Hellbound (Netflix)

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Drama: Hellbound (English title) / Hell (literal title)
Revised romanization: Jiok
Hangul: 지옥
Director: Yeon Sang-Ho
Writer: Yeon Sang-Ho (webcomic & screenplay), Choi Kyu-Seok (webcomic & screenplay)
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 6
Release Date: November 19, 2021
Runtime:
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

People hear predictions on when they will die. When that time comes, a death angel appears in front of them and kills them.

Jung Jin-Soo (Yoo Ah-In) is the head of new religion Saejinrihwe. He speaks about the phenomenon when death angels from Hell come and states it's a revelation from God. Jung Jin-Soo has intense charisma and a mysterious aspect.

Bae Young-Jae (Park Jung-Min) is a PD for a broadcasting station. He tries to dig out the truth about religious group Saejinrihwe.

Min Hey-Jin (Kim Hyun-Joo) is a lawyer. She stands up against the group “Hwasalchok” (‘Arrowhead’), which consists of people who blindly follow Saejinrihwe.

Song So-Hyun (Won Jin-A) is Bae Young-Jae’s wife. She collapses in emotional pain, which she can not deal with.

Jin Kyung-Hoon (Yang Ik-June) is a detective and investigates cases involving the appearance of angels of deaths.

Notes

Based on the webcomic series "Jiok" written by Yeon Sang-Ho and illustrated by Choi Kyu-Seok (first published August 25, 2019) via comic.naver.com/webtoon.
Related titles (drama series):
1. Hellbound | Jiok (Netflix / 2021)
2. Hellbound 2 (Netflix / 2023)

Cast



Yoo Ah-In	Kim Hyun-Joo	Park Jung-Min	Won Jin-A	Yang Ik-June
Jung Jin-Soo	Min Hey-Jin	Bae Young-Jae	Song So-Hyun	Jin Kyung-Hun

New Truth



Ryoo Kyung-Soo	Lee Dong-Hee	Cha Si-Won	Kim Mi-Soo
Deacon Yu-Ji	Kim Jeong-Chil	Deacon Sacheong	Deacon Young-In



Nam Jin-Bok	Kim Jung-Ho	Jang Ha-Ran	Han Hye-Soo
committee member	committee member	committee member	committee member



Lee Hyun-Kyun	Kim Hyun
church attorney	church member (ep.3)

The Arrowhead



Kim Do-Yoon	Phillip Kim	Song Ji-Hyun
Lee Dong-Wook	Arrowhead teen (ep.1)	Arrowhead teen (ep.1)

Sodo



Lim Hyung-Guk	Ko Dong-Hyoung	Lee Han-Sol
Professor Gong Hyeong-Jun	Kim Geun-Bae	member (ep.6)

Sodo Law Firm

Lim Hyung-Guk

Attorney Park

Police



Park Jung-Pyo	Lee Dong-Yong	Hwang Bae-Jin	Ko Dong-Eop	Kim Jung-Woo
Hong Eun-Pyo	captain	detective	crime scene investigator	detective

Hong Seong-O

detective

NTBC



Lee Un-Jung	Han Woo-Yul	Seo Young-Sam	Ko Seo-Jeong
anchorwoman	Producer Kang Jun-Won	bureau director	Video Editor Mi-Suk

Min Hey-Jin's Family

Won Mi-Won

Min Hey-Jin's mother

Jin Kyung-Hun's Family



Lee Re	Uhm Seo-Hyun	Park Ji-Yeon
Jin Hee-Jung	Jin Hee-Jung (child)	Jin Kyung-Hun's wife

Park Jung-Ja's Family



Kim Shin-Rok	Choi Hyung-Joo	Kim Si-Ha
Park Jung-Ja	Park Eun-Yul	Park Ha-Yul

Others



Kim Kyu-Baek	Lee So-E	Yoon Don-Sun	Hong Min-Soo	Lim Yun-Bi
Joo Myeong-Hun (ep.1)	cafe customer (ep.1)	Writer Kim Gwang-Jin (ep.1)	Murderer Kim Chang-Sik (ep.2)	Airline Employee Kim Mi-Jin (ep.2)



Yoon Hyun-Gil	Park Sang-Hoon	Jang Moon-Gyu	Park Yong	Byeon Seo-Yun
announcer (ep.2-3)	Jung Jin-Soo (teen) (ep.3)	Kim Yeong-Seok (ep.5)	land department officer (ep.5)	Gong Yeon-Jae (ep.5)

Kim Bong-Soo

elderly apartment resident (ep.6)

Additional Cast Members:

Yu-Na - sinner's daughter

Trailers

Awards

2022 (58th) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 6, 2022
- Best Supporting Actress (Kim Shin-Rok)

Comments

Minahil Mar 23 2023 2:42 am I wont lie the bad reviews for this drama forced me to not watch it but I saw Pubity on instagram post about it so i decided to give it a try. It’s definitely on the darker side, too many emotions involved but i’m glad I watched it. It was not the greatest but pretty good nevertheless 90/100

Telma Dec 29 2022 7:12 pm The bad comments here are not justified, I even watched it twice. "Hellbound is a nasty piece of work that starts off fascinating and then blends its genre elements with its philosophical concepts into an unwieldy blend of thrills and heady ideas that land somewhat inertly by its conclusion...Vibrant, haunting, horrifying and thought-provoking, and boasting plenty of twists and turns. " Worth watching. 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Nathaniel B. Oct 12 2022 7:02 pm Despicable! Its pretentions to theological, philosophical, or social meaning are rubbish. This is violence for the sake of violence, horror for the sake of horror. The author is a pretender with out the intellectual ability to explain, or give logic to what a feverous brain concocted. As a Catholic I would have liked to have seen an encounted between the creatures and the body of Christ, but that would have taken some thought, and might have proven offensive to some, and this series went to great lengths not to offend anyone, except maybe those with a weak stomach.

Wilson B Oct 01 2022 3:41 am Happy to see season 2 officially confirmed! Looking forward to it!

Nikki Aug 31 2022 1:58 pm I couldn’t even finish Episode 1 …..

pearl Aug 25 2022 1:01 pm Hellbound has some weaknesses, but frankly, when it comes to the last episode, you will have forgiven him easily. The last scene seems to prefigure a season 2, honestly, I reserve my couch to follow it!

