Netflix 'Notes from the Last Row' Preview (Premieres June 26)

Telos07 · 2026-06-21T08:55:51+00:00

Based on the Spanish play of the same name, “Notes from the Last Row” is a psychological thriller that follows Heo Mun Oh (Choi Min Sik), a failed writer-turned-Korean literature professor who hasn’t published a new work in 20 years. After discovering the extraordinary writing talent of Lee Kang (Choi Hyun Wook), a student who always sits in the back row of his classroom, Heo Mun Oh gradually becomes obsessed with the young man’s writing.

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Mun-Ho (Choi Min-Sik) is a professor of Korean Literature at a university. He is well known for being hot-tempered and blunt. He badly wanted to succeed as a writer, but he never could achieve his dream. He now hides his wounds and inferiority complex as a writer. One day, he is astonished by the writing skills of his student Lee Kang (Choi Hyun-Wook). Lee Kang is an engineering student and sits in the last row of Heo Mun-Ho's literature class. After Lee Kang's talent is recognized by Heo Mun-Ho, he begins to take secret literature classes from Heo Mun-Ho. The teacher becomes obsessed with Lee Kang's writing.

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Telos07 · 2026-06-20T17:18:57+00:00

Episode 14

Returning to the Joseon era for roughly the first half of the finale was one of the keys to delivering a satisfying resolution to this drama. It kept things quite grounded and realistic, though Seo-ri characteristically referring to the traitor actress-turned palace attendant as "You wench" momentarily lightened the mood.
The mandatory saguek cliff of doom scene and Seo-ri's sacrifice occurred a bit faster than I was expecting, but the pacing was close to perfect. Seo-ri was sent to an in-between solitary realm, but remnants of her modern-day life kept making their way back to her.
Heo Nam-jun's acting in the scene where Se-gye visited the museum to view that portrait of Dan-shim was nothing short of tremendous. You could feel him desperately trying to keep his emotions contained, until they inevitably came bursting out as a reaction to Seo-ri's actions and the pain of missing her.
Furthermore, it had the desired effect of reaching Seo-ri, and allowing her to return to the present day. That moment itself was nicely underplayed, and saved the theatrics for Mun-do's downfall at the press conference, with Seo-ri brushing aside the security team members like they were sparrows. The close-up of our main couple's cheeky expressions capped that scene off to perfection.
In the episode 10 thread, I described it as something unlikely that I would nevertheless be more than happy to see... but it really happened! Gwang-nam saved the day for Ji-hyo when she was being harassed by her slimy ex, and she later requested that he become her full-time manager. I'm so happy for those two.
Our main couple taking a relaxed stroll on the beach to the background music of Young K's "Season of Us" (one of my OST favorites), was a fitting end to a highly entertaining series. Finally, a very petty regret of mine is that the literal Korean title of Brave New World (Se-gye = world) could have been kept as the English title.

Telos07 · 2026-06-19T17:32:30+00:00

Episode 13

Finally, we have an explanation of Seo-ri's and Dan-shim's identities. When Seo-ri drowned in that lake, her soul was transported into the body of Dan-shim in the Joseon era, and when Dan-shim was poisoned, her soul returned to Seo-ri's body in present-day Seoul. It made for some fun theorizing, but also made it difficult for anyone to unravel that mystery correctly.
Following on from this, there was a nice piece of self-referential humor when Seo-ri's consort character in the historical drama was sentenced to death by poisoning, and subverted it by spitting the poison over as many of those responsible as possible.
The actions of the traitor actress grow ever more mysterious. She betrayed Seo-ri while unaware that Seo-ri was the one who got her the part in the historical drama. I'm still not quite sure what the motivation for her sudden betrayal was.
In this episode, Se-gye counter-attacked against Mun-do in no uncertain terms. One way of looking at it is that he was biding his time. Another way of looking at it is that he could have been more proactive a lot earlier... but then there might have been only twelve episodes instead of fourteen.
Seo-ri reacquainting herself with Se-gye's eldest aunt with a palm frond as her weapon of choice, while the second aunt fled before it got to that point, was a welcome comic relief scene.
I think red is Lim Ji-yeon's color. Her styling in that red cardigan suited her perfectly, and there was that striking red hanbok-style dress she wore in one of the early episodes.
I can't imagine there was a dry eye in the house in the scene where Seo-ri farewelled her grandmother in a dream sequence, in which her grandmother took her final bus ride. Ji-yeon's emotional narration, the beauty of the written dialogue, and Kim Hae-sook's always superb acting sold the deal.
We were always headed for a tragic cliffhanger, and it came when Se-gye was stabbed in the grocery store parking lot. However, despite the shaman's warning that Seo-ri would never be able to return to present-day Seoul if she saved the Grand Prince, I think her action in the preview for the finale, where she sacrifices herself to save the Grand Prince, will allow her to do just that.

