Artist Studio, under the leadership of well-known actor Lee Jung Jae, has inked a deal with Imaginarium Productions, a top UK film company, to collaborate on creating a worldwide K-pop-themed spy movie. This partnership reflects their ambition to expand into the global market.

Together, the two companies are set to produce 'Secret Idol', a feature film intertwining the realms of K-pop and teenage espionage. The plot follows a covert agent who goes undercover as a trainee within the K-pop industry, maneuvering through intense competition on extravagant stages while confronting an international criminal organization. This venture pledges a fresh and distinct realm, amalgamating the authentic dynamics of K-pop with the thrilling intrigue of youth spy missions.

Artist Studio and Imaginarium Productions are teaming up right from the initial stages of script development and are coordinating on production tactics. They are currently in talks regarding casting choices from Hollywood, global distribution plans, and expanding partnerships for international production.

Imaginarium Productions, formed in 2011 by Andy Serkis—a well-known actor-director recognized for his roles as Gollum in 'The Lord of the Rings' and Caesar in 'Planet of the Apes'—and Jonathan Cavendish, the producer of the 'Bridget Jones' film series, is renowned for its proficiency in performance capture and technology-centered storytelling. The company is presently gearing up for 'The Hunt for Gollum', a prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' in collaboration with Warner Bros.

Artist Studio functions as the content creation arm of Artist Group, recently transitioned into a comprehensive entertainment company spearheaded by global sensation Lee Jung Jae. The studio has earned praise for establishing an all-inclusive approach that manages all aspects from content conception and production to broadcasting and distribution.

A spokesperson from Artist Studio commented, “'Secret Idol' represents an innovative project showcasing the global appeal of Korean content, particularly K-pop. Through our alliance with Imaginarium, we strive to deliver a narrative with broad international resonance and commercial potential.”