Revenant (Korean Drama)

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Drama: Revenant (English title) / Demon (literal title)
Revised romanization: Akkwi
Hangul: 악귀
Director: Lee Jung-Lim
Writer: Kim Eun-Hee
Network: SBS
Episodes: 12
Release Date: June 23 - July 29, 2023
Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00-23:10
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

When the door to another world opens, demons exists there. Gu San-Yeong (Kim Tae-Ri), is possessed by one of those demon. Yeom Hae-Sang (Oh Jung-Se) can see the demon which has possessed Gu San-Yeong. They try to figure out the truth behind the mysterious deaths related to the five sacred objects.

Gu San-Yeong is busy working part-time during the day and studying to become a low ranking public officer at night. One day, she receives some articles left behind by her late father. Since then, mysterious deaths take place around her. She also finds herself slowly changing.

Yeom Hae-Sang comes from a rich background. He teaches Korean folklore at a university. Since he was a child, he has had the special ability to see demons in this world. He even saw his mother killed by a demon in front of him when he was young. Yeom Hae-Sang meets Gu San-Yeong and he faces the demon which killed his mother..

Lee Hong-Sae (Hong Kyung) is a lieutenant in the violent crimes investigation team. He only cares about advancing his career in the police department. Due to Gu San-Yeong and Yeom Hae-Sang, he gets involved in mysterious cases.

Notes

"Revenant" takes over SBS' Friday & Saturday 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "Dr. Romantic 3" and followed by "The First Responders 2" on August 4, 2023.

Cast



Kim Tae-Ri	Oh Jung-Se	Hong Kyung
Gu San-Yeong	Yeom Hae-Sang	Lee Hong-Sae

Junghyeon Capital



Kim Hae-Sook	Lee Gyu-Hoe	Lee Jae-Won	Joo Bo-Bi	Kang Gil-Woo
Na Byung-Hee	Kim Chi-Won	Yeom Jae-Woo	Na Byung-Hee (young)	Yeom Seung-Ok

Ahn Chan-Woong

secretary (ep.6)

Gu San-Yeong's Group



Park Ji-Young	Yang Hye-Ji	Choi So-Yool	Goo Jae-Yeon
Yoon Gyeong-Mun	Baek Se-Mi	Gu San-Yeong (child)	Lee Ok-Ja (ep.5)

Police



Kim Won-Hae	Yang Joon-Myung	Kim Jung-Jin	Kim Hyun-Chang	Son Sang-Gyu
Seo Mun-Chun	detective	detective (ep.6)	detective (ep.6)	Gwangcheon detective



Jo Kyung-Chan	Lee Sang-Ho	Jang Joon-Hyun	Gu Bon-Jin	Kim Kyeol
police officer (ep.1-2)	police officer (ep.1-2)	detective (ep.6)	detective (ep.6)	detective (ep.9)



Kim Moon-Chan	Bae Sung-Il	Jeon Kwang-Jin
detective (ep.9,12)	Kang Sang-Moon (ep.10)	Kim Jae-Hyun (ep.12)

Hwawonjae



Jin Sun-Kyu	Ye Soo-Jung	Moon Sook
Gu Gang-Mo	Kim Seok-Ran	funeral attendee (ep.1,6)

Yeom Hae-Sang's Group



Kim Shin-Bi	Ham Sung-Min	Kim Joo-A
Kim Woo-Jin	Yeom Hae-Sang (teen)	housekeeper (ep.8)

Jangjin-Ri Case (1958)



Oh Yeon-A	Park So-Yi	Yoon Jong-Goo	Kim Ji-Hwan	Shim Dal-Gi
Choi Man-Wol	Lee Mok-Dan	village man	Chul-Joo	Lee Hyan-Gi (ep.11)



Ahn Se-Ho	Lee Jin-Hee	Cha Jung-Hyun	Lee Je-Yeon
Lee Mok-Dan's dad (ep.11)	Lee Mok-Dan's mom (ep.11)	Yeo Soo-Ryeon (teen) (ep.11)	Shin Seung-Joo (young) (ep.11)



Choi Jong-Ryul	Shin Yun-Sook	Cho Hyun-Chul	Jeon Guk-Hyang	Lee Seung-Chul
retired detective (ep.4)	reporter's daughter (ep.4)	Choi Man-Wol's great-nephew (ep.7)	Yeo Soo-Ryeon (ep.11)	Shin Seung-Joo (ep.11)

Bed & Breakfast Case (1995)



Park Hyo-Joo	Jin Jae-Hee	Park Seon-Hu	Park Byung-Wook
Yeom Hae-Sang's mom	Yeom Hae-Sang (child)	Det. Seo Mun-Chun (young)	bed & breakfast owner (ep.2)

Voice Phishing Case

Kim Sung-Kyu

Lee Ok-Kyu

Kim Jin-Wook Case



Choi Hyung-Joo	Kim Jung-Chul	Yoo Sung-Min	Hwang Jae-Yeol	Kim Chae-Hyun
Kim Jin-Wook (ep.1-2)	Jung Hyun-Woo (ep.1-2)	Gil Sung-Hyun (ep.1-2)	Jung Hyun-Woo's dad (ep.1-2)	Jung Hyun-Woo's mom (ep.1-2)



Jeon Young	Nam Koong-Lin
real estate agent (ep.1)	Jung Hyun-Ji (ep.2)

3 University Students' Suicide Case



Lee Ha-Eun	Moon Chang-Kil	Park Hye-Jin	Jeon Bong-Seok	Jo Hyung-Rae
Lee Tae-Young (ep.3-4)	Lee Chul-Yong	Lee Tae-Young's great-aunt (ep.3)	fish store employee (ep.3)	fish store owner (ep.3)



Lim Ji-Ho	Ha Seung-Youn	Jung Se-Hyun	Lee Soy-I	Lee Ha-Joo
Nam Seok-Hoon (ep.3)	study hostel clerk (ep.3)	Lee Tae-Young's classmate (ep.3)	Lee Tae-Young's classmate (ep.3)	cafe employee (ep.3)



