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Black Out, MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama, is set to be released on Friday, August 18, 2024. The drama is planned by Kwon Sung-chang and directed by Byun Young-joo while Seo Joo-yeon has written Black Out with production by Hidden Sequence and Raemong.
Black Out is a reverse-tracking crime thriller that explores the journey of a young man who becomes a murder suspect after being accused of a crime. The young man is trying to uncover the truth of what happened ten years ago, as the story unravels its gripping plot.
1) Black Out has an impressive cast line-up
Black Out is director Byun Young-joo's television debut. Young-joo is known for his films like Train and Low Voice.
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The series boasts a strong cast, with Byun Yo-han playing the role of Go Jeong-woo, Go Joon as Noh Sang-cheol, Go Bo-gyeol as Choi Na-gyeom, and Kim Bo-ra as Ha-seol.
The series will also feature veteran actors like Bae Jong-ok, Kwon Hae-hyo, and Jo Jae-yoon.
3) The original book has been a best-seller since 2010
Black Out is a Korean adaptation of the German novel Death to Snow White by Nele Neuhaus, reinterpreted with Korean sensibility. Nele Neuhaus' mystery thriller Snow White Must Die was released in June 2010, and within three days of its release, the book was in the Top 20 on the SPIEGEL bestseller list.
Nele Neuhaus's four crime novels have all been in the Top 50 of the SPIEGEL bestseller list since the start of 2011. The books, especially Snow White Must Die have been on Amazon's best-seller list.
2) Black Out's intriguing plotline
At the heart of the thriller is the character Go Jeong-woo, a former model student who becomes the prime suspect in a brutal murder case. However, there is no dead body, and Jeong-woo has no memory of the night in question.
As he tries to remember if he committed the crime, the drama delves into his quest to recover his lost memories and uncover the truth behind the accusations.
Byun Yo-han, who portrays Go Jeong-woo, pulls viewers into the mystery of whether Jeong-woo is guilty or if someone else is the real culprit. Go Bo-gyeol, who plays Choi Na-gyeom, encourages viewers to engage deeply with the story, suggesting that retracing Jeong-woo’s steps episode by episode will enhance the viewing experience.
The show doesn't just focus on the mystery surrounding the murder case; it also explores the intricate relationships between the characters involved. Jeong-woo finds himself surrounded by people with different motives—some who believe in his innocence, others who fear or despise him. This web of suspicion and trust adds a layer of psychological tension to the drama, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Go Joon, who plays detective Noh Sang-cheol, hinted at the psychological battles that will unfold as the truth is slowly revealed. He described the drama as a well-crafted piece that will keep audiences guessing until the very end, urging them to tune in and watch the mystery unravel.
The show is set to premiere on August 16, 2024, at 9:50 pm.
