Summary
- Netflix unveiled Tygo, a South Korean action thriller expanding the successful Extraction franchise and starring LISA and Don Lee
- The film follows Tygo, a former child soldier on a revenge mission, and brings a distinct Korean identity to the global universe
- The Extraction franchise’s immense success (over 123 million views for the sequel) justified the move to this ambitious new project
Netflix is expanding its most successful action universe with Tygo, a new South Korean action thriller that brings LISA of BLACKPINK together with action powerhouse Don Lee and Squid Game star Lee Jin-uk. The project is an expansion of the streamer’s Extraction franchise, leveraging the world-class craft of Korean cinema.
The Extraction franchise has already set global streaming records. The first film was viewed by 90 million households within its initial month, and the sequel remained at the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 for seven consecutive weeks, racking up over 123 million views. This overwhelming success demonstrates the high demand for the universe Tygo is now joining.
The new film plunges into Korea’s criminal underworld, following Tygo (Don Lee), a former child soldier turned mercenary who seeks revenge after a critical operation goes awry. The narrative is based on an original graphic novel by Anthony and Joe Russo, adding a high-octane pedigree to the production.
For LISA, this film marks her feature debut. She expressed her excitement in a statement, “Being in an action movie has always been a dream of mine, so for my film debut to be such an exciting project feels very special.” Don Lee stated that, “Tygo brings a distinctly Korean identity into the global Extraction universe,” promising an explosive fusion of global action storytelling with South Korea’s signature filmmaking prowess. Stay tuned for more information on the release coming soon.