MissA Jul 23 2022 5:14 am I personally found this series quite good. There are any mysteries and and unanswered questions so I'm curious to know and understand more. I truly hope there will be a second season.

The 3 King Kongs Jun 01 2022 10:39 am There are some k-dramas which i fast forward often while watching and there are some where I just sit still watch. This belongs to the former. It has unnecessary violence and the whole thing is just a mishmash of stuff. I am unable to empathize with any character too. It could have been a much much better series.

Oh ya, the "angel" looks like casper having a bad day while the hellish thugs look like donkey kongs.

Hypto May 18 2022 2:14 pm I'm surprised at how low this series has scored on this page, and I just and I just can't wrap my head around why. You get to feel for some people being "judged", while also putting all your hate towards the arrowheads portrayed. Personally one of the better shows for me so far this year. Looking forward to season 2!

Ola May 15 2022 10:32 am Love love love, the idea, the casts, the CGI, Please give us the next season asap, i'll be waiting Hwaiting Hellboud ^_^

Illa Jan 09 2022 2:43 pm I have a love-hate relationship with this series. Really love the unique story and how it portraits social issues. The actors also gave stellar performance. Only that I hate the bad CGI quality of the hell giants and the fog-like prophecy "angel". They look so lame, not scary or "divine" at all. How could Netflix produce such a bad quality CGI??

K wizard Jan 04 2022 2:45 pm Like wtf!!! I have always frequent this place to know and read comment but I think it's about time I voice out about this negative comments, for me Hellbound is one of the best Netflix produced 2021, and it wasn't lacking in anyway, it's just six episodes you can't expect them to cover up the whole story?? I believe the first season is Just to talk about the content of the film and later on maybe if there's another season they will talk about the loopholes and make it more better than the first, Hellbound is great I will rate 10/10, it's time we start enjoying good dramas like this and stop condemning and criticizing works of great people who took their time to give us the best ?

whynot Dec 27 2021 1:49 pm very good series. very intelligent plot. of course, not a typical kdrama.

Tinny nuts Dec 27 2021 9:40 am To be honest, i'm confused with the story....

Tin Dec 26 2021 10:08 am May have some spoilers...

Sorry but I got bored, 2 episodes and the creatures of hellbound only appeared once and that was at the very start... Will still try to finish this, probably I'm just really not in to cult stuff - I like Happiness much much much more, I've enjoyed it from start to finish. Although I don't enjoy much as far as the start of this Hellbound series, I hope I will still enjoy the ending cause otherwise I may just drop this around 3rd or 4th episode if I still find this boring...

love Dec 26 2021 7:22 am Amazing. . Netflix is the best. .

Kkkkk Dec 24 2021 5:27 am 5/10

Confusing and laggy plot. Got me yawning and confuse at the same time. Cinematography 2/10

Not great.

shin yuna revolution Dec 19 2021 6:30 pm i’ll be honest, although the drama isn’t the best, it still kept me hooked, and i watched the entire season in that 6 hours.

the drama’s idea at hand is very cool, but the execution of it isn’t incredible. there are things said and done like they’re very important to the storyline but then were never brought up again. we never see heejung and her dad after that hug scene? we never found out how hyejin was alive after all?? or even how everyone thinks jung jinsoo was travelling the world. of course they can be questions answered in season 2, but they should’ve been answered in one, let alone the fact the series may not be renewed, though i’m sure it probably will. knowing that this show is coming from the same director as train to busan makes it pretty sad and underwhelming, considering the quality difference between the two. i’ll be fair though, train to busan is a movie and this is a netflix series.

the cgi is… questionable? it’s not bad as such, it’s just too detailed in a way?? i wouldn’t like to compare the two, but i’ll do so anyway.. sweet home. the cgi was not amazing on that show, but it still felt scary and like a horror. the creatures in hellbound were not scary whatsoever. once you see the creatures the first time, you’re kind of used to it all the other times. this might sound weird, but it’s hard to find it scary when the creatures do the same thing every single time. the only part that will actually make you feel suspenseful is the lead up to park jungja’s demonstration, i think that part was considerably well done.

despite being an 18+ series, the only part that was very shocking is the very beginning of episode one due to how gory that part was. from their on, a lot of the detailed scenes aren’t very visible due to the creatures being in camera view. i think a 14 year old would probably be able to watch this series, it could’ve passed rated 15.

i think the actors were well casted, others not… yoo ahin is a objectively good actor i think. i can always see him as his character rather than yoo ahin despite all the things i’ve seen him in. he can play polar opposite characters well. the actors that i think didn’t perform well have to be all those from new truth. kim jeongchil is the leader, literally the one meant to anger you, but i felt nothing. a lot of shows know how to literally make you feel pure anger, or make you think “oh god, what’s gonna happen next?” i didn’t feel that once watching this.

what i’ll say, if you wanna bide your time with a drama, watch this one. it’s not boring enough to make you stop watching, but not good enough to the point you’ll be desperate for season two after watching it. it’s not good or bad, it’s just neutral. i will say, i still want season two, i think it is capable of turning into an iconic series if it fills in the gaps in season two, however i have to say, i would be pretty unbothered even if it wasn’t renewed.

tampalasan Dec 06 2021 1:22 pm i dont know about the others, but its not empty for me..ended up thinking more.. will the baby show up again as grownup?why the burnt sinner gets her skin again?this is common for kdramas and that's a nice edge they have..a prep for season2..they have both those that ends and those that doesn't end yet. boring u say?hahaha..u should see our local dramas..all about mistress,revenge and having crushes,crying and slaps is all they can do, generic acting with pretty faces is all we have..no emotional effect at all..no other genre or plot or twists..u can foretell the ending of the story in 1 episode.maybe even half of that 1st ep.can't do detective?law?music?sports?plot twists?fantasy?we dont even have any tourism shows like 2d1n other than drew's?so i'd say this series is still recommendable if u dont mind the cliffhanger type.

EXOL REVELUV Dec 04 2021 7:58 pm Overall 4.4/10

Special Effects:9/10 Plot and Storyline: 2/10 Acting: 6/10 Production: 5/10

Positive Points: Different topic: talks about cult and religion, how people can influence an manipulate naive ones. Sci-fi: the storyline revolves around hell monsters who kill you with a profecy (date and time of your death), the effects are great.

