by Lily Alice, November 1, 2024
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Netflix has confirmed the production of The Wonder Fools and announced the cast lineup, which includes Park Eun BinCha Eun WooKim Hae SookChoi Dae HoonIm Sung Jae, and Son Hyun Joo 

The Wonder Fools is a Netflix series set in 1999, an era gripped by apocalyptic fears. It tells the story of a group of bumbling locals who, after an unexpected incident, acquire superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City. 

Park Eun Bin (Extraordinary Attorney WooCastaway DivaHot Stove League)will play Eun Chae Ni. Chae Ni is an unpredictable character whoafter a sudden incident, gains superpowers. Her journey promises to bring laughter and empathy to audiences. 

Cha Eun Woo (Wonderful WorldIsland) will play the role of Lee Un Jeong, a civil servant specially recruited in Haeseong City who lacks some social skills. At work, Un Jeong is frustratingly strict about principles, but outside of City Hall, he is a mysterious figure drawn to the ongoing series of disappearances in Haeseong City. He will team up with Chae Ni as they delve into these incidents. 

Kim Hae Sook (Gyeongseong CreatureRevenantHospital PlaylistStart-Up) will play the role of Kim Jeon Bok, Chae Ni's grandmother and only family. Jeon Bok is the owner of a popular restaurant in Haeseong City and is a character with a colorful yet dark past.  

Choi Dae Hoon (One Dollar LawyerUprising, Flower of EvilCrash Landing on You)  will play the role of Son Kyung Hoon, Haeseong City's notorious troublemaker.  

Im Sung Jae (Hellbound Season 2The Worst of Evilwill play Kang Ro Bin. Both Kyung Hoon and Ro Bin, who get caught up in the incident alongside Chae Ni, gain superpowers and ultimately join forces with her to fight against the villain. 

Veteran actor Son Hyun Joo (Your HonorThe Good DetectiveSignal) will portray Ha Won Do, a character who, beneath a cold and rational exterior, harbors dark desires. 

The Wonder Fools will be directed by Yoo In Shik, (Dr. RomanticVagabondExtraordinary Attorney Woo), and the screenplay will be written by Heo Da Jung, who adapted Extreme Job. Additionally, renowned writer Kang Eun Kyung (Dr. RomanticGyeongseong Creature) joins as the creator.

The Wonder Fools will be available exclusively on Netflix.

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