Chicken Nugget (Korean: 닭강정) is a 2024 South Koreancomedymystery television series written and directed byLee Byeong-heon, and starringRyu Seung-ryong,Ahn Jae-hong, andKim Yoo-jung. Based on theNaver webtoon of the same name, it is a comic mystery chase drama about the struggles of a father to recover his daughter who entered a mysterious machine and turned into a chicken nugget, assisted by a man who has a crush on her.[3][4] It was released onNetflix in selected regions on March 15, 2024.[5][6]
Choi Min-ah, the daughter of a company president, mistakes a new machine as a device which helps her with her fatigue, and she is accidentally turned into a chicken nugget. As her father, Choi Seon-man and intern Go Baek-joong who has a crush on her, try to turn her back into a human, they discover unexpected secrets.
In an interview, directorLee Byeong-heon said: "We recently finished filming and will be released on Netflix at the earliest at the end of 2023, or early next year at the latest".[14]
On thereview aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.4/10.[15] Pierce Conran ofSouth China Morning Post wrote that "even among Netflix's growing catalogue of dystopian dramas, twisty thrillers and sci-fi tentpoles,Chicken Nugget stands out, thanks to its saturated colours, heightened tone and absurd sense of humour".[16] Jonathan Wilson ofReady Steady Cut rated it a 3.5/5 and wrote that the series is a "work of sneaky genius".[17][unreliable source?] Joel Keller ofDecider wrote that this series "is silly as hell, but it promises to be one of those shows where two people go on a crazy adventure" and "just happens to involve a woman who becomes a chicken nugget".[18] Sarah Musnicky ofBut Why Tho? rated it a 8/10 and wrote it "dials everything up to a ten and then some" and "it is absurdist, comedic fun and spares no expense or time in embracing its quirky energy".[19] Joly Herman ofCommon Sense Media wrote that "some sinister undertones and the copious use of language makes this show a better choice for older teens" and "fans of irrational sci-fi will appreciate this one the most".[20]
Chicken Nugget ranked tenth in Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category for the week of March 18–24, 2024, and received a warm response in seven countries including South Korea.[21]
^abcdefgChicken Nugget. Episode 1. March 15, 2024.Netflix.
^abKim, Chae-yeon (February 6, 2024).류승룡x안재홍 '닭강정' 첫 스틸 공개..이 중에 김유정이 있다 [Ryu Seung-ryong and Ahn Jae-hong's first still from 'Dakgangjeong' released... Among them is Kim Yoo-jung].OSEN.Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. RetrievedMarch 14, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Kang, Hyo-jin (February 15, 2024).김유정, 닭강정 됐다...넷플릭스 '닭강정' 3월 15일 공개[공식] [Kim Yoo-jung, chicken gangjeong is done... Netflix' 'Chicken Nugget' will be released on March 15 [Official]].Naver News (in Korean).Naver.Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. RetrievedFebruary 15, 2024.
^Kim, Nara (September 30, 2022).'닭강정'으로 변한 '국민 여동생' 김유정...류승룡X안재홍까지, 이병헌 감독 신작 출연 [공식] [Nation's younger sister' Kim Yoo-jung, who has turned into 'Chicken Nugget'... Ryu Seung-ryong X Ahn Jae-hong will appear in director Lee Byung-hun's new film [Official]].Naver News (in Korean).Naver.Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. RetrievedOctober 1, 2022 – viaMy Daily.
^Jo, Yeon-kyung (November 8, 2022).[단독] 월드스타 정호연 '닭강정' 특별출연...'오겜' 이후 첫 韓작품 [[Exclusive] World star Jung Ho-yeon makes a special appearance in 'Chicken Nugget'... First Korean work since 'Squid Game'] (in Korean).JTBC.Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. RetrievedNovember 8, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kim, Young-jae (November 25, 2022).류승룡이 떡 먹고 웃음 터뜨린 사연 [리포트:컷] [The story of Ryu Seung-ryong bursting into laughter after eating rice cake [Report: cut]].TV Report (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. RetrievedNovember 26, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kwak, Myung-dong (May 4, 2023).이병헌 감독 "'닭강정' 연말 넷플릭스 공개, 미친 듯이 웃긴다" 기대감↑ ['Chicken Nugget' by Director Lee Byung-hun released on Netflix at the end of the year. It's an insane and funny" anticipation.].My Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. RetrievedMay 4, 2023.
^Jang, Min-soo (March 27, 2024).'피지컬100 시즌2', 넷플릭스 글로벌 1위...'눈물의 여왕' '닭강정'도 톱10 ['Physical 100 Season 2' ranks first globally on Netflix...'Queen of Tears' and 'Chicken Nugget' also in top 10].MHN Sports (in Korean). MHN.Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. RetrievedJune 17, 2024 – viaNaver.
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