Island (South Korean TV series) explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:아일랜드
Rr:Aillaendeu
Mr:Aillaendŭ
Developer:Studio Dragon (planning)[1]
Director:Bae Jong
Music:Kim Sung-su[2]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:12
Animator:Kwon Gwang-gu
Network:TVING
Network2:tvN

Island is a 2022–2023 South Korean television series starring Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, and Sung Joon. Part 1 of the series aired on TVING from December 30, 2022, to January 13, 2023,[3] and later aired on tvN from February 10 to 25, 2023, every Friday and Saturday at 22:10 (KST).[4] Part 2 of the series aired from February 24 to March 10, 2023.[5] It is also available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in selected regions.[6]

The first episode of Island was screened at the Rendez-vous (non-competition section) of the 2023 Cannes International Series Festival on April 19, 2023.[7] [8]

Synopsis

Based on the graphic novel, which was later published as a webtoon series on Naver Webtoon, the series is set on Jeju Island where three people fight against an evil that's trying to destroy the world.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Granny Haenyeo's Home

Daehan Group

Jijangjong

Tamra High School

Others

Special appearance

Production

Filming was scheduled to start in October 2021.

On December 20, 2021, it was reported that actress Lee Da-hee was injured while filming.[23] Later in the day, the actress's agency confirmed that she suffered a neck injury.[24]

On May 24, 2022, actor Cha Eun-woo posted a photo on SNS saying that his part had finished filming.[25]

Release

The series was originally made available for streaming through TVING and Amazon Prime Video.[26] On February 10, 2023, Part 1 was premiered on tvN.[4] Part 2 was available to stream on TVING from February 24.[5]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[27]
NationwideSeoul
Part 1
1February 10, 2023
2February 11, 20232.046% 2.417%
3February 17, 20232.362% 2.723%
4February 18, 2023blue1.515%
5February 24, 20232.095% 2.619%
6February 25, 2023
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes that the rating were not known.
  • This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Awards and nominations