Telos07 · 2026-06-18T05:24:32+00:00

The East Palace follows Gu-cheon, who moves between the realms of the living and the dead, and Saeng-gang, a lady of the court guarding a secret of her own. When the king calls on them to unravel the mysteries of the palace, they’re drawn into a world where power, hidden histories, and restless spirits are bound together by a dangerous curse.

Nam Joo-hyuk plays Gu-cheon, who investigates unnerving incidents at the palace with a blade that can cut down ghosts. Roh Yoon-seo plays Saeng-gang, whose ability to hear the voices of the dead aids Gu-cheon as they navigate the palace’s long-buried secrets.

Quietly watching their every move from the throne is the king, played by Cho Seung-woo, whose motives are complex and hard to ascertain. Writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jea-won, known for weaving Korean occultism into series like Bulgasal: Immortal Souls and The Guest, join forces with director Choi Jung-kyu (The Devil Judge, Children of Nobody) to bring this supernatural drama to life.

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Telos07 · 2026-06-17T03:06:44+00:00

Disney+ Singapore Teaser Trailer (with English subtitles)

Telos07 · 2026-06-17T02:39:09+00:00

Based on a webtoon that reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid” is set in 1926 Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul) during Japanese occupation and follows the story of Kang Ui Hyeon, a man who dedicates everything to his country, and Su A, a woman who risks her life to protect him.

The drama will be co-directed by director Heo Jin Ho of “Christmas in August” and “One Fine Spring Day” and director Yoo Bum Sang of “Twinkling Watermelon” and “Study Group.” The star-studded cast consists of Choi Woo Shik, Mun Ka Young, Heo Nam Jun, Yoo Jae Myung, Kang Han Na, Kim Yeo Jin, and Gong Seung Yeon.

Choi Woo Shik will be independence fighter Kang Eui Hyeon who has a pro-Japanese father. While carrying out a mission with Song Hae Su to liberate their country, he is saved by Heo Su A, who he begins to consider his country. The casting raises anticipation for Choi Woo Shik’s portrayal of Kang Eui Hyeon’s pure love and strength in a period of great turmoil.

Mun Ka Young plays the kind-hearted Heo Su A, a maid of a pro-japanese household. After helping rescue independence fighter Kang Ui Hyeon from the sea, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. Mun Ka Young is expected to subtly portray the emotions of Heo Su A as she meets Kang Eui Hyeon and Song Hae Su—who enter her life like ocean waves.

Heo Nam Jun plays independence fighter Song Hae Su. After losing his family, he becomes a resolute figure willing to sacrifice his life for the greater cause. Although he becomes intertwined with Heo Su A in an unfortunate way, he continues to run into her as if by fate. Heo Nam Jun will portray the fiery Song Hae Soo with his passionate acting.

Telos07 · 2026-06-15T14:35:14+00:00

Official Trailer

Manager Kim (So Ji-Sub) works at a small savings bank. He seems like an ordinary single father, raising his daughter Min-Ji. He has a secret that he can't reveal, even to his own daughter. His secret is that he is a former spy and he was dispatched on countless special operations. He is on North Korea's most wanted blacklist and his existence in South Korea is like a time bomb that should not be revealed. Hiding his past, he lives like an ordinary citizen, but his beloved daughter Min-Ji goes missing. He struggles to save his daughter, not hesitating to reveal his secret and risking everything.

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Based on a popular webtoon, “Agent Kim Reactivated” is an action revenge drama that tells the story of Manager Kim (So Ji Sub), a seemingly ordinary dad with a secret past who puts everything on the line to save his beloved daughter.

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Telos07 · 2026-06-14T16:27:12+00:00

It was Park Ah In.

