Disney+ is continuing its strong push into Korean content with “Nine Puzzles,” a cerebral crime thriller starring Kim Dami (“Itaewon Class”) and Son Sukku (“Big Bet”).
The 11-episode series follows Yoon Ena, a high school student who discovers her uncle’s murdered body next to a single puzzle piece. Initially the prime suspect, Ena reemerges a decade later as a criminal profiler only to find herself entangled in a new series of murders — each victim connected by puzzle pieces similar to the one from her uncle’s crime scene.
The series brings together notable Korean talent beyond its leads, with Kim Sungkyun (“Moving,” “The Fiery Priest”) as Police Captain Yang Jungho and Hyun Bongsik (“When Life Gives You Tangerines,” “Gangnam B-Side”) as Junior Detective Choi San. Behind the camera, “Narco Saints” director Yoon Jongbin helms the project from a script by Lee Eunmi (“Tunnel,” “Navillera”).
The first six episodes will drop May 21 on Disney+ internationally, with U.S. viewers accessing the content through Hulu.
“Nine Puzzles” adds to Disney+’s growing slate of Korean originals that has already seen success in 2025 with the investigative thriller “Unmasked” and medical drama “Hyper Knife,” the latter becoming the platform’s most-viewed Korean premiere globally this year.
Disney+ has signaled continued investment in Korean content with upcoming 2025 releases including treasure-hunting drama “Low Life” starring Ryu Seungryong and the international conspiracy series “Tempest” featuring Jun Gianna, Gang Dongwon, John Cho, and Michael Gaston.
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star.
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