Parasite (기생충) [Injoingan]

[thisgenius]

Parasite is finally getting a 4K + bluray release in South Korea! The editions included are two Fullslips and a Quarter-slip. The 3rd disc could be special features or B&W version, I’m not so sure yet. Fullslip A comes with a 60-pages essay book while Fullslip B comes with a 120-pages photobook. There is also the CJ Digipak version, which can be seen in the CJ dedicated sticky thread here.

PREORDER DATE: December 10th, 2020.

RELEASE DATE: January, 2021. Exact date unknown yet.

PURCHASE LINKS: TBA

ARTWORKS:

Fullslip A:



Fullslip B:



Quarter-slip:

[moviewizguy]

Injoingan's release of The Wailing is amazing, so I have high hopes for this one.

[CelestialAgent]

Originally Posted by moviewizguy

Injoingan's release of The Wailing is amazing, so I have high hopes for this one.

The Wailing had English support also, including on the making of, so maybe this will be good for international buyers.

[thisgenius]

Injoingan spent 4 years making The Wailing and they announced that they would include English subs for their extras a long time before visuals were released. I doubt this would have the same, but I'd love to be proven wrong!

[thisgenius]

High-res images and preorder details updated in OP.

[CyberGhostface]

I’m assuming the essays are in Korean only?

[IXOYE1989]

Did some google translating for what is included in those books:

Full Slip A (60 Page Essay Book):

-Words from the director
-Review from Critic Lee Dong-jin
-Review from Darcy Paquet
-Scene photos

Full Slip B (120 Page Photobook):

-Words from the director
-Words from the photographer
-Photographer Lee Jae-hyuk's undisclosed scene photo

If I can find Injogain's official translated version, I'll post an update for them.

Now, when it comes to the book material compared to other versions released in the past (essay book vs photo book), which seems to be the more popular version? I think The Wailing had the same exact content materials for their Full Slip A vs Full Slip B (except for different outer slipcase artwork).

[IXOYE1989]

Parasite (Injoingan Exclusive) (WEA 4K + 2D Blu-ray Steelbook) - In hand images with debossing in the front and back:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Steelbooks/..._4k_2d_bluray/








https://content.invisioncic.com/r275...9b030bc075.mp4

[Rutger Lundgren]

Originally Posted by IXOYE1989

Parasite (Injoingan Exclusive) (WEA 4K + 2D Blu-ray Steelbook) - In hand images with debossing in the front and back:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Steelbooks/..._4k_2d_bluray/

Not gonna lie, both of these look really appealing right now. Thankfully, I only got the regular Blu-ray steelbook, so I suppose I could justify double-dipping (tripple-dipping?) for the UHD version.

[IXOYE1989]

This is from their Instagram page:

Hello, this is Injoingan
Many people have inquiries about the current <Parasite> DVD/BD, and we will provide you with the following collectively.

1. Package composition
1) DVD
-3DISCS + double-sided jacket + outer case
2) BD
-CJ Numbering Digipack – 2DISCS + Digipack + Sleeve Case (O-ring Case) + Booklet (36p)
-Steel Book_A Type (Essay Book ver.) – 3DISCS (Including 4K) + Steel Book + Full Sleep Case + Essay Book (60p)
-Steel Book_B Type (Photo Book ver.) – 3DISCS (Including 4K) + Steel Book + Full Sleep Case + Photo Book (120p)
-Steel Book_Quarter Sleep – 3DISCS (including 4K) + Steel Book + Quarter Sleep

2. Video composition
1) DVD/BD common
-About 240 minutes additional video recording
: Making documentary composed of 10 kinds
: Deleted scene and NG Take, interview video with director Rian Johnson (<Knives Out>)
-Commentary by Director Joonho Bong, Kangho Song, Yeojung Cho, Woosik Choi, Hyejin Jang, Myunghoon Park
-Commentary by Sun-gyun Lee, So-dam Park, Jeong-eun Lee, Myung-hoon Park

2) BD
-Dolby Atmos sound included
-The 4K main story is included only in the Steelbook package

3. Price by package
1) DVD: 33,000 won
2) BD
-CJ Numbering Digipack: KRW 37,400
-Steel Book_A Type (Essay Book ver.): 53,900 won
-Steel Book_B Type (Photobook ver.): 56,100 won
-Steel Book_Quarter Sleep: 48,400 won

4. Quantity related
: <Parasite> Blu-ray is limited in quantity, not for a limited time, and it is difficult to tell the quantity per package.

