Eight AI-Produced K-Dramas and Films Debut in Tokyo

Ministry of Culture and Korea Creative Content Agency to Hold Screening at Korean Cultural Center in Japan on October 31
Showcasing "Alice in Joseon," "Raphael," and More

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency will hold a screening event titled "Next Drama and Film: Screens Created by AI" on October 31 at the Hanmadang Hall of the Korean Cultural Center in Japan, located in Tokyo. The event will showcase Korean video works produced using artificial intelligence (AI).

This event is organized as part of the Korea Creative Content Agency’s "New Media Advanced Technology Lab Support Project" and will be conducted in collaboration with MBC C&I, which operates the "AI Content Lab." The screening is scheduled to coincide with the final day of the Japanese international content market "TIFFCOM," allowing domestic and international industry professionals to attend naturally.

Eight AI-based video works will be released. These are experimental pieces in which AI was directly involved in the scriptwriting or production process, exploring new narrative structures and aesthetic sensibilities through collaboration between AI and humans.

The lineup includes the musical film "Alice in Joseon," set in the Joseon Dynasty; the SF black comedy "Memory Proverb Collection," which utilizes a universe based on proverbs; the drama "The Fire Breaker," set in the afterlife; and the mid-form drama "Animal Hospital That Listens," which tells the story of a veterinarian who communicates with animals.

Also featured are the thriller "The Glitch," which deals with an entity born from a digital error; "Lua," which explores the identity of a virtual idol; "Judith," a reinterpretation of a character from classical paintings; and the full-length SF film "Raphael," produced entirely with generative AI technology.

After the screening, there will be a talk session with the production teams. The panelists will discuss the impact of AI on the video production process, changes in the industry, and the possibilities of technology-based storytelling. They will also explore ways to collaborate with Japanese creators and companies.

A representative from the Korea Creative Content Agency stated, "Through this screening, we aim to gauge overseas reactions to K-content that incorporates AI technology and explore potential collaborations with the Japanese industry."