Netflix’s upcoming series The 8 Show released a brand new trailer, giving viewers a glimpse of the storyline. The series, which premieres on Friday, May 17, 2024, follows the story of eight individuals participating in a thrilling reality show to win a grand cash prize. The newly released trailer documents the cast members playing a variety of games in the show, while navigating the social hierarchy concerning an increase of the loot at every stage.
The 8 Show is based on Bae Jin-Soo’s highly popular webtoon Money Game and stars Ryu Jun-Yeol, Chun Woo-Hee, and other popular cast members. The story follows eight contestants who live their tragic comedies through a game show. Desperate for money, they go to any extent to win the grand cash prize while living in an eight-storied building.
The 8 Show trailer teases cast members competing in an intriguing game
The 8 Show focuses on eight individuals who belong to various walks of life. They decide to enter a game show as contestants with the chance to win a grand cash prize. These contestants then get trapped inside an eight-story building as they navigate a variety of games. Things become tempting when they get a chance to earn more money as time passes, making them go above and beyond to win.
The trailer begins with the eight individuals entering the game show and reading its rules after escaping their mundane lives. They initially believe it to be an easy game show, given how they can earn money by merely spending time in the building. However, they slowly discover what the actual game is about. As they make their way through multiple games, they realize how high the stakes are. The contestants reflect on how difficult it would be to earn a huge sum of money, like the one in the game, out in the real world.
These individuals believe they are in the same boat as others. However, the trailer put out a caption stating, “As time passes indefinitely, money piles up infinitely.” Initially, they decide to stay united and join hands as a sign of cooperation. But that quickly takes a turn for the worse when greed takes over. They reach a point where each room boasts a different cash prize, creating a social hierarchy. This segregates them into different individuals based on the amount of money they have.
Eventually, the game turns irresistibly dangerous as the contestants see no limits while competing. From unusual alliances to unhealthy competition, the individuals will do everything to ensure they take the cash prize home.
Other cast members include Park Jeong-Min, Lee Yeul-Eum, Park Hae-Joon, Lee Joo-Young, Moon Jung-Hee, and Bae Sung-Woo.
Don’t forget to tune in to The 8 Show on Friday, May 17, 2024, on Netflix.