Kim Chang-Hwan	Yang Hee-Woo	Jin Sung-Min	Ki Yeon-Ho
study hostel clerk (ep.3)	city hall employee (ep.3)	Gwangcheon Forestry staff (ep.3)	Lee Tae-Young's grandfather (ep.4)

Baekchagol Village: Straw Doll Case



Lee Young-Suk	Lee Yong-Lee	Won Mi-Won	Kim Bong-Soo	Yoon Ga-I
village head	Ms. Park	Ms. No (ep.4,8)	Mr. Yang (ep.4)	Ms. Park's daughter (ep.4-5)

Woo Sang-Jeon

Mr. Kim (ep.4-5)

Sudden Death Cases



Pyo Ye-Jin	Park Joon-Sang	Yoo Ji-Hyuk	Lee Ho-Jin	Han Sung-Yeon
social media influencer (ep.5-6)	wine bar manager (ep.6)	lawyer (ep.1,6)	restaurant staff (ep.6)	cafe restroom woman (ep.6)

Jangil High School Sudden Death Cases (1999)

Yoon Hyo-Sik

faculty member (ep.7)

Taejang Construction CEO Case (1983)



Oh Ki-Hwan	Kim Ji-Hoon	Park Kyung-Chan
CEO Choi Won-Chul (ep.8)	Choi Jin-Ho (child) (ep.8)	Choi Jin-Ho (ep.8)

Prosecutor Lee Taek-Hee Case (1979)

Shin Hyun Jong

Jin Jo-Young (ep.8)

Professor Gu Gang-Mo Case



Hong Ye-Ji	Joo Ha-Yeon	Jung Chan-Hoon	Ko Kyung-Man
librarian (ep.9)	Chae Seo-Rin (ep.9)	Byeoldam Ocean Lodge owner (ep.9)	Shin Seung-Ju's nephew (ep.9)

Yeom Jae-Woo Case

Sung No-Jin

Dr. Lee Jae-Hwan (ep.10-11)

Others



Lee Ji-Won	Yoo Yi-Joon	Choi Woo-Gyeom	Choi Gwi-Hwa	Lee Yoo-Joon
Seo Yoon-Jung	Seo Yoon-Jung's fiance	alumni (ep.2,5)	Cheon Il-Man (ep.8-9)	Jung Heon-Ki (ep.8-9)



Yoo Dong-Hun	Cho Jae-Kyeong	Song A-Kyung	Yoon Chae-Na	Seo Byung-Chul
official (ep.1)	university student (ep.1)	Dr. Song A-Kyung (ep.2)	girl crying for doll (ep.2)	moving company manager (ep.2)



Kim Green	Kim Nam-Ho	Hong Suk-Bin	Kim Jo-Yeon	Seo Suk-Kyu
alumni (ep.5)	film developer (ep.6)	Dr. Bae Hee-Chul (ep.8)	life insurance agent (ep.10)	paramedic (ep.11)



Kim Jong-Tae	Son Mi-Hee	Lee Seung-Joon
field manager (ep.11)	jewelry store employee (ep.12)	convenience store employee (ep.12)

Additional Cast Members:

Kang Gu-Ha - detective (ep.3)
Lee Seung-Ju - Gu San-Yeong's friend (ep.4)
Park Jae-Seok - high school student (ep.9)
Jun Joon-Woo - office of education staff (ep.11)
Song Si-An - Yeo Soo-Ryeon
Mo Yoon-Hee - village girl

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2023-06-23	1	9.9% (3rd)	10.8% (1st)
2023-06-24	2	10.0% (2nd)	10.8% (2nd)
2023-06-30	3	11.0% (2nd)	11.9% (1st)
2023-07-01	4	10.0% (2nd)	10.8% (2nd)
2023-07-07	5	10.8% (3rd)	12.2% (1st)
2023-07-08	6	9.5% (2nd)	10.2% (2nd)
2023-07-14	7	10.6% (3rd)	11.0% (2nd)
2023-07-15	8	10.4% (2nd)	11.1% (2nd)
2023-07-21	9	10.3% (2nd)	11.1% (2nd)
2023-07-22	10	10.9% (2nd)	12.0% (2nd)
2023-07-28	11	10.3% (2nd)	10.8% (1st)
2023-07-29	12	11.2% (2nd)	12.0% (2nd)

Source: AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that day according to AGB Nielson.

Awards

2023 SBS Drama Awards - December 29, 2023
- Grand Prize (Kim Tae-Ri)
- Excellent Actor (Hong Kyung)
- Best Supporting Actor (Kim Won-Hae)
- Best New Actress (Yang Hye-Ji)
- Best Youth Actor & Actress (Park So-Yi)
- Best Performance Award (Jin Sun-Kyu)

Comments

Alex May 05 2026 5:20 am The character ages make zero sense. In episode 9 during the flashback, the detective Seo Mun-Chun looks like he is in his twenties in 1996 but suddenly ages 20 years by 1999? Why couldn't they just use a different actor?

taerifan Apr 26 2026 11:13 pm If you’re not a scaredy cat, you should definitely watch this. I watched a lot of thriller kdramas and tend to guess who’s who but this drama made me interested until the end. The acting of the casts are really good, too. Kim Taeri is really a versatile actress. I hope she will land in a fantastic drama very soon.

Vesi Apr 02 2025 12:07 pm I must say that the drama was extremely interesting! It keeps you under tension all the time and you wonder how they will cope and what will happen! I really liked it and it kept my attention, there were many moments when I was shocked by the outcome! You expect one thing, and it happens completely differently! That's exactly why I watched the drama in one go, I played the episodes one after the other. All the actors have a perfect game, they were amazing! I am very impressed! I recommend it with both hands! Thank you to everyone who is behind this project! <3

Gem Oct 03 2024 2:32 pm Again, why are shows like these not on Netflix? I don't know what I'm paying for these days dang... I haven't seen a good horror show for a long time, so once in awhile when a great show comes aboard, I always remember to thank the production team and the people behind the curtain as well. They deserve the awards and way more than that actually. Kim Tae Ri was great.

