'Avatar: the Legend of Aang' has become the legend
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Three Koreans and their remarkable work shook the American animation world. 'Avatar: the Legend of Aang' (also called 'Avatar: The Last Airbender') is an Asian fantasy adventure about a boy who tries to save the world from the ruthless war.
The Avatar series is regarded as the first animated work Korean producers actually participated in producing in partnership with the American creators.
As a request of Nickelodeon television network, Sang-Jin Kim (34), who is nominated for the upcoming Emmy Awards in September, and Jae-Myung Yu (35), who already won the Annie Annual Award last February, produced Avatar with the help of Seung-Hyun Oh (34), field overseer from Nickelodeon, who acted as a connector between Kim and Yu.
This triumvirate was in charge of everything from the very beginning pre-production to the main production, which is the final stage of picturing and photographing.
"I am very proud and also happy at the same time that our animation is recognized by American people", Kim said. "Korean animation industry has won the public confidence based on its distinguished techniques and passion. This is basically how we could accomplish this amazing job. I would be more than happy if this would be a role model for other Korean anime business, which has come to a deadlock. "
Oh said, "I am very happy for the Two Guys. They are good friends of mine and I worked with them since I was in Korea. They certainly deserve the awards".
The first season of Avatar now airs on the channel Nick in Korea. The second season is scheduled to air at the end of this year.
The Avatar series is regarded as the first animated work Korean producers actually participated in producing in partnership with the American creators.
As a request of Nickelodeon television network, Sang-Jin Kim (34), who is nominated for the upcoming Emmy Awards in September, and Jae-Myung Yu (35), who already won the Annie Annual Award last February, produced Avatar with the help of Seung-Hyun Oh (34), field overseer from Nickelodeon, who acted as a connector between Kim and Yu.
This triumvirate was in charge of everything from the very beginning pre-production to the main production, which is the final stage of picturing and photographing.
"I am very proud and also happy at the same time that our animation is recognized by American people", Kim said. "Korean animation industry has won the public confidence based on its distinguished techniques and passion. This is basically how we could accomplish this amazing job. I would be more than happy if this would be a role model for other Korean anime business, which has come to a deadlock. "
Oh said, "I am very happy for the Two Guys. They are good friends of mine and I worked with them since I was in Korea. They certainly deserve the awards".
The first season of Avatar now airs on the channel Nick in Korea. The second season is scheduled to air at the end of this year.
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