“The Kidnapping Day” Takes Global Stage on Prime Video
September 13 marked the highly-anticipated premiere of the Korean drama “The Kidnapping Day” on Prime Video in the Philippines, as well as in over 240 countries and regions worldwide. The 12-episode series stars Yoon Kye-sang, Park Sung-hoon, Yoo Na, and Kim Shin-rock, promising viewers an exciting and diverse viewing experience.
Directed by Park Yu-young, “The Kidnapping Day” tells the story of Kim Myeong-jun (played by Yoon Kye-sang), a clumsy kidnapper who mistakenly abducts child genius Choi Ro-hee (portrayed by Yoo Na). Their unexpected journey unfolds in a rollercoaster of genres including comedy, action, buddy, thriller, and human drama. Director Park Yu-young stated, “You can consider ‘The Kidnapping Day’ as an assorted genre gift box. I think this series will make viewers laugh and also be touched.”
The series is based on a hit novel of the same name and offers a unique and captivating storyline. Park Yu-young further explained, “For our series, we focused on the chemistry between Kim Myeong-jun and Choi Ro-hee. The focus was on the comedy and humanistic elements that come from their relationship. They begin to become like a family. I think you can also reconsider what it means to be a family after watching our series.”
One of the highlights of the drama is the heartwarming bond between Kim Myeong-jun and Choi Ro-hee. As Choi Ro-hee experiences memory loss, she mistakenly believes Kim Myeong-jun is her father, ultimately leading to the formation of an unconventional family. Yoon Kye-sang expressed his joy working with Yoo Na, stating, “Working with Yoo Na made me think it would be nice to have a daughter. It was so much fun.” Yoo Na, in turn, praised her co-star, saying, “I really had a good time. At first, I thought he was a cool actor but as we filmed, I became a fan of his.”
The drama also introduces rising child actor Yoo Na, who beat out 500 contenders for the role of Choi Ro-hee. Director Park Yu-young highlighted the significance of Yoo Na’s character, stating, “Child actors usually play supporting characters or younger versions of main characters. In our case, a child actor is a main character.”
The overwhelmingly positive response to the script attracted the actors to the project. Park Sung-hoon, who plays a key role in the series, recalled his excitement, saying, “It was so interesting that as soon as I landed in Japan, I called and said I would do it.” Yoon Kye-sang also expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The script was so fun and the setup was interesting. The twist is really great.” Kim Shin-rock, another cast member, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work on the series.
With its global premiere on Prime Video, “The Kidnapping Day” is set to captivate audiences worldwide with its multi-genre adventure, great original story, heartwarming family dynamics, and talented cast. Viewers can expect new episodes of the drama every Wednesday and Thursday, providing a weekly dose of excitement and entertainment.
