21st Century Blockbuster: Secrets of Success

The common thread among recent hit productions like the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife', the film 'Salmokji', and the Cannes International Series Festival official selection 'The God's Bead' is their outstanding DI (Digital Intermediate) work. Global content group Westworld participated in the post-production of these projects, proving their post-production competitiveness through detailed DI capabilities across various genres including romance, horror, and historical dramas.

In the currently airing popular drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife', the emotional arcs and narratives of the characters were delicately expressed through color and tone within the unique setting of a '21st-century constitutional monarchy in Korea'. Specifically, the visual support for the cold and sharp atmosphere of 'Sung Hee-ju', played by IU, and the strong, resolute image of 'Prince Ian', portrayed by Byun Woo-seok, enhanced the drama's immersion.

In the horror film 'Salmokji', color correction amplified the sense of fear and pressure within the scenes. Westworld delicately realized the eerie atmosphere and visual suspense, further heightening the drama's tension, and the film became a box office success, surpassing 2.6 million viewers.

The drama 'The God's Bead', officially invited to the Cannes International Series Festival, also underwent DI work by Westworld. This production features a grand narrative set in the Goryeo Dynasty, and Westworld realized the unique weight and narrative density of historical dramas through color, enhancing the work's completeness.

Kim Hyung-seok, head of Westworld, stated, "Starting with film color correction in the early 2000s, we have expanded our scope to include content for various platforms such as theatrical films, TV dramas, and OTT originals." He added, "Based on equipment and infrastructure capable of handling everything from screen systems to the latest HDR workflows, we will continue to enhance the completeness of various works by adding the sensibility of our colorists."