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Drama: Blood Free (English title) / Dominant Species (literal title)
Revised romanization: Jibaejong
Hangul: 지배종
Director: Park Cheol-Hwan
Writer: Lee Soo-Yeon
Network: Disney+
Episodes: 10
Release Date: April 10, 2024 --
Runtime:
Genre: Suspense / Thriller
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Ending millions of years of humans eating animal meat, BF now dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market. There are people inside BF and outsiders who begin to have doubts about the path taken by BF CEO Yun Ja-Yu (Han Hyo-Joo). Yun Ja-Yu founded BF with On San (Lee Mu-Saeng), who has a Ph.D. in physiology.

Meanwhile, after graduation from the Naval Academy, Woo Chae-Woon (Ju Ji-Hoon) served in army, but he now works as a bodyguard.

Cast



Ju Ji-Hoon	Han Hyo-Joo	Lee Hee-Jun	Lee Mu-Saeng
Woo Chae-Woon	Yun Ja-Yu	Seonu Jae	On San

BF



Jun Suk-Ho	Park Ji-Yeon	Kim Sang-Ho	Yi Seo	Kang Ian
Seo Hui	Jeong Hae-Deun	Kim Sin-Gu	Hong Sae-Ip	Kim Ho-Seung



Yoo Byung-Soo	Cho Bu-Hyun	Lim Ji-Min
bodyguard	employee (ep.8)	Bae Hui-Jin (ep.10)

Lee Mun-Gyu's Group



Jeon Kuk-Hwan	Nam Gi-Ae	Kim Jin-Goo	Seo Myung-Chan	Lee Chang-Joo
Lee Mun-Gyu	Lee Jung-Yeon	Park Dae-Seong	Chairman Lee Nam-Jin	Han Gi-Ho

Dorson



Eom Hyo-Seop	Yuk Hyun-Suk	Ko Kyung-Man
Seonu Geun	secretary	secretary (ep.7)

Woo Chae-Woon's Military Group



Han Eun-Sung	Sean Richard	Jang Eui-Don	Jun Yeong-Chan
captain	Kir	colonel (ep.2)	second lieutenant (ep.2)

Woo Chae-Woon's Family



Kang Seo-Yeon	Hong Je-Yi
Woo Cheong-A	Jun-Hui

Police



Kang Jung-Woo	Park Jung-Min	Yu Seung-Il	Jang Joon-Hyun	Lee Chang-Won
police officer (ep.4)	police officer (ep.5)	Lee Dae-Sik (ep.7)	police officer (ep.7)	police officer (ep.7)



Kim Min-Joong	Min Dae-Sik
detective (ep.7-8)	chief investigator (ep.10)

Prime Minister Seonu Jae's Group



Kim Byung-Cheol	Min Eung-Sik	Lee Bum-Chan	Oh Ji-Yeon
Seonu Jae's secretary	attorney general	Seonu Jae's secretary (ep.8)	Seonu Jae's wife (ep.10)

Others



Choi Young-Joon	Ahn Seong-Bin	Lee Hye-Yeon
Ji Sun-Won	stockbreeder	stockbreeder's sister



Son Kang-Kuk	Han Yu-Eun	Yoon Joo-Man	Kim Won-Suk	Lee Sung-Woo
newspaper director (ep.1)	CM model (ep.1)	black suit man (ep.2)	detective (ep.2-3)	labor broker (ep.3-4)



Park Kyoung-Bok	Shin Hee-Gook	Lee Kwang-Ik	Jang Young-Woo	Ahn Hyeon-Jeong
control room employee (ep.5)	control room employee (ep.5)	assassin (ep.5)	reporter (ep.5)	Kim Sin-Gu's wife (ep.6)



Jo Hyun-Jin	Park Bin	Choi Joon-Hyuk	Heo Na-Kyung	Park Sung-Kyun
counselor (ep.6)	prison officer (ep.9)	reporter (ep.9)	reporter (ep.9)	Kim Jae-Hwa (ep.9-10)



Guk Joong-Woong	Moon Chang-Wan	Park Boo-Gun	Lee Jung-In	Yeom Ji-Hye
Lee Do-Yeong (ep.9-10)	Hong Gi-Seon (ep.9-10)	Park Sin-Yeong (ep.9-10)	Jeong Hae-Deun's mom (ep.10)	anchorwoman (ep.10)

Kim Jung-Woon

prosecutor (ep.10)

Additional Cast Members:

Seo Suk-Kyu - police officer (ep.3)
Ma Jung-Pil - National Forensic Service director (ep.4)
Jeon Jae-Hong - anchorman (ep.5)
Ahn Soo-Ho - Park Cheol-Won (ep.5)
Kang Myoung-Soo - factory worker (ep.8)

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Erica Oct 06 2025 3:29 pm We need a season 2 of blood free...! Please don't let it end like this.

