AI-Assisted K-Drama Sets Viki Launch; Avatar Series Reviewed

The Painted Soul, a romance animated series using AI tools, arrives October 21 on Rakuten Viki from the director of Mouse.

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Published 9:08 AM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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