Negative Points: The characters had zero to barely any connection with each other, even if you watch the episodes separately it would quite make sense. I feel the lack of connection to the viewer, when you watch a drama you can empathize with the leads, this one I had no feelings (except the baby) at all. No scientists involved, no explanation to the weird phenomenon (I wouldn't mind). But what upsets me the most was the storyline, I expected horror + mystery and got only special effects with cult stuff.

Improvement Points: The storyline could've been So Much Better. They could go further with the emotions of the characters or connect the police, producers to the cult... the topic is interesting but they manage to pull an average plot.

Would I recommend? NO. I'd suggest Sweet Home (it's different from the webtoon but overall a good plot) or Girl from Nowhere if you're into mystery.

Purrita Dec 04 2021 12:49 pm Spoiler alert!! !! I think this is the best horror for me. Not horror from the monster, but how the people behave in this drama, how they easily got manipulated AND manipulating. They really make you question our humanity, purpose in life, existentialism and so on. Again, this is the most horrifying situation for me, got caught in the middle of cult-authoritarian system that you can't escape and got nowhere to go. But in the end of the scene, there is a glimpse of hope that human is not that horrible. Anyway great series!! Such a rollercoaster ride

ve Dec 04 2021 10:42 am definitely not your typical netflix drama. give you a headache but u think this is a very good series! cant wait for the next season sjjdjsjs

ps. dont let the negative comment get into you, this series worth a try!

kiziah Dec 03 2021 7:44 pm Too shallow. The dialogues and depiction of themes about cults, faith, religion, justice, revenge are superficial and based on many stereotypes, no complexity no deep dialogues... Boring. The worst series ever

Very good Dec 02 2021 12:04 pm This drama is very goooood... just enjoy the show, then it will become an amazing drama. Yeah, better than squid game for me...

Jacky Dec 02 2021 10:36 am It’s not going to be your typical drama storyline. These episode 6 is showing the truth of our modern day society. And how danger it can be when we are misled by the wrong group of people. It touches on how human can turn cruel and selfish just for what the majority sees the situation. We often believe something just because it say so, but did not bother to understand before taking sides. Online videos, serving as evidence, can also deeply influence our mind and thinking easily.

Hann Nov 30 2021 2:11 pm I’ll just act like i just watched kind of avengers series

Maggie Nov 30 2021 1:08 pm This is one of the worst dramas iv ever watched... It leaves you empty. Nothing is explained. Where did those monsters come from. A baby received a decree so they should have explained more on how that became possible. This was a waste of time

Hann Nov 30 2021 11:10 am This series reminds me of The Devil Judge

Hann Nov 30 2021 11:07 am I just watch 3 ep. I wanna say this movie is Sick as of now!!! Lol

Alan HOARE Nov 30 2021 10:27 am If that's God will he ain't not Christian and we know who's religion that is

Hi Welcome to Chilis! Nov 30 2021 5:21 am Goblin said it best " A human sacrifice is something the almighty cannot predict it wasn't a part of his plan.That's b/c it's a momentary instinct and a choice solely made by that human, its a choice only humans can make." A human's divine intervention. Which is why I think the baby lived then some how resurrectingt he dead like a Philosopher Stone (F.M.A.meaning of this stone) which the baby could be in a sense.

Also, don't think there is one way to interpret this series. A lot of people are telling each other "your wrong," "you clearly didn't understand what they were trying to depict." Lol Guys they made a whole show on how people interpret "divine intervention" differently (with a couple of other messages in there), and now your having the exact conversations as those in the series. So i'm sure the writers and all that wanted to see how different people would interpret their perspective.

I personally believe the monster might be controlled (hear me out these details might be a little far fetch for some but these are details I noticed of the monster's behavior) The monsters don't have a hive mindset the only times they show unity is in there entrance and exit. Even with the exits they leave through different portals. I say this b/c you can see scenes of the monsters pushing each other out the way (gambler guy who died) to get the human first (my brain goes well why show this the monster pushing the other aren't they both working for the same reasons?)so they clearly have their own conscious in a sense. The monster don't have a uniformed way of fighting, its free for all. which makes me think this isn't exactly a "natural disasters that just happens for no reason. Yes, simply due to lack of uniformity a small conscious. The series made sure to give us very little details and keep everyone focused on why that person why why why why.

I mean this might be a stretch but these are some details I noticed of the monsters. honestly my suspicion is telling me another human is involved in this somehow ....b/c the idea of this being a big supernatural being controlling this means basically the humans deadass need the Avengers; so basically the series needs to create a stronger supernatural being to save them (which they might). Plus I don't think the show is trying to prescribe to any one religion or religion in general. Because we meet a possible Atheist( taxi driver at end),we know Christians are here (new truth said how they didn't want to be perceived as them), new world order religion (the new truth). Believing that the monster came from a divine being; elimanates the questions of why is this happening. But if we say oh its God then there must be a grand reason, I must have done something. Take away that chair of divine intervention, and then what you stand on is your own two feet. No guide book, no preacher, no answers no god. Now you have to come up with the why all on your own....isn't that scarier.... no god to lean on...just you...many people don't sit with theirselves long enough to be their own chair...

but yeah thats my "lil interpretation" ofc so more to analyze...like that big ass head???. Also, I believe this series is a webtoon?? so that might help with some hints if they chose to follow it.

M Nov 29 2021 12:16 pm After reading some of the comments, I'm surprised at how many people seem to have missed the point of this show... I think it was interesting and refreshing that they don't explain Everything and leave space to the watcher's interpretation. I'd say nothing in this show is gratuitous and contrary to what the comments are saying, it was really well written (and acted but I think everyone agrees on that one).

SPOILERS BELOW !!!!!

First of all, the point is not to solve the mystery of the monsters. From the beginning it seems to be an impossible task for humans anyway (for example, the remains of the bodies are "not organic" which isn't normally possible, even a burnt body will have organic elements). It's a surnatural event and surnatural does not necessarily have an explanation ! It's supposed to make you uncomfortable because of that !

The point is the interpretation of the surnatural phenomenon. This is something no one can explain, not science, nothing. In our real world, such a thing doesn't exist. Actually in the second half, Min Hyejin (the lawyer) talks about that. The monsters were the starting point (and was enough of a problem itself) but it's the interpretation Jung Jinsu (Yoo Ahin) and the New Truth made of it that truly became a problem. That's what the drama focuses on and it does it very well.

