‘The Traitors’ Set for Korean Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)

As a seasoned movie buff with a soft spot for reality TV competitions, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement at the news of “The Traitors” Korean adaptation! With its impressive global footprint and multiple accolades, this psychological game show has truly proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry.


Hit competition format “The Traitors” is set to get a Korean adaptation, EbMaster has learned.

Distributor All3Media International has sealed an agreement with content creators Luyworks Media (“Street Woman Fighter” and “Show Me The Money”) and format experts Something Special, to produce a Korean adaptation of their well-known series.

Three years ago, ‘The Traitors’ debuted in the Netherlands under the title ‘De Verraders.’ This captivating series was jointly created and produced by Marc Pos and Jasper Hoogendoorn from IDTV, along with RTL Creative Unit.

Since then, it has given rise to more than 30 adaptations globally, with the latest ones being an Indian adaptation for Amazon’s Prime Video and an Irish adaptation airing on local station RTE.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about my favorite TV show! The American adaptation of this series, now in its sophomore year, just snagged two Emmy awards and secured three more seasons ahead. Meanwhile, the BAFTA-honored British version has announced a fourth season and even a celebrity spinoff! This is truly a golden age for fans like me.

This reality show centered around psychological competitions, where strangers battle it out in a secluded area for monetary rewards, now offers a variety of merchandise such as board games, card games, and clothing. Additionally, an interactive experience is planned to launch in the United Kingdom.

We’re delighted to team up with Luyworks Media and Something Special to introduce ‘The Traitors’ to Korean viewers, announced All3Media International’s Ziran (Tony) Tang, their VP of Sales for Asia. This popular show format has over 30 versions globally, and we’re eager to see it adapted in Korea – a highly competitive market for formats. We’re confident that we can deliver a top-notch Korean version to our viewers.

Yul Han, head of Luyworks Media, expressed great enthusiasm about creating the Korean adaptation of ‘The Traitors’, a globally cherished television format. Our aim is not just to please Korean viewers, but also audiences across all of Asia with this beloved series.

Jin Woo Hwang, president of Something Special stated: “Something Special has consistently served as a vital link and innovator in bringing top-tier Korean talent together with international format trends. With exceptional unscripted series under our belt, Luyworks Media stands out as the premier production company for the Korean adaptation of ‘The Traitors.’

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2024-10-22 18:47