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South Korean producer Barunson E&A has announced it first collaboration with Thai studio GDH on a film that expands the universe of hit Thai series Delete.
Delete The Movie will be written and directed by Parkpoom Wongpoom (Phobia, Shutter), who was also writer-director on the GDH series, Delete, which was released worldwide on Netflix.
It will expand the story of a mysterious phone that has the power to erase people from existence, but shift the setting to Seoul, with most of the production taking place in Korea. Barunson E&A will be leading the physical production and serve as an investor in the project.
Parkpoom said: “With the story set in a new environment, I believe the narrative of Delete will evolve in really interesting ways”. Producer Nopparat Wattanawaraporn, from iSM Bangkok, added: “Our team is excited to take audiences into an even bigger and more thrilling world of the Delete phone. We are confident that this expanded universe of Delete will resonate with viewers around the world.”
Barunson E&A, which produced Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite, launched an international operations division in 2022 and has since invested in and handled world sales on several non-Korean titles, including Indoensia’s 13 Bombs and horror fantasy Respati and Vietnamese horror-comedy Don’t Cry, Butterfly.
GDH is the studio behind major hits including How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which has grossed more than $50m worldwide, and Bad Genius, which took $42m and led to multiple remakes.
GDH CEO Jina Osothsilp said: “We hope that this unique concept of the Delete phone will invite all kinds of interpretations, making it relatable to a broader audience. We see this as just the beginning – a strong foundation for a franchise that can truly connect with people around the world and sparks conversation that resonate deeply.”
