Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of Netflix’s latest K-drama, The 8 Show.

With its intense twists, social satire, and edge-of-your-seat drama, the eight-episode Squid Game–esque dark comedy and thriller is a series you don’t want to miss.

Here’s everything you need to know about your next binge-watch, The 8 Show.

Official Synopsis

Welcome to The 8 Show, where time is money—literally.

Eight strangers, all in dire straits, find themselves locked in a mysterious building. Here, they become contestants on a reality show where every second counts.

A massive countdown clock ticks away as contestants scramble to figure out the hidden rules to increase their time and, consequently, their cash prize.

The catch? They must keep entertaining the audience to extend their time.

The game is designed to be anything but fair, creating frustration and conflict among the contestants.

With social disparities and increasing pressure, it’s no wonder they start to turn on each other. And with a rule that if anyone dies, everyone loses their money, the tension is palpable.

This slow-burn series, based on webtoons by Bae Jin-soo, dives deep into the vulnerabilities exposed by a hyper-capitalist society and is bound to be your next Netflix obsession.

When will The 8 Show be released and how can you watch it?

Grab the popcorn! The 8 Show is now available on Netflix as of May 17.

As a Netflix Original, the series will be available exclusively on the platform.

Who is in the cast?

The ensemble cast of The 8 Show includes Ryu Jun-yeol (The Night Owl, The King) as Bae Jin-su, Chun Woo-hee (Unlocked, The Wailing) as Eighth Floor, Park Jeong-min (Time to Hunt, Deliver Us From Evil) as Seventh Floor, Lee Zoo-young (Believer 2) as Second Floor, Park Hae-joon (12.12: The Day) as Sixth Floor.

Also among the cast are Bae Seong-woo (The Swindlers, The King) as First Floor, Lee Yul-eum (Nevertheless) as Fourth Floor, and Moon Jeong-hee (The Limit) as Fifth Floor

Under the direction of Han Jae-rim, known for The Face Reader and The King, these actors are bound to bring about outstanding performances in The 8 Show.

Is there a trailer?

Yes, there is! The trailer for The 8 Show was released on May 2. You can watch the trailer below.

The 8 Show premieres globally on Netflix on 14 June 2024.

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