I've also seen people complain about the violence but I found all of it justified here (and I'm not a fan of violence either). Why do the monsters need to beat them so badly ? I'd say both because 1) it makes people fear the monsters even more 2) it mirrors the violence of human beings in the show. Then there's the baby and as soon as the angel visits the baby all I could think about was those 3 gigantic monsters beating a baby to death and that was so dreadful. The violence is supposed to make you uncomfortable and angry (we see so many violent things eveyday, either in real life or on screens, and we barely react to it, the fact that so many people were bothered by it is a sign the drama was well made IMO).

About the plot holes, I haven't really noticed any or anything that bothered me. The more I think about it, the more I find everything happens or is said for a reason. For example, the cop. From (almost) the start we know how important his daughter is to him. He seems pretty nonchalant until he sees the guru talking to her. Then when we have flashbacks his superior tells him to put himself together for her. His daughter is his main priority. When he faces Jung Jinsu at the end of ep 3, he gets a choice : either denounce the New Truth (and probably avoid the state the world is in 4 years later) but have his daughter go to jail for murder or keep his mouth shut and protect her. What happens to him 4 years later ? Is it really important ? Was he the Bruce Willis hero that was gonna save the world ? No ! It's pretty much stated when he tries to shoot the monsters and fails. He's as powerless as everyone else. You can imagine yourself what happens to him. He's probably laying low with his daughter (remember New Truth has evidence on her). 4 years later the police is working with the cult so they are useless anyway. That's why he doesn't reappear, he wouldn't bring anything to the story if he did. I can't really think as anything else that could be considered a plot hole but tell me if you do !

The drama is separated in 2 parts (ep 1-3 et ep 4-6), both related a few days that are crucial in the course of history. Everything happens very fast and I think keeping the drama short adds to the shock of seeing the world crumble in a couples of day (the second part starts really bleak and ends with some hope). That's also why the characters make bad choices, but ultimately you think "what would I have done ?". Would I have accepted to broadcast my death so my kids could be safe ? Would I have sacrificed my family and tell the world the crazy guru was, in fact, a crazy guru ? Would I have done everything I could to protect my baby ?

Other than the story being really interesting and mirroring our own world (christian cults are a big problem in SK but it can be applied anywhere, how some people will take power at the worst of times and how most people will let them because they don't realise what's happening), I thought it was a really good piece of cinema and storytelling. The acting is amazing, like I said there are lots of subtles nods in the dialogues and everything connects very well IMO. The scene where Sohyun (Won Jinah) goes back to protect her baby and later when Youngjae (Park Jungmin) ties all 3 of them together will stay in my mind for a long time. There were a lot of emotions there, love, despair, courage.

It's okay to not like it for the themes but saying it was badly made just shows you missed the point IMHO. I recommend it a lot, it's a drama that will make you think and that is incredibly well made.

Aozora Nov 29 2021 8:17 am Korean entertainment industry had produced some good movies and some not so good. This series falls into the latter.

The acting of the cast is good. However, along the series, there was not event a hint what the monsters are other that 'they are like earthquake'. But natural disaster does not target any specific person.

All in all, the story telling is comical and pretty bad, for instance, the said cult leader with a religion covering half world population is a total moron without any charm. But, of course, I respect the opinions below that found the show interesting.

Kdramarama Nov 28 2021 11:23 pm Perfect! I do not like violence and there is a lot however the story itself justifies the violence in order to convey a point about the nature of the human psyche. It may seem far fetched however look a little closer and it is actually pretty close to home. Worth a watch if you enjoyed 'The devil Judge' , 'death note' , 'Spawn' from back in the day, pacific rim, Svaha the sixth finger, The Witch, The clover field movies (any of them) and don't mind not having all questions that arise answered at the end...

Yuriyah Nov 28 2021 10:09 pm Honestly, it's a great show, especially for people who like this type of drama or at least open minded since it tackles a pretty sensitive topic of religion and human nature. If you want to watch, don't be discouraged by the negative reviews since most of those reviews came from people who didn't watch the entire thing and are just whiny about it not being their typical drama that shoves every single plot points to their face. But just a quick warning that this show doesn't hold back with violence and it could make you feel uncomfortable if you're not used to it.

Bella Nov 28 2021 10:39 am Just copy paste from some news.. The directer didn't even have high expectations.. He stated, “From the beginning, I created ‘Hellbound’ thinking that it would be a show for people who enjoy this kind of genre or watch deep things, rather than thinking it would please the general public.”

However, the drama secured a spot Netflix’s global Top 10 non-English shows which came as a surprise for the director.

Sang-Ho shared, “It’s more surprising that more people are watching and talking about it than I had expected."

" For ‘Hellbound,’ I built a whole new unfamiliar world, so I think it’s true that it takes some time to immerse yourself in that world,” he added. It shows that this is not normal people cup of tea.. this genre is darker with deep thinking to do.

Jajaneryu Nov 28 2021 6:19 am I wonder which religion that be the inspiration for this movie? It’s kind of weird story. But yeah, nowdays people are going crazy.

Ninja Nov 28 2021 2:13 am It's trending in my country, so I look it up. Found out it was really really boring and the story is really cheesy. I don't care what the story is about. Cult, hell, whatever. How can in the first episode they kill a man with poor background? To make it more interesting, start with killing the president or the goverment or someone who have higher power.

Also in the movie, they just killing, make a cult, and everything in Korea. You know in "reality" that monsters will be trending in all country. So make it go to travel different country and involved other country too.

One more, squid game story is more interesting. How can this grey monster surpass squid game?? Y'all never watch squid game or what?

Just my opinion.

anna Nov 26 2021 3:00 pm This has a same concepts/vibes or whatever it is on "The Devil Judge" kdrama

arrowhead Nov 25 2021 7:58 pm am really shocked that this drama didn't hold back from the unnecessary display of violence it is giving me OCN vibe. also this drama didn't hold back with the issue in our society and cancel culture, it is really scary specially now that we have social media its a sad reallity we leaving in now.

Evelyn Nov 25 2021 1:10 pm Hello people, this series focuses abt how the group of religious people take advantage of God and treat the human with the right that they shouldn’t have. For those who keep asking where the devils from, why they choose certain people to be sentenced, etc. it’s just not the main point of the series. Do other evil, scarry, horror movies tell you where all the ghosts, strange things come from? This series just wants to enhance the unjustice and defame the religous groups that are popular in Korean.

