Lost in Starlite: South Korea’s bets to turn on the global spotlight on their animation
‘Lost in Starlite’ is making a significant jump in the South Korean entertainment industry by becoming Netflix’s first Korean animated film. With global access, will the spotlight now turn on South Korean animation?
‘Love Story 2050’, but make it Korean animation with a complicated story.
This is perhaps the simplest way to describe Netflix’s upcoming animated feature ‘Lost in Starlite’. While Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja-Starrer gave us a star-lover in generations (and lifetime), this Korean story sets its romance in the planets. Yes, planet. But comparison on one side – because let’s be honest, some of you are already thinking, “Why compare them too, yes?” – Lost in Starlite is a lot of ride.
On this week’s check, let’s dive on why the film can be a game-changer for the South Korean entertainment industry, and why it is causing so much publicity.
Netflix first for Korea
While South Korea has quietly performed a concrete performance of animated films over the years, they have often overched by the Anime industry of Japan. While Japan’s Anime is taking worldwide, South Korea is also taking steps. The fact is that they are partnered with Netflix, which would mean the film will see a big release.
Most Korean animated films have not been a comprehensive international release. But with a direct start on Netflix, it will fall into several countries simultaneously. Result? Greater visibility, access, and possibly, the morning of a new wave in Korean animation.
A stellar team – on and off screen
The animated film will be directed by Han G-Won, not to be confused with actor Ha G-Won, who has experienced many K-Animation directors and animators. He earlier was the cenly on the de like the de -day Returns (a short film where he was also an animator), The Summer, and Amanza, an animated films, and an animator for Opera, nominated in the best animated short film category for Oscar 2021.
Then the voice cast isKim Tae-Ri celebrated his roles in ‘Mr. Sunshine’ and ‘twenty-five twenty-one-one’, lending his voice to Nan-Young. The opposite is Hong Qung, known for ‘Weak Hero Class 1’His chemistry, which was last seen in ‘revenue’, is already being talked about.
and that’s not all! The film will be produced by the Climbing Studios – famous for a acclaimed series like ‘Hallbound’ and ‘DP,,
Teaser
It was not just artists or concept that won the hearts – the teaser has been a major promotional generator in itself. A chance meeting where they run into each other, literally, a growing friendship, shared laughter, and beautiful theft yards that turn to something else- the views actually flutter your hearts. And just when it all seems very perfect to be real – they are separated. 225 million kilometers, to be accurate.
See the teaser of ‘Lost in Starlight’ here:
Visually, it is a cure. Familiar with Funuristic fantasy, sites such as Sevoon Plaza and Submersible Bridge have been rebuilt for the year 2050.
But is the fans really caught by the guard? Background track. A soulful raga that many people believe that has been sung by BTS V – although no official confirmation has been done, of course. but his ‘Avaz is hi pehchan,
And if it was not enough, the teaser has a bright support from the Oscar-winner director Bong June-Ho, which calls the film a “visual work” that “takes you around the universe.”
The film is set to stream on Netflix on 30 May. This is a love story written in stars, but is your heart ready for it?
