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Asian Cities Host Deadly Kidnap Game
12 Oct
Summary
- Series spans seven Asian cities with simultaneous kidnappings.
- Families must compete to save one loved one from a deadly game.
- International collaboration shapes this premium television thriller.
Seven Asian cities are at the center of a gripping new survival thriller, "kiDnap Game," which premiered on October 6th. The series commenced with a series of coordinated kidnappings in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Naha, and Manila, quickly escalating into international headlines.
Victims' families are confronted with a dire choice: compete in a deadly game where only one loved one can be saved. Seven strangers from various international backgrounds are thrust into this perilous scenario, each tasked with a unique mission to rescue their family member. As the competition intensifies, they begin to probe the motives behind their selection and the orchestrators of these crimes.
This 11-part series, created and directed by Yusuke Kato, features an ensemble cast including Kentaro Sakaguchi and Lee Joon-gi. It has already launched across 28 Asian territories, including South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand via various platforms.
Studiocanal is handling international distribution, including North America, while Canal+ has secured broadcasting rights for Europe and French-speaking Africa. This transnational production highlights a growing trend of international creative ambition in premium television.
