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Kang Ha-neul's New Thriller 'Streaming' is Making Waves

South KoreaTue Mar 18 2025
A new thriller movie called "Streaming" is set to hit theaters in South Korea on March 21. It is already gaining attention on the global stage. The film stars Kang Ha-neul, who is known for his role in "Squid Game 2. "He plays Woo Sang, a top crime streamer on a platform called WAG. On this platform, only the best content creators get all the donation money. In "Streaming, " Woo Sang becomes famous by looking into real crimes. This brings him a lot of followers and money. However, his success leads to a big fall from grace. To get back on top, he starts tracking a famous serial killer in real time. This is where things get tricky. The killer has been watching Woo Sang's broadcasts the whole time. This movie is the first feature film directed by Cho Jang-ho. It is produced by VeryGoodStudio and TH Story, with Lotte Entertainment presenting it. Lotte Entertainment is known for big hits like the "Along with the Gods" franchise and "Escape From Mogadishu. "They have also produced global hits like "#Alive" and "Badland Hunters. " The company has been expanding since 2019. They started a TV production division and have been focusing on creating content for different platforms. They are also building a strong international distribution network. Lotte Entertainment has more big releases coming up. One of them is "Holy Night: Demon Hunters, " an occult action film set to release on April 30. It stars Don Lee, known for his roles in "Train to Busan" and "Eternals. "The movie follows a team of demon hunters with special powers who fight against a criminal network in Seoul. Kang Ha-neul is becoming one of Korea's most popular actors. His roles in "When the Camellia Blooms" and "Midnight Runners" have shown his talent. With "Streaming, " he continues to prove why he is a top star in Korea. The movie plays on the country's love for streaming and adds a thrilling twist.

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    How does the success of 'Squid Game 2' influence the anticipation for 'Streaming' in international markets?
    In what ways might the real-time tracking of a serial killer in 'Streaming' raise ethical concerns about privacy and safety?
    How does the portrayal of streaming culture in 'Streaming' reflect societal attitudes towards true crime content and its creators?

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