Bargain () is a 2022 South Korean television miniseries directed by Jeon Woo-sung and starring Jin Seon-kyu, Jeon Jong-seo and Chang Ryul. It aired on TVING from October 28 through November 4, 2022.
Cast Jin Seon-kyu as Noh Hyung-soo Jeon Jong-seo as Park Joo-young Chang Ryul as Go Geuk-ryul Shin Jae-hwi as Chang-soon Park Hyung-soo as Hee-sook Oh Min-ae as Lee Chun-nam
Production The series was adapted from the 2015 short film Bargain, directed by Lee Chung-hyun. The principal photography of the series commenced in 2022, with Jin Seon-kyu and Jeon Jong-seo joining the cast.
The series was co-produced by CJ ENM and Paramount Global, with the latter handled the global distribution outside South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
Release The series premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival and screened at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
Reception Critical reception In her review for TheGuardian.com, Lucy Mangan gave the series a four-star rating out of five.
The series was reviewed by various other media publications, such as Decider, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter and Observer.
Accolades + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Cannes International Series Festival 2023 Best Screenplay Choi Byeong-yun, Jeon Woo-sung and Kwak Jae-min Critics' Choice Awards 2024 Best Foreign Language Series Bargain Seriencamp 2023 Critics Choice
References
External links
Bargain on Paramount+