Netflix has officially confirmed that Blue Road, its new crime thriller starring South Korean actor Son Suk Ku and Japanese actor Eita Nagayama, will premiere on the platform on November 20, 2026. The series brings together two of the most prominent figures in Asian film and television in a production that promises a police investigation on both sides of the Sea of Japan.
Blue Road is a Netflix Original mystery and suspense series directed by Han Jun Hee and produced by the South Korean studio Shortcake. The project has already had its first encounter with the public: it was one of the five Netflix titles presented at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where three episodes of the series were screened.
When does Blue Road premiere on Netflix?
The release date for Blue Road on Netflix is November 20, 2026, as officially confirmed by the streaming platform. This information clears up any doubts regarding the release schedule for one of the most anticipated Asian productions in the catalog.
What is Blue Road about?
Netflix has released an official synopsis describing Blue Road as an international crime thriller centered on two detectives investigating a series of brutal cross-border murders. The crimes are characterized by mutilated bodies and enigmatic messages left by the victims before they died.
The plot begins in Tokyo, where a disfigured corpse is found alongside a message written in Korean in blood. Shortly after, a similar case appears in Korea, this time with a message in Japanese. As the pattern repeats, the authorities realize they are facing a serial killer operating in different countries, forcing them to launch a joint investigation that will take the detectives from Seoul to Tokyo and beyond.
Blue Road cast: Son Suk Ku and Eita Nagayama lead the series
The two protagonists of Blue Road are Eita Nagayama and Son Suk Ku. Nagayama plays Inose, while Son Suk Ku plays Kang Chung Do.
Eita Nagayama, his first role in a Netflix Original
Japanese actor Eita Nagayama had not starred in any Netflix Original series until now, although his work can be seen on the platform through Japanese dramas such as Nodame Cantabile, Orange Days, Unnatural, and Why I Dress Up for Love. His most recent television appearances date back to 2023, in titles such as Don't Use Time Travel for Love and Even If You Don't Do It.
Son Suk Ku, a regular in the Netflix K-drama catalog
Son Suk Ku already has an extensive track record in Netflix Original productions, having participated in series such as Heavenly Ever After, A Killer Paradox, D.P., My Liberation Notes, Be Melodramatic, and Designated Survivor: 60 Days.
More confirmed cast additions
Netflix has also confirmed the participation of Kim Shin Rok, Choi Sung Eun, and Jung Jae Young in Blue Road.
Kim Shin Rok has previously starred in Netflix K-dramas such as Tastefully Yours, Hellbound, Sweet Home, Queen of Tears, and A Model Family. Choi Sung Eun, for her part, was part of the cast of The Sound of Magic. Jung Jae Young, who had not yet participated in any Netflix K-drama, is known for leading series such as Partners for Justice, Duel, and Assembly.
Blue Road production status
Filming for Blue Road was initially scheduled to begin in June 2025, but it was ultimately delayed until September 2025. Recording lasted for several months and concluded in January 2026, leaving enough time for post-production before the confirmed premiere in November of that same year.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Road
When does Blue Road premiere on Netflix?
Blue Road will premiere on Netflix on November 20, 2026, as officially confirmed by the platform.
Who are the protagonists of Blue Road?
The protagonists are Eita Nagayama, in the role of Inose, and Son Suk Ku, who plays Kang Chung Do.
What other actors appear in Blue Road?
The confirmed cast also includes Kim Shin Rok, Choi Sung Eun, and Jung Jae Young.
What is Blue Road about?
The series follows two detectives investigating a series of cross-border murders between Japan and Korea, marked by mutilated bodies and messages left by the victims before they died.
Who directs Blue Road?
Blue Road is directed by Han Jun Hee and produced by the South Korean studio Shortcake.
Has Blue Road already been presented at any festival?
Yes, three episodes of the series were screened at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where Blue Road was one of the five Netflix titles presented.