5. Black and white
: The black and white version is not included in the package scheduled to be released this time, and the black and white version is being considered separately. Please note that details such as release date are undecided because it is in the preparation stage.

Thank you.

[Grethiwha]

How long are these gonna last, I wonder? What time are pre-orders supposed to go live? I own the Criterion edition, but Fullslip A is tempting me; I guess it wouldn't hurt to own this on UHD...

edit: The photo book that comes with Fullslip B would probably be a lot more interesting to me than an essay book I can't read, though I still prefer the artwork on version A...

[jjlikesonions]

Curious to see if the fine detail and compression will be similar to the FR disc which is the best one, but that one doesn't have English subtitles.

[rewak]

Any idea what time these releases normally go on sale?

[IXOYE1989]

Originally Posted by rewak

Any idea what time these releases normally go on sale?

According to their Instagram response, this is what they said:

Preorders are scheduled to open from 2pm on the 10th, and can be purchased at online shopping malls such as Yes24, Aladdin, and Interpark.

https://www.instagram.com/accounts/l...p/CIhru1Cp2sc/

2 PM Korea Standard Time

[darry]

Hmm, should have got the SK version. It looks nice. The Australian version is cheaply made in comparison. Plus, I don't even have a 4K Tv so I have to watch the Black and White bluray.

[thisgenius]

Steelbooks gone from Nova and KimchiDVD. All editions still available on Plain Archive's site though..

[McCrutchy]

Well, that went quickly. Nova were sold out of at least Type B before I could even order despite being logged in just prior to it going live. I got one from KimchiDVD, but they already had Type A "out of stock". I was shocked that Type B was still available. Now it is also gone at Kimchi.

[Grethiwha]

Ya they sold out so fast on kimchidvd, I ended up ordering my Type A from https://plainarchive.com/... Funny they all still seem to be available there while kimchi and nova sold out of all 3 variations in literally 5-10 minutes.

According to the Plain site, the essay book included with Type A has "Partially English Text Support", so maybe it'll be as worthwhile as the photo book after all.

[(W)KRP]

Sold out at kimchidvd and novamedia but available at Plain Archive

I have great hopes for full slip A. I cancelled my slip A order and after submitting an order for both full slips.

[IXOYE1989]

Specifications according to listing from KimchiDVD:

https://kimchidvd.com/en/22434/v.kim...hWrd=steelbook

■ Disc Specifications
▒▒ Disc1: 4K UHD BLU-RAY (Main Edition) ▒▒
● Video: 2.39:1 2160p (HEVC/H265, Dolby Vision, HDR10+)
● Sound: Korean Dolby Atmos
● Subtitles: Korean, English
● Running time: 131 minutes
● Additional video
-Commentary by Director Joonho Bong, Kangho Song, Yeojung Cho, Woosik Choi, Hyejin Jang, Myunghoon Park
-Commentary by Sun-gyun Lee, So-dam Park, Jeong-eun Lee, Myung-hoon Park
-Teaser & trailer & production machine video & production behind-the-scenes video (10:07)

▒▒ Disc2: BLU-RAY (main edition) ▒▒
● Video: 2.39:1 1080p (AVC/H264)
● Sound: Korean Dolby Atmos
● Subtitles: Korean, English
● Running time: 131 minutes
● Additional video
-Commentary by Director Joonho Bong, Kangho Song, Yeojung Cho, Woosik Choi, Hyejin Jang, Myunghoon Park
-Commentary by Sungyun Lee, Sodam Park, Jungeun Lee, Myunghoon Park
-Teaser & trailer & production machine video & production behind-the-scenes video (10:07)

▒▒ Disc3: BLU-RAY (additional video) ▒▒
● Video: 1.78:1 1080p (AVC/H264)
● Sound: Korean LPCM 2.0ch
● Running time: 234 minutes
● Additional video
1. Special making documentary consisting of 10 episodes
1-1. You have all the plans (17:47)
1-2. One roof three family (35:28)
1-3. Would you like to go down? (19:48)
1-4. Short Cut (12:59)
1-5. Dingdong (12:02)
1-6. Very symbolic! (22:02)
1-7. It suits you well, here (22:02)
1-8. Belt of Faith and Chapaguri (17:44)
1-9. Resbag! (20:13)
1-10. Parasite syndrome (09:41)
2. Deleted scene and NG take (14:37)
3. Interview with Bishop Ryan Johnson (27:17)