Lady Su Nov 25 2021 10:46 am It makes me sad that I live in the world where people are saying that Squid Game is a masterpiece and compare it to Hellbound.

Yes, this is definitely the series that is expected to be continued. Yes, there are plot holes and so many questions that are not answered. Yes, it's dark and about blinded by religion people.

But wth people - is it so hard this day to reflect a little on the meaning, to be focused and pushed to THINK during watching something? I am definitely not saying this is an amazing drama but definitely it's really good. Acting is well balanced, filming and photography are absolutely amazing... I felt so many emotions while I watched it and I never ever was even close to this while watching SG (not to mention that the plot of SG has same holes and seriously IMHO people who were surprised by the ending lack imagination).

If you are a fan of straightforward dramas that gives you the clean ending and you don't like being played by the screenwriter and director do not watch it cause you will be very disappointed as so many people below.

Bella Nov 25 2021 10:38 am I hope they will explain everything in season 2 so that it will be worth it. The violence is so much and I don't like it.

Hainnn Nov 25 2021 7:55 am Arrowhead is same as devil judge shows crazy presidents young followers cult

ChaVincent Nov 25 2021 1:22 am Wah, this show is pointless. Pretty great cinematography and acting, but shaky plot and pointless storyline. Episode 6 suddenly turned into Harry Potter (what the heck moment). The arrowhead violence pretty much describes the korean society in general—especially their cancel culture. But then again, it happens in every culture.

Anyway, they point is—the story is all over the place and yet there’s just 6 episodes?!? Come on, Netflix! You could have cancelled CB Bebop and just made this into a respectable 12 episodes-season at least. If only to explain the creatures.

All in all, 6/10. (Points mostly for cinematography)

yermseul Nov 24 2021 11:21 pm I'm not really liking the unecesarry violence, it's as if they think by doing that their world will be in peace when they themselves are just like all the sinners or much worse than all those sinners killed by the so called death angel

Rimsha Kanwal Nov 24 2021 4:29 pm I Can Give That Even More Than 5 Stars If There Were More Eps Or A Chance Of This Drama NOT To Be Abandoned Just Like Sweet Home, There's A Bit Blasphemy Here In This Drama (If You're A Religious Person) Then Maybe It's Not Your Cup Of Tea BUUUUT All In All The Story Was Thrilling And I Really Can't Wait For Season 2

Anthony Banatao Nov 24 2021 4:21 am It's not perfect, but overall a solid series with lots of good things. Definitely set-up well for a season 2.

Thee Igneous One Nov 24 2021 4:11 am On one hand, it has some very interesting observations on society and how it could easily turn into a far more dystopian one, but...

I'm tiring of these 'Season 1 dramas' that have no real ending and leave people waiting for the eventual Season 2.

The violence was very gratuitous in a lot of places and was un-nececessary to the plot..

izzy Nov 23 2021 11:33 pm I really liked this show although I understand why many people didn’t. At times the violence was a bit much for me (especially violence against the elderly) but overall I really enjoyed how intense it was and I think there will be a season 2 to answer some of the questions that still remain. I was captivated the whole time and was glad it was only 6 episodes because it was just the right amount before getting annoyed at the senseless violence.

minji Nov 23 2021 10:09 pm I had to skip all the Arrowhead livestream because his screaming gave me so much anxiety. His screen time was way too much. I pretty much agree with the comments here. The story makes no sense and it's confusing. But it is the way it is because of the theme of the story. They could've give us a background story or something about why the creatures were doing that. If they were killing people even though they didn't commit any sin in their lifetime, what's the point of going to hell? If they were killing people because of the original sin, which btw is repayed by death itself that could be from sickness, accidents, etc, that happens to all of us, what's the point of killing them ahead of their time? I'm impressed of how accurate religious groups are portrayed, though. And how scary they could be using anything to their advantage. I'm wondering what happened to Kyunghoon and his daughter Heejung. Lastly, we need explanation what kind of miracle happened to the baby and Jungja. Definitely needs Season 2 with a proper storyline PLEASE.

northerngirl Nov 23 2021 8:25 pm Unnecessary violence. Pointless. Very disappointed.

blue665 Nov 23 2021 4:29 pm I have mixed feelings about this. The story is meaningless, I agree with other people. It's kind of like an open storyline. You don't know which direction it will go and what the actual point of the plot is. People are receiving a decree and dying on no basis, no rules. It's murder combined with twisted religious beliefs. I would have liked it more if it actually made more sense, if it had a solid base to hold on to. It might be explained in season 2. The last episode gave me a big wtf moment but it was actually starting to be pretty damn cool and I would be interested to know more. It's an adult drama with dark and depressing tones, watch it with that in mind. But it's also pretty cringey. Especially the Arrowhead live stream was just too much. The drama was more funny to me than scary at times, but I like to see the Korean cinema experimenting with different genres and things. You gotta love their creativity.

Robert Williams Nov 23 2021 12:48 pm The topic the creators are addressing in my opinion is the most terrifying concept every imagined in human history, that actually may or may not be true: The existence of HELL. What does hell actually represent? It represents the concept of the must excruciating pain and suffering imaginable that never ever ends. Couple that concept with that this sentence is given you my a being that by definition is just, and the ultimate authority, so if you are given it, it's because you deserve it. Absolutely no possibility of appeal, pardon, or sentence reversal. The average human lifespan is around 60 to 90 years or so. Just to subject any human no matter what they have done to such a sentence? It's seems many would think so. I can't agree. I find this series highly disturbing but thought provoking. I am trying to be objective but find it extremely challenging while watching it.

Mimi Nov 23 2021 12:01 pm Now I understand why so many viewers drop this, no basis at all. Humanity doesn't focus at all it's just a small clip or focus but the drama goes down hill. I mean yeah religion, faith like save me (kdrama) but nothing focus what is the meaning of the kdrama.

Happy98 Nov 23 2021 12:00 pm I just watched 3 episodes and feel so sick with the Korean people on the movie... Idk if at the rest episodes, people around the world will do the same as crazy as them. Especially the teenager, they knew that sin makes you go to hell but wth they still hurting people? I'll get the point of their punishment if the follower got such a sign from God or angel to punish people but it's not. Maybe the writer want to show How arrogant and stupid human is. But still, this not my cup of tea.

