Delivery (web series)
| Delivery | |
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| Also known as | Space Delivery |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 딜리버리 |
| Literal meaning | Delivery Express |
| Revised Romanization | Dillibeoli |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tillibŏri |
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Bang Jin-hyun[1] |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Running time | 80 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | November 12, 2021 |
Delivery (Korean: 딜리버리; RR: Dillibeoli; lit. Delivery Express) is a South Korean action comedy web series starring Cho Mi-yeon and Lee Tae-vin. The series is produced by Gyeonggi-do Co., Ltd, to promote the delivery application 'Delivery Express' service in the Gyeonggi Province, and is aiming for the effect of helping to revitalize the local economy by exposing the products of small and medium-sized enterprises in the province.[2] It is available for streaming through YouTube and IPTV on November 12, 2021.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]Delivery tells the story of Kwak Doo-sik (Cho Mi-yeon), a 20-year-old delivery girl who is well versed in martial arts, and Do Ki-hwan (Lee Tae-vin), the manager of a delivery agency, encounters with a band of aliens attempting to invade earth while searching for Kwak Doo-sik's mother.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Cho Mi-yeon as Kwak Doo-sik
- Lee Tae-vin as Do Ki-hwan
Supporting
[edit]- Kim Eung-soo as Kim Teug-chul,[5] Kwak Doo-sik's martial arts teacher.
- Choi Hwan-hee (Z.Flat).[6]
- Kim Jae-woon[1]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On August 28, 2021, Gyeonggi-do Co., Ltd announced their third web series, Delivery, as part of their new concept of a shared market economy between local organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises through an integrated marketing platform such as an on/offline sales system and marketing support. The company previously produced Dangerous Invitation (2020) and 8 Reasons I Don't Want to Marry You (2021), which had a significant effect in promoting product placement (PPL) for small and medium-sized businesses in the province.[3]
The CEO of Gyeonggi-do Co., Ltd., Lee Seok-Hoon, said, "In a difficult time due to COVID-19, we decided to produce a web drama with a solid scenario and large casting to promote excellent products of small and medium-sized businesses in the province. It will be an excellent opportunity to promote naturally." Jeon Young-won, CEO of Azero Co., Ltd., participating in this web drama PPL, said, "Small and medium-sized enterprises have a lot of difficulties in public relations due to problems such as funds, and it is challenging to keep up with trends. We are looking forward to the effect of one stone and two birds."[3]
Casting
[edit]In August 2021, Gyeonggi-do Co., Ltd announced Delivery starring Cho Mi-yeon and Lee Tae-vin as the leads. It is said that the casting of "Miyeon, the main vocalist of girl group (G)I-dle [who] has [the] strong overseas and domestic fandom willingly decided to appear in this web drama to help local small and medium-sized enterprises during difficult times due to COVID-19 in the province."[3] The leads are said to have already started intensive action training for high workability.[7] Choi Hwan-hee and Kim Eung-soo officially joined the cast on August 31 and September 2, respectively.[6][5]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began in September 2021 and ended on October 6.[3][8] The first script-reading was held on September 3, 2021, at Nuri Dream Square in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea with the attendance of the cast and crew.[9]
Release
[edit]On October 26, 2021, the series opened a YouTube channel along with a teaser video.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kim, Choi-hyuk (September 3, 2021). [포토] 웹드라마 '딜리버리' 기대감 넘치는 조합 [[Photo] A combination of web drama 'Delivery' full of anticipation]. Hankyung (in Korean). Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Ham, Young-soon (August 26, 2021). 여자아이들 미연, 지역경제 돕는 웹드라마 주연 발탁, 액션 열연 [(G)I-DLE Miyeon, selected as the lead role in a web drama that helps the local economy, acting enthusiastically]. Herald Corporation (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Bae, Soo-ah (August 26, 2021). (여자)아이들 미연-배우 이태빈, '배달특급' 홍보 웹드라마 캐스팅 [(G)I-DLE Miyeon-Actor Lee Tae-bin, cast for 'Delivery Express' promotion web drama]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Kim, Young-hoon (October 26, 2021). 경기도 배달특급 홍보 웹드라마 '딜리버리' 티저 영상 공개..시청자 관심 '급상승' [Gyeonggi-do delivery express promotion web drama 'Delivery' teaser video released.. Viewer interest 'surge']. Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Hong, Seong-hoon (September 2, 2021). 김응수, 웹드라마 '딜리버리' 출연 [Kim Eung-soo to appear in web drama 'Delivery']. NBN News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Kim, Seung-hee (August 31, 2021). 경기도주식회사, 래퍼 지플랫..배달특급 웹드라마 '딜리버리' 합류 [Gyeonggi-do Co., Ltd. Rapper Zflat..Joined the express delivery web drama 'Delivery']. ENews Today (in Korean). Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Seo-joong (August 26, 2021). 코믹 액션 판타지 웹드라마 '딜리버리' [Comic Action Fantasy Web Drama 'Delivery']. Gukjenews (in Korean). Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Young-hoon (October 7, 2021). 경기도주식회사 웹드라마 '딜리버리' 10월 공개..6일 촬영 종료, 유튜브·OTT서 방영 [Gyeonggi-do web drama 'Delivery' released in October. Filming ended on the 6th and aired on YouTube and OTT]. Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Chang-hyun (August 31, 2021). 딜리버리' 많이 사랑해주세요[★포토] [Please give 'Delivery' a lot of love [★Photo]]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved September 3, 2021.