The Wonder Fools (2025) – A Superpowered K-Drama Adventure on Netflix
The Wonder Fools is an upcoming South Korean K-drama set to premiere on Netflix in 2025. Directed by Yoo In-sik (Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Dr. Romantic) and written by Heo Da-joong (Extreme Job), the series blends comedy, action, and fantasy elements. The show stars Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo in leading roles.
🧭 Storyline
Set in the year 1999, The Wonder Fools follows Eun Chae-ni (Park Eun-bin), a spirited young woman living in Haeseong City with her grandmother, Kim Jeon-bok (Kim Hae-sook), who runs a popular local restaurant. Chae-ni’s life takes an unexpected turn when she and her neighbors, Son Kyeong-hoon (Choi Dae-hoon) and Kang Ro-bin (Im Sung-jae), gain imperfect superpowers after a mysterious incident. Together, they navigate their newfound abilities to protect their city from emerging threats.
Joining them is Lee Woon-jung (Cha Eun-woo), a principled and socially awkward civil servant from Seoul who becomes entangled in the group’s adventures. As they confront bizarre villains and uncover hidden secrets, the unlikely team of heroes strives to restore peace to Haeseong City.
🌟 Cast
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Park Eun-bin as Eun Chae-ni: A bright and unpredictable woman who gains superpowers.
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Cha Eun-woo as Lee Woon-jung: A mysterious civil servant with a strict moral code.
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Kim Hae-sook as Kim Jeon-bok: Chae-ni’s grandmother and a renowned restaurant owner.
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Choi Dae-hoon as Son Kyeong-hoon: A neighbor who acquires superpowers.
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Im Sung-jae as Kang Ro-bin: Another neighbor who gains superhuman abilities.
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Son Hyun-joo as Ha Won-do: A character with a hidden dark side.
📅 Release Date and Episodes
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Release Date: Expected to premiere on September 27, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
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Episodes: The series will consist of 12 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 60 to 70 minutes.