Running Mate (TV series) explained

Native Name:
Hangul:러닝메이트
Rr:Reoningmeiteu
Genre:Drama
Director:Han Jin-won
Music:Goo Bon-choon
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Producer:Joon Song
Cinematography:Choi Min-hwan
Editor:Han Mee-yeon
Camera:Single-camera
Network:TVING

Running Mate is an upcoming South Korean drama television series directed by Han Jin-won, and starring Lee Jung-shik, Choi Woo-sung, and Hong Hwa-yeon. The series follows a model student, who becomes a running mate for the school student council to improve his image. It is an original drama of TVING and will be available for streaming on its platform in 2024.[1]

It premiered at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in the 'On Screen section' on October 6, 2023, where 3 of 9 episodes were screened.[2]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

On March 20, 2023, TVING confirmed the production of TV series Running Mate, the directing debut of writer Han Jin-won. The cast of Yoon Hyun-soo, Lee Jung-shik, Choi Woo-sung, Hong Hwa-yeon, Lee Bong-jun, Kim Ji-woo, Ok Jin-wook, and Yoon Do-gun was confirmed to appear in the series.[12] Ace Maker Studio, a content production company of Ace Maker Movie Works is producing the series in co-production with Blade Entertainment and Running Mate Culture Industry Specialty Limited, provided by TVING.[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: '기생충' 한진원 작가, '러닝메이트'로 연출 데뷔..내년 티빙 공개(공식) . 'Parasite' writer Han Jin-won makes his directorial debut with 'Running Mate'... Next year's teabing release (official) . Lee Mi-ji . March 20, 2023 . September 16, 2023 . . ko . Naver.
  2. Web site: 'Parasite' Oscar Winner’s Directorial Debut Among Busan’s Korean Cinema Today, On Screen Strand Selections . Naman . Ramachandran . Variety . 24 August 2023 . September 16, 2023.
  3. Web site: Choi Hee-jae . March 22, 2023 . 윤현수, '러닝메이트' 주연 발탁...'기생충' 작가 연출 데뷔작 [공식입장] ]. Yoon Hyun-soo selected for lead role in ‘Running Mate’… ‘Parasite’ writer’s directorial debut [Official statement] . January 31, 2024 . Xports News . . ko.
  4. News: 이정식 ‘러닝메이트’ 캐스팅 확정[공식] ]. Lee Jung-sik 'Running Mate' casting confirmed [Official] . Lee Yoo-min . March 21, 2023 . September 16, 2023 . Sports Kyunghyang. . ko.
  5. News: 신예 최우성, '기생충' 작가 연출 데뷔작 '러닝메이트' 캐스팅. Rookie Choi Woo-sung, cast in 'Running Mate', 'Parasite' writer's directorial debut . Yoon Hyo-jeong . March 23, 2023 . News1 . . ko. September 16, 2023.
  6. Web site: SM 신예 김지우, '러닝메이트' 캐스팅 확정 . SM rookie Kim Ji-woo's 'Running Mate' casting confirmed . Lee Seung-rok . My Daily . . March 21, 2023. September 14, 2023. ko.
  7. Web site: 신예 이재이, '러닝메이트' 출연…"캐스팅 확정 소식에 기쁨 몰아쳐" . Rookie Lee Jae-yi appears in ‘Running Mate’… “Overwhelmed with joy at the news of casting confirmation” . Lee Jun-hyeon . Ten Asia . . May 2, 2023. September 14, 2023. ko.
  8. Web site: 박근록 ‘러닝메이트’ 출연, ‘기생충’ 한진원 작가와 4년만 재회[공식] ]. Park Geun-rok appears in 'Running Mate', reunites with 'Parasite' writer Han Jin-won after 4 years [Official]. Park Ah-reum . Newsen . . April 3, 2023. September 16, 2023. ko.
  9. Web site: 배우 황성빈, OTT 시리즈 ‘러닝메이트’ 주완식 역 출연 . Actor Hwang Seong-bin appears as Joo Wan-sik in the OTT series ‘Running Mate’ . Son Bong-seok . . . March 24, 2023. September 17, 2023. ko.
  10. Web site: 2023-09-26 . 이승헌, '러닝메이트' 출연..빌런 최종수役 캐스팅 [공식] ]. 2024-01-31 . 스타뉴스 . ko.
  11. Web site: 2023-10-06 . 김지훈, '기생충' 각본가 연출작 '러닝메이트' 출연 [공식입장] ]. 2024-01-31 . www.xportsnews.com . ko.
  12. Web site: 티빙, ‘기생충’ 한진원 작가 연출 데뷔작 ‘러닝메이트’ 제작 [공식] ]. TVING produces 'Running Mate', the directorial debut of 'Parasite' writer Han Jin-won [Official] . Lee Min-ji . Newsen . . March 20, 2023. September 16, 2023. ko.
  13. Web site: 에이스메이커 스튜디오, '러닝메이트' 신예 대거 발탁 . Ace Maker Studio selects a large number of new ‘Running Mates’ . Kim Bo-ra . Osen . . April 13, 2023. September 17, 2023. ko.

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