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As the first Korean movie director to launch an NFT, Jung expands upon characters from his action thriller ‘The Villainess’ to reflect the concept of a multiverse of villainesses
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The creation of some of the characters in Jung’s new Netflix movie ‘Carter’ was inspired by his NFT artwork
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ARKPIA, a global Non-Fungible Token (NFT) brand, has launched filmmaker Byung-gil Jung’s new NFT artwork, which embodies a multiverse concept envisioned by the director.
Acclaimed as a master of action for his film ‘The Villainess’, Jung has recently released ‘Carter’ on Netflix and is the first Korean movie director to launch an NFT. ‘The Villainess’ was invited to the 70th Cannes Film Festival for a midnight screening.
Jung’s NFT artwork, released through ARKPIA, is inspired by his previous film ‘The Villainess’ and is themed around his ‘Another Earth’ concept. The NFT is portrayed as a multiverse in which seven versions of a villainess each represent alternative styles and worldviews. Jung weaves together the unique characteristics, backgrounds and histories of each villainess in the NFT, building stories innovatively through what is presented as a vast universe with a cinematic feel.
The NFT designed by Jung takes the form of a profile picture (PFP) NFT. Having majored in oriental painting, Jung aspired to become a painter when he was at school and draws his own storyboard sketches before beginning work on new film projects. The tattoo of the main character, played by Joo Won, in Jung’s new Netflix movie ‘Carter’, which began streaming on August 5, was designed by Jung and draws inspiration from Korean painting. The background and characters of Jung’s NFT artwork employ a distinctly Korean ink wash painting style and illuminate Jung’s unique visual flair, combining his rich creative universes and evocative design philosophy.
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