Move to Heaven
Move to Heaven (Korean: 무브 투 헤븐: 나는 유품정리사입니다; RR: Mubeu tu hebeun: Naneun yupumjeongnisaimnida) is an upcoming South Korean television series, directed by Kim Seong-ho and written by Yoon Ji-ryeon. It is an original Netflix series, starring Lee Je-hoon, Tang Jun-sang, Ji Jin-hee, Lee Jae-wook and Hong Seung-hee. The series follows Geu-ru (Tang Jun-sang), a young man with Asperger syndrome, and Sang-gu (Lee Je-hoon), his guardian. Working as trauma cleaners, they uncover untold stories.[1][2]
Move to Heaven | |
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Hangul | 무브 투 헤븐: 나는 유품정리사입니다 |
Genre | |
Written by | Yoon Ji-ryeon |
Directed by | Kim Seong-ho |
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Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
Production | |
Producers | Kim Mi-na Jeong Jaeyeon |
Camera setup | Multi camera |
Production companies | Number Three Pictures Page One Film |
Distributor | Netflix |
Release | |
Original network | Netflix |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Audio format | Dolby Digital |
Original release | 2021 |
Synopsis
Move to Heaven is inspired by an essay "Things Left Behind" by Kim Sae-byul, a former "trauma cleaner". Gu-ru, who has Asperger syndrome, and his uncle Sang-gu (Lee Je-hoon) meet at the death of the former's father. They start trauma cleaning business. In the course of business they uncover untold stories associated with deceased and go through different emotions and sentiments.
Cast
Main
- Lee Je-hoon[3] as Sang-gu
- Tang Jun-sang[4] as Gu-ru
Supporting
- Ji Jin-hee
- Lee Jae-wook[5]
- Hong Seung-hee[6]
- Park Ji-ye
- Kwon Dong-won
- Yoo Sun
- Shin Soo-oh[7]
Production
Development
In September 2019, it was reported that Kim Sung-ho would direct a series for Netflix, the story of which is inspired by an essay "Things Left Behind" by Kim Sae-byul, a former "trauma cleaner".[8]
Casting
On 17 December 2020, Netflix confirmed the lead casting of Lee Je-hoon and Tang Jun-sang for the series.[4] On June 3, 2020, Netflix confirmed that Ji Jin-hee, Lee Jae-wook and Hong Seung-hee are to join the cast of the series.[1]
Filming
As the infection due to COVID-19 pandemic was reported, the production of Move to Heaven, along with other Netflix original dramas, was stopped in late August 2020.[9]
References
- "NETFLIX ANNOUNCES CASTING OF JI JIN-HEE, LEE JAE-WOOK AND HONG SEUNG-HEE FOR NEW KOREAN SERIES MOVE TO HEAVEN". Netflix. June 3, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Robinson, Jacob (November 9, 2020). "K-Dramas Coming to Netflix in 2021". WON. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- "Lee Je-hoon Starring in Netflix Original Series "Move To Heaven"". HanCinema. December 16, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- "NETFLIX CONFIRMS CASTING OF LEE JE-HOON AND TANG JUN-SANG FOR A NEW KOREAN ORIGINAL SERIES, MOVE TO HEAVEN". Netflix. December 17, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Jo, Yoo-kyung (June 4, 2020). "이재욱, 넷플릭스 '무브 투 헤븐' 특별 출연…연이은 기대작 참여 눈길 [공식]" [Jaewook Lee, special appearance on Netflix'Move to Heaven'... A series of expectations for participation [Official]]. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Moon, Ji-yeon (June 4, 2020). "[공식] 지진희X이재욱X홍승희, 넷플릭스 '무브 투 헤븐' 출연 확정" [[Official] Ji-hee Ji x Lee Jae-wook x Hong Seung-hee, Netflix'Move to Heaven' confirmed]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Chosun. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Son, Bong-seok (July 10, 2020). "신예 신수오, 넷플릭스 '무브 투 헤븐' 캐스팅" [Shin Soo-oh, cast on Netflix'Move to Heaven']. Sports Khan (in Korean). Kyunghyang. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- "Netflix Adds Drama Series 'Move to Heaven' to Korean Originals Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. September 17, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- "코로나19 재확산에 넷플릭스 한국 콘텐츠 제작 중단" [Netflix Korean content production stopped due to the re-proliferation of Corona 19]. Kookmin Ilbo. August 22, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.