After giving a first look at Jeon So-nee as Jeong Su-in in February, Netflix has dropped the first teaser for its upcoming K-drama, Parasyte: The Grey. A live-action adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s manga, the preview shows how the parasites take over humans and start to terrorize the world. With its major Sweet Home feels, the streamer is set to conquer the audience’s TV viewing with this new horror series once more.
You can see the preview below:
The official teaser for Parasyte: The Grey has captured viewers’ attention with its gripping story about parasites and humans. It starts with a parasite infiltrating a man’s ear, accompanied by a voiceover that reveals that they must be parasitized to survive. The teaser then escalates the tension, showcasing a man's transformation into a creature. These parasites, residing in human brains, maintain their hosts' human appearance, thoughts, and actions, heightening the threat they pose.
The narrative unfolds with the emergence of Team Grey, a courageous group that confronts these creatures head-on. Their battle occurs on a road, causing a chaotic traffic jam. The teaser also features a showdown between two creatures, showcasing their formidable power. Amid this, So-nee's character appears, and a woman comments on her ability to blend in with humans. However, when a man questions her identity, she is forced to reveal her true nature.
Netflix has also unveiled a new Parasyte: The Grey poster, featuring So-nee in a half-human, half-parasite form. Unlike the other creatures whose transformations are marked by monstrous features, So-nee's unique appearance proves she’s different.
You can see the new visual below:
Who are the cast of Parasyte: The Grey?
Leading the cast of Parasyte: The Grey is So-nee, who, despite falling victim to a parasite, manages to retain control over her brain. Her struggle against the parasite's influence forms a significant part of the show's narrative. For other cast members, you can check the list below:
Jeon So-nee as Jeong Su-in
Koo Kyo-hwan as Seol Kang-woo
Lee Jung-hyun as Choi Jun-kyung
Kwon Hae-hyo
Kim In-kwon
The series is directed and co-written by Yeon Sang-ho, known for producing some of the most famous zombie-centric K-movies and K-drama series like Train to Busan, Peninsula, and Hellbound. Ryo Yong-jae also serves as his co-writer, who wrote the script for Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area.
What is Parasyte: The Grey about?
Parasyte: The Grey follows the story of Jeong Su-in. Despite falling victim to a mysterious parasite, it fails to take over her brain and begins co-existing with her. She’s about to meet Kang-woo, who hunts down parasites to find his missing sister. As these parasitic life-forms fall on Earth, they will do their best to gain power by living off human hosts.
You can check the synopsis below:
Parasitic life-forms that live off of human hosts strive to grow their power and disrupt society. A group of humans wage war against the rising evil.
The K-drama series is based on the horror manga of the same title by Hitoshi Iwaaka. It was published in Kodansha’s Morning Open Zokan in 1989 and Monthly Afternoon from 1989 to 1994, selling over 25 million copies by August 2022, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. It was first published in English by Tokyopop, followed by Del Rey, and later Kodansha USA.
It was then adapted into two live-action movies in Japan in 2014 and 2015. It also had an anime adaptation by Madhouse, titled Parasyte – the maxim, aired between October 2014 and March 2015 in Japan. Its English dub was released on Adult Swim’s Toonami programming block in the US between October 2015 and April 2016. In August 2022, Netflix announced its live-action series adaptation.
Parasyte: The Grey is slated to release on Netflix on Friday, April 5. With the franchise's success, from its manga to its anime and film adaptations, there is a high anticipation for this series. Hopefully, this one will be as successful as Sweet Home.
