The Influencer release date, cast, storyline, trailer release, and everything you need to know.

As revealed by Netflix on July 9, the reality survival series The Influencer will debut on August 6. To determine who can have the most effect, the show puts 77 South Korean influencers against one another. Son Soo-Jeong and Lee Jae-Seok are the creators.

A teaser trailer features TikToker Xiajiu, who has 27.5 million followers, along with Korean celebrities Jang Geun-Seok, influencers Risabae, Pain Bottle, Jin Yong-jinn, Shim Eidem, and Daedo Library.

With The Influencer, Netflix is introducing a new idea to the play, following the global popularity of other Korean reality series like Physical: 100, Siren: Survive the Island, Zombie verse, and The Devil’s Plan. The theme of the show suggests the difficult and surprising tasks that lie ahead.

The Influencer: Storyline and preview

The Influencer, which premieres on August 6, features 77 competitors with a combined following of 120 million across many social media platforms, such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Africa.

In the teaser trailer for The Influencer, the competitors are seen flaunting their following counts, which are shown on bands around their necks. The competitors appear to be in fierce competition because they are seen getting their eyebrows shaved, dressing up for performances, and sometimes breaking down in tears.

The show’s originator, producer Lee Jae-Seok, outlined his concept for it. He declared:

“I thought it would be interesting to gather influencers in one place who are divided based on algorithms. Along with witnessing the biggest influencers in Korea, you’ll engage in never-before-seen social survival missions and unique entertainment delivered by Netflix’s expansive scope and stunning visuals.”

The Influencer: Cast and other details

 The influencers range from well-known first-generation producers to Gen Z TikToker with sizable followings throughout the globe. They will have to overcome several obstacles to be crowned ‘the best influencer.’ While the names of all 77 influencers have not been released, among them some famous names can be found. One prominent figure is Jang Geun-Seok, the South Korean actor and singer who appeared in You’re Beautiful.

Another known face is Risabae, the Korean make-up YouTuber, and Pain Bottle, the travel YouTuber. Joining them will be Jin Yong-jinn, film director, rapper, and YouTuber, Shim Euddeum, the Pilates instructor, and social media star who appeared in Physical: 100 season 1, and Xiajiu, the TikToker with 27.7 million followers.

Netflix sequels to look forward to this year This year

 Netflix released a few hit K-dramas such as Queen of Tears, Atypical Family, and the 8 Show. However, there is more to look forward to in the second quarter. Park Seo-Joon and Han So-hee will make a comeback in Goings-on Creature’s second part. Instead of the past, the tale will take place in the present day. The show is expected to be released in the second half of the year. Season 2 of Squid Game is also set to release this December. With Seong Gi-Hun, Lee Jung-jae’s character having unfinished business, the story continues as he tries to confront the orchestrators of the brutal game.

Sweet Home 3 is also expected to be released this month on July 19, 2024. The fight between monsters and humans takes a different turn now. Moreover, there is an unexpected twist as an enormously powerful monster emerges in the new season.

Netflix has also announced Hell bound Season 2 which is expected to release in the latter half of the year.

Watch the trailer for Netflix’s new Korean reality show, ‘The Influencer’

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming Korean reality series, The Influencer. Here is all you need to know about the show, including its premise, cast, premiere date and more.

What is The Influencer about? 

The upcoming Netflix reality series will bring together 77 influencers from across South Korea to compete in a social survival show to prove who has the greatest influence.

The participants of the series have a combined total of 120 million followers across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Africa, according to the streamer. Speaking to Netflix, series producer Lee Jae-Seok said: “You’ll see the top influencers in Korea and experience unique entertainment through the large scale and visuals that only Netflix can deliver, along with never-before-seen social survival missions.”

Who is in the cast of the Netflix reality series?

 Netflix has yet to release a full list of cast members, but the streamer has confirmed that influencers such as Xiajiu, Jang Geun-Seok, Risabae, Pain Bottle, Jin Yong-jinn, Shim Euddeum and Daedo Library will be participating in the series.

Is there a trailer for The Influencer?

