Picture: Jo Yu Ri (left) and Son Ye Jin (right)
Crash Landing on You’s Son Ye Jin and Squid Game’s Jo Yu Ri have been approached to play the lead roles in Netflix’s upcoming K-drama thriller, Variety. Details are limited, but filming is expected to get underway in July 2025. Here’s everything we know so far.
Variety is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original thriller series directed by Kim Yong Hoon and produced by long-time collaborator CJ ENM.
What is the plot of Variety?
Details are limited, but based on the information we have so far, it appears that the series is centered on the idol industry, shedding light on the darker aspects of one of Korea’s most influential industries.
Who are the cast members of Variety?
So far, only two leads have been approached to star in Variety: Son Ye Jin and Jo Yu Ri.
Son Ye-jin has starred in a small number of popular Netflix Originals, including Thirty-Nine, Crash Landing on You, and Something in the Rain. She will also star in the highly anticipated K-drama adaptation Scandal. Outside of Netflix, she has led several dramas, including Shark, Spotlight, Alone in Love, and Personal Taste.
Picture: Son Ye Jin (left) and in Crash Landing on You (right)
Jo Yu Ri recently starred in the second season of Squid Game as Kim Jun Hui, aka Number 222. She will reprise the role in season 3. Outside of Squid Game, she has starred in K-dramas Work Later Drink Now and had the lead role in Mimicus. The actress is best known for her work as a recording artist, having been part of the Pop Idol group IZ*ONE and her own solo endeavors.
Picture: Jo Yu Ri (left) and in Squid Game (right)
What is the production status?
Development
Filming Scheduled
Filming Ongoing
Post-Production
The series is currently in pre-production, but filming is scheduled to take place between July 2025 and February 2026.
When is Variety coming to Netflix?
With filming not due to end until February 2026, we aren’t expecting to see the K-drama on Netflix until late 2026 at the earliest. However, due to the way Netflix schedules its K-dramas, a 2027 release is more realistic.
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