Entourage (South Korean TV series)

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Entourage
Promotional poster
Genre Black comedy
Comedy drama
Developed by Studio Dragon
Written by Seo Jae-won
Kwon So-ra
Directed by Jang Young-woo
Starring Cho Jin-woong
Seo Kang-joon
Lee Kwang-soo
Park Jeong-min
Lee Dong-hwi
Opening theme "MASITNONSOUL" by Hyukoh
Country of origin South Korea
Original language Korean
No. of episodes 16
Production
Executive producers Jinnie Jin-hee Choi
Kim Young-kyu
Producers Ham Sung-hoon
Shin Ye-ji
Running time 59 minutes
Production company Studio Dragon (Under license from Warner Bros. International Television )
Original release
Network tvN
Release November 4  ( 2016-11-04 )  ?
December 24, 2016  ( 2016-12-24 )
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Entourage ( Korean :  안투라지 ; RR :  Anturaji ) is a South Korean television series starring Cho Jin-woong , Seo Kang-joon , Lee Kwang-soo , Park Jeong-min and Lee Dong-hwi . It is a black comedy-drama about life in the entertainment industry, based on the American television series of the same name . It started airing on cable network tvN from November 4, 2016, and finished airing on December 24, 2016. [1] [2]

The series scored low ratings in South Korea; some have argued that the low ratings were a result of the series being atypical of Korean dramas, particularly its black humour and perhaps American vibe. [3]

Synopsis [ edit ]

This is the story of a handsomely famous celebrity who depends on his three friends and agency's boss who try to help him in his struggles as an actor and a man.

Cast [ edit ]

Main [ edit ]

The CEO of a management company, a powerful and well-connected agent who turns Young-bin from a pretty-boy actor into a rising star.
A rising superstar in his 20s, known for his handsome looks. Despite his fame, he is a vapid actor with delusions of artistic grandeur.
Young-bin's cousin. A former member of Sugar Boys, an idol group who debut in the late 90s. Now he is a struggling actor desperate for more fame.
A.k.a. "Cup Noodles", he is Young-bin's best friend. An average boy-next-door who gets thrown into the world of showbiz when his best friend becomes a star. He now acts as Young-bin's personal manager and despite his will, is treated badly by the CEO, causing him to be skeptical about his job.
Young-bin and Ho-jin's childhood friend. A happy-go-lucky guy who is bright and positive, but has no luck with the ladies. He acts as the driver and odd job man of the group.

Supporting [ edit ]

  • Kim Hye-in as Seo Ji-an, a fancy interior designer with celebrity connections.
  • Ahn So-hee as Ahn So-hee, a famous actress and Young-bin's first love, later girlfriend.
  • Choi Myung-gil as Kang Ok-ja, co-president of Eun-gab's management company and Ji-an's mother.
  • Yoon Ji-hye as Yoon Se-na, Eun-gab's wife.
  • Amber Liu as Joy Jung, Eun-gab's secretary and wishes to become manager.
  • Ryu Han-bee as Kim Yoo-bin, Eun-gab's daughter.
  • Jang So-yeon as Jo Tae-young, CEO of Idea Production Company.

Special appearances [ edit ]

Production [ edit ]

Development and Filming [ edit ]

First script reading took place on May 28, 2016 at CJ E&M Center in Sangamdong, Seoul, South Korea. Filming began on June 1, 2016 at a club in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea; and wrapped up on September 26, 2016.

Entourage was entirely pre-produced. [15] The airing rights to the show were sold to China for 300,000 USD per episode. [16]

Original Soundtrack [ edit ]

Mixtape #1

No. Title Artists Length
1. "MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)" Hyukoh 3:56
2. "MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)" (Inst.)   3:56
Total length: 7:52

Mixtape #2

No. Title Artists Length
1. "The Good" Dok2 (feat. Hash Swan) 3:00
2. "The Good" (Inst.)   3:00
Total length: 6:00

Mixtape #3

No. Title Artists Length
1. "2Night" Eddy Kim & Punchnello  
2. "2Night" (Inst.)    

Mixtape #4

No. Title Artists Length
1. "Entourage" Samuel Seo  
2. "Entourage" (Inst.)    

