Netflix has confirmed that Dead-End Job, its upcoming South Korean horror comedy starring Lee Jae Wook (Dear Hongrang, Alchemy of Souls), will arrive on the platform on October 30, 2026. Along with the final date, the platform has released the first official trailer for the K-drama.
Dead-End Job, previously known under the working title Perfect Job, is an original Netflix production directed by Kim Da Min and Han Jun Hee that combines fantasy, comedy, and horror.
When does Dead-End Job premiere on Netflix?
Initially, Dead-End Job was considered for a release on October 9, 2026. However, since that date coincided with the premiere of Take Charge of My Heart, Netflix decided to reschedule the series and has officially announced its arrival for October 30, 2026.
The confirmation of the date was accompanied by the release of an official teaser trailer, which offers the first images of the series and its protagonist.
What is Dead-End Job about?
Netflix has shared the official synopsis for the series: Hyuk-jun, a young man who accepts an apparently perfect part-time job with a salary 50 times higher than usual through a mysterious employment agency called Spyder Human Resource Center. However, the job soon turns into a nightmare when the protagonist begins to face strange and terrifying phenomena.
Confirmed cast of Dead-End Job
Lee Jae Wook was the first actor confirmed for the project. He will play Byeon Hyeok Jun, the protagonist of the story. The actor already has several leading roles in Netflix productions, such as Extraordinary You, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, and both seasons of Alchemy of Souls. He is also currently starring in the series Dear Hongrang.
Netflix has also confirmed Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Hee Joon in leading roles.
Go Min Si as Yeon Ju
Go Min Si will play Yeon Ju, described as an investigator determined to uncover the truth behind the disturbing events surrounding the Spyder Human Resource Center. The actress has previously participated in Netflix K-dramas such as Sweet Home, The Frog, Live, and Love Alarm, and she will also be seen soon in Tastefully Yours.
Kim Min Ha as Byeon Ji Yun
Kim Min Ha will play Byeon Ji Yun, Hyuk-jun's younger sister, a character described as someone with a determined spirit who lives by the motto that poverty is scarier than ghosts. This will be the actress's first participation in a Netflix project, after starring in series such as Way Back Love, Light Shop, Pachinko, and Not Alright But It's Alright.
Lee Hee Joon as Kang Jun
Lee Hee Joon will play Kang Jun, known in the plot as Mr. S, the head of the Spyder Human Resource Center. The actor has participated in Netflix productions such as Karma, A Killer Paradox, and Vincenzo, as well as films like Bogota: City of the Lost and Badland Hunters.
Netflix has not yet announced the rest of the supporting cast, although the platform is expected to reveal more names in the coming weeks.
Number of episodes of Dead-End Job
Netflix has confirmed that Dead-End Job will consist of a total of 8 episodes.
Production status of Dead-End Job
Filming for the series began in April 2025 and concluded in November 2025, after several months of shooting.
Frequently asked questions about Dead-End Job
When does Dead-End Job premiere on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that Dead-End Job will premiere on October 30, 2026, after an earlier date of October 9, 2026, was initially considered.
Who stars in Dead-End Job?
The protagonist is Lee Jae Wook, who plays Byeon Hyeok Jun. He is joined by Go Min Si as Yeon Ju, Kim Min Ha as Byeon Ji Yun, and Lee Hee Joon as Kang Jun, also known as Mr. S.
What is Dead-End Job about?
The series follows Hyuk-jun, a young man who accepts an apparently perfect job through a mysterious agency called Spyder Human Resource Center, whose work turns into a nightmare as he faces strange and terrifying phenomena.
How many episodes does Dead-End Job have?
Dead-End Job will have a total of 8 episodes.
Is Dead-End Job the same project as Perfect Job?
Yes, Dead-End Job is the final title of the series that was previously known by the working title Perfect Job.
