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Bargain (TV series)

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Bargain
Also known as Ransom
Hangul
몸값
Revised Romanization Momgap
Genre
Based on Bargain
by Lee Chung-hyun
Written by
  • Choi Byeong-yun
  • Jeon Woo-sung
Screenplay by Kwak Jae-min
Directed by Jeon Woo-sung
Starring
Composer Lee Ji-soo
Country of origin South Korea
Original language Korean
No. of episodes 6
Production
Producer Kim Bo-ra
Cinematography Kim Young-ho
Editor Han Mi-yeon
Running time 33-37 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release October 28  ( 2022-10-28 )  ?
November 4, 2022  ( 2022-11-04 )

Bargain ( Korean 몸값 ) is 2022 South Korean television series directed by Jeon Woo-sung and starring Jin Seon-kyu , Jeon Jong-seo and Chang Ryul. [1] It aired on TVING from October 28 to November 4, 2022. [2]

Cast [ edit ]

Production [ edit ]

The series was adapted from the 2015 short film Bargain , directed by Lee Chung-hyun . [4] The principal photography of the series commenced in 2022, [5] with Jin Seon-kyu and Jeon Jong-seo joining the cast. [6]

The series was co-produced by CJ ENM and Paramount Global , with the latter handled the global distribution outside South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. [7]

Release [ edit ]

The series premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival and screened at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival . [8] [9]

Reception [ edit ]

Critical reception [ edit ]

In her review for TheGuardian.com , Lucy Mangan gave the series a four-star rating out of five. [10]

The series was reviewed by various other media publications, such as Decider , Entertainment Weekly , The Hollywood Reporter and Observer . [11] [12] [13] [14]

Accolades [ edit ]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Cannes International Series Festival 2023 Best Screenplay Choi Byeong-yun, Jeon Woo-sung and Kwak Jae-min Won [15]
Critics' Choice Awards 2024 Best Foreign Language Series Bargain Nominated [16]
Seriencamp 2023 Critics Choice ? Won [17]

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ "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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  2. ^ "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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Bargain - Cast (Korean Drama, 2022, 몸값)" . HanCinema . February 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  5. ^ "Tving's new 'Bargain' takes original film further" . October 18, 2022. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  6. ^ "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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  7. ^ "Korean Series 'Bargain' Heading for Paramount+ Streaming Platform in 2023" . November 4, 2022. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  8. ^ "Busan International Film Festival Announces 9 Selections for on Screen" . September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  9. ^ "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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  10. ^ 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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  11. ^ " 'Bargain' Paramount Plus Review: Stream It or Skip It?" . Archived from the original on October 29, 2023 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  12. ^ " 'Bargain' is a bonkers and binge-worthy Korean survival drama" . Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on November 18, 2023 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  13. ^ " '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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  14. ^ " 'Bargain' Review: A Gutsy but Clumsy K-Drama" . The New York Observer . October 5, 2023. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  15. ^ 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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .
  16. ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 5, 2023). " 'The Morning Show' & 'Succession' lead Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 5, 2023 .
  17. ^ 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 . Retrieved November 18, 2023 .

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