Wonderland (2024 film) explained

Native Name:
Hangul:원더랜드
Rr:Wondeoraendeu
Mr:Wŏndŏraendŭ
Director:Kim Tae-yong
Producer:
  • Oh Jeong-wan
  • Park Kwan-soo
Starring:
Music:Bang Jun-seok
Dalpalan
Kang Seong-su
Cinematography:Kim Seong-jin
Park Hong-yeol
Editing:Kim Hyung-ju
Studio:
  • Bom Film Productions
  • Kirin Productions
Distributor:
    Runtime:113 minutes
    Country:South Korea
    Language:
    • Korean
    • Mandarin
    Budget: billion[1]
    Gross: million

    Wonderland is a 2024 South Korean science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Kim Tae-yong, and starring Tang Wei, Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum, Jung Yu-mi, and Choi Woo-shik.[2] It is a story about reuniting with a departed family member or lover via video call.[3] The film was released theatrically on June 5, 2024.[4] [5]

    Plot

    Wonderland is an artificial intelligence that allows people to communicate with their departed loved ones through simulated video calls. Jeong-in, a flight attendant, asks to meet her comatose boyfriend Tae-joo, while Bai Li joins the service to be able to talk to her daughter even after being dead.[6]

    Cast

    Main

    Supporting

    Special appearance

    Production

    Development

    The project was conceived in June 2019. Kim Tae-yong who wrote the screenplay, is directing the film after 9 years. He directed his last film Late Autumn in 2010.

    Casting

    On June 26, 2019, Bae Suzy received an offer to appear in the film.[10] On July 2, 2019, Choi Woo-shik's agency reported that they are considering proposal of appearance in the film positively.[11] On 25 September 2019, Park Bo-gum's agency Blossom Entertainment reported that they are reviewing the offer of appearance in the film.[12] In August 2019, representative from production team reported that Tang Wei was considering the offer of lead role in her husband's film.[13] On November 11, 2019 it was reported that Jung Yu-mi has joined the cast of the film.[14] On 11 March, 2020 it was reported that Gong Yoo is considering the role of Tang Wei's husband.[15]

    Filming

    Principal photography began in April 2020.[16] In July 2020 the film was shot in studios in Paju, Gyeonggi Province and Jeonju.[17] Filming was completed in September 2020, except for some scenes featuring Tang Wei, which are yet to be filmed, and scheduled for filming in January 2021.

    Release

    On October 22, 2020, distributors Acemaker Movieworks and Netflix reached an agreement that the film will be released worldwide by Netflix except in South Korea and China. Netflix disclosed that they were in discussion with Acemaker for overseas releases since the beginning of the filming. After long negotiations, Acemaker finally agreed to a contract with Netflix for about 30% of post-production cost. The film is planned to be released on Netflix.[18]

    Wonderland was released in theaters in South Korea on June 5, 2024.

    Wonderland was released on Netflix on July 26, 2024.

    Reception

    The film was released on June 5, 2024 on 1,165 screens.[19] It opened at first place on Korean box office with 94,777 admissions and a gross of US$615,180,[20] it retained its first place for next 3 days.[21]

