SF8 is unlike your typical Korean dramas.
No romantic stories of a North Korean soldier using a scented candle to find you amidst a crowd and you probably won’t find your husband cheating on you from the first episode.
So if you prefer dramas with themes such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robot and disaster, this may just interest you.
A Star-Studded Cast
Screened recently at the 24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, SF8 features 8 stand-alone episodes (or short films), with a diverse cast for each episode.
It’s unlike your usual K-drama where you see the same cast across 16 episodes.
8 Different Episodes
The Prayer
In ‘The Prayer’, Lee Yoo-Young plays the role of an artificial intelligence robot that eventually faces a dilemma. The episode also features actress Yum Hye-Ran, who captured the hearts of audiences through her performances in ‘When The Camellia Blooms’ and ‘Mystic Pop-Up Bar’.
Manxin
In this short-film, Manxin is an AI fortune telling service that has incredible popularity amongst the public. Interestingly, Manxin directly translates to a female shaman in Korean.
Joan’s Galaxy
Joan’s Galaxy takes place in 2046, where people are divided into two classes. The film touches on social division and features actress Kim Bo-Ra, well-known for her role as Kim Hye-Na in Sky Castle.
Blink
In Blink, we see a police officer and an AI robot working together to solve crime.
Baby, It’s Over Outside
The world is ending. Kim Nam Woo, played by David Lee – the smart guy that helped Park Seo Joon get a lot of money in Itaewon Class, attempts to find love in an apocalyptic world.
White Crow
In this episode, a popular game broadcaster, played by EXID’s Hani is stuck in a virtual world filled with trauma and fear.
Love Virtually
Look forward to Super Junior’s Choi Siwon and UEE’s chemistry in ‘Love Virtually’ as they seek to find love through a virtual dating app.
Empty Body
Empty Body takes place in a future where a connection between the human brain and an AI is possible. A mother utilizes this technology to try and bring back her dead son.
A Distant Reality
With episodes touching on issues that might become a reality in the future, SF8 is bound to leave you thinking after each episode. What do you think of this new K-drama format?
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