Hyangi Sep 05 2024 9:42 pm The Best drama I've watched in 2024 and an underrated Kdrama worth the watch. This drama conveys a lot of message, I also relate and see my self with Sang Yeong's character. Specially on the part seeing how privilage her other friends while she is struggling. I feel the same way and ask my self why they are so Lucky to have those kind of things and why can't I have that same Luck. But like in the drama Money can't buy Happiness. Please be Kind to your seld if things get Hard and Difficult. Always remember It Is Not Your Fault.

Alice Sep 03 2024 8:12 pm Congratulations to Revenant for winning three awards at the 2024 Korean Broadcasting Association Awards: Best Drama. Best Screenplay. Best Actor or Actress (KIm Taeri).

Dramasarang Apr 06 2024 7:16 pm If you come to this page to decide whether to watch this drama or not... just watch it!! It Is So Good. The actors are brilliant and the plot will hook you from the start. It has a right amount of suspense. Bravo bravo i love the three main leads

aeshin Jan 28 2024 9:48 pm I can't describe how insanely good this drama turned out to be. This is easily the best drama of 2023. In terms of plot, acting, casts, everything are just perfect. Kudos to the production team on how they managed a good pacing in just 12eps that are packed with thought-provoking and brilliant twists.

What a performances by Kim Taeri, she definitely deserved the Daesang. She nailed every single roles she had. Fell in love the first time I saw her in The Handmaiden and Mr Sunshine. I think we can considered her as one of Korea's best right now.

Not to mention Oh Jungse, I already knew how good of an actor he is. When you talk about versatillity, it always remind me of him. Absolute massive performances by him but I'm still baffled he didn't win an award for the drama. Like others comments, I too think he got overshadowed by Kim Taeri's. I wish more people can appreciates him more.

Honestly this is the first time I saw Hong Kyung's acting and I already love him. He was great and I thought he also did a fantastic job in his role. His facial expressions and body movements were on point in every scenes. He knows what to do and don't. He definitely has bright future and I'm waiting for his next works.

Honestly, there's only one thing that keeps bothering me in some scenes. It's when there were a running/chase sequences or something big about to happen, they somehow always chose that one goofy background song that keeps replaying over and over in every scenes. It's actually annoyed me and I wish they just put something else or just leave the scenes without any background song. I think that will make it more intriguing and interesting. But that just me though.

This drama is really a masterpiece in storytelling. Probably one of the best drama ever. You should totally watch it!! Thank you Revenant!

Abbs Jan 28 2024 2:13 am I only watched this because the genre was horror and Oh Jung See was in it too. It's bloody good, so far. He's good acting in serious dramas. But I prefer his comedy ones. Overall, he's the star of this series. Love it! 10/10

Aimee Jan 27 2024 5:08 pm Went in without even reading the synopsis, this was weird and creepy to the point of giving me goosebumps… I absolutely loved it.

L. S. Dec 29 2023 12:56 pm Here after sbs drama award. Don't know what's their standards but after seeing many of the cast got awarded i really hoped they had given oh jung se something. Maybe he was overshadowed by taeri's performance which absolutely deserved daesang but i believe he did the best for the scripted charecter of the professor. As the male lead i hoped his acting had been appreciated more.. Anyway 2023 is about to end and this drama is still the best i watched this year, totally my style.

Justme Dec 26 2023 7:35 am Kim taeri. Hats off for her acting. Damn she impressed me for the second time (the first time was 25 21, i was shooked when i found out about her real age).

Her acting on the ghost side was superb, chilling and sinister. Must watch for thriller lover.

Nurin Aulia Dec 08 2023 8:08 pm I knew i would love this kdrama because the story is Unbelievable yet amazing. The plot,storyline,characters are masterpiece. I love Revenant because of its genre which is Mystery,Thriller but a bit Comedy. The mystery is what keeps me going and finish this drama in 1 day ??. Kim Tae Ri did an amazing job playing Gu Sanyeong i love it when you can tell if shes Sanyeong or The Evil she played it so well!! Oh Jung Se also were amazing in this kdrama. Yeom Haesang is smart, curios, easygoing. I love his character the way he dont even care about all the wealth and decide to live on his own, that what makes is amazing. So Revenant for me is 10/10 im loving everything about it. You guys should give it a try.

S Saurav Nov 16 2023 12:52 am Kim Taeri the actress you are . Wow what a performance yet again I am speechless.

kaishi Sep 01 2023 12:22 am

- - Spoiler alert***

Not sure why San Yeong left the room on ep 11. She was successful in keeping Prof. Yeom alive in the train when she locked her self in the room then she left the room causing her mom to almost die.

Steve Aug 22 2023 8:01 pm Well told story with excellent acting. Kim Tae-Ri has established herself as one of the can't miss actresses in Korea today. SPOILER ahead. Despite an overall excellent drama, the last episode was unsatisfying. The writer made a point of highlighting the attraction between San-Yeong and Hong-Sae, but the relationship was left unresolved. The last episode was too rushed to provide a satisfying closure for each character if that was the writer's intention. Highly recommend this drama.

joseaon Aug 20 2023 7:02 pm Kim tae ri and Oh Jung se are awesome. Oh Jung Se really shine in this drama so do Kim Tae Ri. Season 2 please

Jubilant Aug 16 2023 7:56 am Impeccable acting, great story, never dragged, and you'll be hooked from start to finish. (contain SPOILERS)

This series really drove home that humans can be a lot more scarier than ghosts. But what's more terrifying in this story is how they kept hiding things from each other. Although I understand their reasoning, it's still a bit frustrating seeing two separate investigations doing and uncovering the same thing.

I love all the characters except for the mom, doing more harm than good until the end. I think my blood pressure went up a few times because of her. A lot of the things that happened wouldn't have occurred if she just told San-Yeong about the freaky things that went on.

But anyway, great job on connecting the stories. They're all connected! Love love love how they already hinted about the ghost not being Mokdo from the first memory San-Yeong saw (putting the hair accessory). I was confused about it since it seems to be the only one not in first POV but it turns out that it was actually!