    , the film has grossed from 625,348 admissions.[22]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Kim Tae-ho. June 11, 2024. 영화 '원더랜드'에 사활 건 투자배급사 '에이스메이커'. 'Ace Maker', an investment and distribution company, has a life-or-death stake in the movie 'Wonderland'. June 11, 2024. Newstof. ko. June 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240610100820/https://www.newstof.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=22764. live.
    2. News: [단독]박보검·수지·공유·탕웨이·정유미·최우식 '원더랜드' 넷플릭스로 해외공개]. [TEN Issue] "These actors are in a movie?"...'Wonderland Alien' Unbelievable express lineup. Ten Asia. Noh Gyu-min. The Korea Economic Daily. March 13, 2020. December 5, 2020. ko. May 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230511112249/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/movie/article/2020031302994#_enliple. live.
    3. Web site: Wonderlan Movie 2020. December 5, 2020. HanCinema. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628102202/https://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_Wonderland.php. live.
    4. Web site: Kim Na-yeon . March 22, 2024 . 오래 기다렸다..박보검·수지→공유·탕웨이 '원더랜드', 6월 개봉 확정 [공식] ]. I've waited a long time...Park Bo-gum, Suzy → Gong Yoo, Tang Wei 'Wonderland' confirmed to be released in June [Official] . March 22, 2024 . Naver . Star News . ko . March 28, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328031055/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003222875 . live .
    5. Web site: April 23, 2024. 탕웨이·수지·박보검 '원더랜드' 6월 5일 개봉. Tang Wei, Suzy, Park Bo-gum's 'Wonderland' opens on June 5. April 23, 2024. Lee Se-bin. IS Plus. Naver. ko. April 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240423011932/https://m.entertain.naver.com/movie/article/241/0003345802. live.
    6. Web site: Sun-ah . Shim . 2024-05-09 . 'Wonderland' lets you video call your lost loved ones . 2024-06-02 . Yonhap News Agency . en.
    7. News: [HanCinema's News] Jung Yu-mi Marks Strange Shift From Feminism to Fantasy ]. William . Schwartz. October 4, 2020. March 10, 2021. HanCinema.
    8. News: Hong Bae-eum . June 1, 2024 . 탕준상-성병숙, 우리도 '원더랜드' 출연해요~(VIP시사회)[뉴스엔TV] ]. Tang Jun-sang and Seong Byeong-sook, we will also appear in 'Wonderland'~ (VIP preview) [News & TV] . April 23, 2024 . Newsen . . ko . June 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610164723/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000860402?cid=1073789 . live .
    9. Web site: May 13, 2024. '원더랜드', 비주얼 잔치 예고..박보검·수지에 공유까지 특별출연. 'Wonderland', a visual feast announced... Park Bo-gum, Suzy, and even Gong Yoo make special appearances. May 13, 2024. Kang Seo-jeong. Osen. Naver. ko. July 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240702075319/https://m.entertain.naver.com/movie/article/109/0005076133. live.
    10. News: 수지, '만추' 김태용 감독 신작 '원더랜드' 호흡. Suzy, breathing 'Wonderland', director Kim Tae-yong's 'Late Autumn'. Star News. Hyung-Hwa. Naver. June 26, 2019. December 5, 2020. ko. July 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721044146/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002792719. live.
    11. News: 최우식 측 "영화 '원더랜드' 제안 받고 긍정 검토 중" [공식입장]]. Choi Woo-sik's “Affirmative review after receiving a proposal for the movie 'Wonderland'” [Official position]. Sports Dong-A. Jo Yoo-kyung. Naver. July 2, 2019. December 5, 2020. ko. July 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721044140/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000743317. live.
    12. News: 박보검, 수지와 '원더랜드' 커플될까..소속사 "긍정검토중". Park Bo-gum, Suzy and'Wonderland' will be a couple.... Sports Seoul. Seong gyeong-ji. Naver. September 25, 2019. December 5, 2020. ko. July 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721044140/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000567415. live.
    13. News: [HanCinema's News] Tang Wei Considers Offer to Appear in Husband Kim Tae-yong's Latest Movie "Wonderland"]. William. Schwartz. August 30, 2019. December 5, 2020. HanCinema. July 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721044146/https://www.hancinema.net/hancinema-s-news-tang-wei-considers-offer-to-appear-in-husband-kim-tae-yong-s-latest-movie-wonderland-133103.html. live.
    14. News: [단독]정유미, '원더랜드' 합류..배수지·박보검·최우식·탕웨이 등 라인업]. [Exclusive] Jung Yu-mi joins 'Wonderland'. Star News. Hyung-Hwa. Naver. November 11, 2019. December 5, 2020. ko. April 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404224915/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002822869. live.
    15. News: [HanCinema's News] Gong Yoo Considering Offer for "Wonderland"]. William. Schwartz. March 11, 2020. December 5, 2020. HanCinema. July 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721044145/https://www.hancinema.net/hancinema-s-news-gong-yoo-considering-offer-for-wonderland-139485.html. live.
    16. Web site: [SC이슈] "탕웨이→공유까지"…초호화 캐스팅 '원더랜드', 코로나19 여파로 4월 크랭크인]. [SC Issue] "Tang Wei → Sharing"... Super luxurious casting 'Wonderland' cranks in April in the aftermath of Corona 19. Jo Ji-young. Sports Chosun. Chosun. March 11, 2020. December 5, 2020. ko. April 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405222105/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/03/11/2020031101963.html. live.
    17. News: "파주에서♥" 탕웨이, 남편 김태용 감독과 영화 촬영 중인 근황 [★해시태그]]. "In Paju♥" Tang Wei, husband, director Kim Tae-yong, and the recent filming of a movie. X-Sports News. Naver. Hwang Soo-yeon. July 23, 2020. December 5, 2020. April 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230406043650/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001179277. live.
    18. News: [단독]박보검·수지·공유·탕웨이·정유미·최우식 '원더랜드' 넷플릭스로 해외공개]. [Exclusive] Park Bo-gum, Suji, Gong-Gong, Tang Wei, Jung Yu-mi, Choi Woo-sik,'Wonderland' released overseas on Netflix. Star News. Hyung-hwa. Naver. October 22, 2020. December 5, 2020. ko. April 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405220604/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002903399. live.
    19. Web site: Wonderland, 2024 at KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Korean films. KOFIC. June 6, 2024.
    20. Web site: '원더랜드' 개봉 첫날 1위…변요한·신혜선 '그녀가 죽었다' 100만 돌파 [Nbox]]. 'Wonderland' ranked first on the first day of release... Byun Yo-han and Shin Hye-sun's 'She's Dead' exceeds 1 million [Nbox]. Jang Ah-reum. News 1. Naver. June 6, 2024. June 6, 2024. ko. June 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606023041/https://m.entertain.naver.com/movie/article/421/0007585838. live.
    21. Web site: '원더랜드' 개봉 4일째 1위 . 'Wonderland' ranked first on the 4th day of release . Lee Da-won . Sports Kyunghyang . Naver . June 9, 2024. June 9, 2024 . ko.
    22. Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024. KOFIC. July 19, 2024. July 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240708182638/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/boxOffice_Yearly.jsp?mode=BOXOFFICE_YEAR&selectDt=2024&category=ALL&country=K. live.

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