24.4.16 오늘의 메모 _ 영어공부(코리아헤럴드)

코리아헤럴드 [팟캐스트]
[Herald Review] ‘Parasyte: The Grey,’ run-of-the-mill monster horror series that lacks charm of original manga
기사 요약: 원작 만화의 매력을 담지 못한 호러물

[1] “Parasyte: The Grey,” the ambitiously re-imagined series by star director Yeon Sang-ho, is a run-of-the-mill monster horror show that fails to capture the charm and essence of the original manga.

스타 감독 연상호에 의해 야심차게 각색된  ‘기생수: 더 그레이’ 시리즌는 원작 만화의 매력과 본질을 담지 못하는 지극히 평범한 호러물이다.

* Ambitiously: 야심차게

* Run-of-the-mill: 지극히 평범한; 보통의

* Capture: 사로잡다

* Manga: 만화

[2] The series is set in the universe of the popular Japanese manga series “Parasyte,” but completely deviates from the original plot, to exclusively narrate the stories that unfold as the Parasytes invade South Korea.
이 시리즈는 일본의 인기 만화 시리즈 “기생수"의 세계관을 배경으로 하지만, 기존 스토리에서 벗어나, 기생수가 한국을 침략하면서 펼쳐지는 이야기를 중점적으로 다룬다.

* Universe: (특정한 유형의) 세계

* Deviate: (일상·예상 등을) 벗어나다

* Narrate: 이야기를 하다; 들려주다

* Unfold: (어떤 내용이 서서히) 펼쳐지다

[3] With the monsters, which have tentacles erupting from their heads, there was a risk of them appearing juvenile. Yet, thanks to advanced VFX techniques, the monster tentacles boast a realistic and terrifying appearance that is enough to convince and entertain young viewers and adult audiences alike.

머리에서 촉수가 분출되는 괴물들로 인해 자칫하면 유치해보일 수 있었으나  첨단 VFX 기법 덕분에 괴물들의 촉수는 리얼하고 무시무시한 모습을 구현하여 젊은 시청자와 성인 관객 모두를 충분히 즐겁게 해주었다.

* Erupting: 폭발하는

* Juvenile: 어린애 같은; 유치한

* Boast: 뽐내다; 자랑하다

* Entertain: 즐겁게 해 주다

[4] “Parasyte: The Grey” depicts how organizations, which were created for the coexistence of individuals, can clash with people -- leaving the audience to ponder about what coexistence truly entails.

“기생수: 더 그레이”는 개인의 공존을 위해 만들어진 조직이 사람들과 어떻게 충돌할 수 있는지를 묘사하고 있는데, 관객들은 공존이 진정으로 무엇을 수반하는지 곰곰이 생각하게 된다.

* Depict: 묘사하다; 그리다

* Clash: 맞붙다

* Ponder: 곰곰이 생각하다

* Entail: 수반하다


기사 원문
[Herald Review] 'Parasyte: The Grey,' run-of-the-mill monster horror series that lacks charm of original manga

"Parasyte: The Grey," the ambitiously re-imagined series by star director Yeon Sang-ho, is a run-of-the-mill monster horror show that fails to capture the charm and essence of the original manga.

The 6-part Netflix original series follows the story of Jung Soo-in (Jung So-nee) as she is partially turned into a monster after an alien species called the Parasytes invade Earth.

The series is set in the universe of the popular Japanese manga series "Parasyte," but completely deviates from the original plot, to exclusively narrate the stories that unfold as the Parasytes invade South Korea.

The series is helmed by Yeon, who directed a slew of hit horror series and films such as "Hellbound" and "Train to Busan."

The first three episodes of "Parasyte: The Grey," as a standalone separate from the original manga, is your standard, everyday monster horror series.

One of the most compelling aspects of the drama is the impressive quality of its visual effects.

With the monsters, which have tentacles erupting from their heads, there was a risk of them appearing juvenile. Yet, thanks to advanced VFX techniques, the monster tentacles boast a realistic and terrifying appearance that is enough to convince and entertain young viewers and adult audiences alike.

The drama series also, to a certain extent, manages to be thought-provoking.

While the original manga posed philosophical questions about the meaning of existence, the drama series mainly explores the relationship between individuals and organizations.

"Parasyte: The Grey" depicts how organizations, which were created for the coexistence of individuals, can clash with people -- leaving the audience to ponder about what coexistence truly entails.

However, "Parasyte: The Grey" sadly missed the mark in capturing the charm of the original manga, which played a significant role in propelling the manga series to its current global bestseller status.

One of the pivotal themes explored in depth in the original manga is nowhere to be seen as the interaction between the protagonist and her Parasyte is reduced to a minimum.

By depicting the relationship between Shinichi Izumi and his Parasyte, which lives in Izumi's hand and eventually befriends him, the manga explores how different species perceive each other and how their perspectives can change -- as the protagonist begins to think like a Parasyte, while the Parasyte begins to think like a human.

However, as Soo-in has to be asleep for her Parasyte to become active, her connection with it is limited, and the two lack a meaningful bond. As such, the Korean drama series fatally overlooks one of the crucial concepts examined in the original series.

Also, Parasytes, in the Korean series, are reduced to mere monsters that lack complexity.

The original manga depicts highly intelligent Parasytes such as Tamiya Ryoko, who, with the Paraystes being unable to reproduce, questions the meaning of Paraystes' existence.

Meanwhile, the Parasytes appearing in the Korean series prioritize survival as their primary goal -- they are degraded into mere creatures devoid of depth.

It remains to be seen if the remaining three episodes of the series will manage to overcome these hurdles to truly embody the essence of "Parasyte," but the outlook is bleak, with the story having progressed so much thus far.

"Parasyte: The Grey" streams exclusively on Netflix starting April 5.