San Mateo – October 09, 2026 -- Viki will stream the 10-episode Korean animated series The Painted Soul exclusively starting October 21 in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, India and Southeast Asia. Viewers can watch for free with ads or without ads through the Viki Pass Standard and Viki Pass Plus subscriptions.
A fantasy romance built around a sealed painting
The story follows Yun Hwa, an apprentice spirit painter who accidentally frees Seol Jin, a mysterious man who has been sealed inside a painting for decades. Legend says anyone who meets his gaze is doomed.
As Yun Hwa is drawn closer to the stranger, she must decide whether what she feels is fear or something more. The series blends fantasy and romance with Eastern inspiration.
Choi Junbae directs a co-production with Imaginus
Choi Junbae, whose credits include Mouse and Stealer: The Treasure Keeper, directs the series. It is a co-production between the South Korean production company Imaginus and Viki.
Imaginus creatives developed the concept and storytelling using AI and other technologies. Viki describes the production team as leveraging new filmmaking techniques.
Viki plans to add more animation
Jaehee Hong, Viki's chief content officer, said fans have asked for more animated content and that the platform plans to bring more animation to its lineup, calling this series just the start.
Imaginus was established in December 2021 by Jinnie Choi, the former CEO of Studio Dragon. The company previously worked on Cinderella at 2AM, which is also available on Viki.
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