Mixtape #5

No. Title Artists Length
1. "Even You" Reddy (feat. Kim Boa of Spica )  
2. "Even You" (Inst.)    

Mixtape #6

No. Title Artists Length
1. "Put it down" Dok2 (feat. Kim Hyo-eun and Changmo )  
2. "Put it down" (Inst.)    

Mixtape #7

No. Title Artists Length
1. "Up up and away" Beenzino (Prod by Shimmy Twice)  
2. "Up up and away" (Inst.)    

Ratings [ edit ]

Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nationwide)
Nielsen Korea [17] TNmS
1 November 4, 2016 2.264% 2.8%
2 November 5, 2016 1.162% 1.5%
3 November 11, 2016 1.621% 1.8%
4 November 12, 2016 0.749% 1.2%
5 November 18, 2016 0.946% 1.4%
6 November 19, 2016 0.617% 0.8%
7 November 25, 2016 1.072% 1.1%
8 November 26, 2016 0.670% 0.8%
9 December 2, 2016 1.117% 1.4%
10 December 3, 2016 0.695% 0.9%
11 December 9, 2016 1.046% 1.4%
12 December 10, 2016 0.916% 1.0%
13 December 16, 2016 0.784% 1.6%
14 December 17, 2016 0.705% 1.1%
15 December 23, 2016 0.960% 1.0%
16 December 24, 2016 0.736% 1.0%
Average 1.004% 1.3%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters ( KBS , SBS , MBC and EBS ).

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ Kim Jin-seok (March 15, 2016). "徐康俊·李光洙·박정민·李東輝, '안투라지' 出演 確定[綜合]" . JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean) . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  2. ^ "KPOP NEWS - [Photo] Seo Kang Jun, Lee Kwang Soo and More Attend ′Entourage′ Press Conference" . Mwave. October 25, 2016. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  3. ^ Daily Sports (November 13, 2016). "Rating of tvN 'Entourage' is declining, from 2.264% (ep 1) to 0.749% (ep 4)" . Nate Pann (in Korean) . Retrieved November 20, 2016 .
  4. ^ Jin Min-ji (June 25, 2016). "Ha Jung-woo to make cameo in 'Entourage' " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  5. ^ "Ha Jung-woo and Kim Tae-ri to also make special appearances on 'Entourage' " . Allkpop . June 24, 2016 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  6. ^ " "The Handmaiden" Park Chan-wook, Ha Jeong-woo and Kim Tae-ri finish their parts in "Entourage" " . WOW Korea Economic TV . Hancinema . August 18, 2016 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  7. ^ "Mamamoo to make cameo appearance on "Entourage" " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Soompi . June 15, 2016 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  8. ^ Choi Young-ah (June 8, 2016). " "義理의 멍狂男妹" 송지효, 이광수 '안투라지' 特級 카메오" . YTN (in Korean) . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  9. ^ "Actor Jin Goo Joins Star-Studded Cameo Lineup For "Entourage" " . Asia Economic Daily . Soompi . June 24, 2016 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  10. ^ Kim Yeon-ji (June 16, 2016). "[單獨] 이준익 監督, '안투라지' 特別出演…'同舟' 박정민과 義理" . JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean) . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  11. ^ " "Entourage" Remake Boasts Impressive List Of Celebrity Cameos" . Insight . Soompi . June 30, 2016 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  12. ^ Emily You (June 23, 2016). "Kang Ha Neul to make special appearance in the upcoming drama 'Entourage' " . Korea.com . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  13. ^ "Kim Gi-bang to make special appearance in "Entourage" " . XPorts News . Hancinema . July 5, 2016 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  14. ^ "In Gyo Jin And So Yi Hyun Join Long List Of Cameos In tvN's "Entourage" " . Naver . Soompi . August 15, 2016 . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  15. ^ Lee Mi-young (May 13, 2016). "[單獨]'안투라지', 國內 드라마 最初 한·中·日 同時放映 推進" . Joy News 24 (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  16. ^ Kim Jin-seok (June 22, 2016). "[單獨]'안투라지', 中서 '太後'보다 높게 版權 販賣" . JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved November 8, 2016 .
  17. ^ "Nielsen Korea" (in Korean) . Retrieved November 5, 2016 .

External links [ edit ]

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