appearance After the original date of the South Korean series was delayed due to the Itaewon tragedy, Netflix has set a new release date.
Netflix Anime on its official account the animated adaptation appearance It will be released on Netflix in December. 8. Based on the South Korean web comic of the same name, the series was originally supposed to air on November 2. 8 but because of the Itaewon tragedy. The incident, which occurred on October 29, shaped a deadly crowd, killing 158. As a result, South Korea entered a week of national mourning. Likewise, on October 31st, Studio Mir said it would delay the Lookism series “until further notice”. The announcement reads, “We’ll update you with a new release date.”
On December 29 in October, nearly 100,000 people visited Itaewon to celebrate Halloween. This is the first Halloween that COVID restrictions are lifted. A commercial district, Itaewon is a popular spot for night outs and is noted for its diverse culture and open-mindedness. It is also a region known for its narrow streets and side streets. In the afternoon, calls came to the police warning that the crowd had grown exponentially and the alleyway hit by the deadly crowd had been completely closed. Callers expressed fear of people being injured or killed.
Hours later, Itaewon was overrun with ambulances, paramedics and bystanders. 158 people died and 196 people were injured. During the mourning period, shops were closed and television programs were canceled as a sign of respect. An investigation is ongoing, with many blaming the lack of a police presence in Itaewon.
Lookism’s Plan
Created by Taejun Park appearance It is an ongoing web comic that began airing in November 2014. appearance It has more than 600 million views. The story revolves around high school student Park Hyeong-seok, who is the victim of violent bullying due to her unattractive appearance. He moves to Seoul in hopes of starting a new life. Instead, one night, Hyeong-seok looks in the mirror and sees a tall, handsome and athletic person staring at him. Somehow, she now has the ability to switch between two bodies: one that conforms to traditional beauty standards and one that doesn’t. Studio Mir (legend of chora and Dota: Dragon’s Blood) will be producing the anime, in which K-Pop group ATEEZ will perform the “Like That” theme song.
appearance It will launch on Netflix in December. 8. Meanwhile, fans can read the webcomic on WEBTOON, which is updated weekly.
Source: Netflix Anime
