CHARACTERS
– Ryu Jun-yeol portrays the character of 3rd Floor.
– Chun Woo-hee stars as the character of 8th Floor.
– Park Jeong-min appears as the character of 7th Floor.
– Lee Yul-eum takes on the role of the character of 4th Floor.
– Park Hae-joon plays the character of 6th Floor.
– Lee Zoo-young depicts the character of 2nd Floor.
– Moon Jeong-hee portrays the character of 5th Floor.
– Bae Seong-woo acts as the character of 1st Floor.
STORYLINE
“The 8 Show,” a South Korean dark comedy thriller series created by Han Jae-rim, unfolds its gripping narrative based on the Naver webtoons Money Game and Pie Game by Bae Jin-soo. Released globally on Netflix on May 17, 2024, it features a stellar cast including Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Zoo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Seong-woo.
Set in an extreme environment where social infrastructure is severed, “The 8 Show” plunges its characters into a high-stakes game where cooperation and conflict intertwine. Trapped in a secretive space divided into eight floors, the participants engage in a perilous contest where they accumulate wealth over time, but the game abruptly concludes with a fatal outcome.
As the series unfolds, viewers are drawn into the intricate dynamics among the eight individuals, each navigating their own motivations and agendas within the confined and treacherous setting. With tensions running high and alliances shifting, the participants must grapple with moral dilemmas and the consequences of their actions as they strive to survive and prosper in the unforgiving game.
Through its blend of suspense, dark humor, and psychological intrigue, “The 8 Show” offers audiences a riveting exploration of human nature under extreme circumstances. As the characters confront the precarious balance between self-preservation and cooperation, the series delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of their desires in a thrilling and unpredictable narrative.
