. July 26, 2021. ko. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029112959/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003101349. live.
  22. News: 전여빈·이동휘 '글리치' 촬영 중단..."보조출연자 확진". Jeon Yeo-bin and Lee Dong-hwi stop filming for 'Glitch'... "Confirmation of auxiliary performer". Kim Ji-eun. Newsis. Naver. July 23, 2021. July 26, 2021. ko. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029104014/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0010625050. live.
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  25. News: 제27회 부산국제영화제, '욘더'→'글리치' 온 스크린 섹션 선정작 9편 공개. The 27th Busan International Film Festival, 'Yonder' → 'Glitch' on-screen section selection of 9 films released. Lee Nam-kyung. Maeil Broadcasting Network. Naver. September 12, 2022. September 12, 2022. ko. September 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220912031847/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/movie/article/057/0001689184. live.
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