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India’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has tapped Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu for her Bollywood debut in “Baaghi 4.” The announcement comes exactly three years after Sandhu’s Miss Universe win.

The film, helmed by director A. Harsha, will feature Sandhu alongside established stars Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt, with Sonam Bajwa rounding out the cast. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala continues his track record of launching new talent, following his previous introductions of Shroff, Kriti Sanon and Ahan Shetty to Hindi-language cinema.

Sandhu previously acted in the Punjabi-language films “Bai Ji Kuttange” (2022) and “Yaaran Diyan Poun Baaran” (2023).

“Baaghi 4,” the latest installment in Nadiadwala’s action franchise, is slated for theatrical release on Sept. 5, 2025.

Swapping Stars

Banijay Entertainment has secured worldwide format rights to “My Name Is Gabriel” (“Mai Neim Ijeu Gabeuriel”) from Korea’s Teo Corp. The format, created by P.D. Kim Tae-ho (“Infinite Challenge”) and P.D.

Like any other network, Netflix too has commissioned multiple reality TV shows, with their South Korean survival-based shows really hitting it out of the park. Last year’s The Devil’s Plan seems to have found a global audience who were super impressed with the strategies and chemistry of the cast.

The show began airing last September, with the finale being aired on October 10. Produced by Jeong Jong-yon, The Devil’s Plan quickly became a fan favorite for its genius mix of celebrities and civilians in a seven-day survival show format. So, who is the winner of the show? How much did they get paid? And, will there be a second season?

What Is The Format Of Netflix’s The Devil’s Plan? A still from The Devil’s Plan | Credits: Netflix

Netflix’s The Devil’s Plan became a global hit immediately after its release. The South Korean game show was produced by Jeong Jong-yon,...

Netflix has released a new Korean competition reality series on its platform, and it'll surely grab your attention after you learn more about it. It's called The Influencer, and yes, it involves some of Korea's top social media stars.

The streaming giant has seen much success on the Korean competition reality series front, with shows like Single's Inferno, The Devil's Plan, Physical: 100 and Siren: Survive the Island all being hits. Now, with the addition of The Influencer, it looks like Netflix might have another hit on its hands.

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It features a diverse bunch of contestants, specifically 77 of Korea's most popular influencers, ranging from YouTubers to TikTokers, who compete in various challenges to determine who holds the greatest power and influence. Some of the prominent contestants participating in the challenges are Risabae, PaniBottle, Shim Euddeum, Jang Keun-suk, Sia_jiwoo, and Kejimin. Lee Jae-seok and Son...

Netflix will debut a new Korean unscripted series every month until the first quarter of 2025, including The Devil’s Plan 2 and the fourth season of dating reality show Single’s Inferno.

The streamer has invested heavily in its Korean unscripted slate, with 10 shows premiering this year — more than double the number from two years ago. Some of these shows were announced at its Korean slate launch in February this year.

Social survival show The Influencer will debut on August 6, pitting 77 of South Korea’s top influencers against each other. Together, they have a total of 120 million followers across platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, with figures like Jang Keun-suk, Risabae, PaniBottle, Jin Yong-jin, Shim Eu-ddeum, and DaeDo set to feature in the show. It comes from Kakao Entertainment.

A-list to Playlist will be released on August 30, featuring veteran actor Cho Jung-seok from the hit drama series Hospital Playlist as he...

Netflix is rapidly expanding its Korean unscripted TV content slate. It will launch ten shows this year, more than double the number from 2022. They range from romance to cooking and comedy.

Yoo Hi-kwan director of content at Netflix Korea, says quantity was not the goal. “It’s important to be loved locally first before we can win over global audiences. Each show has its own unique appeal that matches what they want,” he said.

The new slate kicks off with “The Influencer,” debuting on Aug. 6, followed by “A-List to Playlist,” chronicling actor Cho Jung-seok’s journey to debut as a singer.

“The Influencer” is a social survival competition show where 77 of South Korea’s top influencers compete to determine who holds the greatest sway. Produced by Kakao Entertainment, it includes prominent figures like Jang Keun-suk, Risabae, PaniBottle, Jin Yong-jin, Shim Eu-ddeum, and DaeDo.

In September, Netflix launches Studio Slam-produced...

Is Netflix's New Korean Series Agents of Mystery Scripted? What We Know So Far - Main Image

Is Agents of Mystery on Netflix scripted? From the man who also produced The Devil's Plan, The Great Escape, and High School Mystery Club comes a new 'unscripted' Korean series, filled with brain games for six popular personalities to test out and solve themselves. But the question remains: is the series actually unscripted? Find out here.

What is Netflix's Agents of Mystery About?

Agents of Mystery is a new Korean reality series that debuted its six episodes on Netflix on June 18.

From visionary producer Jeong Jong-Yeon, the show sets itself apart from other mystery game shows simply because this one highlights the adventure of the gamers rather than the process of solving the problems. Some of the fans are already craving for another season to come:

"When directing mystery reality shows, I...

Agents Of Mystery arrives on Netflix on June 18 ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

For all the thriller genre fans, Netflix is soon releasing an unscripted series full of mystery and suspense that promises to keep you on the edge of your seats. Titled Agents of Mystery, the Korean reality series follows a group of investigators working together to crack bizarre cases in a real set-up.

The show features some well-known faces, who will be using their deductive skills to solve puzzles at a mysterious yet fascinating location. If the show sounds interesting to you, here are all the updates you need about Agents of Mystery.

Agents of Mystery Arrives on Netflix This June

Agents of Mystery is scheduled to be released on Netflix on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024. The number of episodes that the reality show will be featuring has not been announced as of now. Netflix launched the official trailer for the series earlier this month,...

