The Deal (TV series) explained

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Alt Name:The Perfect Deal
Native Name:
Hangul:거래
Hanja:去來
Rr:Georae
Mr:Kŏrae
Developer:Wavve Studios (planning)
Director:Lee Jung-gon
Music:Lee Juno
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:8
Cinematography:Kim Bo-ram
Editor:Kim Woo-il
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:40 minutes
Network:Wavve

The Deal is a 2023 South Korean streaming television series starring Yoo Seung-ho, Yoo Su-bin, and Kim Dong-hwi. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Woonam 20, the series is about two young men who accidentally kidnap their friend.[1]

It premiered at the On Screen section of the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 5, 2023, where 3 of 8 episodes were screened.[2] The series was the only Korean drama[3] invited to the third edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, one of the most prestigious events in the world of cinema,[4] [5] where the first three episodes were screened.[6] It is available for streaming from October 6, 2023, on Wavve in South Korea, friDay Video in Taiwan and Viki in selected regions.[7]

Synopsis

The Deal tells the story of the three former high school classmates who get together. However, when Lee Jun-seong (Yoo Seung-ho) and Song Jae-hyo (Kim Dong-hwi) make the hasty decision to kidnap Park Min-woo (Yoo Su-bin), things take an unexpected turn, and the difficulties that follow send all three of them on a perilous and tumultuous journey.[8]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

On March 28, 2022, Playlist announced that it will release 13 episodes in coming years including original dramas based on Naver webtoons and web novels, and music content. Deal, a story about two young men who accidentally kidnap their friend, was included in the lineup.[15]

Lee Joo-young was added to cast in October 2022 to play a police officer.[16]

Filming began on December 29, 2022, and ended in April 2023.[17]

