‘Children’s Ghost Story ‘has been officially invited to the non-competitive section of the 2025 Cannes International Series Festival(Canneseries).Kotop Media, which has been consistently exploring the horror genre for a long time, has once again shown a new peak of K -horror with this work.

‘ Children’s Ghost Stories ‘(directed by Kim Gun, Lim Kyung-taek, etc.) is an omnibus horror series that uses the most familiar nursery rhymes of Koreans as its subject matter and unfolds the strange stories and psychology hidden beneath them in a way that reality and fantasy intersect.It reinterprets the bizarre mystery combined with lyrical melodies in a modern way, showcasing the unique emotions and aesthetics of K -horror on the global stage.

In particular, the strong performances of the actors in each episode are eye-catching.Hong Soo-hyun left a strong impression in the episode’ It’s the Same ‘, and Nam Gyu-ri left a strong impression in’ My Happy Home ‘, completing a character where fear and emotion coexist.In addition, actor Choi Jong-nam, who appeared in’ My Happy Home ‘, perfectly digested the role of a middle-aged man with a strange atmosphere, drawing a standing ovation at Cannes.



Kotop Media is a genre powerhouse that has consistently produced K -horror series that have received rave reviews both domestically and internationally, such as’ School Stories ‘,’ Friendly Police ‘, and’ Midnight Horror: 6 Nights ‘.In particular,’ School Stories ‘was pre-sold to overseas OTT platforms such as VIU and was successfully aired in 8 Southeast Asian countries, leading the way in the global expansion of K -horror.

The new work,’ Children’s Song Ghost Story ‘, was officially recognized for its artistic quality and potential as a work selected for the’ Domestic OTT Overseas Distribution Activation Support Project ‘hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Broadcasting and Communications Promotion Agency in 2024.

‘ Children’s Ghost Story ‘was officially screened at Palais des Festivals, the center stage of the Cannes Festival, at 2 PM on April 29(local time), and received great attention from local media and audiences along with a sold-out show.In the stage greeting and interview held on the same day, the cast members introduced the behind-the-scenes story of the production of the piece and the appeal of K -horror, receiving a warm response.

Then, on April 30, actors Hong Soo-hyun, Nam Gyu-ri, Choi Jong-nam, and Han Da-ni attended the pink carpet event and showed off their strong presence while introducing’ Children’s Song Ghost Story ‘to the world.Local media outlets heralded the popularity and success of Kotop Media and’ Children’s Song Ghost Story ‘with the description’ New Wave of K -Horror ‘.

Kotop Media Chairman Ko Dae-hwa said, “We will continue to deeply refine the unique colors of K -horror based on Korea’s unique emotions and story structures, and continue to present content that will attract attention in the global market.”

‘Children’s Ghost Story’ is about to be aired domestically, and based on the positive response at Cannes, collaboration with global OTT is also expected.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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