Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang (President & Executive Producer) and InSoon Kim (EVP & Head of Content), has signed a pair of option deals with STUDIO TF1 (optioned via subsidiary Flanagan Productions) for two hit Korean formats: spooky game show Still Alive and high-stakes financial competition series The Penthouse Game, created and produced by Channel A. Still Alive is a fun reality competition program … [Read more...] about Something Special Signs Two Format Deals with STUDIO TF1
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Something Special Hires Jacob Han as Head of Productions in Korea
Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang (President & Executive Producer) and InSoon Kim (EVP & Head of Content) announced they hired well-known format producer Jacob (Jongbin) Han as the company’s Head of Productions. His first role will be to produce the full series of the heartfelt Unforgettable Duet commissioned by MBN and funded in part by a recently awarded KOCCA Fund. Han comes from 12 years of production … [Read more...] about Something Special Hires Jacob Han as Head of Productions in Korea
Something Special Receives Investment for Expansion
Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format production agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang (President & Executive Producer) and InSoon Kim (EVP & Head of Content), announced the company received major investment to expand. DAEKYO Investment is the lead investment capital, and SB Partners is the supporting capital. Both venture capitals invest in the 5-year-old company, allowing for its next growth phase. Something Special earned success with several format … [Read more...] about Something Special Receives Investment for Expansion
Korea’s Something Special wins two KOCCA funds for production
InSoon Kim, EVP – Head of Content for Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency, announced the company won two KOCCA annual funds and accepted both the Format Lab (5 years in a row) and the Pilot fund. KOCCA allows for a max of two funds per year for one company. For the Format Lab, Something Special selected four teams of established Korean producers such as: Sook-kyung Kang, original creator of Physical 100, and Hyunsook Ji, original creator of Singles … [Read more...] about Korea’s Something Special wins two KOCCA funds for production
TAICCA selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project
Something Special and AR Asia Productions, Hong Kong-based regional production company, have announced their selection by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to spearhead the LEAP Creative Lab project. This initiative aims to elevate the creativity of Taiwanese producers through immersive learning experiences and collaborative development opportunities. Entitled LEAP, this year-long project will be led by Something Special and AR Asia Productions, with activities spanning … [Read more...] about TAICCA selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project
Tresor TV options Something Special hit format Battle in the Box
Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang, President & Executive Director, and InSoon Kim, EVP and Head of Content, announce that Germany’s Tresor TV has optioned the hit Korean celebrity format Battle in the Box. Tresor TV, a subsidiary of Keshet International, produced many popular global formats for the German market including I Can See Your Voice, Germany’s Next Top Model, Survivor, and The Supernanny, among others. … [Read more...] about Tresor TV options Something Special hit format Battle in the Box