Maya Nov 23 2021 8:10 am I’ll start off by saying that this is not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s very niche and unconventional; very different to what people are used to. It’s an intriguing drama with a concept that I’ve never heard of before. And yes, it has some plot holes and issues but it’s not enough to render the show as ‘terrible’, as some critics have been saying.

The start is slow but picks up speed pretty quickly with episode 2. Being only 6 episodes, if you’re into this genre and want something to binge-watch, give this a go. There are some unexpected twists, some which really did my head in, and a lot is left to think about.

I hope we get a season 2 because the final episode most DEFINITELY needs some explaining.

Jun Nov 23 2021 3:06 am I stopped watching when the Arrowhead thingy/live stream went on for more than 2mins, cringy and boring.

bella Nov 22 2021 11:15 pm it was good and thought provoking. everything isn't be always black and white. watch and see if it is your type of genre or not. i will wait for season 2

bella Nov 22 2021 11:13 pm i binged watch this from 10:30 pm to 3 am... people have been saying negative review on this series but for me it was really good and thought provoking type. although the creatures and their cruel killing may be unreal but the portrayal of how human reacts to this seems real to me. Everything is not black and white in real life... i felt the frustrations and hatred to that cults religion and those people who blindly follow it. in real life also, some people take sides regardless of right and wrong. I also felt that this is not completed one so will wait for season 2 for why those creatures exist. Watch this and see if it is your type of genre or not.

Gary Karsikas Nov 22 2021 10:37 pm How are you doing on explaining the dementional shift in a new way?

Kdrama bunny Nov 22 2021 9:14 pm Do not watch this unless Netflix confirms that they will be releasing a second season because you will be wasting 6 hours of your life.

Kdrama Bunny Nov 22 2021 9:02 pm This drama doesn’t have a good ending….in fact it ends abruptly leaving you more confused than ever. If Netflix doesn’t make a season 2, this will be a complete waste of 6 hours of my life. I suggest skipping this drama until Netflix confirms that they will be releasing season 2. If they don’t, I suggest you pass.

Ley Nov 22 2021 8:09 pm 2/2 This is more like existentialism and the portrayal of morality. So I think this drama may be appreciated more by the people who are a bit mature enough to understand how the world and the universe really works, regardless of age. I'm just curious as to why the ending is like that, what meaning is hiding behind that scene. I'm excited to know coz I enjoyed this a lot!

Jacky Nov 22 2021 7:11 pm I'm with the two last comments here...it's better to not listen to some negative comments and watch yourself then give your opinion on this drama...I turn out to like it tho, I literally watch it non-stop cause I got so curious in every ep..even tho there's some unnessary scene or line but I still like it, if people are wondering why this drama went over squid game record in neflix..maybe it's because, you may like certain drama but it doesn't mean others will too, I seriously thought squid game was good because of tiktok but when I watched it, the story line is quite predictable, I can read the whole story until the end tbh...hellhound on the other hand, gave me a new feeling while watching drama, but it's addictive, it made me watched again tho...I like the story line, I hope they make a s2 because the ending just too suspense and they can improve it cause I've watched all the other korea neflix series but this is actually the first time I wanted a s2 for a korea neflix series...

Ley Nov 22 2021 6:31 pm This series has actually a deep meaning behind these brutal events. I read comments here about how it isn't good, and I must say this series is actually a mature content rather than just character developments and happy endings and the evil musn't prevail etc. It may be a shame that it's only 6 episodes and the lack of character development they must say, but it doesn't need those coz it's shown as a whole portrayal of our society and human nature too. This series tells more about religion, meanings of life, beliefs of the human in God, how we interpret events and why there are misfortunes happening to random people (good/bad), and how our beliefs as a human affects our actions towards each other. This is more like existentialism and the portrayal of morality. One of the lesson/point of this series was actually said by the Professor in ep5 i think, when he was talking to Park Jungmin on why these events are happening. So I think this drama may be appreciated more by the people who are a bit mature enough to understand how the world and the universe really works, regardless of age.

I'm just curious as to why the ending is like that, what meaning is hiding behind that scene. I'm excited to know coz I enjoyed this a lot!

Nadia Nov 22 2021 4:35 pm Agree with last commenter. So glad I didn’t listen to the negative comments and watched it. I binged all 6 episodes yesterday and I’m already rewatching them. It’s really good. There is CLEARLY nothing realistic about it and at first the dogmatic behavior of the public and the complete lack of interference from the Korean authorities was pissing me off. But once I decided to just see it as an “alternate world” kind of show I was able to simply enjoy it. It’s very well done and I’m so looking forward to the next season. I hope they already filmed them ?.

SO good Nov 22 2021 2:24 pm Glad I didn't listen to the commenters bashing this drama.

I just finished binge watching it and it's so good. I can think of a thousand possible meaning to the ending, I can think of meanings from a religious perspective and a non religious perspective. Could mean that the sinners are born again or that the decree was false, the parents of the child who sacrificed themself saved their child and the world. This could be the solution Jung Jin Soo was searching for. The driver at the end could be "someone important".

I really hope this show has a season 2 because there's so much potential and I hope people will stop down-rating it just because they don't have the capacity to understand.

Jashik Nov 22 2021 1:24 pm To many plot hole, don’t reach my expectations

Sameer Starrer Nov 22 2021 12:44 pm This was such a nonsense series. They didn't explain how and why people receive decree from God and end up in hell too, randomly! And what even rubbish ending that was? I know they will make second season and try to make sense of the plot a bit but still what about the current present first season which didn't make any sense? Many people wouldn't even care to watch second season when the first one was this illogical.

bong Nov 22 2021 10:14 am weird storyline... never read this on webtoon before, but this story would be awesome only in webtoon not for series tv..

Marijoy Nov 22 2021 5:53 am Its a great kdrama of netflix that will give you lessons in life. The way they make this was so cool.. The story line make you think deeper and deeper.. It is like squid game... Every Korean drama series on netflix didnt dissapointed me, each series they produced was so amazing... Lets watch and Learn more about the story of this kdrama series guys.

