Take 1 (TV series)

Take 1
Promotional poster
Korean name
Hangul
테이크 원
Revised RomanizationTeikeu Won
McCune–ReischauerT'eik'ŭ Wŏn
Genre
Created byKim Hak-min[1]
Written byYoo Jin-young[1]
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Running time49–65 minutes
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseOctober 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)

Take 1 (Korean: 테이크 원) is a South Korean music docuseries reality show produced by Netflix starring Sumi Jo, Lena Park, Mamamoo, Jung Ji-hoon (Rain), AKMU, You Hee-yeol and Yim Jae-beom.

Synopsis

Take 1 is a heartfelt show which revolves around the step-by-step process of artists creating the most meaningful performance of their careers, that started from the question "If you could perform just one stage before you die?".[2][3]

Format

In each episode, the show will feature a different artist from South Korea, with the goal of performing one song. Each act is given a countdown timer for when they are due to perform. In the time allocated, each act can choose where they would like to perform, and who they would like to perform with them such as dancers and other artists in one take.[4]

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Sumi Jo"October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
Not one to back down from a challenge, Sumi Jo combines classical music with Korean sounds and aesthetics for her performance of a whimsical aria.
2"AKMU"October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
The sibling duo AKMU overcome many technical difficulties while preparing am ambitious production that involves skydivers and a multitude of dancers.
3"Yim Jae-beom"October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
Yim Jae-beum returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus with a bare bones performance that lets music do what it does best – heal and comfort.
4"Jung Ji-hoon (Rain)"October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
Jung Ji-hoon, also known by the stage name Rain, pours his heart into an elaborate spectacle as the first to perform at an iconic house.
5"Lena Park"October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
Lena Park reflects on her life as she tackles a song she once deemed too difficult. With special guests in attendance, she's in for an emotional ride.
6"You Hee-yeol"October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
You Hee-yul comes back to the humble venue where he and his first band got their start. The fans share their memories of growing up with his music.
7"Mamamoo"October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
After two years of building separate careers, the four members of MAMAMOO come together to bring forth a mashup of their team's hit songs.

Development

Production

On July 12, 2022, Yoo Ki-hwan, manager of the Netflix Korean content team, introduced Take 1 as the first Netflix Korea's music entertainment show with ensemble casting of singers Sumi Jo, Yim Jae-beom, Lena Park, Jung Ji-hoon (Rain), girl group Mamamoo, and brother and sister duo AKMU.[3]

The show is created by Kim Hak-min of Studio Slam who were behind the production of Sing Again and Two Yoo Project – Sugar Man 3, and written by Yoo Jin-young, who previously wrote Amazing Saturday.[1]

Filming

The singers were given the opportunity to choose time, place and audience, to sing the "best song of their life".[5]

Release

The show is expected to air in the fall of 2022.[1] On September 15, 2022, the first teaser for the show was released along with the announcement that it will premiere on October 14.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Nam, Soo-hyun (12 July 2022). 넷플릭스, K예능 쏟아낸다…"전세계가 한국 '솔로지옥' 앓이 중" [Netflix pours out K entertainment... "The whole world is suffering from Korea's 'solo hell'"]. JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  2. ^ Lee, Ji-an (12 July 2022). "Netflix to produce its first music reality show 'Take 1'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  3. ^ a b Yang, Yu-jin (12 July 2022). 넷플릭스, 비·마마무·악뮤 음악 예능 '테이크원' 론칭…"올 하반기 공개" [Netflix launches Rain, Mamamoo, and Akmu music entertainment 'Take One'... "Released in the second half of this year"]. My Daily. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  4. ^ Jacob, Robinson (15 September 2022). "Korean Music Variety Show 'Take 1' Coming to Netflix in October 2022". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  5. ^ Shin, Jin-ah (13 July 2022). 조수미, 넷플릭스 관객 만난다 [Sumi Jo meets Netflix audiences]. Busan Financial News. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  6. ^ Daniel, Anderson (15 September 2022). "MAMAMOO, Rain, AKMU and more star in new trailer for Netflix music reality show 'Take 1'". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 26 September 2022.