Low Life (TV series)
| Low Life | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 파인: 촌뜨기들 |
| Lit. | Pine: The Countrymen |
| RR | Pain: chontteugideul |
| MR | P'ain: ch'onttŭgidŭl |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Kang Yun-seong |
| Directed by | Kang Yun-seong |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Yoon Il-sang[1] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production company | Whyworks Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
Low Life (Korean: 파인: 촌뜨기들) is an upcoming South Korean period drama television series written by and directed by Kang Yun-sung. The series stars an ensemble cast led by Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, and Im Soo-jung. It is scheduled for release on Disney+ on July 16, 2025.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]Gwan-seok and his nephew Hee-dong have been scraping by, supporting their family through petty scams and small-time theft. They are tempted by an offer from Song, an antique dealer, who proposes they make a fortune by salvaging ceramics buried deep in the sea off the coast of Sinan.
With a promise from Chairman Chun to buy everything they retrieve, Gwan-seok and Hee-dong set off for Mokpo, but they are not alone. Chun's man Jeon-chul and Song's man Dae-sik tag along, keeping a close watch on them.
As they arrive in Mokpo, things start to stir. Word spreads, and people drawn by the scent of money begin to crowd in. Just as they are about to recover the treasure, Chun's wife, Jung-sook, who controls the finances, suddenly cuts off the funding. Now, stuck in the same boat, the looters, each hiding their true intentions, start scheming behind each other's backs.
Cast and characters
[edit]- Ryu Seung-ryong as Oh Gwang-seok[3]
- Leader of a group of country bumpkins on the quest for hidden treasure.
- Yang Se-jong as Oh Hee-dong[3]
- Gwan-seok's nephew who joins him on his quest.
- Im Soo-jung as Yang Jung-sook[3]
- Chairman Chun's wife and a woman with an exceptional instinct for money.
- Kim Eui-sung as Professor Kim[4]
- A cunning antique fraudster from Busan, skilled in trickery and deception.
- Kim Sung-oh as Im Jeon-chul[4]
- Chairman Chun's personal chauffeur.
- Kim Jong-soo as Song[4]
- An antique appraiser.
- Lee Dong-hwi as Sim Hong-gi[4]
- A Mokpo police officer.
- Jung Yun-ho as Jang Beol-gu[4]
- Kim Min as Sen-ja[4]
- Jang Gwang as Chairman Chun[4]
- The primary financier behind the treasure hunt.
- Hong Ki-joon as Captain Hwang[4]
- Woo Hyun as Mr. Ha[4]
- Lim Hyung-jun as Go Seok-bae[4]
- Lee Sang-jin as Na Dae-sik[4]
Production
[edit]In July 2023, it was reported that Ji Chang-wook and Ryu Seung-ryong were in talks to star as an uncle-nephew duo in a new adaptation of Yoon Tae-ho's webtoon.[5] However, both actors' agencies clarified that the series was only one of several offers.[6] Ji Chang-wook later declined the role in October 2023,[7] and the production was delayed until 2024.[8]
In late 2023, Yang Se-jong and Im Soo-jung were also reported to be joining the cast. A script reading took place on March 6, 2024.[9][10] On April 15, 2024, Disney+ officially confirmed the production of Low Life and announced the cast lineup.[11]
Release
[edit]It is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on July 16, 2025, with the first three episodes released on June 16, followed by two episodes each Wednesday.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Choi Jeong, Soo-jong (May 29, 2025). [단독-조성진의 가창신공] 디즈니플러스 '파인' 음악감독은 윤일상 [[Exclusive - Jo Sung-jin's singing prowess] Disney Plus 'Fine' music director is Yoon Il-sang: Nate Entertainment]. Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ [콘텐츠 산책] 파인으로 돌아온 '캐릭터 제조기'... 범죄도시 '마석도'·카지노 '차무식' 만든 강윤성 감독. ChosunBiz (in Korean). 2024-08-18. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ a b c Hwang Jaeha (April 15, 2024). 류승룡·양세종·임수정 '파인'서 호흡 [Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, and Lim Soo-jung team up in 'Fine'] (in Korean). Seoul = Yonhap News. Retrieved June 18, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 돈 냄새 맡은 촌뜨기들 온다..'파인' 류승룡x양세종, 7월 16일 공개. The Korea Daily (in Korean). 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "[Exclusive] Ji Chang-wook & Ryu Seung-ryong cast in Yoon Tae-ho's webtoon adaptation Low Life". JTBC (in Korean). 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Ji Chang-wook & Ryu Seung-ryong considering roles in Low Life". OSEN (in Korean). 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Ji Chang-wook declines role in Low Life after consideration". Sports Seoul (in Korean). 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Production of Low Life postponed to 2024 following Ji Chang-wook's departure". TenAsia (in Korean). 2023-10-31. Archived from the original on 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Yang Se-jong in talks to join Kang Yoon-sung's Low Life". SPOTV News (in Korean). 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Im Soo-jung to make OTT debut in Low Life". MyDaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, and Im Soo-jung confirmed for Low Life, to premiere on Disney+ in 2025". iMBC Entertainment (in Korean). 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Choi, Jae-wook (June 18, 2025). 류승룡 양세종 임수정 '파인:촌뜨기들', 7월16일 공개 확정 [Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, Im Soo-jung Low Life, confirmed for release on July 16]. Eyes ize News (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-06-18.
