The highly anticipated DVD release of the drama 'CEO Dol Mart' starring EXO's Xiumin is set for December 2024, with special features included.
October/25/2024 12:03
In February of this year, the main cast led by EXO's Xiumin came to Japan for a drama fan meeting, marking the beginning of various opportunities and discussions to 'watch' the Korean drama 'CEO Dol Mart' throughout 2024, including digital distribution, theater screenings, free episode broadcasts, and cast appearances. The long-awaited rental and DVD release has been decided. Rentals will start on December 4, followed by the release of DVD-BOX 1 and 2 on December 18. Each box will include a color booklet filled with still photos from the drama. DVD-BOX 2 will feature special group interviews and individual interview footage with cast members Lee Sin-yeon, Xiumin, MONSTA X's Hyungwon, Choi Won-myeong, and Lee Se-eon, showcasing their chemistry and humorous talks while avoiding spoilers. Additionally, a 'hand-signed premium goods giveaway campaign' will be held for purchasers. Those who buy both DVD-BOX 1 and 2 from Amazon, Koritame, Tower Online, Rakuten Books, or Movie Can will have a chance to win signed Polaroids, scripts, colored paper, and mini clear files from the cast. More details can be found on the campaign sites. To commemorate the rental and DVD release announcement, a special 4-minute 'highlight video' will be released today (25th) on the YouTube channel 'WE LOVE K'! The drama 'CEO Dol Mart' begins with the members of the idol group 'Thunder Boys', who disbanded due to an incident, unexpectedly becoming the owners of a supermarket and reuniting after five years. The story follows their struggles and cooperation as they aim for success while managing the supermarket, featuring sweet love lines like reuniting with first loves and members becoming romantic rivals. Product Information: 'CEO Dol Mart' DVD-BOX 1 and 2 <Rental> Start Date: December 4, 5 volumes / 10 episodes total / 2 episodes per volume / Japanese subtitles / PCBG-73671-73675 <Sale> Release Date: December 18, 2024, 2 BOXes / 10 episodes total / Japanese subtitles Price: Each ¥16,500 (tax included) - DVD-BOX 1 includes 3 DISC main content (Episodes 1-6) and an 8-page color booklet. - DVD-BOX 2 includes 2 DISC main content + special DISC (Episodes 7-10 / special footage) with making-of videos and special interviews with Lee Sin-yeon, Xiumin, Hyungwon, Choi Won-myeong, and Lee Se-eon, along with a group interview. Cast: Choi Ho-ran: Lee Sin-yeon (Drama 'Crash Landing on You' / Movie 'Rebound'), Shin Te-ho: Xiumin (EXO) (Drama 'Love is a Challenge! - Falling for Dojeong'), Jo I-jun: Hyungwon (MONSTA X) (Drama 'Again, FLY!'), Eun Yong-min: Choi Won-myeong (Drama 'The Fabulous'), Yoon Sang-woo: Lee Se-eon (Drama 'Hikari Boys Student Council'), Oh Ye-rim: Choi Jeong-eun (Drama 'Summer Time'), Park CEO: Song Yong-jae (Drama 'Oh! Young Jim - Return of First Love'), Gina: Kim Sha-na. Director: Lee Yu-yong (Drama 'Hikari Boys Student Council'), Script: Jang Jeong-won (Drama 'Again, FLY!'). Released by Pony Canyon. 'Hand-signed premium goods giveaway campaign' sites: Amazon.co.jp, Rakuten Books, Koritame, Tower Online, Movie Can. Synopsis: The male idol group 'Thunder Boys' debuted with dreams and hopes. In their fifth year, they were nominated for first place in a music program. However, shocking news shattered their dreams, leading to their disbandment. Five years later, 29-year-old leader Ho-ran (Lee Sin-yeon) is unexpectedly called by the police, where he learns that the five members of Thunder Boys are owners of a supermarket called 'Polam Mart', filled with memories from their trainee days. Ho-ran gathers members Te-ho (Xiumin), I-jun (Choi Hyungwon), Yong-min (Choi Won-myeong), and Sang-woo (Lee Se-eon) to rebuild the struggling Polam Mart. Initially facing continuous struggles and failures, they gradually regain their teamwork and use their unique ideas to revitalize the store. With the help of part-timer Ye-rim and mentor CEO Park, they capture customers' hearts, but with the appearance of a mysterious masked man, Polam Mart and the five become embroiled in a conspiracy.
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