Great ending, I'm sad for San-Yeong but I'm happy she found her path even if she'll eventually lose her sight. Love the professor and the detective, they're so smart. I'm so tired of the supposed "brains" of the operation always getting trumped by the villains so it's great that we have capable characters like them.

Zin Aug 13 2023 11:34 pm I started watching for Kim Tae-ri, and ended up being an Oh Jung-se's fan as well.Their acting is top notched. The storyline, plot twist, directing and cinematography are insanely amazing, too, I hope Revenant team get nominated and sweep any awards available hahaha.

Captain Cha Aug 13 2023 9:26 pm Kim Tae Ri's acting is on point. Writer Kim Eun Hee is indeed the queen of non romance fiction.

Jestine29 Aug 13 2023 9:31 am Should they decide to make a Season 2 that would be great?

CritiQueen Aug 12 2023 10:53 am One of the best kdrama release this year. A very intriguing plot with amazing cast. Kim Tae Ri and Oh Jung Se are serving spectacular performance. Watching revenant gave me the same feels back when I watched black last 2016. Aside from horror, the mystery is to die for.

k- Aug 10 2023 12:35 pm the only horror production that has made me watch horror genre in Years. SPOILER - thought they would connect Hong sae and San Yeong's past by recreating the moment he helped her walking in the convenience store with the boxes. like instead of the falling petals and the snow, it could have been the glass she was about to throw in the floor... he could have hold her hand like he hold her arms to carry the boxes inside.

snazzy Aug 10 2023 2:22 am Hands down, one of the best dramas this year. I don't usually rewatch a drama (because you obviously know the storyline already), but for this, I think I'm going to keep watching from time to time. Call me biassed, but I really love watching the scenes between Professor Yeom and Sanyeong. I know people are rooting for Hongsae because he's kind of cute, but it feels more one-sided compared to the professor. Just a reminder to those who love horror dramas but are kind of afraid to watch them: Do Not Watch This Drama At Night. You've Been Warned. I watched this in broad daylight, and it scared the shit out of me.

S Aug 10 2023 1:32 am Daebakkkk. Kim Tae Ri acting just woww, amazing script . Hat off to the team . Good job ?

JP Aug 09 2023 8:15 pm Sanyeong's mother is so stupid and annoying, she made things worse for everyone trying to solve the mystery in addition to spending money she didn't have, etc. Why do the writers write characters like that? They could have made her likeable.

KST Aug 09 2023 8:58 am Kim tae ri 's acting was really impressive...I hope she will win an award for her role...

KST Aug 09 2023 8:57 am I just finished watching this series yesterday. The acting was superb. But I am not tgat much interested with the story. But this will entertain you if you like to watch mystery series with horror. Actually some scenes were really thrilling...

Hiruda Aug 07 2023 2:15 am Gosh I still can't move on...the best kdrama for the year 2023, so far (for me).

dian Aug 05 2023 5:08 am i came here late sobs. just start wacthing, now on 6th episodes. little i know its from kim eun hee when i wait for her new works for years. oh my carrot, why i didnt know about this drama at all. love kim tae ri and prof yeom

Elizabeth M. Aug 05 2023 12:30 am I was only at episode 1 and i can instantly felt the overflowing chemistry between the leads.

Nia K. Haryanto Aug 04 2023 3:21 am Cool horror drama. Every episode is intriguing. Hopefully there will be more and more dramas like this. Bravo!

yutas Aug 02 2023 9:46 am can someone explain to me what are the link between juvenile ghost and killing the 2nd child???

Future kdrama star Jul 31 2023 6:08 pm Kim Eun Hee with another smash hit drama! Her writing is the best! Kingdom, Jirisan, Signal and Revenant. This drama deserve 16 episode but it's really scary so 12 episode is better LOL.

Revenant drama is not for faint heart. It's like son: guest and kingdom which are the scariest drama ever. It has suicide and mature themes.

Kim Tae Ri wow! She played two characters perfectly. Her whole body changed when she was possessed. Amazing acting! The rest of the cast were great too. I think the directing was amazing. I'm still catching my breath from the final episode when Gu San-Yeong is trapped and being chased. I don't feel sorry for the ghost. She is just as bad as the killers.

10/10 highly recommend to watch. Watch in daylight and don't answer the knocking door LOL.

Waiting for the next Kim Eun Hee drama. Waiting for season 3 of kingdom!

Saki Jul 31 2023 2:21 am @ kim . from my from my understanding ( spoiler alert ) Found the body means the ghost will got the new body ( switch place with sanyeong ). To get rid Hyangi, they need to seal 5 object and the right name. Yeom'mother and sanyoung father failed because not only they got the name wrong, but the last object also wrong. The problem is, finding the last object means you'll find the body too ( coz they burried in the same place ). So, eventhough you found the last object , you cant get rid of her because by the time you found it, Hyanggi and Sanyoung will automatically switched. So the only way is to find the index finger and burn it.

Alice Jul 31 2023 12:06 am Superlative acting from the supremely talented Kim Taeri elevates Revenant to must-watch status. With Sanyeong and possessed Sanyeong, KTR has given us two more iconic characters to cheer for and they join the legendary lineup of Na Heedo, Lee Ahn, Captain Jang, Go Aeshin and Nam Sookee. I'm always amazed how KTR transforms with each role and you don't see any trace of past characters. Best actress of her generation indeed!

Yeye Jul 30 2023 1:12 pm Honestly I just watch this drama because of Kim taeri and Hong kyung. But I was surprised that the storyline is very interesting and makes me wanted to keep watching. The ending is very satisfying. The chemistry between the actors is amazing. I really love them. I wish to see kim taeri and Hong kyung in other projects together. ✨

Ruby Jul 30 2023 12:21 pm I'm super impressed Kudos to the cast and writer this is beyond perfection❤️. I hate to see the drama end though

gu gangmo Jul 30 2023 11:12 am 10000/10 It will hard for me to move onㅠㅠBye Revenant, Hello Uncanny Counter s2❤️

Rider Jul 30 2023 8:17 am The ending reminded me of Possessed by OCN, which I think was a much better drama as a whole. Viewers didn't like Possessed because of its sudden tragic twist and ending - but what would you expect going against the ultimate evil. Possessed had good characters, humor, love, devotion, sacrifice, and a great OST to boot.