There are plenty of reality television shows that Netflix produces and they are going global by coming out with reality television shows in many languages. Amidst all of this is Netflix Korea, which is churning out many shows in the reality television genre. Squid Game is the most popular of the lot, and that drew the attention of the world towards Korean culture rather than the world-class cinema the makers of the country churned out. Single’s Inferno, Physical: 100, Squid Game: The Challenge, The Devil’s Plan, Love after Divorce, and Love Naggers are some of the Netflix Korean reality shows. While some are good, others are abysmal. Clubbing elements of all these reality television shows together, Han Jae-rim brings The 8 Show, a brand new Netflix Korea original show that was released on May 17, 2024.

The 8 Show is an eight-episode-long show with a runtime of 35 to 40 minutes each episode.

Say what you will about reality TV, but it's here to stay. It's a superstar genre! Since the days of The Real World, reality TV has pulled us in with new stories and formats.

For me, it's been 23 years since watching people vote each other out on Survivor stole my 10-year-old mind's attention. And I've been obsessed ever since!

With a decades-worth of TV explored, the genre isn't slowing down yet. 2023 was a landmark year that brought us new names, new iterations, and new obsessions that filled our reality TV thirst.

Don't believe me? Below, we looked back on the year for how the genre grew and reshaped itself. These themes brought several beloved new favorites that made 2023 one of the best years yet for new IPs (and some familiar names).

Check it out!

A Supreme Rises

After decades of reality TV, launching a new IP that attains widespread success and growth can be hard.

The Devil’s Plan season one featured some of the most challenging and complicated games of any unscripted reality series. 12 contestants used strategy, math skills, and their ability to deceive their fellow The Devil’s Plan participants in a battle for the 250 million won grand prize, with actor Ha Seok-jin ultimately emerging as the winner.

The South Korean reality competition series, described as a game of “wit, strategy, and wisdom,” proved to be incredibly popular on Netflix. The series ranked third on the streaming service’s Top 10 TV Shows (Non-English) list and also made it onto Top 10 lists in 23 countries. And given its viewership (and reasonable budget), it’s no surprise the series has been renewed for season two.

Season one’s contestants included a lawyer, doctor, science YouTuber, professional gamer, and actors. The names and occupations of season two’s competitors haven’t been announced.

The Devil’s Plan producer Jeong Jong-yeon...

“Beckham” is leading Netflix’s Top 10 English language TV list after a clip from the docuseries went viral over the weekend.

The aforementioned clip shows David Beckham questioning his wife, Victoria Beckham, over her claims she grew up working class. Not only has the clip made a sizable impression on social media, but it seems as though the show it’s from has been popular as well. The docuseries topped Netflix’s English language list with 12.4 million views during its first week.

The four-episode limited series was then followed by Season 4 of “Sex Education,” which accounted for 6.6 million views, and Season 5 of “Love Is Blind,” which brought in 3.7 million views. “One Piece” also appeared on the list for its sixth week in a row, nabbing the fourth spot as well as 2.5 million views.

That was then followed by Season 1 of the UFO docuseries “Encounters” (2 million views), Season 5 of “Virgin River...

Class is still in session at Netflix as the fourth and final season of Sex Education remained at the top of its TV ratings charts.

The teen series scored 13.4M views in its second week, up from the 12M views that it secured last week. The move also helped the first season sneak into the top ten with 1.9M views. Elsewhere, on the TV charts, British true crime doc Who Killed Jill Dando? claimed second place in its debut week with 5.5M views, Love Is Blind was in third spot, the second season of Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal was in fourth place, alien docuseries Encounters discovered 4.4M views in fifth place, followed by One Piece, which got 3.8M views to take it to 57.8M views to date, season five of Virgin River, the video game adaptation Castlevania: Nocturne, which got 2.6M views and HBO series The Pacific in tenth spot.

Netflix has an exciting content lineup for its September library as returning favorites fill the slate alongside new and old, reliable titles. Among the must-see originals are Sex Education‘s final season, Virgin River‘s latest outing, Disenchantment‘s fifth chapter, and Castlevania: Nocturne. Plus, scratch the rom-com itch with films like Love at First Sight, starring White Lotus actress Haley Lu Richardson, or the Sam Heuhgan-led Love Again. And if you’re in the market for something a bit more serious, the wartime series Band of Brothers offers a dose of TV nostalgia alongside its 2010 follow-up companion series The Pacific with both arriving September 15. Scroll down for the full breakdown of what’s coming and going from the platform this September, and let us know what you’ll be streaming in the comments section. Virgin River (Credit: Courtesy of Netflix) Available This Month on Netflix: September Tba The Devil’s Plan...

Netflix has announced a slate of Japanese dating, comedy and reality shows, part of a wider push into Asian unscripted content, which also takes in South Korea and India.

Speaking at a showcase in Seoul, Netflix Japan content manager Dai Ota highlighted the importance of unscripted content in the wider Japan market, accounting for 70% of linear programming in 2022, with sketch comedy, dating and other reality formats among the most popular.

Heading Netflix’s Japan slate are romance-themed reality shows including Is She The Wolf?, a co-production with Japanese broadcaster Abema; a second season of Love Village; and a new hybrid format, Love Like A K-Drama. The latter show, which starts streaming from November 28, pairs up four Japanese actresses and four Korean actors to see if real-life romance can be sparked by a Korean drama-inspired kissing scene.

Streaming from September 3, Is She The Wolf? sees five men and five women attempting to pair up,...