Entourage (South Korean TV series)

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Entourage
tvN
ReleaseNovember 4 (2016-11-04) –
December 24, 2016 (2016-12-24)
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Entourage (

tvN from November 4, 2016, and finished airing on December 24, 2016.[1][2]

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.[3]

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

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.
A rising superstar in his 20s, known for his handsome looks. Despite his fame, he is a vapid actor with delusions of artistic grandeur.
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.
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.
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

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.[15] The airing rights to the show were sold to China for 300,000 USD per episode.[16]

Original Soundtrack

Mixtape #1

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)"Hyukoh3:56
2."MASITNONSOUL (맛있는술)" (Inst.) 3:56
Total length:7:52

Mixtape #2

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."The Good"Dok2 (feat. Hash Swan)3:00
2."The Good" (Inst.) 3:00
Total length:6:00

Mixtape #3

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."2Night"Eddy Kim & Punchnello 
2."2Night" (Inst.)  

Mixtape #4

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."Entourage"Samuel Seo 
2."Entourage" (Inst.)  

Mixtape #5

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."Even You"Reddy (feat. Kim Boa of
Spica
)		 
2."Even You" (Inst.)  

Mixtape #6

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."Put it down"Dok2 (feat. Kim Hyo-eun and Changmo) 
2."Put it down" (Inst.)  

Mixtape #7

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."Up up and away"Beenzino (Prod by Shimmy Twice) 
2."Up up and away" (Inst.)  

Ratings

Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nationwide)
Nielsen Korea[17] TNmS
1 November 4, 2016 2.264% 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 0.617% 0.8%
7 November 25, 2016 1.072% 1.1%
8 November 26, 2016 0.670% 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%
Average 1.004% 1.3%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

References

  1. ^ Kim Jin-seok (March 15, 2016). "서강준·이광수·박정민·이동휘, '안투라지' 출연 확정[종합]". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  2. ^ "KPOP NEWS - [Photo] Seo Kang Jun, Lee Kwang Soo and More Attend ′Entourage′ Press Conference". Mwave. October 25, 2016. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Daily Sports (November 13, 2016). "Rating of tvN 'Entourage' is declining, from 2.264% (ep 1) to 0.749% (ep 4)". Nate Pann (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Jin Min-ji (June 25, 2016). "Ha Jung-woo to make cameo in 'Entourage'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  5. ^ "Ha Jung-woo and Kim Tae-ri to also make special appearances on 'Entourage'". Allkpop. June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  6. Hancinema
    . August 18, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  7. ^ "Mamamoo to make cameo appearance on "Entourage"". Korea JoongAng Daily. Soompi. June 15, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  8. ^ Choi Young-ah (June 8, 2016). ""의리의 멍광남매" 송지효, 이광수 '안투라지' 특급 카메오". YTN (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "Actor Jin Goo Joins Star-Studded Cameo Lineup For "Entourage"". Asia Economic Daily. Soompi. June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  10. ^ Kim Yeon-ji (June 16, 2016). "[단독] 이준익 감독, '안투라지' 특별출연…'동주' 박정민과 의리". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  11. ^ ""Entourage" Remake Boasts Impressive List Of Celebrity Cameos". Insight. Soompi. June 30, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  12. ^ Emily You (June 23, 2016). "Kang Ha Neul to make special appearance in the upcoming drama 'Entourage'". Korea.com. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  13. Hancinema
    . July 5, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  14. ^ "In Gyo Jin And So Yi Hyun Join Long List Of Cameos In tvN's "Entourage"". Naver. Soompi. August 15, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  15. ^ Lee Mi-young (May 13, 2016). "[단독]'안투라지', 국내 드라마 최초 한·중·일 동시방영 추진". Joy News 24 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  16. ^ Kim Jin-seok (June 22, 2016). "[단독]'안투라지', 中서 '태후'보다 높게 판권 판매". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  17. ^ "Nielsen Korea" (in Korean). Retrieved November 5, 2016.

External links

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