AI-Assisted Animated K-Drama ‘The Painted Soul’ From ‘Mouse’ Director Sets Rakuten Viki Launch (EXCLUSIVE)

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AI-Assisted Animated K-Drama ‘The Painted Soul’ From ‘Mouse’ Director Sets Rakuten Viki Launch (EXCLUSIVE)WorldPing
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What happened

“The Painted Soul,” an original animated K-drama from “Mouse” director Choi Junbae, will launch exclusively on Rakuten Viki on Oct.

21 across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, India and Southeast Asia.

Key facts

  • 21 across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, India and Southeast Asia.
  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 UTC.

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  1. AI-Assisted Animated K-Drama ‘The Painted Soul’ From ‘Mouse’ Director Sets Rakuten Viki Launch (EXCLUSIVE)

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