Man in Hanbok
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- Types of genre
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Other
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- Year of Production
- 2026
Video
Summary
A Man in Hanbok is a historical mystery IP centered on Jang Yeong-sil, the genius scientist of the Joseon Dynasty. After the 1442 incident in which King Sejong’s royal palanquin broke, Jang disappears from official records. Centuries later, a painting titled A Man in Hanbok appears at a London auction, reopening the question of where he went and what role he may have played in world history. From Joseon to Ming China’s Zheng He fleet, the Vatican, Renaissance Florence, and young Leonardo da Vinci, the story expands into a cross-civilizational adventure.
Built on the question, “What if a scientist from Joseon changed world history?”, the IP combines history, science, art, religion, power, and conspiracy. It has been adapted into a musical, webtoon, and AI feature film, proving its OSMU potential. The AI film was invited to the Busan International AI Film Festival and won the Grand Prize at the Korea AI Film Festival. In the U.S. market, it has potential as a series, remake, or spin-off
Built on the question, “What if a scientist from Joseon changed world history?”, the IP combines history, science, art, religion, power, and conspiracy. It has been adapted into a musical, webtoon, and AI feature film, proving its OSMU potential. The AI film was invited to the Busan International AI Film Festival and won the Grand Prize at the Korea AI Film Festival. In the U.S. market, it has potential as a series, remake, or spin-off
Company Profile
Broadcasting
BOXMEDIA, established in 2009, has produced over 3,000 television programs over the past 16 years, including some of South Korea’s most widely viewed shows such as Hidden Singer, Live Info Show, and Love Interference. The company also organizes more than 50 concerts, fan meetings, and music shows annually, maintaining ongoing partnerships with major entertainment agencies.
Expanding beyond its legacy broadcast business, Box Media has successfully entered the new media landscape. Its original YouTube variety series “차린건 쥐뿔도 없지만” (“Nothing Prepared”) has become one of the nation’s top-performing channels, surpassing 4 million subscribers and achieving over 470 million cumulative views.
Expanding beyond its legacy broadcast business, Box Media has successfully entered the new media landscape. Its original YouTube variety series “차린건 쥐뿔도 없지만” (“Nothing Prepared”) has become one of the nation’s top-performing channels, surpassing 4 million subscribers and achieving over 470 million cumulative views.