The Show
Ktown Cowboys came about in May 2009. Daniel “DPD” Park and Danny Cho were sitting and having a beer. They were reminiscing about their fun times in Koreatown (“Ktown”) Los Angeles when they were younger. Although both DPD and Danny had zero experience in making a movie, they set out to write a script about their glory days in Ktown. The idea was simple. Give the most realistic portrayal of Ktown ever done.
Once the writing process began, DPD and Danny quickly realized that instead of trying to go the traditional route (movie, theater distribution, etc.), they wanted as many people as possible to see their project. Hence, they decided to write a webisode series. By the end of October 2009, the writing for the webisode series was complete. However, writing the script was one thing but to actually go into production was another ordeal that DPD and Danny did not have any experience in. Fortunately, the Korean liquor company, Hite/Jinro agreed to give then $5000 to start production. With the money from Hite and one small fundraiser, DPD and Danny assembled the cast and crew and set off to finish Ktown Cowboys, which will eventually be re-cut into a feature length movie format.
Ktown Cowboys is a story about John Kim (Lanny Joon), a young Korean American from Richmond, Virginia, finds himself transplanted to Los Angeles’ Koreatown. Having been recently dumped by his girlfriend and with no immediate job prospects, Johnny is taken under the wing of his cousin Jason (Shane Yoon) and a motley crew of partyhoppers who are dedicated to having a good time. The cast includes Bobby Lee (MADtv), Justin Chon (Twilight), Danny Cho, Bobby Choy, Lanny Joon, Peter Jae, Sunn Wee and many more Asian Americans in the entertainment industry.
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Just saw Lanny on Big Bang Theory and it made me miss this.
had so much fun while watching the whole series! you guys are awesome! keep it up!!!!:)
hi all,
I’m a Korean posting to you form Australia!
Just wanted to say that i loved your show and am looking forward to seeing other projects you guys will do next.
p.s to the Kim Jong IL guy..you’re freaking hilarious! loved it 100%!
Will definitely spread this around to my friends!
Best wishes,
xx
Loved it.
Love them. Heart Koreans. Brilliant.
you guys are sick
안녕하세요,
캐나다 밴쿠버에 살아요
정말 재미있게 봤어요
저두 연기해보고 싶은데 다음 프로잭트가 만약에 있다면
한번 같이 해보는것두 재밌을것 같네요
화이팅!!
I just want to say that you guys did a superb job on this video.
Keep up the good work, and I’ll pass the word as many as I can.
Thanks for the good time!!!
omg i love you sunny!
so friggin cuteee!!!!zljkdsfalfsd
I liked this series. it shows an entertaining side to K-town.
the storyline i thought flowed well from one episode to the next.
yeah definitely something i liked watching.
great series, I saw you guys at the Ktown BBQ Festival, and after watching the 1st episode, I just couldn’t stop. Wish you guys much success, and hope you release more stuff!
I loved this show. I hope you guys succeed and prosper. I would love to see more stuff from you guys. If you have not done so already, I strongly recommend you create a facebook fan page and twitter account. I discover things all the time randomly from those two sources.
When’s the bonus episode coming out??
Hey guys! I met some of you yesterday at the KBBQ Cookoff. I was with the girl that told Peter Jae that he was really good at playing a douchebag hahaha! Hope you weren’t offended, she meant it in a good way!
Anyway, just wanted to say you guys are awesome. Oh and I’m a photographer (tommyso.com) so if you guys ever want to get a photo shoot going, I’d be more than down.
Hit me up on Facebook too (facebook.com/chapobapo). Can’t wait for the bonus episode!
Yo you guys are flippin sick keep up the good work
so funny and familiar faces haha
damnnnnnnnnnnnnnn love it. and peter your hotttttttttttt <3 whooooooooooooooooo go ktwon cowboysss
You guys are great.. Had me rolling.. I hope you guys come out with another series…
Good stuff! Showing love from Edmonton, alberta
Just finished watchin all the episodes on my berry haha
지금 막 마지막 에피소드봤는데요, 엄청 재밌었어요! ㅋㅋ
오빠들 다 넘 웃겨요 (그리고, 넘 잘생겼어요 ㅋㅋ)
혹시, 의류 라인을 시작하기 돼면, 저한테 연락해주세요! ㅎㅎ
옵하듵 화이팅!((:
Just spread the word to your friends! Share on facebook! Subscribe to DPDCTV on Youtube!
