Netflix has announced a new series adaptation of 'Aema,' bringing back one of Korea's most legendary and controversial erotic films from the 1980s. The streaming platform held a press conference at Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo District, Seoul, where the project was officially unveiled to the media and entertainment industry.
Actresses Lee Ha-nee and Bang Hyo-rin appeared at the press conference on Monday to discuss their roles in the upcoming Netflix series. The two actors will be taking on key characters in this modern reimagining of the classic Korean erotic cinema piece that originally gained both notoriety and acclaim during the 1980s.
The original 'Aema' film holds a significant place in Korean cinema history as one of the most talked-about erotic films of its era. The movie was known for pushing boundaries in Korean filmmaking during a time when such content was particularly controversial and groundbreaking in the country's conservative social climate.
Netflix's decision to revive this classic story as a series represents the streaming giant's continued investment in Korean content, following the global success of other Korean productions on the platform. The series format will allow for a more detailed exploration of the characters and themes that made the original film so memorable and influential in Korean cinema history.
