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Namib (TV series)

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Namib
Promotional poster
Hangul
나미브
Revised RomanizationNamibeu
McCune–ReischauerNamibŭ
Written byEom Sung-min
Directed byHan Sang-jae
Starring
Music by
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Running time60 minutes[2]
Production companies
  • SLL
  • Studio Wooyoungsoo
Original release
Network

Namib (Korean: 나미브) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae, and starring Go Hyun-jung, Ryeoun, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Lee Jin-woo. The series depicts a star creation project between a fired star producer and a male trainee. It is scheduled to premiere on ENA on December 23, 2024, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST), and subsequently streaming on Genie TV. It will also be available for streaming on Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

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Kang Soo-hyun, who is a star producer who trains idols gets fired from her position as co-CEO of Pandora Entertainment. She then approaches a long-term male trainee named Yoo Jin-woo with malicious intentions, but gradually shows sincerity and helps him achieve his dream.

Cast and characters

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A star producer who raises idols with her own philosophy and intuition but was fired from her position as co-CEO of Pandora Entertainment. Even after being kicked out of the company for some reason, she struggles to take responsibility for her disabled son.
A long-term trainee at Soo-hyun's company.He is a 10-year trainee with all sorts of flaws, from his parents' debt to his past career. Just when he was about to give up his dream, drifting like the waves, he starts training again, following Soo-hyun's advice who says she will make him a star.
A former music producer who quit his job after his son was injured and became a full-time house husband. He gradually develops a desire to return to work due to his wife's stubbornness and becomes Yoo Jin-woo's producer.
  • Lee Jin-woo as Shim Jin-woo[3]
Soo-hyun and Jun-seok's only son who lost his hearing in a car accident when he was young and is the main worry of his parents, but he actually tolerates bullying at school.
A talented agency trainee but ends up working as the manager of an entertainment establishment after being released.
A singer trainee in her late 20s, which is not young for a trainee, but she is confident in herself and challenges her dream of becoming a singer.

Production

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Development

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In February 2024, it was reported that director Jung Da-won, who directed Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) and writer Eom Sung-min, who penned Default (2018), would work together for the series while SLL and Studio Wooyoungsoo co-managed the production.[6][7] On April 29, the Genie TV original lineup was revealed at the 2024 KT Group Media Day held at the Novotel Ambassador in Dongdaemun District, Seoul and that the series title was tentatively changed to Starry Night (Korean: 별이 빛나는 밤; RR: Byeori binnaneun bam) and will be airing on a Monday–Tuesday timeslot. PD Han Sang-jae, who directed Ugly Miss Young-ae seasons 8–17 (2011–2019) and Cold Blooded Intern [ko] (2023), replaced Jung to helm the series.[8]

Casting

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On February 19, 2024, Go Hyun-jung was reportedly cast to star on the series and currently reviewing it at that time.[9] The next day, it was reported that Ryeoun is positively considering to appear in the drama.[10] On February 22, Song Sae-byeok was reportedly cast for the series.[11] On August 8, Go and Ryeoun along with Yoon Sang-hyun, who replaced Song, and Lee Jin-woo has officially confirmed their appearances.[7]

Filming

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Principal photography began in July 2024.[12]

Release

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Namib is scheduled to premiere on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, and ENA in the second half of 2024.[7] It will also be available to stream on Viki in 190 countries.[13] In November 2024, it was confirmed that the series will air on December 23, at 22:00 (KST).[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b DK, Strings (November 26, 2024). 2024년 12월23일 첫방 예정인 , ENA 드라마 "나미브" ost DK STRINGS(정덕근스트링)가 함께했습니다. [The ENA drama "Namib" OST, scheduled to premiere on December 23, 2024, features DK STRINGS (Jeong Deok-geun Strings).]. instagram (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ^ 나미브 [Namib]. Studio Genie (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Yoon, Sung-yeol (August 8, 2024). 고현정X려운X윤상현X이진우 '나미브' 올 하반기 첫 방송 [공식] [Go Hyun-jung X Ryeoun X Yoon Sang-hyun X Lee Jin-woo 'Namib' First Broadcast in the Second Half of This Year [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Park, Dong-sun (November 15, 2024). 이기택, 지니TV '나미브' 캐스팅…고현정·려운과 호흡 [Lee Ki-taek cast in Genie TV's 'Namib'…Working with Go Hyun-jung and Ryeoun] (in Korean). ET News. Retrieved November 15, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Yoo, Byeong-cheol (December 11, 2024). "최유주, 고현정X려운 만난다…'나미브' 출연 확정" [Choi Yoo-joo, Go Hyun-jung X Ryeo-woon meet… Confirmed to appear in ‘Namib’]. Global Epic (in Korean).
  6. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (February 19, 2024). [단독]'기획사 대표' 고현정, 男연습생 키운다..'나미브' 주인공 [[Exclusive] 'Planning Agency CEO' Go Hyun-jung, Raising Male Trainees..'Namib' Main Character] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b c Lee, Mi-ji (August 8, 2024). 고현정X려운X윤상현X이진우 '나미브' 캐스팅..올 하반기 첫방(공식) [Go Hyun-jung X Ryeoun X Yoon Sang-hyun X Lee Jin-woo Casting for 'Namib'..First Broadcast in the Second Half of This Year (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Choi, Ji-yoon (April 29, 2024). 고현정, 쫓겨난 연예기획사장...'별이 빛나는 밤' [Go Hyun-jung, the kicked out entertainment agency president...'Starry Night'] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Kang, Da-yoon (February 19, 2024). 고현정, 연예기획사 대표될까..."'나미브' 제안받고 검토 중" [공식입장] [Go Hyun-jung, will she become the head of an entertainment agency? "Reviewing the offer for 'Namib'" [Official Position]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Kim, Hyun-jung (February 20, 2024). [단독] '대세' 려운, 고현정의 연습생 된다...'나미브' 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] 'Trendy' Ryeoun becomes Go Hyun-jung's trainee...Casting in 'Namib'] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (February 22, 2024). [단독]'나미브' 고현정 남편은 송새벽..려운 키운다 [[Exclusive] 'Namib' Go Hyun-jung's husband is Song Sae-byeok..Raising Ryeoun] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kim, Yang-soo (July 17, 2024). 고현정x려운, '나미브' 제목 확정→제작 돌입 "최근 첫 촬영" [Go Hyun-jung x Ryeoun, 'Namib' title confirmed→Production begins "First filming recently"] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Nate.
  13. ^ Son, Bong-suk (August 2, 2024). 라쿠텐 비키, K-드라마 하반기 라인업 공개...'우연일까?'→'사랑 후에 오는 것들' [Rakuten Viki Reveals K-Drama Lineup for the Second Half of the Year...'Is It a Coincidence?'→'What Comes After Love'] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved November 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Kim, Ji-woo (November 7, 2024). 고현정, 이정도 민낯은 과시...목걸이까지 센스 철철 [나미브] [Go Hyun-jung, showing off her bare face to this extent...even her necklace is full of style [Namib]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2024 – via Naver.
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