Netflix Announces Two New Korean Original Series: “The Rat” and “Lovestuck”
Netflix has recently announced the production of two new Korean original series – a thriller titled “The Rat” (working title) and a romantic comedy called “Lovestuck.”
“The Rat” has confirmed the casting of Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu in what will be their first collaboration together. Based on the Kakao Entertainment webtoon “Field Mouse” by Ludovico, the series draws inspiration from an old Korean folktale where a rat transforms into a human by consuming clipped fingernails.
Ryu Jun-yeol will play Moon-jae, a sociophobic novelist living a reclusive life, whose world is turned upside down when he discovers that a mysterious entity known as “the Rat” has stolen everything from him. Stripped of his identity and finances, Moon-jae sets out on a quest to reclaim his life. Sul Kyung-gu takes on the role of No-ja, a loan shark who operates a private detective agency and finds himself caught up in the hunt for “the Rat.”
The thriller will be directed by Kim Hong-sun and written by Lee Jae-gon. The series is produced by Kakao Entertainment, CJES Studio, and H.House.
In a separate announcement, Netflix revealed that production has begun on “Lovestuck,” a romantic comedy directed by Kim Jang-han and written by Mo Ji-hye. The series stars Jung Hae-in and Ha-young.
Ha-young portrays Go Eun-sae, an ambitious prosecutor who loses her memory while tracking a crime syndicate, while Jung Hae-in plays Jang Tae-ha, a former youth boxing champion turned gang member seeking redemption as a small-town boxing coach. Their paths cross, leading to a lie that could change both their lives.
“Lovestuck” is produced by Studio S and distributed by Netflix.
With these two new Korean original series in production, Netflix continues to expand its diverse range of content for viewers around the world. Stay tuned for more updates on “The Rat” and “Lovestuck” as they make their way to the streaming platform.
