With great superpowers come the job requirements of heroes, which Netflix's newest misfits might not be the best suited for. Welcome the streamer's own bunch of ordinary Y2K citizens in The Wonderfools, a superhero comedy series which has just finalized its date of arrival. Led by Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo, despite the latter's recent controversies, Netflix has promised to deliver the drama in all its glory this summer.

Save the date, as superheroes who are very likely to not save the people are coming soon to boost laughter and action on Netflix's K-side.

The Wonderfools will begin streaming on Netflix in mid-2026 and will deliver viewers their unique superpowers, 1990s nostalgia through its talented Korean cast. Netflix plans to release the series in Q2 2026, although May 15 has become the main date people expect for the first episode, according to a recent report on a South Korean news outlet, My Daily. 

The action-comedy movie combines chaotic comedy with emotional teamwork during its 1999 doomsday scenario, which shows how ordinary people become heroes to protect their city. It stars Park Eun-bin as Eun Chae-ni, a lovable disaster who is pushed into a superhuman existence. 

Cha Eun-woo plays Lee Woon Jung, a principled civil servant roped into a series of strange disappearances. The cast also includes veterans Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Sung-jae, and Son Hyun-joo. 

According to the outlet, the production presentation featuring the actors will begin on May 12, 2026, to May 13, 2026. Directed by Yoo In-sik (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) and written by Heo Da-joong, with creator Kang Eun-kyung, the series is set to arrive on Netflix soon, although the streamer has only officially revealed no changes in its planned release date despite the True Beauty actor's recent controversies. However, Netflix has not yet announced the final release date.

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Cha Eun-woo's storm of serious controversies did not seem to wave a red flag for the streamer at all.

Netflix's The Wonderfools attracted public attention through its early 2026 news reports about Cha Eun-woo, who faced tax evasion allegations tied to a ₩20 billion ($13.6M) back-tax notice his family business received. Cha publicly apologized and said he will comply with legal proceedings.

Netflix confirmed that it would continue to release the series as part of its sizzling 2026 K-drama slate, and maintain its marketing activities despite the public examination of his military duties. Regardless, expect the ordinary goofy townies turn the world upside down as doomsday panic sets in, in this fin-de-siècle comedy coming soon. 

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