You can still see Possessed on Netflix. Check it out, and then compare it to Revenant. Revenant just seems lacking - I wasn't really drawn to any of the characters.

shiene Jul 30 2023 6:42 am I just finish watched this drama. Its 10/10 drama. I really enjoy it,everything is perfect all the cast, story, cinematographer. I really appreciated all their hardwork for this masterpiece drama in this year for artists, writer, producer and all crew on the set and behind.

Kim Jul 29 2023 1:30 pm Here is my understanding. [Spoiler Alert]

1. Prof Haesang’s mother might have gotten the 5 items or the name wrong as intended by his grandmother. Sanyeong’s father might have been very close to get rid of the shadow because he’s always like one step ahead of sanyeong and haesang.

However, he mentioned something about his greed and the shadow also mentioned that people always wanted something from her, so I presumed Sanyeong’s father wanted something from the shadow so kept her around until too late to get rid of her. Perhaps it’s wealth. Considering the extremely big house and the inheritance wealth he left for sanyeong.

2. In one scene, the shaman passed a note to haesang’s grandmother on the 5 objects and the name together with the index finger. There is a meaning to this scene. The subtitles have not translated the 5 objects and I can’t read Korean. Sealing the 5 objects should be one of the ways but I’m not sure if the shadow purposely mislead sanyeong and haesang to find her body so that they misinterpreted that hairpin as the 5th element which in fact, is an element for her to switch with sanyeong.

3. Therefore the index finger comes in as an alternative method to get rid of the shadow. Grandmother has hidden this intel until the very last moment before she died.

Hope this clarifies.

Mya Jul 29 2023 12:20 pm Spoiler alert!

Already finished final episode just now. But there's something that I don't really get it. In final episode, prof haesang said, the 5 objects and the evil spirit's name will get rid the shadow but since hyangi and sanyeong's shadow switches it will harm sanyeong, if he seals the 5 objects by that time. Does it means that sealing 5 objects was only a trick by hyangi to own sanyeong body and soul? The only way to get rid hyangi is burn/rid the host which is hyangi's finger? And getting rid hyangi got nothing to do with sealing the 5 objects is it? By that means, sanyeong's father and prof haesang's mother were killed because they wanted to get rid the evil spirit and they got the wrong step(which is not by sealing the 5 objects)?

Qjangkid Jul 29 2023 12:06 pm Last episode was intense and scary Imo this is best horror k drama i ever watch All actor and actrees was great

bluecages Jul 29 2023 10:13 am Just finishedddd. And I can say this is the best drama (so far) for 2023!!! The Trio just so amazing, their acting and chemistry are in different level. The plot is sooo solid from the beginning till the very end. You won't find any creepy damaged looks ghost, but every scene will easily give you goosebumps oh gosssh

I hope the actors and the drama itself will get the awards they deserve yayyyy best besttttt

Dev Jul 29 2023 7:47 am This is my first horior drama. Super suspence and thriller drama. I really enjoy to see this drama. I defenetly sajust to every one. I really hope to see kim tae ri character is really super. Her acting level are is really cool to awsome.

Forteewan Jul 29 2023 4:45 am I look forward to the episodes this series keeps you at the edge of your seat. Not predictable as what the duck said. Anyhow only. Pfft. Anyway, KTR rocks. Such a versatile and talented actress! I also love how there's no element of romance. Just pure thrill/horror. Love it but sad that its ending.

Yuri Jul 29 2023 2:13 am Revenant has no gory scenes nor horrifying visuals but sure gives you the goosebumps and intense feeling of terror. That freaking shamans scream on episode 11 is quite chilling ???

Kasifa Jul 29 2023 12:55 am one of the best horror series. it's fill with mystery. one of my favorite series. have watched 11 episode hope to have a happy ending.

Daddy Jul 28 2023 10:04 pm This drama has such high ratings!! Sure is one of the best dramas of SBS!!

Xu Jul 28 2023 7:23 am This drama is too scary to watch, but this is one of the best kdrama to recommend

Lucy Jul 27 2023 1:52 pm this is the best kdrama so far 2023

kajja Jul 26 2023 6:46 am new episode revenant = new meme unlocked

Un modeste admirateur Jul 23 2023 2:51 pm «Revenant» is a horror masterpiece. The plot is incredibly rich and intriguing. The cursing of Gu San-Yeong, which I thought will be the main thread, is actually just one of literally thirty or forty threads, which form together a giant rope: a rope on which new heads keep hanging. What I mean by «threads» is other cursings similar to hers, other scary folklore beliefs, but also everyday horror stories without any supernatural element, which are sometimes the scariest of all, because the most real: voice phishing on naïve victims, unforgiving landlords and loan sharks, abused kids… This is my first time seeing actress Kim Tae-Ri, and I’m really impressed by her performance: between her true self and her possessed self, she has to show a whole range of constantly changing feelings, which she brilliantly succeeds.

Chels Jul 23 2023 10:14 am This is the first time that I really waited every weekend for an update just to watch a korean drama. I really love the story. It is not only an horror drama that makes you jump scare, it makes you wonder what is the story behind it because even if you are in the last two chapter it is not predictable. Pls, watch this drama, a highly recommended one.

Yuri Jul 23 2023 9:52 am I am not a fan f Kim Taeri, but watched Revenant because of Oh Jung Sae. I see the great chemistry of the casts including Hong Kyung. The story was suspenseful, intriguing, scary and quite interesting. I usually don’t get hooked if I don’t like the actors, so, I really recommend this one.

Mrs Kim Jul 23 2023 2:20 am I agree with Akkwi. We are left with 2 more episodes and are still left wondering. How is that predictable??

Akkwi Jul 23 2023 2:00 am Dont believe the comment under? The series is soooo good, it's already eps 10 but the story is still so strong and full of mystery. Not boring and predictable at all. The story and the acting are just soo great

Duck Jul 22 2023 10:07 pm So predictable and boring...good thing there are only 12 episodes instead of usual 16 episodes ?

