The Wonderfools
Updated: 5/20/2026, 6:50:45 PM Wikipedia source
The Wonderfools (Korean: 원더풀스) is a 2026 South Korean superhero comedy action adventure television series created by Kang Eun-kyung, written by Heo Da-joong, directed by Yoo In-sik, and starring Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, 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 was released on Netflix on May 15, 2026.
Infobox
Hangul
원더풀스
RR
Wondeopulseu
MR
Wŏndŏp'ulsŭ
Genre
Superhero Comedy Action adventure
Written by
Heo Da-joong
Directed by
Yoo In-sik
Starring
Park Eun-bin Cha Eun-woo Choi Dae-hoon Im Seong-jae Kim Hae-sook Son Hyun-joo
Music by
Kim Tae-seung
Opening theme
"The WONDERfools" by Choe Jeong In
Country of origin
South Korea
Original language
Korean
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Lee Sang-min Jang Se-jung Namkoong Jung Go Eun-ho Lee Jae-hwan Kim Min-ji
Producers
Bae Sun-hye Kim Deok-jin
Cinematography
Hwang Min-sik Park Min-hyun
Editor
Cho In-hyung
Running time
60–92 minutes
Production companies
Nangmancrew Kakao Entertainment Fantagio
Network
Netflix
Release
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Every Life Comes With a Surprise Twist"
Transliteration: "Nuguui insaengena banjeoneun itda" (Korean: 누구의 인생에나 반전은 있다)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Secrets Are Meant to Be Kept"
Transliteration: "Malhal su eopseonikka bimiriji" (Korean: 말할 수 없으니까 비밀이지)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Brutes and Bad Luck Do Come in Droves"
Transliteration: "Kkangpaewa buruneun kkok mollyeodaniji" (Korean: 깡패와 불운은 꼭 몰려다니지)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Boon the King Duck vs Wunderkinder"
Transliteration: "Bundang Keundak vs Wunder Kinder" (Korean: 분당 큰닭 vs Wunder Kinder)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
5
5
No.
5
Title
"All We Need Is You"
Transliteration: "Neo hanamyeon dwae" (Korean: 너 하나면 돼)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
6
6
No.
6
Title
"All Roads Lead to Chae-ni"
Transliteration: "Modeun giren Chaeniro tonghanda" (Korean: 모든 길은 채니로 통한다)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
7
7
No.
7
Title
"The Guardians of Haeseong City Part 1"
Transliteration: "Gadieonjeu obeu Haeseongsi part1" (Korean: 가디언즈 오브 해성시 part1)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
8
8
No.
8
Title
"The Guardians of Haeseong City Part 2"
Transliteration: "Gadieonjeu obeu Haeseong-si part2" (Korean: 가디언즈 오브 해성시 part2)
Original release date
May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
| No. | Title | Original release date |
| 1 | "Every Life Comes With a Surprise Twist" Transliteration: "Nuguui insaengena banjeoneun itda" (Korean: 누구의 인생에나 반전은 있다) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
| 2 | "Secrets Are Meant to Be Kept" Transliteration: "Malhal su eopseonikka bimiriji" (Korean: 말할 수 없으니까 비밀이지) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
| 3 | "Brutes and Bad Luck Do Come in Droves" Transliteration: "Kkangpaewa buruneun kkok mollyeodaniji" (Korean: 깡패와 불운은 꼭 몰려다니지) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
| 4 | "Boon the King Duck vs Wunderkinder" Transliteration: "Bundang Keundak vs Wunder Kinder" (Korean: 분당 큰닭 vs Wunder Kinder) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
| 5 | "All We Need Is You" Transliteration: "Neo hanamyeon dwae" (Korean: 너 하나면 돼) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
| 6 | "All Roads Lead to Chae-ni" Transliteration: "Modeun giren Chaeniro tonghanda" (Korean: 모든 길은 채니로 통한다) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
| 7 | "The Guardians of Haeseong City Part 1" Transliteration: "Gadieonjeu obeu Haeseongsi part1" (Korean: 가디언즈 오브 해성시 part1) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
| 8 | "The Guardians of Haeseong City Part 2" Transliteration: "Gadieonjeu obeu Haeseong-si part2" (Korean: 가디언즈 오브 해성시 part2) | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
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| Rotten Tomatoes | 100% |
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| Midgard Times | 9 /10 |
| Screen Rant | 9/10 |
| But Why Tho? | 8 /10 |
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References
- Hur Jung-do's character name, Kwon Jun-bae, is seen on the white coat he wears but his role is credited as an "attending
- The Wonderfoolshttps://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-wonderfools-cast-characters
- The Wonderfools
- The Korea Heraldhttps://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20181129000788
- Extraordinary Attorney Woohttps://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2024042310493473324
- The B-Teamhttps://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=394287
- The Wonderfoolshttps://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024110109033690340
- Starnewshttps://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2024072608062328018
- The Wonderfoolshttps://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-11-01/entertainment/television/Park-Eunbin-Cha-Eunwoo-to-star-in-Netflix-comedy-The-Wonderfools-/2168647
- Weak Hero Class 2https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=752680
- " Namoo Actors President Instagram Story Update: " ; ; ""https://x.com/TheWonderFools/status/1849143982963441701
- Netflix Newsroomhttps://about.netflix.com/en/news/next-on-netflix-korea-2025
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-korean-content-2026-slate-series-films-full-list-1236479688/
- The Wonderfoolshttps://www.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2026021109170448214
- The Wonderfoolshttps://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/11959375
- The Wonderfoolshttps://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-04-17/entertainment/television/Netflix-announces-May-15-premier-date-for-The-WONDERfools-starring-Cha-Eunwoo-Park-Eunbin/2571501
- The Wonderfoolshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_wonderfools/s01
- The Wonderfoolshttps://moviesr.net/p-the-wonderfools-2026-netflix-series-review-wild-weird-and-one-of-the-best-shows-of-the-year
- Screen Ranthttps://screenrant.com/the-wonderfools-tv-review/
- The Wonderfoolshttps://butwhytho.net/2026/05/the-wonderfools-review-netflix/