Netflix released the first teaser for The Influencer on July 9. The clip introduces viewers to the cast of the upcoming series and their dynamics on the series, including follower counts, personalities and more.

“Enter the world where attention and influence are equal to worth and power,” a robotic voice says in the teaser. “Welcome to the social survival show, The Influencer.”

A full trailer for The Influencer was released by Netflix on July 23. The video gives a closer look at the contestants who will be vying to become the more influential social media personality, while revealing how the 77 participants will go about competing in the series.

What is The Influencer about? Netflix series explained

Though they started their life and are made in Latin America, telenovelas have grown to be a popular format across the globe. Known for their melodramatic style, often featuring romantic, family, or social themes, they are different to soaps in that they are often limited releases with a predetermined beginning, middle, and end.

Netflix’s entry into the telenovela genre is a strategic move to capture the massive audience base that enjoys these dramas, with the streaming platform releasing a few hit series over the past year, from Pact of Silence to The Surrogacy. Now, a new series is making waves with audiences – here is everything you need to know about The Influencer.

What is The Influencer about?

 Consisting of 16 episodes, The Influencer centers on Maritza, whose failed social media stunt goes viral and turns her world upside down (and not in a good way). All of this leads her down an unexpected path and towards a romantic connection.

 As per the official synopsis: “After a social media stunt goes wrong, an influencer is forced to rebuild her reputation while navigating a cutthroat online scene.” The series highlights the downside of social media, as well as exploring themes of family issues, cheating, and how sometimes romance can be found in the most unexpected of places.

Who makes up the cast of The Influencer?

A group of rising Colombian stars can be seen in the Netflix series The Influencer, which includes:

Mariana Gomez as Maritza

Edwin Maya as Germen

Juan Manuel Mendoza as Salvador

Camilo Amores as Teddy

Carlos’s “Pity” Camacho as Nibardo

Andrea Guzman as Yesenia

Luna Baxter as Avril

Marcela Agudelo as Terresa

Leonardo Acosta as Aldo

Is The Influencer worth watching? 

Although it is too early for a Rotten Tomatoes score, The Influencer has received a few positive reviews.

Decider suggested to “stream it,” writing: “The Influencer is a pleasant, romantic telenovela that will show the main couple navigate conflicts small and large on their journey. We just wonder how the writers are going to make Maritza and Salvador into a believable-looking couple.”

 Elsewhere, Midgard Times said that despite its weaknesses, “The Influencer manages to strike a chord with its probing take on the societal obsession with online validation. It is a binge-worthy rollercoaster that invites you to sit back, relax, and watch the drama unfold in the ultimate arena of modern-day gladiator ship: social media.”

What is the story’s plot?

Influencer is the narrative of Madison (Emily Tennant), a well-known social media influencer who, despite what she posts to her followers on Instagram, is traveling alone and uneventfully in Thailand. She meets CW (Cassandra Naud, See), a bold & mysterious traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations, while she is thinking back on her boyfriend canceling the trip. Along the way, they chat about the distinctions between Madison’s and CW’s lack of an internet presence while enjoying genuine meals and beverages with the locals. After showing Madison all the magnificent sites, things take a different turn when CW invites her to a surprise spot – a secluded island that is completely off the grid.

Overview

In the film INFLUENCER, Emily Tennant (“Riverdale”) plays Madison, a well-known social media influencer who, despite what she posts to her fans on Instagram, is traveling alone and uneventfully in Thailand. She meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a bold and mysterious traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy places, while she is thinking back on her boyfriend canceling the trip. Along the way, they chat on the distinctions between Madison’s and CW’s lack of an internet presence while enjoying genuine meals and beverages with the people. Things take a dramatic turn when CW takes Madison to an unexpected location—a remote island that is completely off the grid—after showing her all the breathtaking vistas.

Kurtis David Harder, director

Creator Kurtis Writers: Micah Henry, Jack Campbell, Tesh Guttikonda, Brandon Christensen, David Harder

Kurtis David Harder and Tesh Guttikonda have been identified.

Supplier: tremble

Manufacturing Company: Entertainment Octane

Type: Thriller, Mystery, and Horror

Language of Origin: English