Moonshine Jul 22 2023 7:15 pm @Lola I really recommend the drama the cursed over the guest because the guest is more about exorcism while the cursed drama is more about the theme of cursed. The drama the cursed is also based on folklore Japanese and Korean mythology so there is a blend of shaman elements from the two countries. This drama is also connected to the monstrous drama which is about a cursed Buddha statue. The cursed drama has a sequel to the film called The Cursed Dead's Man Prey

Ally Jul 22 2023 2:06 pm @lola check out "the guest", it has the same vibe with Revenant

zorro Jul 22 2023 4:25 am @zori: totally agree with you!!! And classic vibe of drama is amazing!

zori Jul 22 2023 4:13 am Kim Won Hae should be part of the main cast.

Qjangkid Jul 21 2023 9:40 pm This drama really give me chills , i ussualy watch horror movies even new insidious have same scary vibes with revenant. The story was great , make me more curious

toshii Jul 21 2023 8:24 pm im curiousss who is the ghost of revenant if its not mokdu?

Lola Jul 21 2023 12:47 pm This drama is superb...can anyone recommend drama with the sme genre or caliber as this?

Screw Disney Jul 19 2023 6:25 am I dislike it when Disney releases Kdramas because they got their stupid little egos and need to prevent everyone in the USA from streaming it. It's on Disney + but not in the USA region and they won't license it to any other streamer. Good thing I got good private torrent sites. No revenue for them from me.

Nashi Jul 18 2023 10:04 am Seriously how can someone come up with a plot like this!? Just amazing and unbelievable. One of the best plots that truly satisfied my inner thirst for mysteries. All main and supporting actors did a great job as well and I like how it keeps you at the edge of your seat every time. Cliffhanger endings make you eagerly want another episode. Daebak!!! Just watch the first ep and you’ll definitely get glued to it. My conclusion: Kim Taeri literally can rock any role, definitely!!!

giiroo Jul 17 2023 9:38 pm That ghost is so scary!! But thanks to it, I can see another side of Sanyoung, mystery and so beautiful <3

scire Jul 17 2023 9:04 pm for a very long while since i watched a good drama. Last time i watched that has same quality is Signal. Hopefully finale wont be a let down with cheap shaman ek ek. Crossed fingers!

depressedKid Jul 17 2023 4:29 am Don’t you dare killing detective Seo.? We must protect our Uncle at all cost.??

Danielle Jul 16 2023 6:11 pm This drama is sooo good!!!!

Lie Jul 16 2023 5:30 pm Omg..i enjoyed it so much..i can't wait next episode.. amazing kdrama..kim tae ri my favourite actor...

Jessica Jul 16 2023 11:57 am Three baeksang winners in one drama. Excellent acting and writing. Kim tae ri knows how to pick a good script. I hope the revenant team wins lots of awards next year.

noi Jul 16 2023 10:45 am this is so good, but i'm worried since this is written by kim eun hee... she could prepare an open ending for a sequel... that'll never happen :')

Phoenix Jul 16 2023 10:42 am Is it me or was there a reference to the kdrama 'Signal' during the interaction between Seo Mun-Chun and Jung Heon-Ki in episode 8,when he approaches him for restoring?

Chips and salsa Jul 16 2023 10:40 am This one is the top tier weekend drama. Not being picky but I lost my interest on the other weekend romance dramas.

Mira Jul 16 2023 8:36 am Rate 100%?? I Enjoyed It So Muchhh This kdrama and hong kyung is chef's kiss for real?

Chelsea Jul 16 2023 3:03 am Being a sucker for horror and thriller genre, I included this on my watchlist. The story gets better and interesting as it goes. There are four more episodes to go and I can’t wait to see how Sanyeong and Professor Yeom will find a way to get rid of the evil spirit. However, I have this bad feeling that one of them will die in the end.

Choi Manwol Jul 15 2023 2:09 am Rooting for sanyeong and hongsae ^^

YANGIT Jul 14 2023 10:14 pm Rate 5 Star. So far, I like it very much. It's very interesting series. ❤

iamyourfan Jul 14 2023 8:19 am not sure if anyone is here but wondering if this kdrama have some jumpscare? I need to know since i've got a bit of trauma with previous kdrama lol, the plot seems interesting tho just the horror but is so-so

Elsa Vanny Jul 14 2023 6:53 am So excited

Borntowin Jul 13 2023 4:45 am Its very interesting series I loved it

ืNOYNA Jul 12 2023 12:18 am The movie is fun, exciting, can't guess, but my favorite is Kim Tae Ri. I like her smile.

Song Joo Ahn Jul 11 2023 8:32 pm Shipping for Gu San-Yeong and Lee Hong-Sae ;)) love this drama, mysterious and thrilling. Can't wait for the coming weekend to watch again.

Jessy Jul 11 2023 10:37 am Is it possible for a little spark of romance between Sanyeong and Haesang.. hope so. Lol.

BlahToo Jul 10 2023 9:46 am Anyone know if the ending song at ep 6 released already?

MaukPabJi Jul 10 2023 4:02 am Im really enjoying this kdrama. The plot twists are great! Wish it was released all at once. Its very binge-worthy... Though the suspense each week is also quite nice!

Aizawa Jul 10 2023 1:30 am To user name @Lee mukdan, I agree with your statement. I thought I'm the only one shipping Prof Hae-Sang with Gu San-Yeong. Their chemistry remind me to Kim Tae-Ri & Lee Byung-Hun in Mr Sunshine... ❤ But, yeah, as you said, do not expect much from this kind of genre. And, why I feel like one of them are going to die?? ? Idk why but usually someone must make 'sacrifice' in order for the other one or others to live. Huhu... I think I'm going to prepare my heart for any possibility that are going to happen later.

Lee mukdan Jul 09 2023 9:48 am Chemistry between sanyoung and haesang is very good. However, i don't want to expect too much about a romance plot in this drama, but i hope in the end everyone get an happy ending. Oh Jung Se is totally good act like a cold professor and show his charisma. It's make me suddenly forgot about his role in it's ok not to be ok.

