Update 20200811: SF8 will air on MBC starting August 14th at 10:10pm, but Hani’s episode will not be until September 18th.((The latest schedule posted on MBC’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDNYJMIHpep/))
Hani will star in the first episode of SF8, which is titled “White Crow”. She will play BJ Juno. When BJ Juno appears on a live game show to play a virtual reality horror game, she becomes trapped within that world.((Naver article about Hani’s appearance on the show: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000664832))
The show will begin on MBC on August 17th August 14th, but an exclusive pre-release will be on Wavve on July 10th.((MBC Drama’s Instagram announcement of the teaser: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMaU5rh2ym/?igshid=kjrpdikklc2y)) There will be eight episodes of 40 minutes each, two a week for four weeks.((Naver article about Hani’s appearance on the show: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000664832)) The theme of the anthology is technological advancements of the near future.((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
“White Crow” is based on Park Jihye’s short novel “Save the Coronis”.((Donga article about Shin Soyul’s role in “White Crow”: https://www.donga.com/SPORTS/ent/article/all/20200402/100463899/1)) The SF8 version is scripted by Kang Sun-ju and directed by Jang Cheolsoo.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8)) The original story by Park Jihye can be read online <here>.
Other Episodes
SF8 is an anthology, or a collection of themed stories, that tell of a near-future with technological advancements. It tackles themes such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, robots, superpowers, disasters, horror, and others.((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
After “White Crow”, which is directed by Jang Cheolsoo, are seven more episodes with a similar theme:
“Augmented Bean Pod” is a romance story about a man and a woman who met through virtual reality. It is directed by Oh Kihwan.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8))((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
“Human Proof” is about an android who is in court for murdering a human who loved the same woman. It is directed by Kim Uiseok.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8))((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
“Nursing” is a story of a world where robots have replaced workers in healthcare. It is directed by Min Kyudong.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8))((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
“Whole Body” is a thriller directed by Roh Deok.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8))((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
“You Can’t Love In A Week” tells the story of a couple’s unique fantasy romance as they face the apocalypse. It is directed by Ahn Goocjin.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8))((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
“Astronaut Joanne” is about a queer romance that develops amid a disaster. It is directed by Lee Yoonjeong.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8))((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
“Blink” is about a detective with an AI partner. They connect their brains to fight ghosts. It is directed by Han Karam.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8))((Zapzee article on SF8: https://zapzee.net/2020/04/03/korean-sf-anthology-series-sf8-confirms-all-cast-and-will-start-filming/))
But What is SF8?
SF8 is a movie-drama project between the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) and Wavve.((Wikipedia page about “SF8”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF8)) DGK was created to protect the freedom and rights of Korean filmmakers. It consists of hundreds of filmmakers, eight of whom are the directors in SF8. The creator of SF8, Director Min Gyoodong, hopes to create a platform for short movies to expand the creative opportunities of the DGK members.((Hancinema article on SF8: https://www.hancinema.net/mbc-to-present-sci-fi-anthology-with-film-directors-138678.html))
“Sci-fi movies were the driving force behind many movie directors’ dreams. Unfortunately, however, due to the relatively high budget and narrow market limitations, various works were not able to be produced. For the past two years, I have been looking for a platform for short-form movies that would expand various creative opportunities for member directors as head of the supervisory association and, finally, I was able to share my thoughts with MBC and WAVVE. Based on a science fiction novel, “SF8” is an original series of Science Fiction genres made by an eight directors and will feature various genres including horror, mystery, action, melodrama, romantic comedy and drama. Led by Soo Film, which has more than 20 filmmaking know-how examples, including the omnibus film series “Horror Stories”, we will jump over difficult obstacles together”.
Director Min Gyoodong((Hancinema article on SF8: https://www.hancinema.net/mbc-to-present-sci-fi-anthology-with-film-directors-138678.html))
The project is a crossover between movies and dramas. As the first of its kind in the broadcasting industry, it is receiving great attention.((Hancinema article on SF8: https://www.hancinema.net/mbc-to-present-sci-fi-anthology-with-film-directors-138678.html)) With the creative geniuses of DGK and the acting skills of Hani and the others, we at LEGGO News expect it to be a huge success! Please show lots of support.