Entourage (South Korean TV series)
2016 South Korean TV series
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Entourage (Korean: 안투라지) is a South Korean television series starring Cho Jin-woong, Seo Kang-joon, Lee Kwang-soo, Park Jeong-min and Lee Dong-hwi. It is a black comedy-drama about life in the entertainment industry, based on the American television series of the same name. It started airing on cable network tvN from November 4, 2016, and finished airing on December 24, 2016.[1][2]
| Entourage | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Black comedy Comedy drama |
| Developed by | Studio Dragon |
| Written by | Seo Jae-won Kwon So-ra |
| Directed by | Jang Young-woo |
| Starring | Cho Jin-woong Seo Kang-joon Lee Kwang-soo Park Jeong-min Lee Dong-hwi |
| Opening theme | "MASITNONSOUL" by Hyukoh |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Jinnie Jin-hee Choi Kim Young-kyu |
| Producers | Ham Sung-hoon Shin Ye-ji |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
| Production company | Studio Dragon (Under license from Warner Bros. International Television) |
| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | November 4 – December 24, 2016 |
| Related | |
| Entourage | |
The series scored low ratings in South Korea; some have argued that the low ratings were a result of the series being atypical of Korean dramas, particularly its black humour and perhaps American vibe.[3]
Synopsis
This is the story of a handsomely famous celebrity who depends on his three friends and agency's boss who try to help him in his struggles as an actor and a man.
Cast
Main
- Cho Jin-woong as Kim Eun-gab
- The CEO of a management company, a powerful and well-connected agent who turns Young-bin from a pretty-boy actor into a rising star.
- Seo Kang-joon as Cha Young-bin
- A rising superstar in his 20s, known for his handsome looks. Despite his fame, he is a vapid actor with delusions of artistic grandeur.
- Lee Kwang-soo as Cha Joon
- Young-bin's cousin. A former member of Sugar Boys, an idol group who debut in the late 90s. Now he is a struggling actor desperate for more fame.
- Park Jeong-min as Lee Ho-jin
- A.k.a. "Cup Noodles", he is Young-bin's best friend. An average boy-next-door who gets thrown into the world of showbiz when his best friend becomes a star. He now acts as Young-bin's personal manager and despite his will, is treated badly by the CEO, causing him to be skeptical about his job.
- Lee Dong-hwi as Geo-book (Turtle)
- Young-bin and Ho-jin's childhood friend. A happy-go-lucky guy who is bright and positive, but has no luck with the ladies. He acts as the driver and odd job man of the group.
Supporting
- Kim Hye-in as Seo Ji-an, a fancy interior designer with celebrity connections.
- Ahn So-hee as Ahn So-hee, a famous actress and Young-bin's first love, later girlfriend.
- Choi Myung-gil as Kang Ok-ja, co-president of Eun-gab's management company and Ji-an's mother.
- Yoon Ji-hye as Yoon Se-na, Eun-gab's wife.
- Amber Liu as Joy Jung, Eun-gab's secretary and wishes to become manager.
- Ryu Han-bee as Kim Yoo-bin, Eun-gab's daughter.
- Jang So-yeon as Jo Tae-young, CEO of Idea Production Company.
Special appearances
- Ha Jung-woo (Ep 1)[4]
- Kim Tae-ri (Ep 1)[5][unreliable source?]
- Park Chan-wook (Ep 1)[6]
- Lee Tae-im as Cha Young-bin's ex-girlfriend (Ep 1)
- Mamamoo (Ep 1)[7][unreliable source?]
- Lim Na-young and Chungha (I.O.I) (Ep 1)
- Kwang-hyun Kim of SK Wyverns (Ep 2)
- Clara Lee (Ep 2)
- DJ Soda (Ep 2)
- Boom (Ep 3)
- Spica (Ep 3)
- Jin Seon-kyu as Eun-gab's friend (Ep 3, 4 & 6)
- Song Ji-hyo (Ep 3)[8]
- Hyukoh (Ep 3)
- Park Han-byul (Ep 3)
- Song Hae-na (Ep 3)
- Jin Goo (Ep 4)[9][unreliable source?]
