3 Things To Watch For In Im Siwan And Lee Dong Wook's New Drama "Strangers From Hell"

OCN’s new drama “Strangers from Hell” is about to open its doors to unsuspecting viewers on August 31.

“Strangers from Hell” is an adaptation of a popular webtoon series and tells the story of a young man who comes to Seoul to achieve this dreams and the hell he goes through because of the residents in his dorm. With the teasers and still cuts already raising anticipation for the drama, here are three things to watch for as the show gears up for its premiere.

Star-studded lineup x Strong characters

Im Siwan will be returning for his first drama in a long time and he will be joined by “Parasite” actress Lee Jung Eun, Lee Hyun Wook, Park Jong Hwan, Lee Joong Ok, and Lee Dong Wook. Viewers are already excited to see how they will play an aspiring novelist, the dorm residents who make his life a living hell, and the mysterious dentist. Director Lee Chang Hee stated, “The reason why the actors show a high level of synchronization with the original webtoon characters is because the actors have all worked hard to immerse into their roles,” explaining that the characters in the drama are a blend of people we can see in our day-to-day lives and characteristics that feel monstrous and out of this world. Anticipation is high to see how the stellar cast takes on memorable characters.

Shocking story x Sharp directing

“Strangers from Hell” will follow Yoon Jong Woo (played by Im Siwan) as he chooses to live in an old dorm due to financial reasons. The building has more public than private spaces, meaning that personal privacy is just a dream for the residents, and anyone would feel uncomfortable being surrounded by residents who don’t just look odd, but feel a little off as well. The story begins with the thought that one of those strangers in the cramped living conditions could be a murderer, and will be director by Lee Chang Hee. The staff said, “Rather than trying to use visual cruelty for shock value, we’re going to build up tension and create an atmosphere that psychologically triggers fear in a subtle way.”

Greatest webtoon x Dramatic cinema structure

The original webtoon was loved by readers, amassing a total of 800 million views throughout its run. “Strangers from Hell” will be the second project in OCN’s dramatic cinema series, which combines the intense storytelling of dramas with the skills and support of a film crew. OCN hopes to captivate viewers every Saturday and Sunday night with cinematic storylines, and the series is set to be a well-made genre production.

“Strangers from Hell” will premiere on August 31 at 10:30 p.m. KST as the follow-up to “Watcher.”

Will you be tuning into this drama?

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