A thriller mystery Korean drama is soon to hit Kdrama fans this month as Nine Puzzles awaits release for fans everywhere. The upcoming Kdrama isn’t just promising some good thrill, but is also showing sneak peeks of the same through its captivating trailer that has fans fascinated already. The series, starring Kim Da-min, is unlike anything we have seen before and is ready to have us shivering in this hot month!
Nine Puzzles (나인 퍼즐) follows the story of a woman who grows up to become a criminal profiler in an effort to clear her name and find the truth behind her uncle’s murder. However, the truth is unlike anything she could’ve imagined.
As the show’s release comes closer each passing day, we bring you everything you need to know about the show’s plot, cast, release date, and more. So, without further ado, let’s begin!
Here’s All to Know About the Upcoming Korean Drama Nine Puzzles!
Nine Puzzles Plot
Suspicions, murder, and a mystery, with just one little girl as the witness to it all. This thriller series pulls together a girl who was once a suspect and a detective was suspected her together to uncover a mystery that would leave them shocked forever.
Yun Yi-na becomes a witness to the murder of her beloved uncle, who has been the closest family member she had. Who was once her father, mother, and friend were murdered brutally, with only one clue left behind- a puzzle piece. A sole witness and victim to this brutal crime, when Yi-na expected to be helped through it, Detective Kim Han-saem saw a suspect in her. Soon, the case was closed without a clue to the murderer, and the two were left hanging onto this thread.
A decade later, Yi-na becomes a criminal profiler and climbs up to become the best in the department. She soon becomes a key member of the Criminal Analysis Team at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, where she becomes known for her sharp instincts. Known for her talent, who is able to figure out the motive of a crime from examining the crime scene, she is soon put on an intriguing case that takes her back to her past.
Han-saem never let go of his suspicions towards Yi-na and continues to doubt her even when she appears as a criminal profiler in front of him. The two are put on the same case and need to work together through the tension between them. While they are unable to fully trust each other, they are soon forced to do so as the new case takes them back to the murder that became the reason for their first meeting. The killer who killed her uncle is back, and a mystery is hiding behind this case. As the two dig deeper into everything that is happening, they find clues that lead them to an even bigger mystery, which leaves them shocked.
The trailer teases us with a lost memory, puzzle pieces, and the return of a killer who started this story. With so many mysteries hidden behind every face, this is a show that cannot be missed.
Nine Puzzles Cast
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin, the drama stars Kim Da-min as Yun I-na, Son Suk-ku as Kim Han-saem, Hyung Bong-sik as Choi San, Kwak Ja-hyung as No Su-gwang, and other cast members.
Nine Puzzles Release Date and Time
Nine Puzzles is set to release on May 21st, 2025, and will continue to release new episodes until June 4th, 2025. The show consists of 11 episodes and will be released each week on Wednesday. The Korean drama is exclusive to Disney+ and will be available for streaming on the said platform only.
Watch the Nine Puzzles Trailer
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