- Ahn Hye-kyung (Ep 4)
- Lee Eun (Ep 4, 5 & 6)
- Jin Jae-young (Ep 4)
- Lee Joon-ik (Ep 4)[10]
- Kim Sung-kyun (Ep 4)[11][unreliable source?]
- Kang Ha-neul (Ep 5)[12][unreliable source?]
- Koo Young-joon (Ep 5)
- Kim Ki-bang (Ep 5)[13]
- In Gyo-jin (Ep 6)
- So Yi-hyun (Ep 6)[14][unreliable source?]
- San E (Ep 6)
- Nam Da-reum as Wang Ho (Ep 6)
- Lee Da-in (Ep 7)
- Simon Dominic (Ep 7)
- Killagramz (Ep 7)
- Heo Tae-hee as Ahn So-hee's management director (Ep 7)
- Jee Seok-jin (Ep 9)
- Julien Kang (Ep 9)
- Sam Kim (Ep 9)
- Kyung Soo-jin as Seung-hyo (Ep 10)
- Moon Geun-young (Ep 12)
- Oh Chang-seok (Ep 13)
- Lee Sun-bin (Ep 13)
- Oh Dae-hwan as Director Yang (Ep 13)
- Lee El (Ep 13 & 14)
- Oh Dal-su (Ep 14)
- Ha Yeon-joo (Ep 14)
- Lee Min-ji as Mi-na (Ep 14)
- Lee Joo-yeon (Ep 14 & 15)
- Lee Sung-min (Ep 16)
- Song Won-seok as a model.
Production
Development and Filming
First script reading took place on May 28, 2016 at CJ E&M Center in Sangamdong, Seoul, South Korea. Filming began on June 1, 2016 at a club in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea; and wrapped up on September 26, 2016.
Entourage was entirely pre-produced.[15] The airing rights to the show were sold to China for 300,000 USD per episode.[16]
Original soundtrack
Mixtape #1
| No. | Title | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)" | Hyukoh | 3:56 |
| 2. | "MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)" (Inst.) | 3:56 | |
| Total length: | 7:52 | ||
Mixtape #2
| No. | Title | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Good" | Dok2 (feat. Hash Swan) | 3:00 |
| 2. | "The Good" (Inst.) | 3:00 | |
| Total length: | 6:00 | ||
Mixtape #3
| No. | Title | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "2Night" | Eddy Kim & Punchnello | |
| 2. | "2Night" (Inst.) |
Mixtape #4
| No. | Title | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Entourage" | Samuel Seo | |
| 2. | "Entourage" (Inst.) |
Mixtape #5
| No. | Title | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Even You" | Reddy (feat. Kim Boa of Spica) | |
| 2. | "Even You" (Inst.) |
Mixtape #6
Mixtape #7
| No. | Title | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Up up and away" | Beenzino (Prod by Shimmy Twice) | |
| 2. | "Up up and away" (Inst.) |
Ratings
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen Korea[17] | TNmS | ||
| 1 | November 4, 2016 | 2.264% | 2.8% |
| 2 | November 5, 2016 | 1.162% | 1.5% |
| 3 | November 11, 2016 | 1.621% | 1.8% |
| 4 | November 12, 2016 | 0.749% | 1.2% |
| 5 | November 18, 2016 | 0.946% | 1.4% |
| 6 | November 19, 2016 | 0.617% | 0.8% |
| 7 | November 25, 2016 | 1.072% | 1.1% |
| 8 | November 26, 2016 | 0.670% | 0.8% |
| 9 | December 2, 2016 | 1.117% | 1.4% |
| 10 | December 3, 2016 | 0.695% | 0.9% |
| 11 | December 9, 2016 | 1.046% | 1.4% |
| 12 | December 10, 2016 | 0.916% | 1.0% |
| 13 | December 16, 2016 | 0.784% | 1.6% |
| 14 | December 17, 2016 | 0.705% | 1.1% |
| 15 | December 23, 2016 | 0.960% | 1.0% |
| 16 | December 24, 2016 | 0.736% | 1.0% |
| Average | 1.004% | 1.3% | |