Beasts of Asia
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Beasts of Asia (Korean: Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) is an internationally co-produced children's and youth drama by EBS. The series features different myths from 12 Asian countries that have been reinterpreted in a contemporary way.[1][2] Its first season aired on EBS 1TV every Sunday with five episodes from June 20 to July 18, 2021, starring An Jin-hyeon, Jang Mun-ik, and Lee Kyoung-yoon.
Its second season, Beasts of Asia 2, was broadcast on EBS 1TV from October 5 to October 19, 2022, every Wednesday to Friday. Kim Min-seo, from the first episode of the previous season, now leads the narration of the seven stories.
Series overview
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Synopsis
[edit | edit source]Beasts of Asia follows the story of the myths of 12 Asian countries, with a focus on Story Hunters - Sol, Min, Teo, and Eun-ho. Story Hunters are a small group of races with memories before the souls of humans and animals split. They seek out stories of people who have seen or benefited from talking beasts through "Cocoon", an online hub for Asian youth.[3][4]
Cast
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[edit | edit source]Season 1
[edit | edit source]- An Jin-hyeon as Sol
- Sol is the leader of Story Hunters. She is a direct descendant of Dangun and has the soul of a bear.
- Jang Mun-ik as Min[5]
- Min is the group's visual manager and an aspiring idol. His soul is feline and has quirky charms.
- Lee Kyoung-yoon as Teo[5]
- Teo is the brain of the group and has the soul of an owl. He is an animator and creates webtoon in Cocoon.
Season 2
[edit | edit source]- Kim Min-seo as Eun-ho
- Eun-ho is a next generation Story Hunter and an exemplary archer with a soul of a bear.
Episodes
[edit | edit source]Season 1
[edit | edit source]The first season introduced myths from five Asian countries, including Korea, India, Mongolia, Bhutan, and Vietnam.[6] Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Season 2
[edit | edit source]The second season featured myths from seven countries, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Myanmar, completing the myth stories from 12 Asian countries.[7] Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) | 2021 | Special Jury Award | Beasts of Asia | Second Place | [8] |
| Outstanding Overseas Broadcasting Co-Production Grand Prize | 2022 | Grand Prize | Won | [9] | |
| Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding K-Pop Idol | Kyoungyoon | Nominated | [10] | |
| Munik | Nominated |
References
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External links
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