Something Special Names First Production Head

Seoul-based format agency Something Special has tapped format producer Jacob (Jongbin) Han to serve as its first head of productions.

Han’s first task at Something Special, founded by Jin Woo Hwang and InSoon Kim, will be to produce Unforgettable Duet, commissioned by MBN and funded in part by a recently awarded KOCCA Fund.

Hwang, president and executive producer, and InSoon Kim, EVP and head of content, noted, “Something Special is pleased to celebrate our sixth year in business with Jacob Han as our new head of productions. He will oversee several of our projects, starting with the wonderful Unforgettable Duet this summer. His vast international production experience, along with our recent investment, will help propel Something Special to the next level.”

Han stated: “Something Special has been a leader of Korean formats, breaking new ground by taking our formats onto the world stage. As my first project, I am honored to produce the full season of Unforgettable Duet, which was one of the highest-rated specials last year.”