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Beloved 2000s Korean Shows ‘Hello, Francesca’ and ‘Infinite Company’ Are Coming Back

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Wave plans to release new versions of the sitcom “Infinite Company” and the spin-off drama “Next Door, Francesca” this year.
  • “Infinite Company: HawaSoo Never Die” will bring back Park Myung-soo and Jung Joon-ha in a modern workplace sitcom.
  • “Next Door, Francesca” will continue the world of “Hello, Francesca,” with Han Soo-ah and Kim Hyun-jin in the lead roles and several original cast members appearing as special guests.

What happened to the characters from the shows that defined many viewers’ childhood television memories? Fans may soon find out, as two popular Korean productions from the 2000s return in new forms.

Wave plans to release “Infinite Company: HawaSoo Never Die,” a sitcom reimagining of the popular “Infinite Company” segment from MBC’s “Infinite Challenge,” along with “Next Door, Francesca,” a spin-off drama set in the world of MBC’s “Hello, Francesca.”

We plan to provide content that reinterprets and expands the original works so viewers can enjoy related content beyond the originals

· Wave representativeWave described its approach to reviving the two established Korean properties.

“Infinite Company: HawaSoo Never Die” will follow Park Myung-soo and Jung Joon-ha as they become lingering spirits at Infinite Company. Employees who believe a curse is connected to the pair are drawn into a series of chaotic incidents. The original performers will continue their characters, while the new production adds workplace life, characters and stories set in 2026.

For fans of Infinite Challenge, we hope to offer nostalgia, while giving new viewers a sense of excitement

· Production teamThe team explained the intended appeal of the new Infinite Company sitcom.

“Infinite Company” ran from 2006 to 2018 as one of “Infinite Challenge’s” best-known series. Its story placed the show’s unruly cast in a fictional company, mixing the frustrations of office workers with offbeat humor that produced numerous online memes. The production team said the return was planned after renewed interest in Park and Jung’s chemistry on their YouTube channel, HawaSoo, and viewers’ requests to see their characters again.

“Next Door, Francesca” follows Na-young, a vampire who transfers from Romania and struggles to adapt to the human world before meeting class president Woo-joo. Han Soo-ah will play Na-young, while Kim Hyun-jin will play Woo-joo. Original “Francesca” actors Shim Hye-jin, Park Seul-gi and Park Hee-jin will make special appearances. Producers said they wanted to preserve the original characters and atmosphere while creating a teen romance that both longtime fans and new viewers could enjoy.

Remembering a piece of content may also mean remembering the version of ourselves who loved it

· Park Jin-sooThe CAC Corporation chief executive discussed the emotional appeal of reviving Hello, Francesca.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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