Twelve (Korean: 트웰브) is an upcoming South Korean fantasy action superhero television series directed by Kang Dae-gyu, starring Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, Lee Joo-bin, Ko Kyu-pil, Kang Mi-na, Sung Yoo-bin, Ahn Ji-hye, and Regina Lei. The series revolved around the 12 angels and their struggles to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. It is scheduled to premiere on U Mobile TV in 2025.
| Twelve | |
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| Hangul | 트웰브 |
| Revised Romanization | Teuwelbeu |
| McCune–Reischauer | T'ŭwelbŭ |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Studio X U |
| Directed by | Kang Dae-gyu |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | U Mobile TV |
Synopsis
editTwelve is about the fight between the 12 angels and a group of evil spirits trying to awaken their sealed power to conquer the Korean Peninsula.
Cast and characters
edit- Ma Dong-seok as Tae-san[1]
- An angel symboling the tiger, who protects the world with absolute power and is the leader of the 12 angels. He buries the four angels symbolizing the cow, rabbit, sheep, and chicken who were sacrificed in a past battle deep in his heart, and lives in the human world while hiding his identity.
- Park Hyung-sik as O-gwi[1]
- An evil spirit who confronts the angels with merciless power.
- Seo In-guk as Won-seung[1]
- An angel symbolizing the monkey. He is a quick-witted and resourceful man who dreams of becoming the next leader after Taesan.
- Sung Dong-il as Ma-rok[1]
- The only human with special abilities chosen by God and the manager of the 12 angels. He stays by the side of the angels and helps them protect human world.
- Lee Joo-bin as Mir[1]
- An angel symbolizing the dragon. She lives with her special powers sealed along with evil spirits in a battle thousands of years ago.
- Ko Kyu-pil as Don-yi[1]
- An angel symbolizing the snake who works as a nurse at a Korean medicine clinic to help Bang-wool. He has an agile body movements when fighting.
- Kang Mi-na as Kang-ji[1]
- An angel symbolizing the dog. She is as agile as a fighting dog when fighting and has a warm heart that never lets go of his desire to protect humans.
- Sung Yoo-bin as Jwidol[1]
- An angel symbolizing the rat. He has a quick judgment that plays an indispensable role in the activities of the angels.
- Ahn Ji-hye as Mal-suk[1]
- An angel symbolizing the horse.[1]
- Regina Lei as Bang-wool[1]
- An angel symbolizing the snake. She is a doctor of oriental medicine who treats all diseases of humans with medical techniques passed down from ancient times.
Production
editDevelopment
editKoo Sung-mok, who worked with Ma Dong-seok in the films Pained (2011) and The Neighbors (2012), would be in charge of the production, and Twelve was prepared with the goal of airing at the end of next year.[2]
Contents, Big Punch Pictures, Nova Film, and Studio X U would managed the production with the latter also took the planning.[3] While The Contents On would co-produced the series.[4]
Casting
editIn 2023, Ma Dong-seok was reportedly received the series' script and positively reviewing it.[2]
In 2024, Ji Chang-wook, Seo In-guk, Lee Joo-bin, Kang Mi-na, Sung Dong-il, and Ko Kyu-pil were reportedly cast and positively considering to appear.[5][6][7][8][9] Ma, Seo, Sung, Ko, Lee along with Park Hyung-sik Ahn Ji-hye, Kang Mi-na, Sung Yoo-bin, and Regina Lei has officially confirmed their appearances in October.[3][10]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began at the end of October 2024.[3]
Release
editTwelve is scheduled to premiere on U Mobile TV in 2025.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Grover, Ashima (October 31, 2024). "Park Hyung Sik, Ma Dong Seok's new superhero K-drama's casting lineup, featuring Seo In Guk, confirmed". Hindustan Times. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Ha, Soo-jung (August 25, 2023). [단독] '천만배우' 마동석, 한반도 지키는 히어로된다..차기작은 '트웰브' [[Exclusive] 'Ten Million Actor' Ma Dong-seok Becomes a Hero Protecting the Korean Peninsula...Next Project is 'Twelve'] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Yoo, Ji-hee (October 24, 2024). [단독] 마동석‧박형식‧서인국→안지혜...12지신 히어로물 ‘트웰브’, 막강 라인업 [종합] [[Exclusive] Ma Dong-seok‧Park Hyung-sik‧Seo In-guk → Ahn Ji-hye...12 zodiac hero movie 'Twelve', powerful lineup [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Kyung-hee (October 31, 2024). 마동석 新유니버스'트웰브' 박형식, 서인국, 성동일, 이주빈, 고규필 등 라인업 완성 [Ma Dong-seok's New Universe 'Twelve' Completes Lineup with Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, Lee Joo-bin, and Ko Kyu-pil] (in Korean). iMBC. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ha, Soo-jung (April 9, 2024). [단독] '차기작 4편' 지창욱, 생애 첫 슈퍼히어로 될까 "'트웰브' 검토"(종합) [[Exclusive] Ji Chang-wook in 'Next 4', Will He Become His First Superhero? "Considering 'Twelve'" (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hee (September 5, 2024). [단독] 서인국, 히어로된다...마동석‧지창욱 ‘트웰브’ 합류 [[Exclusive] Seo In-guk becomes a hero... Ma Dong-seok and Ji Chang-wook join 'Twelve'] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ye-eun (September 7, 2024). [단독] 이주빈, 또 마동석 만난다...히어로물 '트웰브' 합류 [[Exclusive] Lee Joo-bin meets Ma Dong-seok again...Joins the hero movie 'Twelve'] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang, Woo-young (October 2, 2024). [단독] 강미나, 마동석→서인국 만난다..히어로물 '트웰브' 합류 [[Exclusive] Kang Mina, Ma Dong-seok → Seo In-guk meet.. Joining the hero movie 'Twelve'] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Yoon-na (October 14, 2024). [단독] 성동일·고규필, 마동석→서인국 ‘트웰브’ 합류 [[Exclusive] Sung Dong-il and Go Kyu-pil join Ma Dong-seok → Seo In-guk's 'Twelve'] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ha, Soo-jung (October 31, 2024). 히어로 마동석→악귀 박형식, '트웰브' 10人 캐스팅 확정 [공식] [Hero Ma Dong-seok → Demon Park Hyung-sik, 'Twelve' 10-person cast confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (October 23, 2024). "'The Eternals" Don Lee, Park Hyung-sik to star in upcoming fantasy K-drama 'Twelve'". NME. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
