Island (South Korean TV series)
2022–2023 South Korean web series
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Island (Korean: 아일랜드) is a 2022–2023 South Korean television series starring Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, and Sung Joon. Part 1 of the series aired on TVING from December 30, 2022, to January 13, 2023,[7] and later aired on tvN from February 10 to 25, 2023, every Friday and Saturday at 22:10 (KST).[8] Part 2 of the series aired from February 24 to March 10, 2023.[9] Amazon Prime Video acquired the rights to distribute the series in 240 countries.[10][11]
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| Hangul | 아일랜드 |
| RR | Aillaendeu |
| MR | Aillaendŭ |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Island by Yoon In-wan and Yang Kyung-il[2] |
| Developed by | Studio Dragon (planning)[3] |
| Written by | Oh Bo-hyun[4] |
| Directed by | Bae Jong[1] |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kim Sung-su[5] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Animator | Kwon Gwang-gu |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TVING |
| Release | December 30, 2022 – March 10, 2023 |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | February 10 – February 25, 2023 |
The first episode of Island was screened at the Rendez-vous (non-competition section) of the 2023 Cannes International Series Festival on April 19, 2023.[12][13]
Synopsis
Based on the graphic novel, which was later published as a webtoon series on Naver Webtoon, the series is set on Jeju Island where three people fight against an evil that is trying to destroy the world.
Cast
Main
- Kim Nam-gil as Van
- Kim Seo-joon as young Van[14]
- Lee Da-hee as Won Mi-ho / Wonjeong[15]
- Park Seo-kyung as young Wonjeong / Won Mi-ho[14]
- Cha Eun-woo as Priest Johan[16]
- Ki Eun-yoo as young Priest Johan
- Sung Joon as Gungtan[17]
- Kim Min-jun as young Gungtan[14]
Supporting
Granny Haenyeo's Home
- Go Doo-shim as Geum Baek-ju[18]
- Heo Jung-hee as Boo Yeom-ji[19]
- Kwon Ye-eun as young Boo Yeom-ji
Daehan Group
- Jeon Kuk-hwan as Won Tae-han[14]
- Oh Kwang-rok as Butler Jang[20]
- Lee Soon-won as Secretary Kang[14]
Jijangjong
- Park Geun-hyung as Jongryeong[21]
- Keum Kwang-san as monk[14]
- Kang Hyun-joong as monk[14]
- Kim Jin-man as monk[14]
Tamra High School
- Kim Ki-cheon as Principal Lee San-il[14]
- Yoo Seung-ok as Han Su-jin[22]
- Chung Su-bin as Lee Su-ryun[23]
Others
- Lee Hang-na as Won Bo-ram[24]
- Yoo Yi-jun as Kyung-jun[25]
- Jeon Ji-hwan[14]
- Kim Sung-oh as Yul[26]
Special appearance
- Choi Tae-joon as Kang Chan-hee[27]
- Kim Min-jun as groom[28]
Production
Filming was scheduled to start in October 2021.[1] On December 20, 2021, actress Lee Da-hee was injured while filming,[29] which her agency confirmed to be a neck injury.[30]
On May 24, 2022, actor Cha Eun-woo posted a photo on SNS saying that his part had finished filming.[31]
Release
The series was originally made available for streaming through TVING and Amazon Prime Video.[32][better source needed] Part 1 premiered on TVING and Amazon Prime Video on December 30, 2022,[33] followed by the premiere on TVN on February 10, 2023.[8] Part 2 premiered on TVING and Amazon Prime Video on February 24, 2023.[34][9]
Broadcast
Amazon Prime Video acquired the international rights to distribute Island in 240 countries outside of South Korea in October 2022.[10]
Viewership
| Part | Episode number | Average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||
| 1 | 637 | 281 | 543 | 363 | 488 | 280 | 432 | |
| 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date (tvN) | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[35] | |
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| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| Part 1 | |||
| 1 | February 10, 2023 | 2.833% (1st) | 3.042% (1st) |
| 2 | February 11, 2023 | 2.046% (5th) | 2.417% (3rd) |
| 3 | February 17, 2023 | 2.362% (2nd) | 2.723% (2nd) |
| 4 | February 18, 2023 | 1.515% (8th) | 1.984% (3rd) |
| 5 | February 24, 2023 | 2.095% (2nd) | 2.619% (2nd) |
| 6 | February 25, 2023 | 1.280% (15th) | N/A |
| Average | 2.022% | —[a] | |
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Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) / Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| APAN Star Awards | 2023 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Cha Eun-woo | Nominated | [36] |
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Original Productions By A Streamer/OTT (National Winners – Korea) | Island | Won | [37][38] | |
| Asian Television Awards | 2024 | Best Original Digital Drama Series | Won | [39] | |
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2023 | Best New Actor | Nominated | [40] | |
| Popularity Star Award | Cha Eun-woo | Won | [41] | ||
| Brand Customer Loyalty Awards[A] | Best Male Idol-Actor | Won | [43] | ||
| Brand of the Year Awards | Actor of the Year – Idol | Won | [44] |
Notes
- Due to some unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.
- Co-organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys, this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture, as determined through consumer research.[42]
