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The Wonderfools
Hangul
더 원더풀스
Revised RomanizationDeo wondeopulseu
McCune–ReischauerTŏ wŏndŏp'ulsŭ
Genre
Created byKang Eun-kyung
Written byHeo Da-joong
Directed byYoo In-sik [ko]
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix

The Wonderfools (Korean더 원더풀스) is an upcoming South Korean superhero comedy action adventure television series created by Kang Eun-kyung, written by Heo Da-joong, directed by Yoo In-sik [ko], and starring Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae [ko], and Son Hyun-joo. The series focuses on the experiences of "flawed superhumans", who are unable to control their abilities and end up using them unintentionally. It is scheduled for release on Netflix.

Synopsis

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Set in 1999, a period when apocalyptic beliefs were prevalent. It follows a group of neighborhood misfits who gain unexpected superpowers and fight villains who threaten Haeseong City's peace.

Cast and characters

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Haeseong City's biggest trainwreck who is charming and funny. She navigates life at the turn of the century in 1999, becoming entangled in unexpected events that grant her superpowers.
A socially awkward civic servant from Seoul. He is a man of principles and a stickler for rules at work, and a mysterious individual who joins Chae-ni in pursuing a series of missing people in Haeseong City.
Chae-ni's grandmother and only remaining family. She owns a well-known restaurant in Haeseong and has a glamorous yet dark past.
Haeseong City Hall's chief complainer. He acquire superpowers after an incident with Chae-ni.
Haeseong City's biggest pushover. He acquire superpowers after an incident with Chae-ni.
An individual with dark desires hidden behind a cold and rational exterior.

Production

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Development

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In November 2018, the superhero drama series was initially based on Stan Lee's IP work titled The B-Team and is about a fight between B-rated superheroes and a mad scientist who created them. Lee's production company POW! Entertainment participated in the early stages of planning and development.[2] Later in 2024, as the full-scale production began, the series would be developed as an original by the production company without the original work. Regarding this, the production company Nangmancrew stated, "This is something that was agreed upon with the original author. The title would also be changed."[3]

In December 2020, SBS held the "2021 SBS Showcase" introducing their drama, entertainment, and educational lineup for 2021 through its official YouTube channel and announced that it would launch the drama The B-Team. PD Yoo In-sik [ko], who directed Giant (2010), Dr. Romantic series (2016–2023), and Vagabond (2019), helmed the megaphone, screenwriter Kang Eun-kyung, who is best known for writing Bread, Love and Dreams (2010), Dr. Romantic series (2016–2023), and Gyeongseong Creature series (2023–2024), participated as the creator, and Heo Da-joong, who is one of the writers of Extreme Job (2019), penned the script. In addition, it was supposed to air on SBS TV in 2021.[4] Nangmancrew, Kakao Entertainment, and Fantagio would co-managed the production.[5]

Casting

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Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo were reportedly cast as the lead actors of the series in April and July 2024, respectively.[3][6] Park and Cha were officially confirmed to appear along with Kim Hee-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae [ko], and Son Hyun-joo in November 2024.[7]

Filming

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Release

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Kim, Yoo-jin (November 1, 2024). '초능력자' 박은빈x'공무원' 차은우…넷플릭스 '더 원더풀스' 제작 확정 [공식입장] ['Superpower' Park Eun-bin x 'Civil servant' Cha Eun-woo...Netflix 'The Wonderfools' production confirmed [Official position]] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Kim, Jee-min (November 29, 2018). "Korean superhero drama based on Stan Lee's ideas to be made". The Korea Herald. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Lee, Seung-hun (April 23, 2024). [단독]'우영우' 팀 다시 뭉친다..박은빈, 유인식 '더 B팀' 출연 [[Exclusive] 'Woo Young Woo' team reunites..Park Eun Bin, to appear on Yoo In Sik's 'The B Team'] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (December 10, 2020). SBS, '낭만닥터 김사부' 팀과 한국형 히어로물 '더 비팀' 론칭 [SBS, 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim' team and Korean-style hero 'The B Team' launching] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Lee, Seung-gil (November 1, 2024). [공식] 박은빈·차은우 차기작은 '우영우' 감독의 넷플릭스 '더 원더풀스' [[Official] Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo's next project is Netflix's 'The Wonderfools' directed by Woo Young-woo's director] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (July 26, 2024). [단독]차은우, 초능력자 된다..박은빈과 '더 원더 풀스' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Cha Eun-woo becomes a person with superpowers..Starring with Park Eun-bin in 'The Wonder Fools'] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Kim, Ji-ye (November 1, 2024). "Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo to star in Netflix comedy 'The WONDERfools'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved November 1, 2024.