Drama pro Nov 22 2021 3:04 am I'm read comment about this drama don't make any Sense.. but many kdrama don't make any sense at all.. they never watch it or what... Do you think squid game make sense?? Goblin?? Hahaha what the funny.. for people who came here read comment before want to watch this drama, honestly this drama really ² great.. !! I'm crying for the last episode.. this drama really beautiful

Val Nov 21 2021 10:08 pm Bruh… que pedazo de mierda !!! That’s 6 hours of my life I’ll never get back. This shit doesn’t make sense at all, I don’t know about the webtoon but this sucked. I’ve seen some bad dramas in the last decade but this is top 3! Do NOT waste your time! Who the hell dares to compare this to Squid Game?! Go watch something that’s actually good like Vicenzo, Kingdom or any other drama honestly, anything else is better than this piece of shit! Even Sweet Home was better than this!!!

Miki Nov 21 2021 8:51 pm Usually I don’t write reviews for this, but for this show I have to. This show is freaking amazing!!! It’s exactly like the webtoon and the storyline actually progresses fast like a roller coaster. It will start off fast but then it slows down a bit then picks up the speed immediately. It will get you hooked because you’re going to be curious and want to know what’s going to happen to these people and how their lives will change when their fates are being met. The actors did such a good job portraying these fragile yet cruel characters. I highly recommend only if you can handle very deep and dark violence/themes. It’s definitely not like Squid Game for sure, but to me it’s gruesome just like how the story is. I arguably find this show’s plot much better than Squid Game as well. 10/10 and cannot wait for the second season especially after the ending of ep 6

5hineelovez Nov 21 2021 4:15 pm I liked it, but there were many plot holes and if there's no season 2 I'd be hella disappointed. For example; what happened to the police officer and his daughter?

butterchoppey Nov 21 2021 9:09 am It felt so pretentious and forced at the same time. Other reviews will say that it is deep or how good it is in tackling philosophies on religion, cults, etc. In reality, many of the series "philosophies" doesn't make sense and have easy counter-logic behind them. I dunno but this felt like sweet home was done very bad and more confusing. The series point of god judgement is fair and square is countered with the targeted murder on only a few people, and based on what? it's not even judgement, it's only execution. And asking for a friend, will people be stupid enough to follow what a man with neon lipstick said behind a webcam?

GoShim Nov 21 2021 7:09 am The storyline doesn’t make sense, not logic, badly story

Lifghtning95 Nov 21 2021 6:38 am Its a really good drama especially for those who likes to think deep. This series really concludes on the dystopian side of the world, where people will blindly follow any new religion/cults just to save themselves from eternal damnation. The only downside is that those people take matters to their own hands without letting the matter runs its course. Hoping for a Season 2 if there is any for further clarification.

Mia Gretha Nov 21 2021 3:58 am Literally, this is just a very, very cruel murder. Although all the players are very good, but it's a shame they played in this terrible story. I don't know and spechless. My hears so beating fast while watching this. Not because scary or something, but I can't breath with this bad storyline. Don't know. It's so bad for me!

WonderWoman Nov 21 2021 3:51 am Terrible idea! Just watch ep.2..what kind of storyline is this.....

Kkkkkkk Nov 21 2021 12:36 am Why does Netflix always do a story like that? It's just so confusing and too short and I am like what the hell am I watching? Kudo to all actors and actresses, they're acting superb however the storyline is 4/10.

Karaage Nov 20 2021 10:35 pm Omg so confusing, I can’t be focus to watch this. At midway and still wondering whats this up to. Meh

smilefam Nov 20 2021 10:07 pm too short for a series to explain what's going on. as expected from netflix. it would be great if they do it properly. overall I enjoyed this series for a weekend

Domainjava Nov 20 2021 7:11 pm absolute waste of time! plot was messy and confusing and there was no character development. barely understood what was going on because things weren’t properly explained but instead new things kept getting introduced. the ending was terrible and even if there is a second season i will not be watching.

Miss Nov 20 2021 10:55 am Crazy cliffhanger! Season two!!

A friend Nov 20 2021 10:17 am Mentally Disturbing. I wouldn't say it surpassed squid game and not comparing both.But the death scenes are so mentally disturbing that i had to take few minutes off after each sick scenes to digest it.

Either way, Kudos to the cast for such great acting. Kinda made me think if people will really turn out to be like those psychopath arrowheads if something like this happens in real life ._.

Someone Nov 20 2021 9:24 am The actors and acting are great, but it's frustrating to see people not getting help from the police or the military. I hope that the loneliness I felt in this series will never be experienced. Boring science fiction for me. 1 star out of 5 for that reason alone.

Fatimah Nov 20 2021 8:23 am First of all the main cast are my favorites I just finished watching it now but wow I so much love it can't wait for season 2 because they really need to tell us where those monsters came from and how they re passing those messages but damn those new truth members are heartless taking advantage of an ongoing situation to mislead people highly recommend but if watch Luca then u should be able to watch this because both drama deserves another season

Zarhexia Nov 19 2021 10:03 pm 4 words: Good idea, poor execution

jungkook Nov 19 2021 6:52 pm as an avid fan of korean thriller dramas this was a Huge disappointment.. absolute waste of time! plot was messy and confusing and there was no character development. barely understood what was going on because things weren’t properly explained but instead new things kept getting introduced. the ending was terrible and even if there is a second season i will not be watching.

cameoong Nov 19 2021 1:35 pm Need season 2!!!

Good Addiction Nov 19 2021 1:07 pm Truly Madly Deeply Bad ? such a waste

ProTheory Nov 19 2021 12:55 pm The series is 10/10 for me. Every people had it's own perspective. This event like this might happen in the future cuz we never know. It describe perfectly how people would react when event like this would happen. People only believe when they see things with their eyes which describes today's society. The fear felt by the society would also apply in real life. The fear made us did and trusted ridiculous thing. Although the series contain so much violent, it made us learn how serious things can be when it comes to manpower and manipulation.

cameoong Nov 19 2021 12:45 pm Need season 2

Bornfreeonekiss Nov 19 2021 12:00 pm I cant stand the violent in this drama! I know its a show but how could a religion is so barbaric and everyone just shut the f up watching someone being drag to hell. My anxiety and depression just going up every time I watch this. I dont enjoy this drama at all, its different from Hole, Happiness, Sweet Home, Squid Game or other horror fiction that Ive watched before. Def 1/10.

