2022 South Korean television series
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| Also known as | Ransom |
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| Hangul | 몸값 |
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| RR | Momgap |
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| MR | Momgap |
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| Based on | Bargain
byLee Chung-hyun |
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| Written by | - Choi Byeong-yun
- Jeon Woo-sung
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| Screenplay by | Kwak Jae-min |
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| Directed by | Jeon Woo-sung |
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| Composer | Lee Ji-soo |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
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| Original language | Korean |
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| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Production |
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| Producer | Kim Bo-ra |
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| Cinematography | Kim Young-ho |
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| Editor | Han Mi-yeon |
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| Running time | 33-37 minutes |
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| Release | October 28 (2022-10-28) –
November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04) |
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Bargain (Korean: 몸값,Momgap) is a 2022South Korean televisionminiseries directed by Jeon Woo-sung and starringJin Seon-kyu,Jeon Jong-seo andChang Ryul.[1] It aired onTVING from October 28 through November 4, 2022.[2]
The series was adapted from the 2015 short filmBargain, directed byLee Chung-hyun.[4] Theprincipal photography of the series commenced in 2022,[5] withJin Seon-kyu andJeon Jong-seo joining the cast.[6]
The series was co-produced byCJ ENM andParamount Global, with the latter handled the global distribution outside South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.[7]
The series premiered at the27th Busan International Film Festival and screened at the2023 Toronto International Film Festival.[8][9]
In her review forTheGuardian.com,Lucy Mangan gave the series a four-star rating out of five.[10]
The series was reviewed by various other media publications, such asDecider,Entertainment Weekly,The Hollywood Reporter andObserver.[11][12][13][14]
- ^"Jin Seon-kyu, Jun Jong-seo to star in Tving's original series 'Bargain'". February 25, 2022.Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"Paramount+ releases trailer of Korean earthquake survival series 'Bargain'. Check release date, star cast, theme, plot".The Economic Times. September 5, 2023.Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^abcdef"Bargain - Cast (Korean Drama, 2022, 몸값)".HanCinema. February 4, 2023.
- ^"Director Lee Chung-hyun's short film, 'Bargain,' to be remade into TV series". February 24, 2022.Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"Tving's new 'Bargain' takes original film further". October 18, 2022.Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"Jin sun-kyu, Jun Jong-seo cast as leads in upcoming Tving original series". February 24, 2022.Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"Korean Series 'Bargain' Heading for Paramount+ Streaming Platform in 2023". November 4, 2022.Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"Busan International Film Festival Announces 9 Selections for on Screen". September 12, 2022.Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"TIFF Unveils 2023 Primetime Programme Including World Premieres of 'Bad Boy' & 'All the Light We Cannot See'". August 14, 2023.Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^Mangan, Lucy (October 5, 2023)."Bargain review – this addictive Korean drama is more clever and complex than Squid Game".The Guardian.Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"'Bargain' Paramount Plus Review: Stream It or Skip It?". 6 October 2023.Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"'Bargain' is a bonkers and binge-worthy Korean survival drama".Entertainment Weekly.Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"'Bargain' Review: Paramount+'s Korean Thriller is Preposterous, and Preposterously Entertaining".The Hollywood Reporter. October 4, 2023.Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^"'Bargain' Review: A Gutsy but Clumsy K-Drama".The New York Observer. October 5, 2023.Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^Balaga, Martha (April 19, 2023)."Norwegian Political Satire 'Power Play' Wins at Canneseries, as 'Bargain,' 'Carthago' and 'Corduroy' Also Scoop Awards".Variety.Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
- ^Pedersen, Erik (December 5, 2023)."'The Morning Show' & 'Succession' lead Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations".Deadline Hollywood. RetrievedDecember 5, 2023.
- ^Whittock, Jesse (June 19, 2023)."Paramount+'s Korean Drama 'Bargain', Prime Video's 'I'm a Virgo' & Greek Infertility Drama 'Babython' Among Seriencamp Winners".Deadline.Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. RetrievedNovember 18, 2023.
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