One of the most exciting K-Dramas since the release of Kingdom will be making its way to Netflix in 2021. Hellbound, the new horror drama will be making its debut at some world-renowned international film festivals before eventually arriving on Netflix. We’ll be keeping track of everything you need to know about Hellbound, including the plot, cast, trailer, and Netflix release date.
Hellbound is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original horror series written and directed by Yeon Sang-Ho and is an adaptation of the popular South Korean webtoon Hell. With the exception of the special episode of Kingdom and Squid Game, Hellbound will be one of the biggest South Korean releases on Netflix in 2021.
When is the Hellbound Netflix release date?
Surprisingly, Netflix hasn’t announced the Hellbound release date yet. However, the K-Drama has been impressing critics since making its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Hellbound is officially the first Korean drama series to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The series will make its South Korean in October when it features in the 26th Busan International Film Festival. Hellbound has also been invited to feature at the 65th BFI London Film Festival as a part of the LFF series thrill section.
With Hellbound featured at festivals in October 2021, we expect to see a November or December 2021 release date.
What is the plot of Hellbound?
Jung Jin Soo, the head and founder of the new religion Saejinrihwe, preaches that the death angels sent from hell are a revelation from god. His intense charisma attracts many strange and passionate followers. Bae Young Jae, a program director of a broadcasting station is determined to get to discover the truth about Saejinrihwe, meanwhile, Detective Jin Kyung Hoon investigates the mystery behind the angels of death.
Who are the cast members of Hellbound?
Below are the confirmed main and supporting cast members of Hellbound:
| Role | Cast Member | Where Have I Seen/Heard Them Before? |
|---|---|---|
| Jung Jin-Soo | Yoo Ah In | Chicago Typewriter | Six Flying Dragons | Secret Love Affair |
| Bae Jung Jae | Park Jung Min | Entourage | Momo Salon | You’re All Surrounded |
| Min Hye Jin | Kim Hyun Joo | WATCHER | Miracle That We Met | Whats Happens to My Family |
| Song So Hyun | Won Jin Ah | She Would Never Know | Melting Me Softly | Life |
| Jin Kyung Hoon | Yang Ik Jun | Bad Guys: City of Evil | It’s Okay, That’s Love | Inspiring Generation |
| Hwasalchok member | Kim Do Yoon | Peninsula | The Cursed | The Guardians |
| Park Jung Ja | Kim Shin Rok | Beyond Evil | The Cursed | Burning |
| Yoo Ji | Ryu Kyung Soo | Lovestruck in the City | A Resistance | Mr. Teacher |
| Jin Hee Jung | Lee Re | Hello, Me! | Super Daddy Yeol | Hometown |
| Hyung Jun Gong | Im Hyun Kook | Come, Together | Comfort | Tie a Yellow Ribbon |
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When and where did the production of Hellbound take place?
Filming for Hellbound took place in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, with principal photography starting on September 23rd, 2020, and ending on January 18th, 2021.
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