▲This photo provided by Walt Disney Company Korea show still cuts of upcoming series 'Blood Free.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

 

SEOUL April 12 (Yonhap) -- BF, a Korean biotechnology company that succeeded in raising artificial embryos and producing artificial fur, will announce a new product in December 2025. Following beef and fur, four fish species are artificially produced: tuna, mackerel, shrimp, and salmon.

Everyone who is invited to see the fish look so real that they cannot believe it was made in a laboratory is impressed. To them, Yun Ja-yu (Han Hyo-joo), founder of BF and a young representative in her 40s, boasted, "We will also produce grains and palm oil artificially within the next six months."

Disney+'s new original series, "Blood Free," which was released on the 10th, is a science fiction thriller about what happens while developing technology to artificially produce food against the backdrop of the near future.

 

Innovative technologies that could revolutionize the future of humanity are met with skepticism when it comes to BF and its CEO Yun Ja-yu. Livestock industry workers protest against the company outside the unveiling event of its new products, and Yoon's car is egged by demonstrators as she exits the venue.

Subsequently, Yoon encounters a series of suspicious incidents. A livestock worker opposing BF dies in a car accident while waiting at a traffic signal. Additionally, BF's servers are hacked, and news emerges claiming the company's cultivation liquid is a cluster of bacteria from an unknown source.

Feeling threatened by these events, Yoon is approached by Woo Chae-woon (played by Ju Ji-hoon), a former military officer turned bodyguard with ulterior motives.

Chae-woon, who was present at a terrorist attack during a presidential visit while deployed overseas three years ago, suspects Yoon of leaking classified information about the presidential visit to the base.

This intricate web of events unfolds against the backdrop of uncertainty surrounding BF's groundbreaking technology and the ethical implications it raises.

 

The series "Blood Free" captivates viewers by prominently featuring the fresh and intriguing topic of artificial cultivation food while simultaneously stimulating curiosity with a flurry of mysterious events.

Artificial cultivation food is a subject of ongoing research, lending a sense of realism to the narrative. Scenes depicting intense protests both for and against artificial cultivation meat highlight the pragmatic nature of human interests, enhancing viewer engagement.

The first and second episodes, each lasting less than 50 minutes, swiftly navigate through various incidents, incorporating eye-catching elements such as holographic product unveilings and VR technology utilized in security guard interviews.

Ju Ji-hoon's transformation from a former military officer to a security guard provides compelling action scenes, including a bare-handed combat scene against intruders at his home and a VR security guard interview. These action sequences prioritize realistic depiction over exaggerated emphasis on impact or the protagonist's physical prowess. Even Chae-woon's one-on-one combat scene is portrayed realistically rather than easily resolved.

However, a drawback arises in the prolonged introduction scene of the second episode, where Chae-woon undergoes a security guard interview to join BF's security team. Despite its significance, this scene's extended duration detracts from viewer immersion. The interview, which tests hand-to-hand combat, marksmanship, and driving skills, while showcasing Chae-woon's capabilities, extends for over five minutes, leaving an impression of excessive length.

In conclusion, "Blood Free" blends the allure of artificial cultivation food with a thrilling narrative, promising a captivating viewing experience for its audience.

 

The series "Blood Free" stands out as a thriller, offering captivating entertainment for viewers. Renowned writer Lee Soo-yeon, known for penning the popular crime thriller drama series "Stranger" on tvN, is responsible for the script.

Particularly noteworthy is the air of mystery surrounding most characters from the outset, fueling viewers' curiosity and prompting speculation about future developments. The allure of the series lies in the intrigue surrounding characters' backgrounds and narratives, as well as the coherence of the storyline revolving around the theme of artificial cultivation food.

The completeness of the drama will depend on how compellingly the characters' backgrounds and narratives are depicted, and how seamlessly the events surrounding artificial cultivation food unfold.

"Blood Free," a 10-episode series, airs two episodes every Wednesday at 4 p.m., with the final episode set to air on the 8th of next month.

 

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