Perky Sep 09 2025 7:33 pm This drama has been on my watchlists since 2024, but i never have time to watch this Beautiful Drama I demand for Season 2 with the same casts please directornim writernim producernin jeballl

Nadia Sep 05 2025 2:38 am I'm getting a dejavu bcs watching the finale episode reminds me back to the time when I watched LUCA and Grid. Yeah, totally cannot brain with the ending. We need a second season.

da-eun Jul 27 2025 7:45 pm We need a second season of blood free!

Jillibean Jul 13 2025 7:11 pm Very few Korean dramas receive season twos mainly because the actors all go onto different projects and it's hard to bring them all back together at the same time. So I wouldn't hold my breath for a season two for this one. I did like the drama though the two leads have both made far superior dramas over the past two decades. Yet it was quite new and topical and it kept my interest for that alone.

Asuka Feb 25 2025 8:51 am Overall I like this drama especially the action but I think the storyline wasn't strong enough. I mean I expect more than that. If Captain Woo and Jayu are still alive and the story of the villains end, then one season is enough for me. Because if there is season 2 what will the story be? Maybe there are new villains and the story of future BF I estimate. Let's see if there will be season 2.

Jjo Jan 28 2025 2:05 pm When are you guys announcing season 2 boo hoo ?

We need Season 2 Jan 27 2025 7:24 am I thought that the series should come out with Season 2. All in all the story line and the characters where brilliant and well written and we'll thought that even UpTo last episode, I'm holding my breath and looking for answer and finalization. I hope they would consider doing the season 2. This is because of the series, I subscribed Disney. Please hear us out the writer, producer and director to give us season 2 or what will going to happened to both Woo and Yun. Appreciate in advance. Fighting!

Gynn Ciolo Aug 17 2024 6:28 am I love Ju Ji Hoon here.... yes i believe there will be season 2

RonW Aug 11 2024 1:35 pm After seeing the reviews, l’ll be waiting for a season 2 to come out before watching this. I hate ambivalent endings that force you to speculate about what the future holds for lead characters.

Sora Aug 04 2024 11:03 pm My #1 critique about this drama is the fact that they had alllll that advanced technology yet people with not even half the level of tech they had were always 10 steps ahead of them. You get hacked with ransomware yet you are still vulnerable to being hacked again??? With All that tech??????

I get that this is a drama trope (bad guys always steps ahead of the protagonist until the very end when the protagonist "triumphs") but, come on now! What a waste of all that advanced tech feature.

Staydee Jul 02 2024 5:14 am Jang Young Shil ,...! Start to arrange season 2 ...!!!

Blue Charm Jun 21 2024 1:01 am It’s really an amazing show, the drama is one of the beat and worth watching. It’s just sad that the ending was hanging and there are protagonist that we wish to see how they were…A season 2 would be awesome.

Johnbosco Jun 12 2024 1:23 pm Please we need season 2 as soon as possible, the drama is entertaining

Scarlet Turangan Jun 02 2024 12:06 am Please don't do this to us. We need season 2.

Rose May 29 2024 11:01 pm Any news about season 2?

When will there be a Season 2??? May 26 2024 8:24 am This drama is so good. Are they goingtodevelop a Season 2? The have to...!

Erra May 25 2024 2:43 pm This drama is soooo good, no single boring episode. But the last episode left us deep thinking to digest the ending. There must be season 2, right?! Please don't say that JA yu is still alive in cha woon's body... It's waaaay too beyond imagination... Please give us season 2 with reasonable story. We Need Season 2

Rider May 18 2024 10:26 am First episode started slow - bit confusing - so I put it on hold. Then a week later in the news, 2 states in the United States banned "cultured meat" to protect farmers. How relevant. So I binged over a rainy weekend - and I was not disappointed - a well done, slow building, mystery of politics, business, greed, and sci-fi.

The Kdramas have a knack for producing imaginative sci-fi dealing with timely issues of the day. Space Sweepers about space junk, The Silent Sea about the survival of the human race, Memories of the Alhambra about virtual game violence.

Looking forward to a Blood Free Season 2. I want to see where the story evolves.

