“Hellbound” is a South Korean dark fantasy TV series helmed by Yeon Sang-ho, adapted from his own webtoon titled “Hell.” Released as a Netflix original, it presents a chilling narrative set in the imagined future of 2022, where supernatural entities emerge abruptly, sentencing individuals to eternal damnation in Hell. The cast includes Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah, and Yang Ik-june.
CHARACTERS
- Yoo Ah-in portrays Jeong Jin-soo in Season 1, while Kim Sung-cheol takes on the role in Season 2, both depicting a cult leader of the emerging New Truth Society.
- Park Sang-hoon appears as the young Jeong Jin-soo.
- Kim Hyun-joo stars as Min Hye-jin, an attorney navigating the complex events.
- Park Jeong-min plays Bae Young-jae, a production director for a broadcasting station, featured in Season 1.
- Won Jin-ah takes on the character of Song So-hyun, Bae Young-jae’s wife, appearing in Season 1.
- Yang Ik-june portrays Jin Kyeong-hoon, a detective entangled in the unfolding mysteries.
- Kim Do-yoon embodies Lee Dong-wook, a live streamer and member of Arrowhead, a gang of violent youths.
- Kim Shin-rok plays Park Jeong-ja, a single mother subjected to the first public demonstration.
- Lee Re portrays Jin Hee-jeong, the daughter of Jin Kyeong-hoon, navigating her own challenges.
- Ryu Kyung-soo appears as Yoo Ji, a priest of the New Truth cult.
- Kim Mi-soo takes on the role of Deacon Young-in of the New Truth.
- Lee Dong-hee is featured as Chairman Kim Jeong-chil.
- Cha Si-won embodies Deacon Sacheong of the New Truth.
- Im Hyeong-guk appears as Gong Hyeong-joon, a sociology professor and leader in the Sodo counter-organization.
- Kim Hyun makes a special appearance as a Church member.
- Lim Seong-jae joins Season 2 as a member of Sodo.
- Hong Eui-joon also appears in Season 2 as a leader of Sodo.
- Season 2 includes special appearances by Cho Dong-in, Moon Geun-young, and Moon So-ri.
STORYLINE
Hellbound unfolds in South Korea between 2022 and 2027, where an eerie entity known as an angel emerges, delivering chilling prophecies called decrees that consign individuals to Hell at a predetermined future moment, ranging from mere seconds to years ahead. Simultaneously, monstrous beings materialize to gruesomely execute these decrees, creating a horrifying spectacle known as a demonstration. As these supernatural occurrences escalate, two influential groups, the New Truth Society and the Arrowhead organization, exploit the populace’s fears to amass power, fostering a climate of uncertainty and dread.
The series comprises six episodes, with the initial three focusing on a detective probing the paranormal events, the leader of the New Truth sect, and a morally steadfast attorney. Transitioning into episodes 4 to 6, set five years later, the narrative pivots to a television producer and his spouse grappling with the harrowing reality that their newborn child has been marked for Hell. Amidst these shifting perspectives, Hellbound delves into the profound impact of supernatural revelations on society, exploring themes of faith, morality, and existential terror in a world besieged by otherworldly forces.
