[Press Release] Superpower Comedy Series "The WONDERfools" Confirmed for Production

The production of the upcoming series "The WONDERfools" has been confirmed, along with a star-studded cast lineup featuring Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Sung-jae, and Son Hyun-joo. Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, "The WONDERfools" is a superpower comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and fight villains threatening the peace of Haeseong city.

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Park Eun-bin ("Extraordinary Attorney Woo", "Castaway Diva") steps into the role of Haeseong city's biggest trainwreck, Eun Chae-ni. Charming and funny, Chae-ni navigates life at the turn of the century in 1999, becoming entangled in unexpected events that grant her superpowers.

In a departure from his previous roles, Cha Eun-woo ("Wonderful World", "Island - Drama", "True Beauty", "My ID is Gangnam Beauty") portrays Lee Woon-jung, a socially awkward civic servant from Seoul. A man of principles and a stickler for rules at work, he's a mysterious character who joins Chae-ni in pursuing a series of missing people in Haeseong city.

Kim Hae-sook ("Thirst", "The Thieves", "Gyeongseong Creature") plays Kim Jeon-bok, Chae-ni's grandmother and only remaining family. Jeon-bok owns a well-known restaurant in Haeseong and has a glamorous yet dark past.

Choi Dae-hoon ("Uprising", "Beyond Evil", "Captivating the King") plays Son Kyeong-hoon, Haeseong City Hall's chief complainer, while Im Sung-jae ("Hellbound - Season 2", "Don't Buy the Seller") joins as Kang Ro-bin, Haeseong's biggest pushover. Both characters acquire superpowers after an incident with Chae-ni, and despite their flawed abilities, they stand alongside her to confront the villains, adding humor to the story.

Bringing tension to the series, Son Hyun-joo ("Hansan: Rising Dragon", "The Good Detective") plays Ha Won-do, a character with dark desires hidden behind a cold and rational exterior.

"The WONDERfools" promises to deliver true comedy under the direction of Yoo In-sik, known for his work on "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" and "Dr. Romantic". The series is penned by Heo Dah-joong, the screenwriter behind "Extreme Job", bringing his signature humor to the project. Additionally, Kang Eun-kyeong, from "Gyeongseong Creature" and "Dr. Romantic", serves as the creator of this unique turn-of-the-century superpower comedy action adventure. The series is produced by NANGMANCREW, Kakao Entertainment, and co-produced by FANTAGIO.

Stay tuned for the release of "The WONDERfools", only on Netflix.