Boluwatifecys May 17 2024 5:01 pm Why they haven't released Blood free episodes 11 and 12

Shirley May 12 2024 11:03 am I'm 3 episodes in and intrigued by the story but my god the background music was so annoying. almost every scene had bgm going on when there's hardly anything exciting going on.very annoying and distracting.

hihi May 12 2024 12:33 am Everything was actually quite good until the last 2 episodes, episode 9 talked too much about issues that weren't really related, and episode 10 everything was resolved in an open and quick way.Quite disappointed. Wait for season 2, hope can watch it together with Lee Dong Wook drama Shop for killers.

Gigi May 11 2024 7:43 pm Had to drop it. So boring. Was it trying to be like the TV show "bodyguard" I also dropped that one too. Oh so boring.....

Freaknino May 10 2024 4:27 pm I looooved this series!! The cast is amazing and their acting skills is just perfect, But I have too many questions!! What happened? Who is alive! Is she in his body ??? what happened to the cat ?? I need ANSWERS Please hurry with season 2 …

Tolongeese May 10 2024 8:28 am Are they using the same AI as the one in Start-Up? An easter egg I guess.

Ryunami May 10 2024 8:08 am The final episode is very fast and confusing.. BF you better give us Season 2 because I want to know what happened to the cat ?

Carmen May 10 2024 2:47 am Has anyone considered the possibility that Yun Ja Yu may not be physically alive but living in Woo Chae Woon's body through BF'S advanced technology? This drama is a science fiction, right?

I'm confuse af but I still enjoy it May 09 2024 10:46 pm It's all good until the last episode confuse the hell out of me. It's like watching "Grid" all over again, the storyline is so exciting and it keeps getting better and better each episode so your expectation is high, but it all crumbles down on the last episode. Not a single soul can understand the ending. As expected from the same writer though.. I really want to have a one-on-one meeting with him/her to understand their mind, LOL. What I'm trying to say is it would be better to have a less complicated conclusion to wrap up this drama.

Anyway, I'm going to miss Han Hyojoo and Ju Jihoon's chemistry. The tension between them throughout the drama is top notch. I hope they'll have another project together again in the future. A melodrama perhaps? :')

seokjinie May 09 2024 8:35 pm what an ending, i need the s2 asap

Hanna May 09 2024 3:46 pm Actually the plot story quite good. The director also same with Stranger so it udnerstandable it have similiar vibes with it. But I really disappointed with the last episode, kinda feeling too sudden and rush, not giving much explanation and the open ending is just... I dont know if this series will continue to season 2, but still I'm not satisft with this series, considering they have two powerful main leads (HYJ and JJH), they act very well and give life to this series, but the rest is less enjoyable.

My personal rate will be 6/10.

Dreamhigh May 09 2024 10:08 am I have wasted my time

country bumpkin May 09 2024 9:57 am The creators of this drama spent significant amount of time creating Yun Ja-Yu character. I am always left behind following YJY's train of thoughts.(i am an average joe kind of person). When she said things such as how things will pan out, i didnt get it till it really takes place. And i would go "...wow she is right after all..." They set her character as being consistent throughout the series. She got the gumption,wont hesitate to take on seemingly huge risks but actually those were well-measured risks. Always ahead of the curve, once she made up her minds on something, she sticks with the plan. She didnt know yet till several ep later, who are her enemies so she is working on it. She set the sequence of events which make her enemies scramble and show their true faces. She could concoct that plan to voice phising that traitor lawyer's voice. That was one nasty plan. And she is highly intelligent, her face is the face of a highly intelligent person. Her is the opposite of dumb face.lol. A brave person, soft spoken, highly educated talking, but not trying to look or to sound educated, she doesnt need to proof herself before others, so she talks in plain language. effective and efficient. Not pompous style. Her voice she keeps it at certain level when she talks publicly or during business meetings. Never seen her smiles in front of others, when she grab the phone we are expecting a big leap which "shake everyone off", etc., etc. I could talk two paragraphs more about her. My point is, Yun Ja-Yu character is seriously well-prepared. They /the creators spent hours of meeting creating her, i think. They made her like that. I remember Cheong Song Yi from My Love from The star. That one is about the same in-depth character build up, in comparison with Yun Ja yu. But YJY's is way more comprehensive. So having said all that, I want to thank all parties responsible for Yun Ja Yu character creation. Thank you so much... When she asked the AI voice yeongshil to say the sms from woo chae won that he was leaving (to Dubai) using his voice, did this imply that she kind of wanted to hear his voice? so subtle. lol.

Freee May 09 2024 9:53 am Any season 2 ???

Feeldaisy May 09 2024 5:32 am Han Hyo Jo is truly Best Actress love her acting in this drama.. so smart beauty calm and strong

Lela May 08 2024 12:27 pm The chemistry! Can't wait for S2. Vv, chae woon is single. He mentioned that to haesung when they stood guarding his house when Jayu was there. The kid he mentioned is his niece.

