Entourage (South Korean TV series)
{{short description|2016 South Korean TV series}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Entourage_korea_poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| genre = Black comedy
Comedy drama
| based_on =
| developer = Studio Dragon
| writer = Seo Jae-won
Kwon So-ra
| director = Jang Young-woo
| starring = Cho Jin-woong
Seo Kang-joon
Lee Kwang-soo
Park Jeong-min
Lee Dong-hwi
| opentheme = "MASITNONSOUL" by Hyukoh
| endtheme =
| composer =
| country = South Korea
| language = Korean
| num_episodes = 16
| executive_producer = Jinnie Jin-hee Choi
Kim Young-kyu
| producer = Ham Sung-hoon
Shin Ye-ji
| location =
| cinematography =
| editor =
| camera =
| runtime = 59 minutes
| company = Studio Dragon (Under license from Warner Bros. International Television)
| network = tvN
| first_aired = {{start date|2016|11|04}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2016|12|24}}
| related = Entourage
}}
Entourage ({{ko-hhrm|hangul=안투라지|mr=|rr=Anturaji}}) 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.{{Cite news|author=Kim Jin-seok|title=서강준·이광수·박정민·이동휘, '안투라지' 출연 확정[종합]|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=19723441&cloc=|work=JoongAng Ilbo|date=March 15, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016|language=ko}}{{Cite web|title=KPOP NEWS - [Photo] Seo Kang Jun, Lee Kwang Soo and More Attend ′Entourage′ Press Conference|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/109547/seo-kang-jun-lee-kwang-soo-and-more-attend-entourage-press-conference-korean-celebrity-news|publisher=Mwave|date=October 25, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819233420/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/109547/seo-kang-jun-lee-kwang-soo-and-more-attend-entourage-press-conference-korean-celebrity-news|archive-date=August 19, 2017|url-status=dead}}
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.{{Cite news|author=Daily Sports|title=Rating of tvN 'Entourage' is declining, from 2.264% (ep 1) to 0.749% (ep 4) |url=http://m.news.nate.com/view/20161113n03355|work=Nate Pann|date=November 13, 2016|access-date=November 20, 2016|language=ko}}
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=
{{colbegin|colwidth=}}
- Ha Jung-woo (Ep 1){{Cite news|author=Jin Min-ji|title=Ha Jung-woo to make cameo in 'Entourage'|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3020445|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- Kim Tae-ri (Ep 1){{Cite news|title=Ha Jung-woo and Kim Tae-ri to also make special appearances on 'Entourage'|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/06/ha-jung-woo-and-kim-tae-ri-to-also-make-special-appearances-on-entourage|publisher=Allkpop|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- Park Chan-wook (Ep 1){{Cite news|title="The Handmaiden" Park Chan-wook, Ha Jeong-woo and Kim Tae-ri finish their parts in "Entourage"|url=http://www.hancinema.net/the-handmaiden-park-chan-wook-ha-jeong-woo-and-kim-tae-ri-finish-their-parts-in-entourage-korea-97850.html|work=WOW Korea Economic TV|publisher=Hancinema|date=August 18, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- Lee Tae-im as Cha Young-bin's ex-girlfriend (Ep 1)
- Mamamoo (Ep 1){{Cite news|title=Mamamoo to make cameo appearance on "Entourage"|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/06/15/mamamoo-to-make-cameo-appearance-on-entourage/|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|via=Soompi|date=June 15, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- 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){{Cite news|author=Choi Young-ah|title="의리의 멍광남매" 송지효, 이광수 '안투라지' 특급 카메오|url=http://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201606081110172157|work=YTN|date=June 8, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016|language=ko}}
- Hyukoh (Ep 3)
- Park Han-byul (Ep 3)
- Song Hae-na (Ep 3)
- Jin Goo (Ep 4){{Cite news|title=Actor Jin Goo Joins Star-Studded Cameo Lineup For "Entourage"|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/07/24/actor-jin-goo-joins-star-studded-cameo-lineup-entourage|work=Asia Economic Daily|publisher=Soompi|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- Ahn Hye-kyung (Ep 4)
- Lee Eun (Ep 4, 5 & 6)
- Jin Jae-young (Ep 4)
- Lee Joon-ik (Ep 4){{Cite news|author=Kim Yeon-ji|title=[단독] 이준익 감독, '안투라지' 특별출연…'동주' 박정민과 의리|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=20177154&cloc=|work=JoongAng Ilbo|date=June 16, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016|language=ko}}
- Kim Sung-kyun (Ep 4){{Cite news|title="Entourage" Remake Boasts Impressive List Of Celebrity Cameos|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/06/30/entourage-remake-boasts-impressive-list-celebrity-cameos/|work=Insight|publisher=Soompi|date=June 30, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- Kang Ha-neul (Ep 5){{Cite news|author=Emily You|title=Kang Ha Neul to make special appearance in the upcoming drama 'Entourage'|url=http://www1.korea.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=DRAMA&wr_id=1073|work=Korea.com|date=June 23, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- Koo Young-joon (Ep 5)
- Kim Ki-bang (Ep 5){{Cite news|title=Kim Gi-bang to make special appearance in "Entourage"|url=http://www.hancinema.net/kim-gi-bang-to-make-special-appearance-in-entourage-korea-96391.html|work=XPorts News|publisher=Hancinema|date=July 5, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- In Gyo-jin (Ep 6)
- So Yi-hyun (Ep 6){{Cite news|title=In Gyo Jin And So Yi Hyun Join Long List Of Cameos In tvN's "Entourage"|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/08/15/gyo-jin-yi-hyun-join-long-list-cameos-tvns-entourage/|work=Naver|publisher=Soompi|date=August 15, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}
- 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.
