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Daniel Dae Kim to Lead CNN’s ‘K‑Everything,’ a 4‑Part Travel Series on Korea’s Global Culture Set for 2026

The project marks CNN’s first collaboration between its Originals unit with Asia-Pacific Global Productions, backed by Hyundai sponsorship.

Overview

  • Kim will host and serve as an executive producer on K‑Everything, which is in production now for the CNN Originals slate.
  • The four-episode, multi-platform series explores how South Korea shaped worldwide trends in music, food, television and film.
  • Episodes will film on location from Busan to Seoul and include cameos from prominent figures in South Korea’s creative community.
  • Executive producers include Daniel Dae Kim, Amy Entelis, Ellana Lee, Katie Hinman, Jon Jensen and Ryan Smith.
  • CNN confirms a 2026 premiere, noting K‑Everything as the first joint effort between CNN Originals and its APAC Global Productions teams.