“Blood Free” (Korean: 지배종) is a South Korean thriller drama TV series that aired in 2024, scripted by Lee Soo-yeon, helmed by Park Chul-hwan, and featuring Ju Ji-hoon, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Hee-joon, Lee Moo-saeng, and Park Ji-yeon. The show premiered globally on Disney+ from April 10 to May 8, 2024, airing weekly on Wednesdays.
CHARACTERS
Main:
- Ju Ji-hoon portrays Woo Chae-woon, a former soldier turned bodyguard who graduated from the Naval Academy.
- Han Hyo-joo stars as Yun Ja-yu, the founder and CEO of BF Group, a prominent company specializing in cell-cultured meat.
- Lee Hee-joon takes on the role of Seonu Jae, the Prime Minister of South Korea.
- Lee Moo-saeng plays On San, a physiologist and founding member of BF Group, serving as the general manager of culture media technology.
- Park Ji-yeon portrays Jeong Hae-deun, a lawyer and the head of planning at BF Group.
Supporting:
- Kim Sang-ho appears as Kim Sin-gu, a bioengineer credited with developing the core technology for artificial cultured meat.
- Jeon Seok-ho depicts Seo Hui, an IT expert employed by BF Group.
- Lee Seo is featured as Hong Sae-ip, a member of the research team.
STORYLINE
In the South Korean thriller drama “Blood Free” (Korean: 지배종), audiences are immersed in a captivating storyline set in the mysterious realm of BF Group, an innovative company specializing in lab-grown meat. The plot revolves around a diverse ensemble cast whose lives intersect amidst power struggles, ethical dilemmas, and corporate scheming. Central to the narrative is Woo Chae-woon, a former military man now working as a bodyguard, entangled in the intricate web of secrets enveloping BF Group. Alongside him is Yun Ja-yu, the determined founder and CEO of the corporation, whose ambitious goals propel the story forward.
As the tale unfolds, viewers encounter Seonu Jae, the Prime Minister of South Korea, whose political maneuvers inject additional tension into the unfolding drama. Meanwhile, characters like On San, a groundbreaking physiologist, and Jeong Hae-deun, a resolute lawyer, navigate their own paths amidst the complex maneuvers of BF Group.
Within this landscape of ambition and authority, “Blood Free” delves into themes of morality, aspiration, and the repercussions of unrestrained ambition. With each episode, viewers are drawn deeper into the maze of secrets and deceit shaping the world of “Blood Free,” building towards an exhilarating climax that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
