Disney+ is trying to grab some viewers from streaming giant Netflix with the incorporation of more Korean series to its vast catalog as the streaming wars rage on and continue to intensify, each platform is looking for more ways to grab the attention of viewers with new series and movies hailing from the Korean Peninsula. One of the things that make Korean productions so attractive is its varied niches to which it can cater: From crime and murder, to everyday things like in the case of RACE, the latest Korean drama to land on Disney+which centers around the tough and competitive ambient of a Public Relations firm where the age gap, gender issues, and workplace woes collide in an innovative format.
RACE was announced by Disney Korea with great fanfare, it was showcased in the Disney+ ad campaign in Singapore and is part of the streaming platform’s bet for APAC content with other titles like the sequel to “Soundtrack #1”, a docuseries titled “BTS Moments: Beyond The Star”, and “Shadow Detective”. With this slate of shows and productions, Disney bets on a competitive proposal aiming to gather more subscriptions and followers in a segment dominated by Netflix and local streaming platforms in the Asian market, and capitalizing on the demand that Korean productions have elsewhere around the world. Things are looking good. Let’s see what RACE has to offer!
What Is RACE Korean Drama About?
RACE is a miniseries that explores how work dynamics take place in a top-level public relations firm. In this series, Hong Jung-hyun plays a thriving PR executive who made it to the top by using his connections and hard work and we also get familiar with Lee Yeon-hee’s character, an aspiring public relations specialist who’s just getting started and stumbles into a pressure-cooker like an environment where cronyism, age gaps, and competitiveness get in the way of rising in a company with lots of success.
While Hong’s character is at the top, and hungry for new clients and money, Lee’s character, a skillful and passionate employee is facing the challenges of working for a small-caliber firm with little, to no hopes of climbing the corporate ladder. As the series unfolds, we see how the characters have to deal with the peculiar things of the position they hold, one has to deal with corporate cronyism and an older boss, and the other one realizes that the work environment is turning into a dead-end job and the other notices that the balance between work and personal lives tends to become faded in such a competitive market. If you’re interested in a series that depicts work culture, and chronicles the Korean expression of “Wo-La-Bel” a portmanteau on work-life-balance, then this Disney+ Hotstar production will cater to your tastes.
RACE Trailer
When Do The New Episodes Of RACE Land Online?
Each new episode of RACE lands online on its native streaming platforms on Wednesdays at 00:00 hrs Eastern Time, United States.
- Pacific US Time: 21:00 hrs (previous day)
- Australian Time:
- Sydney Time: 14:00 hrs (same day)
- Melbourne Time: 14:00 hrs (same day)
- Brisbane Time: 13:00 hrs (same day)
- United Kingdom Time: 05:00 hrs (same day)
- Singapore Time: 12:00 hrs (same day)
- India Standard Time: 09:30 hrs (same day)
- Central Europe Standard Time: 06:00 hrs (same day)
- New Zealand Standard Time: 16:00 hrs (same day)
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RACE Episode Guide
Below, you’ll find this Korean series episode guide, each episode lands consistently on a weekly basis.
- Episode 1: 10 May 2023
- Episode 2: 17 May 2023
- Episode 3: 24 May 2023
- Episode 4: 31 May 2023
- Episode 5: 7 June 2023
- Episode 6: 14 June 2023
Where To Watch RACE Online?
If you’re looking for a place to stream RACE online, then you must go to Hulu or Disney+Hotstar, as it streams exclusively those sites. Firstly, Hulu, which is a globally available streaming platform owned by Disney, with multiple different subscription options that range from a basic plan starting at $2 a month for three months to a Live TV plan which includes access to Disney+ and ESPN. With Hulu you can stream thousands of movies, documentaries, and shows including RACE, and the most basic plan will get you access to this and other Korean series like “Doctor Lawyer” and “The Great Shaman Ga Doo Skim”.
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