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Draft:Dead-End Job

Dead-End Job
Hangul
꿀알바
Lit.Honey Part-time Job
RRKkuralba
MRKkuralba
Genre
Written by
  • Kyeong Min-sun
  • Lee Shin-ji
Directed byKim Da-min
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Executive producerHan Jun-hee
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Dead-End Job (Korean: 꿀알바) is an upcoming 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. It is scheduled for release on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Synopsis

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Cast and characters

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Special appearance

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Production

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Development

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The eight-part series was developed under the working title Perfect Job. It is directed by Kim Da-min, who wrote A Killer Paradox (2024) and FAQ (2024), the script is a collaboration between Kyeong Min-sun, who penned Urban Myths (2022) and Tarot (2024), and Lee Shin-ji, known for writing Concrete Utopia (2023). Furthermore, Han Jun-hee, known for his works such as Coin Locker Girl (2015), D.P. series (2021–2023), and Weak Hero series (2022–2025), served as executive producer.[1]

Casting

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In 2025, Lee Jae-wook and Lee Hee-joon were reportedly cast to lead the series.[2][3] On April 29, Netflix confirmed the casting lineup featuring the two Lees, Go Min-si, and Kim Min-ha.[1] On August 30, Choi Hyun-wook and Yoon Kyung-ho were confirmed to join the cast.[4][5] On November 10, Ko Chang-seok would make a special appearance.[6]

Filming

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In May 2025, Lee Jae-wook said that principal photography is already underway.[7]

Release

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Netflix confirmed Dead-End Job is scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of 2026.[8]

References

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  1. 1 2 Ha, Su-jung (April 29, 2025). '꿀알바' 이재욱·고민시·김민하·이희준 확정..시급 50배에 숨겨진 비밀 [공식] [Dead-End Job Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, and Lee Hee-joon confirmed..The hidden secret behind an hourly wage 50 times higher [Official]]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ Yoo, Ji-hee (April 4, 2025). [단독] 이재욱, 알바생 변신...넷플릭스 '꿀단지 프로젝트' 출연 [[Exclusive] Lee Jae-wook transforms into a part-time worker...to appear in Netflix's Honey Jar Project]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ Jung, Ga-young (April 22, 2025). [단독] '악연' 이희준, 이번엔 인력사무소 사장으로...'꿀알바' 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Karma's Lee Hee-joon this time as a labor agency owner...cast in 'Perfect Job']. Sports World (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Lee, Da-won (August 30, 2025). 최현욱, '꿀알바' 빛낸다 [Choi Hyun-wook shines in Dead-End Job]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ Lee, Da-won (August 30, 2025). 윤경호, '꿀알바' 출격...대세는 바쁘다' [Yoon Kyung-ho Joins Dead-End Job...'The Trendsetter is Busy']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Kang, Hyo-jin (November 10, 2025). [단독]고창석, '꿀알바' 특별출연...이재욱과 호흡 [[Exclusive] Ko Chang-seok Makes Special Appearance in Dead-End Job...Shares Screen with Lee Jae-wook]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ Yoon, Hyo-jung (May 19, 2026). '탄금' 이재욱 "상의탈의신 앞두고 다이어트...체지방 5%" [N인터뷰]① [Dear Hongrang Lee Jae-wook "Dieted ahead of the shirtless scene...5% body fat" [N Interview]①]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ Brzeski, Patrick (January 20, 2026). "Netflix Unveils Stacked Korean Content Slate of 33 Series and Films for 2026 (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
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