{{colend}}
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.{{Cite news|author=Lee Mi-young|title=[단독]'안투라지', 국내 드라마 최초 한·중·일 동시방영 추진|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=111&aid=0000455387&lfrom=twitter|work=Joy News 24|publisher=Naver|date=May 13, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016|language=ko}} The airing rights to the show were sold to China for 300,000 USD per episode.{{Cite news|author=Kim Jin-seok|title=[단독]'안투라지', 中서 '태후'보다 높게 판권 판매|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002569189|work=JoongAng Ilbo|publisher=Naver|date=June 22, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016|language=ko}}
=Original Soundtrack=
Mixtape #1
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artists
| title1 = MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)
| length1 = 3:56
| extra1 = Hyukoh
| title2 = MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)
| note2 = Inst.
| length2 = 3:56
| total_length = 7:52
}}
Mixtape #2
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artists
| title1 = The Good
| length1 = 3:00
| extra1 = Dok2 (feat. Hash Swan)
| title2 = The Good
| note2 = Inst.
| length2 = 3:00
| total_length = 6:00
}}
Mixtape #3
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artists
| title1 = 2Night
| length1 =
| extra1 = Eddy Kim & Punchnello
| title2 = 2Night
| note2 = Inst.
| length2 =
| total_length =
}}
Mixtape #4
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artists
| title1 = Entourage
| length1 =
| extra1 = Samuel Seo
| title2 = Entourage
| note2 = Inst.
| length2 =
| total_length =
}}
Mixtape #5
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artists
| title1 = Even You
| length1 =
| extra1 = Reddy (feat. Kim Boa of Spica)
| title2 = Even You
| note2 = Inst.
| length2 =
| total_length =
}}
Mixtape #6
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artists
| title1 = Put it down
| length1 =
| extra1 = Dok2 (feat. Kim Hyo-eun and Changmo)
| title2 = Put it down
| note2 = Inst.
| length2 =
| total_length =
}}
Mixtape #7
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artists
| title1 = Up up and away
| length1 =
| extra1 = Beenzino (Prod by Shimmy Twice)
| title2 = Up up and away
| note2 = Inst.
| length2 =
| total_length =
}}
Ratings
| class="wikitable" style="width:500px; text-align:center"
|+ Average TV viewership ratings ! rowspan="2" |{{abbr|Ep.|Episode}} ! rowspan="2" |Original broadcast date ! colspan="2" |Average audience share |
| width="120" |Nielsen Korea{{cite web|url=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00|title=Nielsen Korea|language=ko|access-date=November 5, 2016}}
! width="120" |TNmS |
|---|
| 1
| November 4, 2016 | {{color|red|2.264%}} | {{color|red|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 | {{color|blue|0.617%}} | {{color|blue|0.8%}} |
| 7
| November 25, 2016 | 1.072% | 1.1% |
| 8
| November 26, 2016 | 0.670% | {{color|blue|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% |
| colspan="2" |Average
! {{color|green|1.004%}} ! {{color|green| 1.3%}} |
colspan="4" style="font-size:85%" |
|
References
{{reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/entourage/}} {{in lang|ko}}
- {{HanCinema drama|Entourage}}
- {{IMDb title|5849698|Entourage}}
{{Works by Studio Dragon}}
{{Entourage}}
{{TvN (South Korean TV channel) television dramas (2006–2019)}}
Category:Entourage (American TV series)
Category:TvN (South Korean TV channel) television dramas
Category:Korean-language television shows
Category:South Korean television series based on American television series
Category:2016 South Korean television series debuts
Category:Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios
Category:Television series by Studio Dragon
Category:South Korean black comedy television series