Puzzle Phenomenon
Disney+ has revealed that Korean crime thriller “Nine Puzzles” has become the platform’s most-viewed Korean title globally in 2025, just nine days after its May 21 debut.
The series stars Kim Dami (“Itaewon Class”) as Yoon Ena, a high school student who discovers her murdered uncle’s body alongside a mysterious puzzle piece, only to become the prime suspect. A decade later, now a criminal profiler, she’s pulled into a new series of murders connected by similar puzzle pieces. Son Sukku (“Big Bet”) co-stars as Detective Kim Hansaem, with Kim Sungkyun (“Moving”) and Hyun Bongsik rounding out the cast. The series is directed by Yoon Jongbin (“Narco Saints”) and written by Lee Eunmi (“Tunnel”).
“Nine Puzzles” joins Disney+’s expanding Korean slate alongside “Unmasked” and “Hyper Knife,” with upcoming titles including treasure-hunting series “Low Life” starring Ryu Seungryong and international conspiracy thriller “Tempest” featuring Gang Dongwon and John Cho.
Disney+ has revealed that Korean crime thriller “Nine Puzzles” has become the platform’s most-viewed Korean title globally in 2025, just nine days after its May 21 debut.
The series stars Kim Dami (“Itaewon Class”) as Yoon Ena, a high school student who discovers her murdered uncle’s body alongside a mysterious puzzle piece, only to become the prime suspect. A decade later, now a criminal profiler, she’s pulled into a new series of murders connected by similar puzzle pieces. Son Sukku (“Big Bet”) co-stars as Detective Kim Hansaem, with Kim Sungkyun (“Moving”) and Hyun Bongsik rounding out the cast. The series is directed by Yoon Jongbin (“Narco Saints”) and written by Lee Eunmi (“Tunnel”).
“Nine Puzzles” joins Disney+’s expanding Korean slate alongside “Unmasked” and “Hyper Knife,” with upcoming titles including treasure-hunting series “Low Life” starring Ryu Seungryong and international conspiracy thriller “Tempest” featuring Gang Dongwon and John Cho.
- 5/30/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Nine Puzzles is a 2025 South Korean thriller series that delves into crime and mystery. The narrative follows profiler Yoon Ena, who was the sole witness in her uncle’s unsolved murder a decade ago. As a new series of murders emerges, each marked by a puzzle piece, Ena collaborates with Detective Kim Hansaem, who still harbors suspicions about her past involvement. This series offers a layered exploration of unresolved crimes and the complexities of human psychology.
About the Show:
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin and written by Lee Eun-mi, Nine Puzzles is a crime thriller that intertwines past and present mysteries. The story centers on Yoon Ena, who becomes a profiler to uncover the truth behind her uncle’s murder. Detective Kim Hansaem, who once suspected her, is drawn back into the case as similar murders occur, each linked by enigmatic puzzle pieces. The series examines themes of memory, suspicion, and the pursuit of truth.
About the Show:
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin and written by Lee Eun-mi, Nine Puzzles is a crime thriller that intertwines past and present mysteries. The story centers on Yoon Ena, who becomes a profiler to uncover the truth behind her uncle’s murder. Detective Kim Hansaem, who once suspected her, is drawn back into the case as similar murders occur, each linked by enigmatic puzzle pieces. The series examines themes of memory, suspicion, and the pursuit of truth.
- 5/21/2025
- by Deepshikha Deb
- High on Films
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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated comedy series Adults and the return of Hulu’s one of the most popular series, Nine Perfect Strangers. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in May 2025.
Escape (May 3) Credit – Plus M Entertainment
Escape is a South Korean action thriller film directed by Lee Jong-pil from a screenplay co-written by Kwon Seong-hwi and Kim Woo-geun. The 2024 film follows Lim Gyu-nam, a North Korean soldier who defects to South Korea and is soon finds himself being chased by a ruthless North Korean Major. Escape stars Lee Je-hoon, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Hong Xa-bin.
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- 4/26/2025
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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 as Police Captain Yang Jungho and Hyun Bongsik as Junior Detective Choi San. Behind the camera, “Narco Saints” director Yoon Jongbin helms the project from a script by Lee Eunmi.
The first six episodes will drop May 21 on Disney+ internationally, with U.S. viewers accessing the content through Hulu.
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 as Police Captain Yang Jungho and Hyun Bongsik as Junior Detective Choi San. Behind the camera, “Narco Saints” director Yoon Jongbin helms the project from a script by Lee Eunmi.
The first six episodes will drop May 21 on Disney+ internationally, with U.S. viewers accessing the content through Hulu.
- 4/17/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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