Issue Focus
AI Upscaling Technology Revives 'My Lovely Sam Soon'
Summary
| Type | Technology | Genre | Broadcasting, New Technologies |
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Detail
The cherished Korean drama 'My Lovely Sam Soon' has returned with upgraded visuals and audio, thanks to AI upscaling technology. The original 16-episode series has been condensed into an 8-episode format, aligning with modern viewing preferences.
This revival has delighted long-standing fans and attracted a new audience. The role of AI upscaling was crucial, slashing the video enhancement process from months to just 40 minutes per episode. It also significantly reduced costs to a tenth of the original budget, enabling high-quality restoration of even older footage.
AI upscaling is receiving attention outside of entertainment, with TV manufacturers embedding AI chips to improve display quality and telecommunications companies examining its potential for IPTV services. As digital technology evolves, AI continues to rejuvenate nostalgic content, making it accessible and enjoyable in today's fast-paced digital world.
This revival has delighted long-standing fans and attracted a new audience. The role of AI upscaling was crucial, slashing the video enhancement process from months to just 40 minutes per episode. It also significantly reduced costs to a tenth of the original budget, enabling high-quality restoration of even older footage.
AI upscaling is receiving attention outside of entertainment, with TV manufacturers embedding AI chips to improve display quality and telecommunications companies examining its potential for IPTV services. As digital technology evolves, AI continues to rejuvenate nostalgic content, making it accessible and enjoyable in today's fast-paced digital world.
Source
MBC 뉴스 (MBC News), '돌아온 '내 이름은 김삼순'‥돌풍 비결은 AI?, 2024-09-19