Kristina Jul 09 2023 2:17 am Yeom Hae-Sang I Think his grandma and uncle visited a shaman or someone that can summond juvenual ghost after Woo Jin’s death to bring him back but instead they have summoned the evil spirit which must have then possessed Hea-Sangs mum she propably worked with the professor ( Kim Teari’s) but sfter killing her husband the spirit but have entered Hae-Sang body and he ended up killing his mum that is why she asked him if she killed his mum or if he did then it possessed the professor and now it went to Kim Teari

Azie Jul 08 2023 12:34 pm The boy in school uniform is Kim Woo Jin son of Kim Chi Won (Professor Yeom Grandmother’s Assistant). I think he was Professor Yeom childhood friend.

Gosu Jul 08 2023 7:54 am The plot and characters are hooking me into watching the drama. Seems interesting since I haven't watched a really good horror kdrama in a really long while. I was excited to see the poster cause it gave off Sohn The guest vibes and thinking it might be from the same director/writer but alas it wasn't. Still, I'll watch it because it looks promosing.

Mao Jul 06 2023 8:49 pm @Mimi yeah I agree or at least a ghost to console him and keep him company

Mimi Jul 05 2023 7:05 am I think the boy in uniform talking to him is his childhood form to cope with his mother’death.

Qjangkid Jul 04 2023 10:24 am Amazing drama , quite scary and thriling in same time , the plot is complex

Pimil Jul 03 2023 3:03 pm It is not bad drama per se but for me it has one of the weakest scenario from Kim Eun Hee.

We still can't really totally see full story but I really dislike how cases are introduced and linked with main history. Kim Eun Hee almost always uses this schema: we get glimpse of big intrigue in first episodes and later it is slowly revealed through smaller cases solved by main characters. But she was always good with linking cases natural way. Here maybe because it is first time when main leads don't have investigator type of job everything seems pretty obvious to viewer. Mfl goes to the friend, without much foreshadowing ghost comes out; Mfl sees map after finding place ghost comes out; Mfl touch first book in her father's study in which one town is mentioned, go there and this time ghostS come out lol. I'd expect such obvious scenario from rookie, not famous screenwriter. Where is storytelling and intelligent foreshadowing?

Cases are not the best written as well. I heard that she studied folklore and that's the most interesting part of Revenant but plot of mini arcs are not groundbreaking (maybe because I'm fan of Late night ghost show which I recommend to everyone who want to get to know most Korean ghost/urban legend). It is always about Korean proverb" the scariest are real people". Still I think they'd have some potential if they were better told (especially story with loan sharks). They should focus more on showing what exactly happened with victims.

Besides main duo we have pair of policemen. Older detective doesn't believe in ghosts and suspects Mfl but at the same time he is closed friend to ml so there is no antagonism between them (often used trope to make investigation more interesting, very well written in Kim Eun Hee's Phantom). Both groups works duplicate in many aspects. Just in 4th episode, both found the same newspaper article and they got pretty much the same infos, just from other people. Normally if there are more than one group which investigate, other group should start from totally different place or show case from other viewpoint. Otherwise what's the point of them in the plot? You could cut policemen parts and for now and wouldn't change much except younger detective one sided love to mfl.

And last thing, probably more to blame director, horror genre is not well utilized. It isn't really scary or so mysterious probably because everything is shown so direct and atmosphere is not well build up. Especially past fragments of intrigue should be gold to create eerie atmosphere but everything is shown too fast.

Mostly I can praise cast as their gather extremely talented actors but I feel their work is wasted by so-so scenario and directing. And I thought we'd get another good horror drama which are so rare. It seems to me that Koreans don't feel 100% horror as their culture is pretty down to earth and pragmatic. Maybe again confucianism is to blame lol.They seem to be much more comfortable with thriller genre.

Aomest Jul 02 2023 10:17 am @Momo …ummm I think so. I also notice that the way he talk is not like student and teacher.

Momo Jul 02 2023 8:16 am @Aomest I'm also curious with the boy in-uniform. Just dumb guess: is it possible that he is a ghost? you know, with Prof Yeom ability to see a spirit and the way he talk to Prof Yeom in banmal like they are same age friend

;-; Jul 01 2023 11:43 pm It Seems that All people know too much about Mokdan will die!!!

Aomest Jul 01 2023 11:42 pm Can anyone tell me who is the student boy that always talk with professor Yeom. In the cast list his name is Kim Woo-Jin.

**************H*anna******************* Jul 01 2023 6:46 am who could be that evil spirit?

Sia Jul 01 2023 12:49 am So that ghost is protecting her?!! hmm not so happy about that!! But Taeri looks so so young and cute!!

Soso Jun 30 2023 8:30 pm Oh the ratings of drama is so high!!! It is amazing!!!

Sodark Jun 29 2023 2:24 am @Gale: Maybe that bad man is just his step father so he beated him so much! They hided the little because she saw them do bad things and she can go out tell everyone why her older brother died!!!

Gale Jun 29 2023 1:26 am Can someone please tell me why the parents were hiding the little girl and why they did not register her birth? Its been bugging me all day.

Eira Jun 26 2023 9:01 pm Bad Guys always Die at last! Justice always exists!

Snnyxyde Jun 26 2023 10:50 am @Alsk there isn't ghost or possessed in taxi driver.

UTB Jun 25 2023 8:19 am Hong Kyung looks like he is a mix of Song Joong Ki and Lee Soo Hyuk

Gud Jun 25 2023 12:22 am @Alsk nah not all solving cases tropes circulating on taxi driver, most of dramas have it. Death Note is different, Kira wasn't even possessed.

Alsk Jun 24 2023 9:33 pm I am sorry but this looks like another drama by Sbs too "Taxi Driver" but in here the justice is done by ghosts!!! And slightly same as Death Note too!! Anw, It is good to watch :)))

Az Jun 24 2023 3:55 pm Waaahhhhhhhh.. Amazing first 2 episodes! You can never go wrong with Kim Taeri. This series is a must watch guys - go watch now on Disney+

Redviper Jun 24 2023 11:03 am Another creatively interesting drama by the Koreans. Watching episode 2 on Disney+ now…

sokhee Jun 24 2023 8:53 am its so interesting!!! kim taeri is good as always ;)

Soa Jun 24 2023 4:33 am Oh i see it interesting enough to keep watching haha okay!