This kicks ass. How do I show my support? What can I do to help?
VERY FUNNY AND GOOD VIDEO!!
ALL THE SUPPORT FROM TORONTO, CANADA!!
i wanna hit that shit. let me get laid w/ the k-girls in this video. they are all banging. so gorgeous!!
super pumped about this, and watched your series all in one night! please make more shorts and let everyone know when you decide to go on tour. i’m going to tell a bunch of people and get them excited about this.
Ziga – good idea… gonna look into this
Fuckin’ Awesome!!! Ktown cowboys rock!!!!
Wow, this series is amazing! I wanna see it on dvd, hbo, movie theaters, all of it.
great series i hope you guys make more videos or a season 2 possibly
Why don’t you convert the full length episodes for us to download to iphone. Or put them up on itunes.
Please email info@ktowncowboys.com
Thank you! Spread the word in Korea!
Its called “So You Know it Completely” by Big Phony (Rob) anf Sweet Hurt
Hey guys love the show. Whats the name of the song when the credits roll. Is it Rob singing?
대한민국사람에 대한민국에서 보는것이므로 한글로 말하겠습니다~ 너무 재미있네요~~화이팅~!!
연기도 너무 잘하시고~ 편집도 잘하셨네요~ 화이팅~!! ^^
Hello -
I’d like to get in touch with your producers and post supervisor for the show, we’d like to speak with you guys.
Levels is currently home to “American Idol” (FOX), “The Amazing Race” (CBS), “Whale Wars” (Discovery), “So You Think You Can Dance” (FOX), “America’s Got Talent” (NBC), “The Oscars”, and other high profile shows. Our stages and client services are unrivaled.
Through the years Levels has also been the post sound home to many great scripted productions including “Flight of the Concords” (HBO), “State of the Union with Tracy Ullman” (Showtime), and “Important Things with Demetri Martin” (Comedy Central). We’re about to begin season 3 of Disney’s hit show “Imagination Movers”. These shows all required very detailed sound design and intensive mixing. Our Emmy winning team is a creative force that has established Levels as the first choice facility by the biggest names in television.
We would love to connect with you and give you the Level experience. Thanks for your consideration.
-Kind regards
Ester is beautiful!
@James right now there’s no DVD, but we may make one with extra episodes and features. For now please forward the link to as many people as possible!!!
Thanks
Can i order a DVD copy or digital copy so i can send to my non-korean friends. Sort of how to video on proper behavior in ktown.
SHITS HILARIOUS!!! REMINDS ME OF MY BOYS
all that GOGOGOGOG talk is like some counterstrike shit
You guys should totally make more episodes!
@Mike E. we actually know the creators, and one of our actresses is also in the cast. I wish them success.
Ktowncowboys – what do you guys think of the Ktown Jersey Shore show that Tyrese Gibson is producing?
Unfortunately it doesn’t look like the bonus episode will be out for another month. We do have another short coming up in the mean time however… stay tuned.
Hey any eta on when the bonus episode will be out?
Hey guys!!
Here is seoul from korea.. I saw ur Videos!! Thoes r awesome!!
So funny and discribing detail are good
From now on im ur big fan of dpdctv!!
Good luck bros!!
*6349 is the fictional karaoke number for DJ Doc’s “Run To You”
wat songs 6349
굳 8언제 나오나요
Absolutely loved the series. This is like Entourage for Asians! Reminds me of my two years in Seoul. Gotta love the Korean brothers. Oh, and Lina So…she’s such the hottie!
Mad respect, love your videos. Please keep us updated on your new ish. Will be checking!
PLEASE KEEP ON MAKING VIDEOS!!!
YOU GUYS AREA THE BEST!!!!!!!
man hope u guys come out with a new series!!!! nice work!!!
Big Fans showing lots of luv from the midwest. Hope to see much more of the series as time goes by.
