Unraveling the Enigma: All You Need to Know About the K-drama's Release Date, Plot, Cast, and More

Netflix has kicked off 2024 with even more strength, delivering ongoing K-dramas and unveiling new additions such as A Killer Paradox featuring Son Suk-ku and Choi Woo-shik.

A slew of highly anticipated 2024 K-dramas are on fans' must-watch lists. Alongside the leading contender Marry My Husband, fans are eagerly anticipating Netflix’s Doctor Slump, Captivating the King, and the recently acquired K-drama A Killer Paradox.

The K-drama, "A Killer Paradox," has been highly anticipated by fans and is set to feature a stellar leading cast including Son Suk-ku from My Liberation Notes and Choi Woo-shik from Our Beloved Summer. The plot revolves around an accidental killer who finds himself in a cat-and-mouse chase with a bit of comedy mixed in. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming K-drama.

A Killer Paradox: What’s the K-drama about?

An ordinary college student finds himself in a predicament he never would have imagined. He becomes a serial killer by accident, with a detective hot on his tail.

A Killer Paradox, based on Kkomabi’s webtoon of the same name, depicts the story of Lee Tang, a seemingly ordinary college student. However, when he finds himself in a situation where he is forced to kill a man, he later discovers that the man was a serial murderer.

As the plot unfolds, Lee Tang discovers that he possesses a unique ability - the power to sense evil individuals. The accidental murder triggers something within him, awakening an unknown urge. He ultimately becomes a killer himself, using the pretext of eliminating evil people.

A Killer Paradox: Who’s in the cast?

Former detective Jang Nan-gam grows increasingly wary of the case and sets out to locate Lee Tang. Meanwhile, the police are hot on the trail of the perpetrator. The upcoming K-drama will be directed by Lee Chan-hee, the director of Strangers From Hell, and written by newcomer Kim Da-min.

Actor Choi Woo-shik and Son Suk-ku will lead A Killer’s Paradox in the leading roles of killer and detective. Read the full cast list below:

Choi Woo-shik as Lee Tang

Son Suk-ku as Jang Nam-gam

Lee Hee-joon as Song Chon

Hyun Bong-shik as Park Choong-jin

Kim Yo-han as Novin

Lee Jae-woon

Jeon Hyun-sook

A Killer Paradox: When is the release date?

The upcoming K-drama has generated excitement among fans due to the previous experience of Choi and Son in murder thrillers. Choi rose to prominence as a supernatural killer in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, and is also known for his leading role in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite. Son has also portrayed darker characters in The Roundup and as a detective in the series Sense8.

A Killer Paradox is scheduled to debut on Netflix on February 9, 2023, marking the streaming platform's continued success in the K-drama genre. Departing from the usual 12-16 episode format, this series will consist of just eight episodes, leading to speculation that Netflix may choose to release all episodes simultaneously rather than on a weekly basis.

Parents be warned, A Killer Paradox has been given an 18+ rating due to its use of violence and possible gore.

A Killer Paradox: Is there a trailer?

Currently, Netflix has unveiled the first official teaser and posters of the main characters. Take a look below:

After unintentionally killing a criminal, an average man (#ChoiWooshik) realizes he can identify evil individuals. However, a murder is still a murder, and a detective (#SonSukku) is on a mission to apprehend him. #AKillerParadox #살인자ㅇ난감 #Netflix pic.twitter.com/YWogvZDoia

— Netflix K-Content (@netflixkcontent) January 11, 2024

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of K-dramas, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of "A Killer Paradox." The unique and intriguing storyline has me captivated. The concept of an ordinary college student accidentally becoming a serial killer and using his newfound power to eliminate evil individuals is both dark and thought-provoking. The combination of mystery, suspense, and a touch of comedy promises an exhilarating viewing experience.

The casting of Son Suk-ku and Choi Woo-shik is another reason for my excitement. Both actors have proven their versatility and talent in previous projects, and I can't wait to see their chemistry on screen. Son Suk-ku's portrayal of darker characters in the past makes him a perfect fit for the role of the detective, while Choi Woo-shik's ability to balance humor and intensity will bring depth to the character of the accidental killer.