Dead-End Job
| Dead-End Job | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 꿀알바 |
| Lit. | Honey Part-Time Job |
| RR | Kkuralba |
| MR | Kkuralba |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Han Jun-hee |
| Based on | Operating Principles of a Convenience Store by Kyung Min-sun |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Kim Da-min |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Chae Min-joo |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Yeom Eun-ha |
| Cinematography | Lee Jae-woo |
| Editor | Park Min-sun |
| Running time | 33–44 minutes |
| Production company | Shotcake |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | October 30, 2026 |
Dead-End Job (Korean: 꿀알바) is a 2026 South Korean mystery horror fantasy television series written by Kyeong Min-sun and Lee Shin-ji, directed by Kim Da-min, and starring Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, and Lee Hee-joon. The first four episodes of the series premiered at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in the 'On Screen' section on October 7, 2026.[1] It was released globally on Netflix on October 30.[2][3]
Synopsis
[edit]Hyuk‑jun, a man in his thirties, stumbles upon a mysterious job agency that promises "perfect" part-time work paying nearly 50 times the normal wage. Desperate to climb out of his growing debt, he signs up for this unbelievably high-paying but secretive job. What begins as a hopeful escape quickly turns into a nightmare, pulling him into a terrifying, hellish workplace with horrors he never imagined.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Lee Jae-wook as Byeon Hyuk-jun
- Han Ji-an as young Hyuk-jun
- A young man who takes on what appears to be the perfect part-time job, offering 50 times the usual hourly wage through a mysterious employment agency called the Spyder Human Resource Center.
- Go Min-si as Eum Yeon-joo
- An investigator determined to uncover the truth behind the unsettling events at Spyder Human Resource Center.
- Kim Min-ha as Byeon Ji-yoon
- Park Yu-ha as young Ji-yoon
- Hyuk-jun's spirited younger sister.
- Lee Hee-joon as Mr. S
- The boss of Spyder Human Resource Center.
Supporting
[edit]- Baek Hyun-Jin as Byeon Min-su
- Hyuk-jun and Ji-yoon's father.
- Lee Suk-hyeong as Kwak Byeong-cheol
- Hyuk-jun's friend.
Special appearances
[edit]- Choi Hyun-wook as Choi Hee-dong (Ep. 1)
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Cho Jun-seop (Ep. 2)
- Cho Hyun-chul as Cinephile (Ep. 4)
- Yoon Byung-hee as Midnight Fantasy Cinema Manager (Ep. 4)
- Ko Chang-seok as Construction Site Foreman (Ep. 6)
- Park Kyung-hye as Parade Manager at the amusement park Neo World (Ep. 7, 8)
- Kim Si-eun as Woman on Han River bridge (Ep. 8)
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Convenience Store Rules" Transliteration: "Pyeonuijeom unyeongwonchik" (Korean: 편의점 운영원칙) | October 30, 2026 |
| 2 | "A Journey with a Pierrot" Transliteration: "Ppierowaui donghaeng" (Korean: 삐에로와의 동행) | October 30, 2026 |
| 3 | "Milkman Vlog" Transliteration: "Uyubaedal beuirog" (Korean: 우유배달 브이로그) | October 30, 2026 |
| 4 | "Midnight Fantasy Cinema" Transliteration: "Simya hwansanggeukjang" (Korean: 심야 환상극장) | October 30, 2026 |
| 5 | "Clinical Trial" Transliteration: "Imsangsiheom" (Korean: 임상시험) | October 30, 2026 |
| 6 | "The Walls Don't Talk" Transliteration: "Malhaji anneun geonmul" (Korean: 말하지 않는 건물) | October 30, 2026 |
| 7 | "Neo World After Dark" Transliteration: "Neowoldeu yagangaejang" (Korean: 네오월드 야간개장) | October 30, 2026 |
| 8 | "Last Carnival" Transliteration: "Majimak kanibal" (Korean: 마지막 카니발) | October 30, 2026 |
Production
[edit]In April 2025, Netflix announced the development of the mystery horror fantasy series under the working title Perfect Job directed by Kim Da-min, and written by Kyeong Min-sun and Lee Shin-ji.[4]
With the announcement of the project, the principal cast was revealed, with Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, and Lee Hee-joon set to portray the main roles.[5] On August 30, 2025, it was reported that Choi Hyun-wook and Yoon Kyung-ho have joined the cast of the series.[6][7] In November 2025, it was revealed that Ko Chang-seok would make special appearance in the series.[8]
Release
[edit]Dead-End Job was invited as one of three drama series in the 'On Screen' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where four of eight episodes were screened on October 7, 2026.[9][10][11] The series was released globally on Netflix on October 30, 2026.[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ Jo Yeon-kyung (August 25, 2026). "'재혼황후' 부국제 첫 선…고민시 신작까지 '온 스크린' 초청" ['The Remarried Empress' Makes Its Premiere at BIFF... Go Min-si's New Work Also Invited to 'On Screen']. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Brzeski, Patrick (January 20, 2026). "Netflix Unveils Stacked Korean Content Slate of 33 Series and Films for 2026 (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Video: Dead-End Job - Official Teaser - Netflix" (Press release). Amazon. September 30, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 – via The Futon Critic.
- ↑ "Enter the World of Perfect Job A Thrilling New Series of Mystery, Horror, and Fantasy" (Press release). Netflix Newsroom. April 28, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Park Hyun-min (January 29, 2026). "'아없숲' 고민시→'악연' 이희준...'꿀알바'의 섬뜩한 라인업" ['No Forest' Go Min-si → 'Bad Ties' Lee Hee-jun... The chilling lineup of 'Easy Part-time Job'] (in Korean). Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Lee Da-won (August 30, 2025). "[단독]최현욱, '꿀알바' 빛낸다" [[Exclusive] Choi Hyun-wook shines in 'easy part-time job']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Lee Da-won (August 30, 2025). "[단독] 윤경호, '꿀알바' 출격…'대세는 바쁘다'" [[Exclusive] Yoon Kyung-ho Launches 'Easy Part-Time Job'... 'The Trend Is Busy']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Kang Hyo-jin (November 10, 2025). "[단독]고창석, '꿀알바' 특별출연…이재욱과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Go Chang-suk to make special appearance in 'Honey Part-time Job'... Working with Lee Jae-wook]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Bae Hyo-joo (August 25, 2026). "신민아 황후 비주얼 '재혼 황후' 부산국제영화제서 첫공개" [Shin Min-ah's Empress Visuals in 'Remarried Empress' Unveiled at Busan International Film Festival]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ "[BIFF Press Release] The 31st BIFF Announces Selections for 'On Screen' & 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere, Panorama'" (Press release). Busan International Film Festival. August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Dead-End Job". Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ Robinson, Jacob (February 4, 2026). "'Dead-End Job' K-Drama Fantasy-Horror Coming to Netflix in October 2026". What's on Netflix. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Dead-End Job on Netflix
- Dead-End Job at IMDb
- Dead-End Job at HanCinema
- 2026 South Korean television series debuts
- 2026 South Korean television series endings
- 2020s mystery television series
- Korean-language television shows
- Netflix television dramas
- South Korean mystery television series
- South Korean horror fiction television series
- South Korean fantasy television series
- South Korean pre-produced television series