The fresh chemistry between Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah has captured the attention of global viewers.
The Saturday-Sunday drama 'Empathy Cell' (written by Jung Yeon and Kim Sung-rae, directed by Kim Chil-bong, provided by A E Global Media, produced by Wemade, LG U and MBC C&I), which aired for the first time on Lifetime on the 4th, is a romantic comedy in which a woman who denies empathy and a man who bears empathy learn each other's emotions through the surreal event of emotional transfer.
'Empathy Cell' draws attention with its unique subject matter of emotional transfer. Talented actors with diverse charms, including Kim Myung-soo (playing Cha Eun-hwan), Kang Min-ah (playing Yoo Ji-an), and Kwon So-hyun (playing Han I-jin), are delivering passionate performances to lead the story.
'Empathy Cell', spearheaded by global media company A E Korea in investment and distribution, is currently airing simultaneously in 82 countries. The combination of Kim Myung-soo and Kwon So-hyun, who have solid global recognition as idol-turned actors, and Kang Min-ah, who boasts strong acting skills, is receiving hot interest from overseas fandoms.
'Empathy Cell' will be released in Korea and Japan through the Lifetime channel, LG U 's platform U tv mobile, and Disney , while it will be served overseas through Asia's leading OTT platform Viu and other services. As accessibility has been enhanced through various domestic and international platforms, interest from viewers around the world is expected to grow further.
'Empathy Cell' is captivating not only Korea but also overseas with its well-structured narrative and unique subject matter of K-dramas. The romance comedy with a unique grammar drawn by distinctive actors demonstrates the strength of K-content and is set to further enhance global competitiveness.
Episode 5 of 'Empathy Cell' will air on Lifetime on the 18th at 10:50 p.m., and will be released on U tv mobile and Disney at 00:00 on the 19th.
