Alliances and betrayals galore: All about Netflix's 'The 8 Show'
Netflix has released the main poster and trailer for its upcoming original series, The 8 Show, set to premiere on May 17. The series is directed by Han Jae-rim (Emergency Declaration) and draws inspiration from Bae Jin-soo's popular webtoons Money Game and its sequel Pie Game. The main poster intriguingly features a staircase ascending eight floors, with each of the eight contestants showcasing a different emotion. Here's everything about the series.
'The 8 Show' plot and gameplay revealed
The 8 Show tells the gripping tale of eight individuals battling financial struggles, who are invited to compete in a high-stakes mysterious reality show. Reminiscent of the popular K-drama Squid Game, contestants are isolated from the outside world and subjected to extreme conditions. They must understand the game's unique rules and strive to accumulate as much money as possible before the game ends, which only happens when someone dies.
Trailer teases tension and intrigue
The trailer begins with Ryu Jun-yeol receiving a cryptic message: "I'd like to buy the time you gave up." As contestants gather at the venue, one player notes, "We all came here because of money, and we will leave with an amount that cannot be easily earned outside." The idea of forming alliances to survive is suggested by another contestant. However, tension arises when they discover that each person will receive a different amount based on the game's structure.
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Main poster unfolds the narrative's dark trajectory
The fresh main poster features a staircase spanning eight floors, with eight contestants positioned along the steps, each displaying a diverse array of facial expressions. While individuals on the lower half, such as Ryu and Park, appear weary, those positioned higher up, like Chun, exude excitement, sparking intrigue about the emotional disparities among the characters. On the poster's right side, a caption states, "With time, the prize money continues to accumulate without limit."
Meet the star-studded cast of 'The 8 Show'
The 8 Show features an impressive cast including Ryu, Chun Won-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Joo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Sung-woo. Singer-actor IU was initially set to star in the show but had to be replaced by Chun due to scheduling conflicts. The series is set in a peculiar eight-story building and follows contestants as they earn money with each passing moment.
