On October 4, Netflix held the “Next on Netflix: 2025 Korea Films” event at Park Hyatt Busan, Haeundae-gu, Busan, showcasing its new vision and selection of Korean films in 2025. The event featured the participation of the film director of Netflix’s Seoul office and the content of the series Kim Tae-won, together with the creators responsible for next year’s Korean films.
Kim Tae-won explained that the event’s name reflects a positive anticipation for the future of Netflix original Korean films, mentioning that Netflix has released a total of 23 films since “Time to Hunt” in 2020, including recent hits such as ” Officer Black Belt”. , “Cross” and “Revolt”. He said that based on this experience and insight, seven Korean films will be released next year.
Korean films set to meet global audiences via Netflix in 2025 include: “Wall to Wall” directed by Kim Tae-jun, “Good News” directed by Byun Sung-hyun, “The Mantis” directed by Lee Tae-sung, “ The Great Flood” directed by Kim Byung-woo, “Love Untangled” directed by Namkoong Sun, “Revelations” directed by Yeon Sang-ho and “Daytime Moon” directed by Han Ji-won.
Collaborating with a wide range of creators, from veteran directors to emerging talent, aims to create a diverse range of genres including action, thriller, romantic comedy and animation, solidifying Netflix’s position in the global market for original Korean films.
Director Kim Tae-won noted that the criteria for selecting works were “artistic value” and “diversity.” He highlighted the importance of high-quality storytelling and the inclusion of emerging creators to promote a variety of narratives, avoiding confinement to a single genre.
In conclusion, director Kim Tae-won emphasized the importance of appealing to different viewers’ preferences, trying to create universally entertaining yet unique stories. He noted that this philosophy guides the selection of projects and investments, with the primary goal of creating content that resonates with viewers.
Source: Daum