Jil Nov 19 2021 11:05 am I just cant stand those stories where evil wins, like penthouse. I expected much for this but aint worthy.

1/10 for the effort.

Belle Nov 19 2021 9:40 am I’m sorry but this drama should not be made, abusing an elderly on screen is really not proper to be seen by many people, I know this is only a show

SD Nov 19 2021 8:16 am Incredible, does it have season 2? If it does, I look forward to watching it soon.

Sol Nov 01 2021 2:16 pm Omoo, im so excited for this. The teaser was soooo good how much more if its aired already. I can't wait for the next attorney role of our Kim Hyun Joo. And please be good at ending..... Im afraid it will be not good like sweet home. Hwaiting. Wishing for the success like squid game and train to busan. Aja

mi Oct 31 2021 5:56 pm This is nice but I'm afraid the editing would not be really good like peninsula and sweet home :(

hihihello Oct 27 2021 8:32 am Excited for Kim Shin Rok's and Ryoo Kyung Soo's acting! Kim Shin Rok will surely be amazing as she was very great in Beyond Evil. Ryoo Kyung Soo was great in Itaewon Class too.

Tina Oct 05 2021 11:30 pm @ID with people calling Squid Game a copycat of some JP dramas (even if the plots are totally different), I'm sure this will be heavily compared with DN. Though I think the focus of Hellbound is on the social issue (similar with SG).

ID Sep 29 2021 8:35 pm I bet people will compare it with death note

Nadiya Sep 28 2021 4:08 pm Holy shit this looks incredible. Now I beg Netflix to drop it so I can watch it.

Cln 20 Sep 28 2021 1:43 pm Please... Help Me i Can’t Wait Again! Team production can Y’all Just Post Forward Of This Drama! I can’t wait seeing my favs actor (candidate chungmuro)park jungmin became dad! With actress that i know too! Won jinah and another candidate chungmuro actor yoo ah in!! Also another sunbae actor! Plus this drama has been promote to tiff ! Biff ! And BFI !! Also got director star Bong joon ho appreciate !

jjinjiy Sep 23 2021 10:54 pm excited for Won Jina here.. can't wait

Lulu Aug 26 2021 1:25 pm The Teaser Is Wow... A Bomb

aliyah Jul 05 2021 11:24 pm Can't wait to see this movie of Kim Hyun Joo ??

Soleil Jun 27 2021 12:22 pm When is this gonna be released? ?

midnight sunshine Jun 27 2021 2:59 am Can't wait to see kim hyun joo, she always doing great in every project. I heard that director yeon sang ho cast her in new movie after work with her in this drama. The movie called "Jung yi" Fighting kim hyun joo!!!

Fat×YAI Jun 20 2021 2:05 am Yooooo Ahhhhhh Innnnnnnn!!!! I need more of you!!! ❤

Luna Jun 13 2021 7:44 pm Oh yes, Yoo Ah In!!! Can't wait to see him!!

Cristy Jun 12 2021 12:07 pm If Kim Hyun Joo is in it, it is a must watch!

hassna soul Apr 18 2021 6:16 pm Park Jung-Min

Ej Thompson Mar 28 2021 10:15 am Fighting Kim Hyun Joo❤️

iamestee Feb 28 2021 11:34 pm Yoo Ah-In <3 I will look forward to this Netflix kdrama!!! I'm excited...

tinkerbhell Feb 25 2021 8:40 pm im here for Won Jin Ah.. Figthing ❤

ryntar Feb 25 2021 11:00 am here bcoz of kim hyun joo. she is perfection of a k-drama

room303 Feb 25 2021 5:25 am can’t wait omg

girlygirl9983 Feb 23 2021 9:58 pm Here for Won Jin-Ah & Yoo Ah-In, would've loved if it was casted as them 2 being the 1st ML/FL but still can't wait to see this drama.

Maja Feb 08 2021 2:40 am Wow! One of my favorite Korean actresses is here, Kim Hyun Joo. Excited for this series!

nn Feb 07 2021 5:49 pm OMG! Yes please, my 2 top fav actor in one drama. Definitely Watching

Anne Jan 23 2021 7:04 am The talent is too much, how can they put Yoo Ah In and Park Jung Min in one show. This will be amazing, I'm sure they'd deliver everything in an amazing way

Neea Jan 18 2021 10:54 pm Any drama with Kim Hyun-Joo, am in!!

Ruby Nov 26 2020 11:53 pm I'm so excited for this drama. Any drama or movie with Yoo Ah In in it will surely be very entertaining and satisfying to watch.

green beans Nov 25 2020 9:30 am new drama with hong sik oppa, holy crap couldn’t be more excited:))) i’m so ready for this! hoping for many episodes, so i could enjoy hong sik’s acting to the fullest?

Gruvee Oct 14 2020 7:45 am Istg, the cast will be paramount if that girl from life series switch to veronica park aka Kim Jae Kyung, I'm A sucker for Yoo Ah In and Park Jung Min. Best boys of 80's, if there's a remake of talented Mr.Ripley them boys defi nailed it

RAZ Sep 08 2020 2:09 pm This is a Netflix drama so I really hope it is a full Kdrama and not just 6 or 8 episodes like other Netflix dramas. One can hope.

Waw Sep 05 2020 10:33 pm Am I seeing things? Is this really an upcoming Drama (not a movie) with Yoo Ah In on it? OMG I can’t breathe... oppaaaaaaaaa I can’t wait and the Cast is actually daebak. This is amazing

Nuha Sep 01 2020 2:05 am Waouw!! Yoo Ah In, Park Jung Min, and Yang Ik Jun in one movie.. Must Watch

CKW Aug 01 2020 10:44 am Park Jungmin is one of the best actor in Korea rn. He's a stellar talent.

Anticipating this so much. To top it off it has Yoo Ah In and the delightful Won Jin Ah.

Fai Jul 31 2020 12:13 pm OMG! Yes please !!!

ree Jul 29 2020 10:34 pm can't wait for this! hongsik! ?

Annie Jul 29 2020 1:09 pm Finally, Yoo Ah In newest drama.. cannot wait?

Hellbound (Netflix)

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

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New Truth

The Arrowhead

Sodo

Sodo Law Firm

Police

NTBC

Min Hey-Jin's Family

Jin Kyung-Hun's Family

Park Jung-Ja's Family

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