Sorry for the lag, but DPDCTV isn’t a full time gig for us. We do it because we’re passionate about it. Sometimes we gotta do our real jobs to pay the bills
On a side note, the series is wrapped up, but we will be releasing a bonus episode with Bobby Lee in the near future.
Thanks again for all the support thus far! Please help us spread the word!
-DPD
Awesome series….will you be making any more episodes? Hate to see this end!
good shit guys.
KTOWN COWBOYS. SEASON2. IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN.
the actors are great, the chemistry between them is on point. I hope to see them in many more roles. Also, i appreciate that the show is based in k-town, i hope there will be more episodes in the future.
why the need to do a “special episode releasing?” @___@ Release on a timely manner and get more views on them youtube videos. go go go!!
when will the next episode be up!!?
Where is eps 8!!!!
will you guys be adding more characters to the group of friends?
Is this cast set? Or will you be adding more to the group of friends? keep up the good work
Can’t wait!. but when will it be coming out?ep 8?
Hey guys great work. If u guys are shooting on DV the Cinematography is absolutely brilliant. Lighting is great. And a big plus for the editing. Cheers2u.peaceout.
so funny
you guys should do a ktown cowGIRL!
Guys, I’m sure there is a legitimate reason for the long delay on episode 8. Be patient! I’m sure the remaining episodes will be awesome!
And to clarify: Sorry that Episode 8 isn’t up yet. We’ve had to make some decisions on how this whole thing wraps up and have a special episode releasing… stay tuned.
Haha, we’re grateful and happy to see the support that Ktown Cowboys has received. Sorry for the lack of responses, we’ll try to respond to any questions people throw out.
Thanks again folks!
No respect for the fans who support you, Ktown Cowboys? No response to any of the comments below?
Great show, big fan so propzz!
Waiting for Ep. 8 to drop =S!!
Love this show.., but why no episode 8 yet?
I will wait and keep up the good work
DAMN! the girls are just uber fine! The episodes are are funny as hell and is a totally awesome window into what ktown is all about for the koreans. Friends are loving this as well. Will continue to spread the word as long as you guys keep creating! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!
BIG UP!!! TO ALL YA’LL KTOWN COWBOYS!!!!
Peter=C00000000000L
Did anyone notice how the 2 esters in ktown hotties and cowboys both have fob voices. But their still hot so w/e.
Peter reminds of Chong Li from bloodsport.
Instant fan! Keep up the good work guys!
Awesome stuff! Shows a lifestyle we never see on TV!
AWESOME!! I posted it on my website hahaha our singing is awful hahahha
So… which song was.. 6349???
deng.. freakinnnggg hilariousss… couldnt stop laughing=red face.. hahahaa
btw Arden you look amazing!
Keep up the good work guys, really enjoyed what i was seeing
Funny stuff Pete. Keep up the good work guys.
Good stuff and great editing. It feel so Korean now.
Saw all 10 episodes yesterday at the screening. Truly awesome seeing the cast in person. Keep up the good work and hope to see more of your work in the future.
And “Peter” does look like he’s always mad at something…
when is 5-10 cming out on youtube?
whens ep 6 comin out?
Shit is soooo damn funny dude. keep up the good work.
It’s “Fireball” by Dev
http://www.myspace.com/devishot
Can someone please tell me the name of the song that plays as they stroll up into the club?
this s pretty good, i wonder how this is going to turn out, c’mon episode 5, KTOWN COWBOYS! haha
This is the best thing on the internet .
Watching this makes me wish I could be Korean… but then I realize that I’m Filipino, and suddenly I’m alright again
I’m black, and I love this show. I’m not saying that black people hate asians… It’s just that this show clearly has a target audience lol KEEP IT UP!!
from what i remember:
1) location scout
2) do the music video
3) sex sells
4) people will invest in you if you have names – danny cho is kind of a name, bobby lee is most definitely a name
5) trailer is important with side shots for some reason; side profiles
6) girls can sell the movie; actress website, facebook, myspace, twitter, blogger, linked in, frienster – viral marketing – basically online promotions – online flyer, poster, etc.
