“The Midnight Studio” is a 2024 South Korean TV series featuring Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In-soo, and Eum Moon-suk. Adapted from the screenwriter’s novel of identical title, the show revolves around a solitary photographer who captures images of deceased individuals. Produced as an original drama by Genie TV, it can be streamed on its platform and on Viki in specific areas. Additionally, it aired on ENA from March 11 to May 6, 2024, airing every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).
CHARACTERS
- Joo Won portrays Seo Ki-joo, a photographer and the seventh owner of a photo studio.
- Kwon Nara plays Han Bom, a lawyer known for her intolerance of injustice.
- Yoo In-soo takes on the role of Assistant Manager Go, serving as the customer sales representative at the photo studio.
- Eum Moon-suk appears as Baek Nam-gu, a former homicide detective now handling miscellaneous tasks at the photo studio.
- Supporting:
- Lee Bom-so-ri portrays Kim Ji-won, Bom’s best friend.
- Kim Young-ok acts as So Geum-soon, Bom’s grandmother.
- Park Jung-ah plays Kang Soo-mi, a skilled lawyer who is Bom’s senior.
- Han Groo portrays Jin Na-rae, Nam-gu’s wife.
- Ahn Chang-hwan appears as Lee Seon-ho, a police officer.
STORYLINE
“The Midnight Studio” delves into the mysterious world of Seo Ki-joo, a photographer thrust into the eerie domain of a photo studio with a haunting secret. Despite its unassuming facade, this studio holds a chilling specialty – capturing the final moments of those who have passed away. Ki-joo, the studio’s seventh owner, grapples with the weight of this eerie profession, immersing himself in the intimate details of the departed’s lives through his camera lens. In this spectral setting, Han Bom, a lawyer guided by an unwavering commitment to justice, intersects with Ki-joo’s path. United by a shared pursuit of truth, they embark on a journey through the enigmatic realms of life and death, unraveling mysteries and confronting their deepest fears along the way.
Supporting Ki-joo in his unsettling endeavors are Assistant Manager Go, the studio’s adept customer sales representative, and Baek Nam-gu, a former detective burdened with miscellaneous tasks. Together, they navigate the ethereal expanse of the Midnight Studio, where each click of the camera unveils secrets shrouded in darkness, revealing the intricate tapestry of existence beyond the mortal realm.
