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Korean adaptation of 'Parasyte' premieres April 5 on Netflix

Jaehwa Bernardo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/PARASYTE POSTER.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Poster for the South Korean live-action adaptation of &#x27;Parasyte: The Grey.&#x27; Photo courtesy of Netflix"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span contenteditable="true" id="isPasted">Poster for the South Korean live-action adaptation of &#x27;Parasyte: The Grey.&#x27; <em>Photo courtesy of Netflix</em></span></span></span></span></div><p>The South Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese manga &quot;Parasyte&quot; is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on April 5, the streamer said Wednesday.</p><p>The series &quot;Parasyte: The Grey&quot; is based on the Hitoshi Iwaaki&#x27;s sci-fi horror manga &quot;Parasyte,&quot; which sold millions of copies across the world.</p><p>The original story follows a high school student who becomes the host of a parasitic organism, but Neflix said the Korean version will chart &quot;its own unique course while maintaining the imaginative world and profound message of the beloved manga.&quot;</p><p>The Korean series is led by Jeon So-nee, who previously starred in the period romance show &quot;Our Blooming Youth.&quot; She plays Su-ni, who &quot;grapples with her newfound coexistence with a parasite,&quot; Netflix said.</p><p>The cast also includes Koo Kyo-hwan from the military series &quot;D.P.&quot; and Lee Jung-hyun from the critically acclaimed film &quot;Decision to Leave.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Parasyte: The Grey&quot; is directed by Yeon Sang-ho, whose notable works include the zombie film &quot;Train to Busan&quot; and dark fantasy series &quot;Hellbound.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/17/21/beliefs-clash-in-chaotic-world-of-k-drama-hellbound">Beliefs clash in chaotic world of Korean series ‘Hellbound’</a></div><p>&quot;In my 20s, &#x27;Parasyte&#x27; was a staple for those of us who were passionate about manga and animation. Having the opportunity to build upon it and create something new is not only a great honor, but also a dream come true from my younger years,&quot; Yeon said.</p><p>Iwaaki, meanwhile, said he was excited over a new story made off his work.</p><p>&quot;While I am the author of the original manga, I could also be a member of the audience that experiences thrill and awe,&quot; he said.</p><div><em>For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents">Hallyu Corner</a> microsite.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The South Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese manga "Parasyte" is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on April 5.</p>

The South Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese manga "Parasyte" is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on April 5.