7) online store – just promote it
video, dvd, merchandise
9) you have to have the whole thing done first for some reason; then you can go for distribution maybe; you need a finished product
10) do the tv show; then do the movie
third comment:
maybe combine all those movies somehow someway a little here a little there – swingers to say anything – over 10 episodes or something
and maybe put in and combine with additionally:
coyote ugly
20 cigarettes
the breakfast club
heathers
pump up the volume
say anything
mm – maybe combine:
swingers
reality bites
singles
coffee and cigarettes
before sunset
when harry met sally
frankie and johnny
older 누나 reminds me when i was in my 20′s so true caught between korean and canadian culture
props!
Wow…..this is bananas!
LOLZ. I love you guys.
good stuff!!! ktown is alive and well
Hey guys,
Your doing a great job on all these Episodes. Can’t wait to see more.
Amazing!! I wish I could be in the video as well!!
whens the next one yo?
great lecture in professor song’s class today! lollll thanks for showing us the episodes! really good stuff! you guys are hilarious!!
This is so awesome!
THIS IS DOPE!
ktown cowboys, cot damn. taking over the whole world!!!!! danny hyung, you one smart genius for this.
another Richmonder in the city of angels, too proud of this, telling everyone, great stuff.
HAHAHAH MY BROTHAS!!!!!! blessings from Seoul on all this. You guys make us all proud! Sunntaiji형… 여자 술 따라주는 멘트는 누구한테서 배웠어?!?!? ㅋㄷㅋㄷ
Saw u guys at the screening @ the asian film fest and loved it. You guys are really great! Im an instant fan
Totally promoting u on my FB
whens the next episode?
funny! ;] almost as funny as ktown hotties!
Awesome
I feel like taking lynxcookie aside and saying “Doooood…..”
ASIAN CHICKS, FUCK YES! WHENS THE NEXT EPISODE?!
FART!!!!!!!!
can’t wait to see more episodes!
Cuando es mas episodas, hyung?
what?! LOVE IT.
I saw the premier this weekend andI laughed my a** off. Great job!
Where can I buy the DVD? It’s definitely worth a few bucks!!!!
The premiere was AWESOME and I CANNOT wait for the webisodes!!
PEDRO CAN I HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH?
Sorry for the delay guys… the premiere resulted in us having to run around town to do a lof of unexpected press (good thing!), I’m cutting the webisode version right now. We should have it launched shortly.
Sorry, an thanks for waiting!
It’s past May 1st and still no online video. Is this being released in korean time (always late)?
Where is the first episode?!?
when is this guna be up?
Well it’s May 2, 2010
so i missed the premiere in LA… now how the heck can i see this flick? looks awesome!
It’s May 1st!
Where’s the 1st episode?
i mean, i understand that it’s the typical korean lifestyle, but so what? x___x
i don’t get it ??
… what’s the point of this show going to be?
Whoo hoo!
After party at La Defense @ 9PM!
You need to start making K-town Cowboys t-shirt…it will be a hit!
YO i cant wait till this starts on HBO. finally something for the koreans in korea to know what we go through in the states. and maybe then danny cho would come out to korea and do some shows!
Hey- we’ve been waiting way too long. What’s up?
FIST PUMP!!!
Cool! I can’t wait to watch!
Looks awesome. Will definitely share with my friends.
Hey Hey Ktwon Cowboys!!! Looking forward to the release date next month!!! “one shot licky shot!!!”
Great cinematography! Good job Paul and TST crew!
Hey guys. This looks awesome! Any way there’s a chance to fit in a struggling Korean actor that is virtually an unknown?
-James “Unknown” Lim
Looking good DPD. Can’t wait to see a full episode.
A poke a who??!!
a what da hell?!?!?!
Nice. When’s the official release date?
I’m SO exciteddd!!! WOOT WOOT!!! DPDC FOR THE WIN!!! LETS GO COWBOYS!!!
can’t wait to see the final product!
Can’t wait! GOOOOOO!!!!
GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO!!!!
KTOWN COWBOYS!
The Cowboys are coming real soon. pause…
Ktown Cowboys….. Welcome to Our World.
Ktown Cowboys…. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned…..
Ktown Cowboys .. Can’t wait to see it on HBO.
Ktown Cowboys, 2010! Let’s go!!!