The Bequeathed
Promotional poster
Hangul
선산
Literal meaningFamily Burial Ground
Revised RomanizationSeonsan
McCune–ReischauerSŏnsan
Genre
Created byYeon Sang-ho
Based onThe Bequeathed
by Kang Tae-kyung
Written by
  • Yeon Sang-ho
  • Min Hong-nam
  • Hwang Eun-young
Directed byMin Hong-nam
Starring
Music by
  • Chae Min-joo[4]
  • Kim Dong-wook[4]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes6
Production
Producers
  • Yang Yu-min[4]
  • Lee Dong-ha[4]
  • Ahn Seung-ho[4]
Running time39–56 minutes
Production companies
  • Wow Point
  • RedPeter Films
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJanuary 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)

The Bequeathed (Korean: 선산) is a 2024 South Korean occult thriller streaming television series created by Yeon Sang-ho, written by Yeon, Min Hong-nam, and Hwang Eun-young, directed by Min, and starring Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun, and Ryu Kyung-soo. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Kang Tae-kyung.[5] It was released on Netflix on January 19, 2024, in selected regions.

Synopsis

Yoon Seo-ha (Kim Hyun-joo), a college lecturer, is surprised to learn that her long-forgotten paternal uncle has died, leaving her as the sole heir to the family's burial ground. This news brings back painful memories of her father who abandoned her and her mother. At the uncle's funeral, Seo-ha's half-brother, Kim Young-ho (Ryu Kyung-soo), demands inclusion in the inheritance. The situation triggers a series of ominous events, causing her immense unease. Meanwhile, police detective Choi Sung-jun (Park Hee-soon) discovers that the murder case is not a simple manslaughter case. He investigates the case, which is elusive and leads to many dead ends. Park Sang-min (Park Byung-eun), the chief inspector, disapproves of Sung-jun and excludes him from the case. However, his investigation, which focused on key persons surrounding the burial ground, leads nowhere. Another murder occurs, and the village is turned upside down.[6]

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Seo-ha's family

People in Jinseong-ri

Namil Police Station

Kyungsin University

Other characters

Production

In October 2022, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun, and Ryu Kyung-soo were cast to play various roles for the Netflix series The Bequeathed which is created and written by director Yeon Sang-ho, and it is co-produced by Wow Point, a global content production company and RedPeter Films, a film company that created movies such as Peninsula (2020), Another Child (2019), Birthday (2019), Psychokinesis (2018) and Train to Busan (2016).[11]

In December 2023, it was announced that director Min Hong-nam who assisted Yeon in the film Train to Busan is set to debut his directorial work, co-written by Yeon together with Min and Hwang Eun-young.[5]

Release

The series was released exclusively on Netflix on January 19, 2024.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Kim, Da-sol (January 2, 2024). "Korean occult film, series open the new year". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (October 20, 2022). "Netflix Sets Suspense Series 'The Bequeathed' From 'Hellbound' & 'Train To Busan's Yeon Sang-ho". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Lim, Jeong-won (January 16, 2024). "'The Bequeathed' is Yeon Sang-ho's latest occult horror with a Korean edge". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e The Bequeathed. Episode 1 (in Korean). January 19, 2024. Netflix.
  5. ^ a b Kim, Da-sol (December 21, 2023). "Director Min Hong-nam's debut Netflix thriller 'The Bequeathed' to release Jan. 19". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "The Bequeathed" (Press release). Netflix Media Center. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d Moon, Ji-yeon (October 18, 2022). [공식] 김현주·박희순·박병은·류경수, 연니버스 '선산' 라인업 완성 [[Official] Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun, and Ryu Kyung-soo completed the lineup for Yeonniverse 'Seonsan'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Park, Jung-seon (November 2, 2022). [단독] 박성훈, '연니버스' 합류...연상호 넷플릭스 시리즈 '선산' 출연 [[Exclusive] Park Sung-hoon joins 'Yeonniverse'...appears in Netflix series 'Seonsan' by Yeon Sang-ho] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ a b c d "The Bequeathed - Cast (Korean Drama, 2024, 선산)". HanCinema. January 19, 2024.
  10. ^ Kim, Ji-hyun (October 14, 2022). 신복숙, 연상호 '선산' 합류...연기인생 40년 첫 삭발 [Shin Bok-sook, Yeon Sang-ho join 'Seonsan'...To shave her head in 40 years of acting career]. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  11. ^ Lee, Chang-gyu (October 18, 2022). 넷플릭스, '선산' 김현주→박희순 캐스팅 확정...연상호 기획·각본 [Netflix confirms casting for 'Seonsan' Kim Hyun-joo → Park Hee-soon...Planning and Screenplay by Yeon Sang-ho] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Ziwei, Puah (January 4, 2024). "Watch the trailer for Netflix's new K-drama, 'The Bequeathed'". NME. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.

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