Award! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee(s) / Work(s)Result
APAN Star Awards2023Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesCha Eun-woo[28]
Asian Academy Creative Awards2023Best Original Productions By A Streamer/OTT (National Winners – Korea)Island[29] [30]
Asian Television Awards2024Best Original Digital Drama SeriesIsland[31]
Blue Dragon Series Awards2023Best New ActorCha Eun-woo[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jang Soo-jung. October 6, 2022. 스튜디오드래곤, 美아마존과 콘텐츠 공급 계약...첫 작품 '아일랜드'. Studio Dragon signs a content supply contract with Amazon in the US...The first film 'Island'. October 8, 2022. Dailian. ko. Naver. February 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230227022907/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002645607. live.
  2. Web site: South Korean Fiction. Canneseries. March 29, 2023. March 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230329053900/https://canneseries.com/en/event/south-korean-fiction/. live.
  3. Web site: Shin Yeong-eun. November 25, 2022. 김남길X이다희 '아일랜드', 12월 30일 첫 공개. Kim Nam-gil X Lee Da-hee's 'Island' to be released for the first time on December 30th. November 25, 2022. MK. ko. Naver. November 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125153702/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0005050800. live.
  4. Web site: Kim Se-hoon. February 10, 2023. ko:tvN 편성표, 드라마 '아일랜드' 파트1 편성...동명 웹툰 원작·파트2 공개일 앞두고 등장 인물 관계도 전개. tvN schedule, drama 'Island' Part 1 organized...The relationship between the characters is also developed ahead of the original webtoon of the same name and the release date of Part 2. https://news.nate.com/view/20230210n33234?mid=e1200. Biz Enter. February 10, 2023. Nate. ko. February 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210163603/https://news.nate.com/view/20230210n33234?mid=e1200. live.
  5. Web site: Island Part 2 Release Date: When and Where To Watch Cha Eun-woo–Starred Korean Drama. Simran Srivastav. February 24, 2023. English Jagran. December 8, 2023.
  6. Web site: 판타지 액션 '아일랜드', 김남길·이다희→차은우 라인업 완성...12월 공개. Park Ji-yoon. Fantasy action 'Island', Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee → Cha Eun-woo complete lineup...Released in December. The Fact. Naver. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko. October 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221006035140/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=629&aid=0000176523. live.
  7. Web site: Rendez-vous. Canneseries. March 29, 2023. March 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230329054437/https://canneseries.com/en/rendezvous. live.
  8. Web site: Park Jung-sun. March 29, 2023. ko:'몸값'·'아일랜드', 칸 국제 시리즈 페스티벌 초청. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000337244. JTBC News. March 29, 2023. ko. Naver. March 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230329002606/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000337244. live.
  9. Web site: 이다희, 드라마 '아일랜드' 촬영 마치고 왔어요~[포토엔HD]]. Naver News. ko. March 30, 2022. March 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331171842/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000510662. live.
  10. Web site: 차은우, 드라마 '아일랜드' 캐스팅..구마사제 役→장르물 첫 도전[공식]]. Naver News. ko. March 30, 2022. September 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210928004900/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003480778. live.
  11. Web site: 성준, 드라마 '아일랜드' 출연 확정..김남길·이다희·차은우와 호흡[공식]]. Naver News. ko. March 30, 2022. March 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331171002/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003480784. live.
  12. Web site: 고두심 '아일랜드' 출연 확정, 김남길 이다희 차은우 성준과 호흡. Go Doo-shim confirmed to appear in 'Ireland', working with Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, and Seong-jun. Newsen. Naver. Hwang Hye-jin. ko. October 25, 2021. October 25, 2021. January 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220121121122/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000503465. live.
  13. Web site: Lee Joon-hyeon . January 6, 2023 . 김남길X이다희X차은우, 위험한 동거 시작...성준 첫 등장 ('아일랜드') . January 6, 2023 . Ten Asia . ko . January 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106041945/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/tv-drama/article/2023010661684 . live .
  14. Web site: Park Soo-in. January 21, 2022. 오광록, 판타지 액션물 '아일랜드' 출연..이다희 조력자 된다. Oh Gwang-rok to appear in the fantasy action movie 'Island'... Becomes Lee Da-hee's assistant. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220121121106/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000535485. January 21, 2022. January 21, 2022. Newsen. ko. Naver.
  15. Web site: [단독] 박근형, '아일랜드' 출연 확정...김남길X이다희와 연기 호흡]. [Exclusive] Park Geun-hyung confirmed to appear in 'Ireland'... Kim Nam-gil X Da-hee and acting breathing. YTN. Naver. Kang Nae-ri. ko. October 26, 2021. October 26, 2021. January 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220121121104/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001657011. live.
  16. Web site: Kim Hyun-sook. April 19, 2022. 유승옥, 캐빈74와 전속계약 체결...배우로 활약. Yoo Seung-ok signs an exclusive contract with Cabin 74... acting as an actor. November 23, 2022. Newsis. ko. Naver. November 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221123160301/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011131247. live.
  17. Web site: Kim Hyeon-rok. November 21, 2022. 정수빈, '아일랜드' 합류...김남길‧이다희와 호흡. Jung Su-bin joins 'Ireland'... Working with Kim Nam-gil and Lee Da-hee. November 21, 2022. Sports TV News. ko. Naver.
