Netflix announces new Korean projects

Korean director Yeon Sang-Ho, who directed zombie-thriller Train to Busan (pictured), will helm a new film for Netflix, Psychokinesis.

The film focuses on a theme of superpowers where a father sets out to save his troubled daughter with superpowers that suddenly appeared in him one day.

“We are excited to partner with Next Entertainment World to bring multiple upcoming Korean films including director Yeon Sang-Ho’s Psychokinesis to our global members,” said Rob Roy, Vice President of Content Acquisition at Netflix. “Netflix will continue to keep a close eye on great global content, as we are committed to providing the best entertainment to our members around the world.”

The deal also includes Steel Rain, which focuses on the nuclear threats in the two Koreas where a coup in North Korea forces its leader and his elite guard to come to South Korea and The Chase, a thriller that features two characters that chase after the suspect of a 30-year old unsolved case.

“Following Pandora, the recent partnership was made possible as both Netflix and NEW agreed on great contents,” said Jae-Min Kim, Head of Overseas Sales at Contents Panda. “We plan to get a head start in the global markets by securing more competitive contents in the future.”

Psychokinesis will be available globally on Netflix in 2018.