The WONDERfools starring Cha Eun Woo and Park Eun Bin is coming to Netflix on May 15, 2026.
Picture: Cha Eun Woo as Lee Un Jeong in The WONDERfools – Netflix
The incredible Park Eun Bin and renowned K-pop idol and actor Cha Eun Woo will lead Netflix’s superhero K-drama The WONDERfools. Filming concluded in May 2025, and it has been confirmed for release on Netflix on May 15, 2026. We also finally have our first look at the series and a trailer. Here’s everything we know about The WONDERfools on Netflix.
The WONDERfools is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original superhero drama series written by Kang Eun Kyung (Gyeongseong Creature) and directed by Yoo In Shik (Extraordinary Attorney Woo).
When is The WONDERfools coming to Netflix?
As part of Netflix’s 2026 Korean slate announcement, it was revealed that The WONDERfools is coming to Netflix in Q2 2026 (April-June).
Picture: Park Eun Bin as Eun Chae Ni in The WONDERfools – Netflix
The release date was leaked early, but it wasn’t announced until April 17, 2026, that The WONDERfools will be coming to Netflix on May 15, 2026.
A date announcement trailer has also been released!
What is the plot of The WONDERfools?
In a world where super-powered beings exist, those with flawed superpowers are also known as “defective superhumans.” These individuals may possess superhuman abilities but cannot fully control them or use them at will.
Who are the cast of The WONDERfools?
Park Eun Bin plays Eun Chae Ni. She will be familiar to Netflix subscribers as Woo Young Woo in tvN’s smash hit K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. She is reprising the role in the series’ upcoming second season. Eun Bin is becoming one of Korea’s favorite leading ladies after starring in popular K-dramas such as Castaway Diva, The King’s Affection, Do You Like Brahms, Hot Stove League, and The Ghost Detective.
Pictured: Park Eun Bin in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Castaway Diva, and The King’s Affection
Cha Eun Woo plays Lee Un Jeong. One of the most popular actors who has never starred in a Netflix Original, he is incredibly popular, and fans are excited about his casting. He was previously a member of the K-pop group Astro, but since 2021, he has been a solo artist, releasing popular extended plays such as Entity and Else. His acting career hasincluded starring in popular K-dramas such asMy ID IsGangnam Beauty, True Beauty, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, Island, and Wonderful World.
He began his mandatory military service on July 28, 2025, and isn’t expected to be discharged until January 2027. This means The WONDERfools will be the last time we see the actor in a K-drama for what could be up to three years!
Picture: Cha Eun Woo in True Beauty (left), Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (right), performing on stage in Yokohama, Japan (center).
Joining the cast of The Wonderfools are Kim Hae Sook (Strong Girl Namsoon) as Kim Jeon Bok, Choi Dae Hoon (One Dollar Lawyer) as Son Gyeong Un, Im Sung Jae (Black Knight) as Kang Ro Bin, and Son Hyun Joo (The Good Detective) as Ha Un Do.
From top left to bottom right: Kim Hae Sook, Choi Dae Hoon, Im Sung Jae, and Son Hyun Joo.
What is the production status of The WONDERfools?
Development
Filming Scheduled
Filming Ongoing
Post-Production
Filming for The WONDERfools took place between October 22nd, 2024, and May 22nd, 2025.
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