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Namib (Korean: 나미브) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae, and starring Go Hyun-jung, Ryeoun, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Lee Jin-woo. The series depicts a star creation project between a fired star producer and a male trainee. It is scheduled to premiere on ENA on December 23, 2024, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST), and subsequently streaming on Genie TV. It will also be available for streaming on Viki in selected regions.
Synopsis
Kang Soo-hyun, who is a star producer who trains idols gets fired from her position as co-CEO of Pandora Entertainment. She then approaches a long-term male trainee named Yoo Jin-woo with malicious intentions, but gradually shows sincerity and helps him achieve his dream.
Cast and characters
Go Hyun-jung as Kang Soo-hyun
A star producer who raises idols with her own philosophy and intuition but was fired from her position as co-CEO of Pandora Entertainment. Even after being kicked out of the company for some reason, she struggles to take responsibility for her disabled son.
Ryeoun as Yoo Jin-woo
A long-term trainee at Soo-hyun's company.He is a 10-year trainee with all sorts of flaws, from his parents' debt to his past career. Just when he was about to give up his dream, drifting like the waves, he starts training again, following Soo-hyun's advice who says she will make him a star.
Yoon Sang-hyun as Shim Jun-seok
A former music producer who quit his job after his son was injured and became a full-time house husband. He gradually develops a desire to return to work due to his wife's stubbornness and becomes Yoo Jin-woo's producer.
Lee Jin-woo as Shim Jin-woo
Soo-hyun and Jun-seok's only son who lost his hearing in a car accident when he was young and is the main worry of his parents, but he actually tolerates bullying at school.
Lee Ki-taek as Chris
A talented agency trainee but ends up working as the manager of an entertainment establishment after being released.
Production
= Development
=In February 2024, it was reported that director Jung Da-won, who directed Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) and writer Eom Sung-min, who penned Default (2018), would work together for the series while SLL and Studio Wooyoungsoo co-managed the production. On April 29, the Genie TV original lineup was revealed at the 2024 KT Group Media Day held at the Novotel Ambassador in Dongdaemun District, Seoul and that the series title was tentatively changed to Starry Night (Korean: 별이 빛나는 밤; RR: Byeori binnaneun bam) and will be airing on a Monday–Tuesday timeslot. PD Han Sang-jae, who directed Ugly Miss Young-ae seasons 8–17 (2011–2019) and Cold Blooded Intern [ko] (2023), replaced Jung to helm the series.
= Casting
=On February 19, 2024, Go Hyun-jung was reportedly cast to star on the series and currently reviewing it at that time. The next day, it was reported that Ryeoun is positively considering to appear in the drama. On February 22, Song Sae-byeok was reportedly cast for the series. On August 8, Go and Ryeoun along with Yoon Sang-hyun, who replaced Song, and Lee Jin-woo has officially confirmed their appearances.
= Filming
=Principal photography began in July 2024.
Release
Namib is scheduled to premiere on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, and ENA in the second half of 2024. It will also be available to stream on Viki in 190 countries. In November 2024, it was confirmed that the series will air on December 23, at 22:00 (KST).
References
External links
Official website (in Korean)
Namib at HanCinema
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