Take 1
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Take 1
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Take 1 is a Korean docuseries that follows influential musical performers on a huge undertaking: they will have one chance to make the perfect performance in front of an audience. The show is only available in Korean with the option for subtitles in other languages -- as such, the show is appropriate for younger viewers if they can handle all the reading. The show features legendary performers facing anxiety and high expectations but shows how they persevere through those challenges to achieve their goals.
What's the Story?
In TAKE 1, Korean music idols like opera singer Sumi Jo, K-pop sibling duo AKMU, and ballad singer Yim Jae-beum are asked the question: What if you had only one chance to present a perfect performance before you died? The show chronicles each performer's journey to choose a song that means something to them and to prepare the monumental performance. Along the way, viewers get to learn about the artists, their careers, and their impacts on South Korean culture and the performing arts. Time is of the essence, and obstacles build suspense. Will the performers pull off their once-in-a-lifetime acts?
Is It Any Good?
This unique spin on the typical musical performance show is moving and informative. Take 1 is a tribute to so many of the performing arts that come out of South Korea, and fans of music – especially Korean music – will enjoy it. The visually stunning performances will engage viewers of all ages, and there is so much to learn about the careers of the artists. This cool docuseries is sure to create more K-pop fans.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the performances in Take 1. What character strengths did it take to pull off each performance? Were you surprised by the length and intensity of the preparation process? Why or why not?
What did you learn about the musician(s) in each episode? Do you think the performance tells the performer's story? Why or why not?
What song would you perform? Why? What would your performance look like?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 14, 2022
- Cast: Sumi Jo, Yim Jae-beum, You Hee-yul
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Music and Sing-Along
- Character Strengths: Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: October 17, 2022
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