Anonym May 08 2024 12:21 pm There should be season 2!!!!! Pleaseee release it quickly… OMG

AnxiousPom May 08 2024 10:07 am Omaigadddd how could you leave us hanging with that ending. Season 2 better come quickly, there must be season 2 right?!?!

Exceptional casts, intruiging story, must watch 10/10

5_ooo May 08 2024 6:28 am there has to be a s2 bc that ending bro... they both are basically alive and jayu needs to get her technology back from jae.. its actually so sad how chaewoon couldnt see the revenge he wanted badly in real time. and he couldnt use the recording he got from kir. bruh i swear there needs to be a s2 it cant just end like that

K May 04 2024 8:37 pm Hi

mao May 03 2024 10:00 pm I'm so excited for the finale and at the same time I'm sad it's already ending. I want to see more of Han Hyo-joo and Ju Ji-hoon's chemistry!!

vv May 02 2024 4:05 am Okay I watched the latest episode and cleared everything up haha I knew there was too much chemistry between them for him to be married lol

vv May 02 2024 3:41 am Is chaewoon married and sent his family abroad or did he take over the duty and look after kir's family? I'm confused because there's not much mention of chaewoon's wife and family

vv May 02 2024 3:39 am @passenger haha very true

RENY SR Apr 27 2024 12:41 pm I enjoyed it ? Love this drama ?

Ez Apr 27 2024 11:24 am I love this drama among other popular dramas that are on going

li Apr 27 2024 5:20 am love this drama's concept. Love how they break out of the traditional lovey dovey type of kdrama. Moving was good too.

Tammy Apr 26 2024 11:54 am With bodyguards like Hoseung and Chaewoon, I sometimes forget that Jayu is just a CEO. They take their bodyguard duties so seriously that you’d think she was a president or something. That being said since Jayu’s such an important target, I hope she helps Hoseung like she did with Chaewoon so she could have 2 super soldiers protecting her

passenger Apr 25 2024 3:59 pm The answer to this drama is very simple, Halal meat.

Njay Apr 25 2024 10:57 am Great Sci-Fi series. Can I know the black actor portrayed in Episode 5 talking with the Prime Minister's father, Seonu Geun?

Nanda Apr 25 2024 1:15 am This so good❤️❤️❤️?

Divine Apr 24 2024 12:28 pm I can relate with @Hana’s comment, the part about finishing 5 episodes in one sitting. I can’t wait for the next episodes.

Hana Apr 24 2024 7:54 am I can relate to the comment of @Wendie. I did the same mistake? After watching the first episode, i didn't want to continue to watch for several days. Yet, I just finished 5 episodes on one sitting.

Wendie Apr 21 2024 3:56 pm I made the mistake of eating while watching the first episode so if you're squeamish like me when it comes to animal slaughter, be careful of the first few scenes

Jamimj Apr 20 2024 8:53 pm Why can't I find their original song "That's how my world is made" by Natalie M. I searched it in Spotify, Youtube, YT music and even in allle music. Help!

PS Apr 20 2024 9:27 am @country bumpkin

Thank you. I can't seem to find it on any platform too. But I re-watched the credits and saw the title you mentioned. At least I know what to look for when it's finally released. Thanks again.

country bumpkin Apr 20 2024 6:46 am i thought i saw that original song title somewhere in the credit, "That is how my world is made" by Natalie M. But nothing in Youtube.

PS Apr 20 2024 5:35 am I shazamed the ending song but to no avail.

Here I am hoping for Han Hyojoo & Joo Jihoon to end up together while waiting for Disney to finally release the ending song.

Cee Apr 19 2024 7:34 pm I just need the name of the song played at the ending of these episodes

LOL Apr 19 2024 3:02 pm It gets better and better. Han Hyo-Joo character is really smart and has an interesting backstory. I like it. I can't wait for the next week's episodes.

An Apr 18 2024 1:07 pm The worst character that Han Yo Joo plays. I have seen 3 episodes. I don't like her character.

Sky Apr 18 2024 12:53 pm OMG! This drama is on fire. It's as exciting as A Shop for Killers.

