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It all started with lips
EP 1
75m

It all started with lips

While filming a movie in a high school, idol-actor Yoon Sul-chan from the fictional group Man in Black becomes involved in a scandal. Jeopardizing MIB’s new album release, his label company decides to send him to school for 3 months.

Aired: 2013-05-17
Hey girl, I am a star, star
EP 2
83m

Hey girl, I am a star, star

As the second new transfer student at the school, Sul-chan has no choice but to sit next to Min Se-yi, who has developed a strong dislike towards him from an event that occurred in the first episode. All For One bluntly rejects Teacher Dok-go's request to play at a charity event, and we're introduced to "Adam", a mysterious man in the park who seems to know the song Se-yi sang out loud.

Aired: 2013-05-24
Returned Idol Sul-chan causes a huge accident
EP 3
82m

Returned Idol Sul-chan causes a huge accident

Excluded from his assigned music group to earn his solo grade, Sul-chan plays the song he heard Se-yi perform in the park, replacing it with his own comical lyrics. After an event at the shrines, the students are called to the office and forced to come up with something to perform at the charity event or risk having their reputation tarnished.

Aired: 2013-05-31
I like her, Se-yi
EP 4
78m

I like her, Se-yi

We have already seen that there is a history between Sul-chan and Se-yi, Sul-chan and Jung Sun-woo, Adam and Se-yi, and (last but not least) "Radio" and Cha Do-nam. Now, in this episode, we have also confirmed that there is definitely something between Sul-chan and his mother that has yet to be revealed.

Aired: 2013-06-07
Let’s fight, All for One!
EP 5
80m

Let’s fight, All for One!

All For One decides to participate in the charity event. This leads Sul-chan’s group to be removed from having to perform. Ma Joon-hee, the All For One leader, convinces the teachers to allow All For One and Color Bars to battle against each other to decide who will perform in the charity event. Do-nam is finally convinced to perform with Sul-chan's group and reveals his beatboxing skills, while Sun-woo decides to leave All For One to help out the other group.

Aired: 2013-06-14
Jealousy incarnate, danger of team breakup?
EP 6
81m

Jealousy incarnate, danger of team breakup?

Se-yi finds out that Sun-woo is her childhood friend, and Kim Na-na's feelings are revealed. Se-yi overhears a portion of the conversation Sul-chan is having with Sun-woo, admitting his feelings for her, but misunderstands the subject of his attraction.

Aired: 2013-06-21
Finally the battle! Color Bar vs. All for One
EP 7
83m

Finally the battle! Color Bar vs. All for One

Na-na's powerful singing voice excites the group, making her the new lead singer, and finally, the battle between All For One and the Color Bars takes place.

Aired: 2013-06-28
To you who hopes for my despair
EP 8
77m

To you who hopes for my despair

Color Bars lose to All For One, so Sul-chan uses his disappointment as an excuse to ask Se-yi out on a date, but they are put in an awkward situation by a reporter. Se-yi is upset when her mother suddenly comes back from New Zealand, and Sun-woo confesses his feelings. Radio and Do-nam's past is revealed.

Aired: 2013-07-05
If you want help it will come
EP 9
69m

If you want help it will come

Radio is embarrassed when he is rescued from an attempted suicide and seeks out Adam. Sul-chan has to go to Japan to film a music video, but this provides an opportunity for Se-yi to decipher her feelings.

Aired: 2013-07-12
What do I do? I’m still so bad at this
EP 10
85m

What do I do? I’m still so bad at this

Embarrassed by the spontaneous kiss, Sul-chan and Se-yi part, confused. The next day, Se-yi spends the day thinking about Sul-chan, who appears at school late. Na-na opens up to Sun-woo and asks him to teach her how to play the bass. When Eun-ha realizes Sul-chan and Se-yi's attraction to each other, she is heartbroken.

Aired: 2013-07-19
I loved my friend's friend
EP 11
87m

I loved my friend's friend

Sun-woo can't help but feel saddened that his first love is interested in someone else. A producer from JDC scouts the school for a band battle and sets up a rematch between Color Bars and All For One, but Sul-chan has his group's comeback to worry about. Adam's past is revealed, and Sul-chan confides in Se-yi about how his friendship with Sun-woo became tarnished. Se-yi makes her decision between Sul-chan and Sun-woo.

Aired: 2013-07-26
Final
EP 12
98m

Final

Despite being rejected, Sun-woo is fired up to compete against Sul-chan for Se-yi, and once again, Color Bars go against All For One for the variety show 'Kiss of the Goddess'.

Aired: 2013-08-02

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Monstar

Original Native Title: 몬스타 (ko)

Season 1, Episode 1 "It all started with lips" • 4K Ultra HD Master Stream

Drama
Audio Tracks:Korean

While filming a movie in a high school, idol-actor Yoon Sul-chan from the fictional group Man in Black becomes involved in a scandal. Jeopardizing MIB’s new album release, his label company decides to send him to school for 3 months.

Official Storyline & Episodic Narrative Arc

Episode 1 Synopsis:

While filming a movie in a high school, idol-actor Yoon Sul-chan from the fictional group Man in Black becomes involved in a scandal. Jeopardizing MIB’s new album release, his label company decides to send him to school for 3 months.

"Monstar" follows the lives of ordinary teenagers who carry emotional wounds and find healing through the power of music. Yoon Sul-chan, the hot-tempered vocalist of the group Man in Black, hides his deep emotional scars and struggles to express his feelings, but after causing trouble, his management company forces him to act like an ideal student, leading him to join a school music band and face a series of unexpected events.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (15 Cast Members)

Every starring lead, primary co-star, and featured character in Monstar.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Television Series Creators & Filmmakers

Director / Showrunner

Kim Won-suk

Screenplay / Writers

Jung Yoon-jung

Executive Producers

Lee Jae-moon

Original Score

Master Orchestra Composer

Cinematography

Master Director of Photography

Series Editing

Senior Film Editor

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Broadcast Networks & Production Studios
MnetKR
tvNKR

Shooting Spots & Production Facilities

Authentic filming countries, soundstage studios, camera optics, and Dolby spatial audio engineering for Monstar.

Filming Countries & Regions
South KoreaHong Kong

Official on-location principal photography jurisdiction.

Production Soundstages
Studio DragonStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
CJ EntertainmentStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
Optics & Audio Capture

Optics: Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Audio: Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 (Cinemascope Widescreen Master)

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Fascinating cinema-buff trivia, cast anecdotes, and production marvels from the set of Monstar.

Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Monstar. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Yong Jun-hyung's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Monstar, Yong Jun-hyung underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Ha Yeon-soo. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Kim Won-suk concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Monstar, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (4.8/10)

Monstar achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Monstar was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Production Planning Timeline & Broadcast Milestones

The chronological lifecycle of Monstar from development inception to Rushmega 4K streaming.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2010 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2011 - 2012 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2012 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

May 17, 2013

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Streaming Guide

Everything you need to know about streaming Monstar Season 1 in 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega.

Is Monstar Season 1 completely free to stream on Rushmega?

Yes, you can stream all episodes of Monstar in native 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega with zero registration, zero subscription fees, and no intrusive ads.

Where was Monstar filmed and what soundstages were used?

Monstar was produced across South Korea, Hong Kong utilizing Studio Dragon, CJ Entertainment.

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Does Monstar include multi-language subtitles and spatial audio?

Yes, Rushmega provides Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit) spatial sound alongside multi-language subtitles including English [CC], Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.