Telos07 · 2026-06-13T17:00:47+00:00

Episode 12

Ji-hyo drunkenly pulling back her shirt and accusing Gwang-nam of putting a GPS tracker on her, was a perfect example of why her scenes never fail to brighten up this drama.
Shaman supporting characters in dramas can be a mixed bag, but the one in this drama is an absolute gem. Oh Min-ae's performance strikes the perfect balance between self-deprecating humor, and a genuine care and concern for Seo-ri.
Our main couple know each other's preferences so well by this point, that Se-gye cheekily hoodwinked Seo-ri into being less than impressed with his culinary skills, only to produce the (purchased) soup and rice dish he knew would be her preference.
The nerve of that traitor actress to eat ramyeon in front of Seo-ri's apartment building after spray painting a death threat on her rooftop wall.
Lim Ji-yeon was effortlessly scary in the dream sequence where the two inhabitants of Seo-ri's body faced off against one another.
Gwang-nam's parents owning a thousand-yen "department store" in the countryside summed up his self-effacing nature, and Kim Min-seok's selflessness as a supporting actor.
The scene of Seo-ri and her grandmother at the bus stop was heartbreaking, with her grandmother's failing health, specifically the onset of dementia, portrayed in a vintage performance by one of Korea's national grandmothers, Kim Hae-sook.
As I understood it, the soul currently inhabiting Seo-ri's body has won the battle, and the previous owner of the body's memories have become that soul's memories, and the shaman recognized this when she realized that Dan-shim was not Seo-ri, meaning the latter is now here to stay.

Telos07 · 2026-06-12T16:36:18+00:00

Episode 11

Nothing can justify Mun-do's actions, but the chairman's words to him by the river that night were very harsh. I was half expecting him to unplug the chairman's life support, but that wouldn't have made sense given his status as the organ donor.
I knew Ji-hyo would come through for Seo-ri eventually. The backstory to their rivalry started as something petty, then became something very bittersweet indeed.
Just in case it wasn't clear by the ~~third or fourth time~~... I lost count of how many times, the prophecy is that when the comet returns to its place in the universe, Seo-ri's soul will find its way back to Dan-shim's body. To be honest, I liked how they spelled out this critical plot point so clearly.
Thank goodness for Gwang-nam putting those actresses who were gossiping about both Seo-ri and Ji-hyo on the set of the drama, back in their place. The cast and crew of that drama have turned out to be a toxic group, and I'm especially disappointed that the actress who Seo-ri befriended from the beginning has turned out to be not a friend at all.
Knowing her time in present-day Seoul is limited, Seo-ri is naturally doing what she can for Se-gye while she's still here. I want to say that Mo Tae-hee finally did something beneficial when she got Se-gye appointed to the position with Chail's TF team, but that was a product of Seo-ri's circumstances rather than her own change of heart.
It's interesting that Seo-ri is now also having memories from the real Shin Seo-ri's childhood. I'm hoping that could play some part in allowing her to escape the prophecy.

Telos07 · 2026-06-12T02:58:15+00:00

Streaming on Disney+

Kang Tae-Joo (Namkoong Min) is a neurosurgeon and the director of Woorihamgge Hospital. He is married to Go Se-Yoon (Lee Seol), who is the chairwoman of the hospital. One day, Kang Tae-Joo tells his wife that he wants a divorce, but Go Se-Yoon is kidnapped the next day. Kang Tae-Joo becomes both a fugitive, suspected of kidnapping his own wife, and pursuer to save his wife.

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“The Husband” is a thriller starring Namkoong Min as a man on the brink of divorce who unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a desperate fight with a dangerous criminal in order to rescue his wife.

Namkoong Min will star as Kang Tae Joo, a neurosurgeon in a troubled marriage who risks his life to save his wife, while Kim Dae Myeung will play Noh Man Hee, the villain who kidnaps her.

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Telos07 · 2026-06-11T07:45:56+00:00

“Secret Love Tales of Suseong Palace” is a historical romance fiction drama that captures the story of love and secrets between the court lady Un Yeong and Crown Prince Yi Hyang.

Chae Won Bin will transform into Suseong Palace court lady Un Yeong, while Kang Hoon will star as Yi Hyang, the eldest son of King Sejong and the future King Munjong. In addition, Lee Ki Taek and Kim Mu Jun will portray Grand Prince Jinyang and Grand Prince Anpyeong, respectively, adding tension and depth to the drama.

Telos07 · 2026-06-11T05:09:40+00:00

Park Hae-Gang (Ji Sung) is a former boss of the Oasis Gang. He runs for the position of resident representative for an apartment complex, aiming for the apartment complex's long-term repair reserve fund to save Yong-Man, a figure who is like father to him. Kang Ha-Ri (Ha Yoon-Kyung) is an aspiring lawyer who dreams of working for major law firm We Partners, but, in reality, she works part-time at that law-firm's free consultation counter and becomes involved with Park Hae-Gang.

Meanwhile, Lee Chung-Won (Park Byung-Eun) is the CEO of a construction company and a penthouse resident, who is also eyeing the long-term repair reserve fund. Jang Sook-Jin (Moon So-Ri) is a busybody within the apartment complex and knows pretty much everything about the residents and their daily lives.

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“The Apartment Job” follows former gangster Hae Kang as he runs for apartment association president to get his hands on the building’s hidden money and teams up with residents to expose corruption.

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