LOL Apr 18 2024 2:25 am I really enjoyed the first two episodes, it was interesting with the whole save the planet with science and stuff. I think this is gonna be a HIT just like the other Disney+ shows, like Moving and A Shop For Killers, those where really good. I can't wait to see this week's episodes on the weekend. :) I'm a little sad, that it's not gonna be a romance between the ML and FL, I mean they've such a good chemistry. :( But this show is not about that.

country bumpkin Apr 18 2024 2:08 am ....this is the latter comment after the below one. the reason of that staring at each other for a split sec scene is that FL needs to re-establish the boss and worker code of conduct. Coz ML first time met FL gave the impression to FL that ML is calling the shot. by "marching down toward her and gave that boss-like talk saying she should stay away from the window. FL was taken aback a bit by showing she moved her hands protecting herself. She lost her ground here, and gave that weakling impression to ML. And of course, later on, she did re-establish her authority upon ML by staring at each other contest later on (in comment below). So having said all that, I want PD nim to know that we viewers truly apreciate these hard-to-create scenes. We are fully aware of the existency of these scenes, these meticulously thought scenes. Keep up the good works...!

country bumpkin Apr 18 2024 1:46 am the scene in her hotel suite where FL about ready to leave and she looked at the ML and they look at each other for a split sec. For me my take on this is, She said through her eyes , " who you just have contacted with just now (he just used his phone) and wtf are you lookin at,...lower your eyes..., and then he lower his eyes he acknowledged that she is the boss and he is working for her. I dunnoabout this scene to you all viewers, but i giggled watching the scene. Too much into it i guess. lol. Or maybe you need to be an oriental person to get the grip of this non verbal (lowering the eyes, the meaning of it).

chynox Apr 17 2024 12:22 am i like the premises, i like the chemistry between the ceo and her staff. But one thing i can't ignore is when HHJ ask for JJH advice what she should do. JJH just answer she need to pay and tell her the most basic things with serious face, like she is so stupid.

country bumpkin Apr 14 2024 10:48 am i like how FL runs the co. She is the absolute leader. All the directors follow her order. The depiction of her handling the crises is well prepared by the writing team and Fl. I mean look at her during that directors meeting discussing the hacking. She stood quietly but she was all ear listening to all her lieutenants doing the talk. She even asked them what do they think she should do. She already lined up her options,but still scooping for inputs. For teens viewers that scene probably something they could learn a bit about corporate decision makers dynamics. When she started talking all listened up and follow the order. I mean, even I said "yes maam.." because Fl character is believeable. Awesome HHJ. Her demeanour is perfectly crafted. Frowning, deep in thoughts, talking plainly and quietly even scary. Michael Corleone did that when he realized someone deep in the family has betrayed him after the assasination attempt on him and his wife. Not saying HHJ followed Michael C.'s demeanor but maybe that was how big shots reacted in similar situation. Anyway HHJ ssi...you go girl....! Anyway arent they the rather proper age group for roles in top executive position?

sf Apr 11 2024 12:57 am I have a better idea. Instead of "blood-free" because of that source, it would be better cancer-free. Try to resolve this global plaque only after starting to play with silly ideas.

Jew Apr 03 2024 4:56 am "I'm not invisible" loved the OST

Jew Mar 27 2024 11:28 pm Oh i can sense a great plot and great chemistry between Han Hyo Joo and Ju Ji hoon

Nanalee Mar 17 2024 3:53 am The premise caught my attention and the cast seems promising.

Jew Mar 14 2024 7:45 am Looking forward!!!

Nan Mar 14 2024 4:38 am I love Disney+ productions. Moving and Shop for killers are my favorite, Blood free seems one of the good ones.

Jennysain Feb 18 2024 11:10 pm Han HyoJoo as CEO nice fighting

Ryunami Dec 18 2023 9:46 am I don't think this show will be out in 2023.. should I put it in 2024's list?

ilhem Feb 12 2023 9:42 am i can't believe it!! i will finally see han hyo joo as a CEO in a drama ! my dream is coming true

Michelle Sep 26 2022 10:23 am Sound like a remake of. Brave new world

Plot Sep 12 2022 1:36 am The plot seems interesting! And Jun Ji Hoon as bodyguard?! OMG!! and also, Ji Chang Wook also fits this role too! But lets give it!! Wahh! Can't wait

Meilany Sep 08 2022 11:47 pm yoohoo my 2 fav artist! Lee Hee Jun and Han Hyo Joo(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ Finally I can see Hee jun ahjussi drama again, I always anticipate for it since his best character in Mouse ❤ Can't wait for this drama to be aired, looking at the synopsis it looks like this will be an exciting drama 〜(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)〜

Jennysain Sep 08 2022 9:08 am We love you Han Hyojoo

upi Sep 08 2022 12:29 am sounds like Han HyoJu will play the bad guy here..

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Cast

BF

Lee Mun-Gyu's Group

Dorson

Woo Chae-Woon's Military Group

Woo Chae-Woon's Family

Police

Prime Minister Seonu Jae's Group

Others

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