Japanese broadcaster Fuji TV is teaming up with PCCW Media’s MakerVille and Korea’s SimStory for a pan-Asian thriller shot in cities across the region.
kiDnap GAME, arriving in October, features a cast that includes Japan’s Kentaro Sakaguchi and Korea’s Lee Joon-gi. It has been in production across several Asian markets since November, led by showrunners from Fuji TV with support from MakerVille and SimStory. Featured cities include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, and Manila. The show has already secured distribution in 18 markets, including across the Viu footprint.
Kentaro Shibuya, head of the content business department at Fuji Television Network, said, “As Fuji Television continues its evolution into a full-scale content company, expanding our IP internationally remains a key strategic priority. As our flagship tentpole for this global expansion, kiDnap Game represents a significant milestone as our first-ever primetime terrestrial drama series developed through an international co-production framework. Together with MakerVille and SimStory, we are proud to bring a globally resonant story to life and look forward to delivering compelling entertainment from Asia to audiences around the world.”
Kenneth Kam, CEO of MakerVille, added, “From the moment we first learned about the project, we were excited by the opportunity to be part of a production that genuinely spans multiple markets across Asia. It is also a rare privilege to film across different regions and bring together an exceptional cast from different markets. We look forward to bringing kiDnap GAME to audiences in different regions through our Viu OTT platform, while continuing to work together to advance Asian drama production and showcase the strength of Asian storytelling to audiences around the world.”
Song Seon-Eui, CEO of SimStory, added, “kiDnap GAME is a unique project that seamlessly blends high-quality genre storytelling with global market potential. Together with Asia’s leading actors and our esteemed partners, Fuji TV and MakerVille, we are confident that this groundbreaking series will captivate audiences worldwide and offer an exciting new viewing experience.”
