Netflix Sets October 2026 Release Date and Drops First Trailer for ‘Dead-End Job’

Dear Hongrang and Alchemy of Souls actor Lee Jae Wook has been confirmed to lead Netflix’s upcoming horror-comedy K-drama, Dead-End Job. Netflix has confirmed that the K-drama will be released on October 30, 2026. Here’s everything we know about Dead-End Job on Netflix.

Dead-End Job (formerly Perfect Job) is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original fantasy comedy-horror directed by Kim Da Min and Han Jun Hee. 

When is Dead-End Job coming to Netflix?

Dead-End Job was previously eyed for an October 9, 2026 release, but with Take Charge of My Heart occupying that slot, Netflix has officially announced the K-drama for October 30, 2026.

An official teaser trailer for the K-drama has also been released.

What is the plot of Dead-End Job?

Netflix has provided a synopsis for Dead-End Job:

Hyuk-jun, a young man who takes on a seemingly perfect part-time job offering 50 times the usual hourly wage through a mysterious employment agency called Spyder Human Resource Center. However, the job quickly becomes a nightmare as he encounters strange and terrifying phenomena.

Picture: Lee Jae Wook as Byeon Hyeok Jun in Dead-End Job – Netflix

Who is in the cast of Dead-End Job?

Lee Jae Wook was the first confirmed cast member. He will portray Byeon Hyeok Jun. The actor has already starred in a handful of lead roles for Netflix, such as Extraordinary You, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, and both seasons of Alchemy of Souls. He is also starring in the lead role in the upcoming Netflix series Dear Hongrang.  

Picture (L to R): Lee Jae Wook in Alchemy of Souls, Dear Hongrang, and Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol 

Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Hee Joon have also been confirmed to have leading roles in the K-drama.

Go Min Si plays the role of Yeon Ju. The actress previously starred in Netflix K-dramas, including Sweet Home, The Frog, Live, and Love Alarm. She will also star in the K-drama Tastefully Yours.

The character of Yeon Ju has been described as:

An investigator determined to uncover the truth behind the unsettling events at Spyder Human Resource Center.

Picture: Go Min Si (left) and in The Frog (right)

Kim Min Ha plays Byeon Ji Yun. The actress has yet to star in a Netflix project and has starred in several leading roles in K-dramas such as Way Back Love, Light Shop, Pachinko, and Not Alright But It’s Alright.

The character of Kim Min Ha has been described as:

Hyuk-jun’s spirited younger sister, who lives by the motto “poverty is scarier than ghosts.”

Picture: Kim Min Ha (left) and in Wayback Love (right) –

Lee Hee Joon plays Kang Jun. The actor has starred in Netflix K-dramas such as Karma, A Killer Paradox, Vincenzo, and films including Bogota: City of the Lost and Badland Hunters.

The character of Lee Hee Joon has been described as:

Mr. S, the boss of Spyder Human Resource Center.

Picture: Lee Hee Joon (left) and in Karma (right)

We expect Netflix to announce the supporting cast members soon.

What is the episode count?

It has been confirmed that there will be a total of 8 episodes.

What is the production status of Dead-End Job?

Production began on Dead-End Job in April 2025 and wrapped in November 2025 after several months of filming.

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