  18. Web site: 한예종 출신' 유이준, 판타지 액션물 '아일랜드' 캐스팅...대세 행보. Choi Na-young. Yoo Yi-jun, from Hanyejong, cast in the fantasy action film 'Island'... a trending move. Osen. Naver. November 23, 2022. November 23, 2022. ko. November 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221123160304/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004745539. live.
  19. Web site: 아일랜드' 김남길→차은우, 열정 가득 대본리딩 현장. Lee Min-ji. 'Ireland' Kim Nam-gil→Cha Eun-woo, script reading full of passion. Newsen. Naver. November 29, 2022. November 29, 2022. ko. November 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221129022454/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000659219. live.
  20. Web site: Moon Ji-yeon. February 27, 2023. 김남길 '아일랜드' 파트2, 공개 직후 亞 4개국서 1위. February 28, 2023. Sports Chosun. ko. February 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230228123119/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202302270100198030026031&servicedate=20230227. live.
  21. Web site: Tae Yuna. January 10, 2023. [공식] '박신혜♥' 최태준, 득남 후 첫 복귀작은 '아일랜드'...13일 첫 등장]. [Official] 'Park Shin-hye♥' Choi Tae-joon's first comeback after having a son is 'Island'... First appearance on the 13th. January 10, 2023. Ten Asia. ko. Naver. November 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231107135305/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000590598. live.
  22. Web site: Park Jae-hwan. December 19, 2022. 아일랜드를 읽자, 아일랜드를 보자 티빙 '아일랜드' 대본리딩 현장. January 6, 2023. KBS Entertainment. ko. January 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230106041902/https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=240669. live.
  23. Web site: [단독] 이다희, '아일랜드' 촬영 중 부상...'솔로지옥' 일정 불참]. [Exclusive] Da-hee Lee, injured while filming 'Ireland'... 'Solo Hell' schedule absent. Hankook Ilbo. Naver. Jung Han-byul. ko. December 20, 2021. December 20, 2021. December 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211220015403/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000647720. live.
  24. Web site: 이다희, '아일랜드' 촬영 중 목 부상 "심각한 정도는 아냐" [공식]]. Dahee Lee, neck injury while filming 'Island' "It's not serious" [Official]. News1. Naver. Ahn Tae-hyun. ko. December 20, 2021. December 20, 2021. December 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211220015409/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0005793866. live.
  25. Web site: 차은우, 드라마 '아일랜드' 촬영 소감 "모두 고생하셨다" [스타IN★]]. Cha Eun-woo, impressions of filming for the drama 'Island' "Everyone worked hard" [Star IN★]. Star News. Oh. Jin-ju. ko. May 25, 2022. May 25, 2022. May 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220525095048/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2022052518014894556. live.
  26. Web site: Kang Da-yoon. August 3, 2023. 차은우 측 "'이 연애는 불가항력' 제안받은 작품 중 하나" [공식]]. Cha Eun-woo's side "'This love is irresistible' was one of the proposals" [Official]. My Daily. August 4, 2022. ko. Naver. February 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230227022908/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003631593. live.
  27. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 10, 2023. February 11, 2023. February 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230211051504/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230210. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 11, 2023. February 12, 2023. February 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212010056/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230211. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 17, 2023. February 21, 2023. February 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230221030556/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230217. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 18, 2023. February 21, 2023. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219011720/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230218. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 24, 2023. February 27, 2023. February 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230227025138/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230224. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 25, 2023. February 27, 2023. February 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230227002539/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230225. live.
  28. Web site: [2023 서울콘] 서울콘 에이판 스타 어워즈 성료···‘킹더랜드’ 이준호 대상 ]. December 30, 2023. The Dong-a Ilbo. ko. December 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231231091857/https://www.donga.com/news/It/article/all/20231231/122840156/1. live.
  29. Web site: 2023 Award Ceremonies. Asian Academy Creative Awards. October 14, 2023. November 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231107134851/https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/award-ceremony/2023-award-ceremonies/. live.
  30. Web site: National Winners 2023. Asian Academy Creative Awards. PDF. November 7, 2023. November 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231105202435/https://aaca.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Full-List-NW-2023_-by-Categories-Announced-28.9.2023-R.3.pdf. live.
  31. Web site: 차은우·김남길 출연한 '아일랜드', '아시안 텔레비전 어워즈' 작품상 수상. January 15, 2024. Aju Business Daily. ko. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115152731/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20240114151004168. live.
  32. Web site: '제2회 청룡시리즈어워즈' 후보 선정...더 글로리-SNL 코리아3 강세. June 28, 2023. Naver News. ko. June 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230626090518/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/445/0000123324. live.

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