Release

The series had its premium at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in On Screen section on October 5, 2023.[18] It is available for streaming from October 6 on Wavve with two episodes released on every Friday.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003932523. ko:[공식] 유승호 첫 OTT 도전작..'거래' 김동휘·유수빈 라인업 완성. [Official] Yoo Seung-ho's first OTT challenge...'Deal' Kim Dong-hwi and Yoo Soo-bin line-up complete. Moon Ji-yeon. Sports Chosun. Naver. October 28, 2022. September 19, 2023. ko. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026052117/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003932523. live.
  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 18, 2023. September 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230913170203/https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/parasite-oscar-busan-korea-1235703524/. live.
  3. Web site: Eunbi Yoo. Yoo Seung-ho's 'Deal', the only Korean drama invited to the Red Sea International Film Festival → Dominates global OTT. SPOTV News. November 16, 2023. January 9, 2024.
  4. Web site: Farah El Akkad. Red Sea Film Festival Highlights Korean Entertainment. Leaders. December 4, 2023. January 9, 2024.
  5. Web site: Lee Si-jin. Wavve’s ‘The Deal’ to reach wider audience . The Korea Herald. November 16, 2023. January 9, 2024.
  6. Web site: Nada Jan. Red Sea International Film Festival spotlights Korean entertainment. Arab News. December 4, 2023. January 9, 2024.
  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000657143. ko:[BIFF 리뷰] “친구가 친구를 납치하는 이야기”…‘거래’ 오픈 토크 성황. [BIFF Review] “A story about a friend kidnapping a friend”… ‘Transaction’ open talk is a success. Choi Jeong-ah. Sports World. Naver. October 7, 2023. October 8, 2023. ko. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026052116/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000657143. live.
  8. Web site: Kim Ga-young. October 28, 2022. ko:유승호X김동휘X유수빈, 웨이브 오리지널 '거래' 출연 확정 [공식]. Yoo Seung-hoXKim Dong-hwiXYoo Soo-bin confirmed to appear in Wave's original 'Deal' [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005352415. E Daily. October 26, 2023. ko. Naver. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026055239/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005352415. live.
  9. Web site: Yeon Hwi-seon. September 12, 2023. ko:유승호, 1백억 납치극 '거래'로 보여줄 '영 앤 베테랑'. Yoo Seung-ho, 'Young and Veteran' to be shown in 'Deal', a 10 billion kidnapping drama. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004925197. OSEN. October 26, 2023. ko. Naver. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026063048/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004925197. live.
  10. Web site: Hwang Su-yeon. September 18, 2023. ko:'거래' 유수빈, 납치극의 희생양 된다 "히든카드 같은 존재". 'Deal' Yoo Soo-bin becomes a victim of kidnapping drama "It's like a hidden card". https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001639650. Xports News. October 26, 2023. ko. Naver. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026063056/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001639650. live.
  11. Web site: Kang Min-kyung. September 14, 2023. ko:김동휘, 의대생의 변신? 100억 납치극 주동자('거래'). Kim Dong-hwi, transformation of a medical student? Leader of the 10 billion won kidnapping ('Deal'). https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000628382. Ten Asia. October 26, 2023. ko. Naver. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026063047/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000628382. live.
  12. Web site: Hwang Su-yeon. September 19, 2023. ko:'거래' 이주영, 납치극 끝까지 추적하는 경찰 준비생. 'Deal' Lee Joo-young, a police officer who follows the kidnapping story until the end. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001640024. Xports News. October 26, 2023. ko. Naver. December 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231223191336/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001640024. live.
  13. Web site: https://www.polinews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=621090. ko:백지원, Wavve ‘거래’ 출연 확정! 유수빈 엄마 된다!. Baek Ji-won confirmed to appear in Wavve's 'Deal'! Yoo Soo-bin becomes a mother!. Yoon Ji-hoon. Poli News. October 1, 2023. October 1, 2023. ko. October 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006071100/https://www.polinews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=621090. live.
  14. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000630670. ko:우지현, '거래' 캐스팅...유승호x이주영과 호흡 '기대↑'. Woo Ji-hyun cast in 'Deal'...Working with Yoo Seung-ho x Lee Joo-young 'Expectations ↑'. Yoo Jeong-min. Ten Asia. Naver. September 27, 2023. October 1, 2023. ko. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026063048/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000630670. live.
  15. News: 플레이리스트, '소년비행' 시작으로 올해 콘텐츠 13편 공개 . PLAYLIST, 13 contents released this year, starting with 'Hope or Dope' . Kang Ae-ran . March 28, 2022 . ko . Yunhap News . September 18, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918171811/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20220328083700005?input=1195m . live .
  16. Web site: [단독] 이주영, 유승호 주연 '거래' 특별 출연…힘 보탠다]. Kim Hyun-jung. [Exclusive] Special appearance in 'Deal' starring Lee Joo-young and Yoo Seung-ho... add strength. X-ports News. Naver. October 28, 2022. September 18, 2023. ko. October 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221028173651/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001518129. live.
  17. Web site: Korean Drama Starting Today 2023/10/06. October 6, 2023. November 5, 2023. HanCinema. November 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231105071052/https://www.hancinema.net/korean-drama-starting-today-2023-10-06-172341.html. live.
  18. News: [BIFF] 부산에서 미리 만난다, '독전2' '발레리나' '화란' 등 ... '스페셜 프리미어’ ‘온 스크린’ 선정작]. [BIFF] Meet in Busan in advance, 'Believer 2', 'Ballerina', 'Hwaran', etc... 'Special Premiere', 'On Screen' selections. Park Jae-hwan. KBS Entertainment. Naver. August 24, 2023. September 18, 2023. ko. August 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824055336/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/movie/article/438/0000058345. live.
  19. Web site: 김동휘, 의대생의 변신? 100억 납치극 주동자('거래') . Dong-Hwi Kim, transformation of a medical student? Leader of the 10 billion won kidnapping ('Deal') . Kang Min-kyung . Ten Asia . Naver . September 14, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . ko . October 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231006071100/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000628382 . live .

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