In the Net (Korean: 망내인) is an upcoming South Korean television series based on the crime novel Second Sister written by Chan Ho Kei, a Hong Kong writer. The series is co-directed by Kim Jee-woon and Park Bo-ram,[4][5][6] with the screenplay adapted from the novel by novelist and scriptwriter Joo Won-gyu.[3][2]
The story revolves around an older sister who struggles to come to terms with the death of her younger sister, who made a drastic decision after being witch-hunted on the Internet. She eventually meets N, a mysterious hacker whom she hires to uncover the truth about the incident surrounding her sister's passing.[6][1][7]
On December 7, 2022, during the 'Yong Film Night' event, CEO Lim Seung-yong, announced Yong Film's future lineup. An OTT series with the working title "Mangnaein" was announced as part of the lineup. The series is co-directed by Kim Jee-woon and Park Bo-ram. The series is an adaptation of the crime novel 'Second Sister' by Hong Kong writer Chan Ho Kei. Yong Film is producing the series in collaboration with Anthology Studio and SK Global.[1][16]
The initial casting announcement for the series took place on March 16, 2023, with Kim Seon-ho being offered the lead roles.[17][18] On the same day, an entertainment official informed JTBC Entertainment News that Park Gyu-young has been chosen as the female lead. Saram Entertainment, Park Gyu-young's agency, stated that while the casting is not confirmed, they have received an offer and are reviewing it positively.[19] According news coverage on June 13, Lee Hong-nae was positively discussing appearing the series.[10] In July, Park appearance confirmation in the drama was mentioned in her interview.[20] In November, Park Min-yi confirmed as one of the cast.[12] In December, while attending the 8th Asia Artist AwardsinBulacan, Philippines, Kim Seon-ho mentioned that the drama is slated to be his project for 2024.[21]
On June 13, 2023, it was reported that the cast had recently taken part in the first script reading session. Additionally, full-scale filming was scheduled to begin by the end of June.[22] In January 2024, it was announced that the filming for the drama has wrapped up, and there are ongoing discussions regarding its release on OTT platforms.[23][24] VFX was handled by Digital Idea.[25]
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^ ab"배우 최민, 영화 '아수라장: 범털들의 전쟁' 김대호 역 출연" [Actor Choi Min, starring in the movie 'Missura: The War of the Hairs' Kim Dae-ho]. sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
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^"[장강명의 벽돌책] 동생 죽게 한 악플러를 왜 벌할 수 없는가" [[Jang Kang-myung's brick book] Why can't you punish the malicious commentator who killed your brother?]. 언론사 뷰. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^"김선호, 드라마 복귀작은 '망내인'..김지운 감독 만난다" [Kim Seon-ho, the comeback work of the drama is 'Mangnaein'.. Meet director Kim Ji-woon]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). March 16, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^Park, Jin-young (April 18, 2023). "'귀공자' 개봉에 '망내인'까지 휘몰아치는 김선호 파워" [Kim Seon-ho's power to the release of 'Gwigongja' and 'Mangnaein']. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved May 12, 2023.
^"박규영 "원톱 주연→'오징어 게임2'..책임감 가져야죠"[★FULL인터뷰]" [Park Gyu-young "One-top starring→'Squid Game 2'.. You have to be responsible."[★FULL interview]]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). July 9, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^ abPark, Jin-young (June 13, 2023). "[단독] '김사부3' 꽉 채운 이홍내, 김선호x박규영 '망내인' 합류" [[Exclusive] Lee Hong-nae, who fills 'Kim Sabu 3,' joins Kim Sun-ho and Park Gyu-young in 'Mangnae-in']. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^ ab"'최악의 악' 박민이 "영광스런 시간...'서울의 봄'서 만나요"" ['Worst Evil' Park Min's "Gourious time... See you in 'Spring in Seoul'"]. 매일경제 (in Korean). November 3, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^"김선호, 영화→드라마 이어 연극까지 열일 행보 예고...'행복을 찾아서' 출연 확정" [Kim Seon-ho, previewing a ten-day move from the movie to the drama to the play... Confirmed to appear in 'In Search of Happiness']. 톱스타뉴스 (in Korean). July 4, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^Kim, Beom-seok (May 16, 2024). "'범죄도시4' 영업꾼 김호준『마동석 선배와 투샷, 가문의 영광이죠』[EN:인터뷰]" [‘Crime City 4’ salesman Kim Ho-jun “Two shots with senior Ma Dong-seok, it’s an honor for the family” [EN: Interview]]. m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
^Park, Jin-young (March 16, 2023). "'해시의신루' 아니라도...김선호, '폭군' 촬영+드라마 검토 '열일'" [Even if it's not 'Hashi Shinru'...Kim Seon-ho, 'Tyrant' filming + drama review 'Ten-day']. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^Park, Jin-young (April 18, 2023). "'귀공자' 개봉에 '망내인'까지...휘몰아치는 김선호 파워" [Kim Seon-ho's power to the release of 'The Childe' and 'Mangnaein' ...]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^Hwang, So-young (March 16, 2023). "[단독] 박규영, '망내인'으로 복귀하는 김선호와 만난다" [[Exclusive] Park Gyu-young meets Kim Seon-ho, who is returning to 'Mangnae']. 언론사 뷰. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^"부석순 "세븐틴 선배와 어깨 나란히"..임영웅, 필리핀서도『건행!』[2023 AAA 말말말]" [Bu Seok-soon "Seventeen senior and shoulder to shoulder".. Lim Young-woong, also in the Philippines, "Gunhaeng!" [2023 AAA Word word]]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^Park, Jin-young (June 13, 2023). "김선호, '귀공자' 스크린 데뷔→'망내인' 촬영 시작...뜨거운6월" [Kim Seon-ho, 'Gwigongja' screen debut→ starts filming for 'Maengnaein...Hot June]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2023.
^박, 진영 (January 2, 2024). "[조이人] 김선호, 영화·드라마 꽉 채운다...믿고보는 '올라운드' 활약" [[Joy People] Kim Seon-ho, movie·drama full...'s 'all-round' activity that you believe in]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2024.
