A group of four quirky individuals gains superpowers in 1999 and must save their town from villains in the Netflix series 'Wonder Fools.'
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Can the foolish four who gained superpowers save the world? On the 12th, a production announcement for the Netflix series 'Wonder Fools' was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Seoul JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square. Attending the event were director Yoo In-sik, Park Eun-bin, Choi Deok-hun, Lim Sung-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Song Hyun-joo, Jeong I-so, Choi Yoon-ji, and Bae Na-ra. 'Wonder Fools' is a comedic action-adventure where four seemingly ordinary people, who gain special powers in 1999 during a time of apocalyptic fears, fight against villains threatening the peace of Heosung City. Director Yoo In-sik described the story as unfolding from the mission these four, known as Hodan, face to save the world. He expressed his long-held dream of creating a fun hero story that evokes the excitement he felt as a child. He emphasized that the genre must be enjoyable, akin to the thrill of a theme park ride. He also highlighted the meticulous attention to detail in recreating the 1999 setting, including graffiti and Y2K emergency kits. Park Eun-bin plays the lead role of Eun Che-ni, a carefree granddaughter of a restaurant owner in Heosung City, who gains teleportation abilities. She chose 'Wonder Fools' for its unique script and hopes to share a fun experience with viewers. The filming atmosphere was enjoyable, with a strong team chemistry, despite the challenges of difficult scenes. Expectations for 'Wonder Fools' are high, especially following the success of the hit drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo.' Director Yoo In-sik expressed hopes for global success and promised to create additional content if the series ranks first globally. Regarding the editing process after a controversy involving actor Cha Eun-woo, he stated that the project was a long-time dream and emphasized the importance of the show's overall quality. He praised Cha Eun-woo's performance as a new challenge for all actors. 'Wonder Fools' will be released on Netflix at 5 PM on the 15th.
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On the morning of the 12th, a press conference for Netflix's 'Wonder Fools' was held at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Grand Ballroom. The cast, including Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo, discussed the show, which features characters gaining superpowers in 1999 and fighting villains threatening their town. The series premieres on May 15.
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'Wonder Fools', a Netflix series starring Park Eun-bin and ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, follows quirky characters with superpowers fighting villains. The show premieres on May 15, showcasing their unique abilities and humorous interactions in a world where they must adapt to their newfound powers.
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The Netflix series "Wonder Fools," starring Park Eun-bin and ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, will premiere on May 15. Set in 1999, it follows a group of quirky characters who accidentally gain superpowers and must fight against villains threatening their town. The series promises a unique blend of comedy and adventure, showcasing the characters' humorous struggles with their newfound abilities.
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