AMF Jun 24 2023 1:22 am 1st episode is Very Good ?

Yessi Jun 23 2023 11:17 pm She just acted in some dramas but she always tries new roles!!

noi Jun 23 2023 10:07 pm kim taeri, oh jungsae, and hong kyung, all three of them really have good eyes for good dramas

Choya Jun 23 2023 9:56 pm He is not normal man, he can see ghosts you know...

Aowo Jun 23 2023 9:25 pm Oh Jung Se is like a good and normal man this time!! Hmm It is okay! Btw, It always has a devil in everyone's heart!! What makes difference between us is if we let it out or not!! Many people facing same situations, but the way how we react and behave will decide our life!!

Hmm Jun 23 2023 7:31 pm I have a question what is revenant's meaning?

Second i dunno but this drama reminded me of catch the ghost something like that drama of lee ji ah, isnt basic theme about catching ghosts and working with police.

An Jun 23 2023 7:07 pm Just seen the 1ep. Sooooooooo goooood

Anna Jun 23 2023 1:38 pm Every single drama Oh Jung Se takes part in is outstanding. As I am always saying his acting ability is on a different level. I couldn't be more pleased after the 1 ep. Also, the plot is fascinating. I am glad Dr. Romantic 3 time slot has a proper successor! Awaiting for tomorrow's episode!

Apa Jun 22 2023 9:33 pm Awesome!! Can't wait to see Taeri again!! Drama Numbers and Devil!! Totally different genres at the same time, so interesting!!!;)))

Naresh Jun 22 2023 11:37 am Interesting.. Can't wait to see this :) Wishing the team success !!!

hihihello Jun 22 2023 5:09 am I'll probably not watch this since horror is not my genre, but the cast list is superb. Everyone's very great in acting and had notable role in at least 1 drama/movie.

Naheedo Jun 22 2023 12:39 am Can' wait to see you Kim Taeri!

Asian Jun 18 2023 6:22 am She is so pretty even in a dark drama like this! How an angel can act as a demon omgg

Eureuka Jun 17 2023 6:39 am Hwaiting Tae ri unnie!!! I always support you!!!

nadya maulana Jun 15 2023 7:58 pm can wait for watch

Dualipon Jun 10 2023 11:45 pm This is her first drama with SBS!! I hope it is good catch!!

Degaad Jun 10 2023 9:45 pm That poster looks so cool and mystery!! I want to see dark Taeri again

Naina Jun 01 2023 9:50 am Pls send the episode quickly as we have little time to see it

Dkdk May 29 2023 6:58 am Kim Tae Ri hwaiting!!! Hope you will do a good work in this drama!!:

Wendy May 24 2023 9:16 pm Does anyone know if this is streaming on Disney+ in the US too?

Jhen May 20 2023 5:02 am Wow. I love it. Can't wait till June 23 to come..

ghjouaz May 18 2023 8:42 pm Main casts are just 3 people?! But it is okay can't wait!!!

Emma May 15 2023 5:17 am Waiting for Hong Kyung, great acting skills!

hazel Apr 11 2023 1:26 am Can't wait to watch this. Kim Tae-Ri's past project were all so good Good I'm not even lying. Her filmography is one the best. I've never seen even a single film or series she's in that has a bad plot. She has a good taste.

Cary Cooper Mar 07 2023 3:57 pm Hello Tae Ri love your work can’t wait to see this and would live to meet you someday. ??❤️

Lu Feb 17 2023 6:09 pm Can't wait to see Oh Jungse in this drama. I love him so much!!

Aboy98 Dec 01 2022 11:42 am So excited waiting for this and another drama ‘Jung Nyeon’ from Kim tae ri. I'm a big fan and I'm watching all her dramas and movies. She is so incrediblee!

Lilicon Nov 24 2022 12:05 am I recently just watched weak hero and loved the superb performance, acting, camera work, story, actors so I looking forward to (Hong Kong) fighting oppaaa!!! ✨✨????

StillLookingForTheBest Oct 15 2022 10:58 am This series was similar concept to Black but in different execution

Yoji Sep 22 2022 6:40 am OMG!! never imagine Kim Tae Ri and Oh Jung Se would be in one series!! so excited

Sentinel Sep 21 2022 10:38 pm Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees !!!!!!!!!! Kim Tae-ri is back on the menu boyz!!!!!

nobi Sep 21 2022 9:01 am I'm so excited for this! Kim Tae Ri and Oh Jung-Se are some of my favorite actors! Plus the screenwriter is from Signal! One of the best screenplays of 2016. And they are an expert on fantasy, crime and mystery! I also enjoyed the director's previous drama VIP. I wonder what the demons will take form but probably from the korean folklores instead of the religious folklores of the west so it's gonna be an interesting take for me.

MissA Sep 21 2022 4:13 am Ohohoho, now, this seems like an interesting series. I desperately wish that the CGI and makeup won't be disappointing. I can't wait for the release!

taeriberries Sep 21 2022 3:47 am i'll watch anything from kim taeri. plus oh jungse and hong kyung can't waitttttt

Apple Sep 20 2022 10:02 pm The writer's stories are average at best, but I'll watch this one because KIM TAE RI!! ♪⁠┌⁠|⁠∵⁠|⁠┘⁠♪⁠ └⁠|⁠∵⁠|⁠┐⁠♪

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Revenant (Korean Drama)

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Junghyeon Capital

Gu San-Yeong's Group

Police

Hwawonjae

Yeom Hae-Sang's Group

Jangjin-Ri Case (1958)

Bed & Breakfast Case (1995)

Voice Phishing Case

Kim Jin-Wook Case

3 University Students' Suicide Case

Baekchagol Village: Straw Doll Case

Sudden Death Cases

Jangil High School Sudden Death Cases (1999)

Taejang Construction CEO Case (1983)

Prosecutor Lee Taek-Hee Case (1979)

Professor Gu Gang-Mo Case

Yeom Jae-Woo Case

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