Netflix unleashed the official teaser trailer for The WONDERfools, instantly sparking buzz with its riotous blend of clumsy superpowers, millennial nostalgia, and small-town heroics starring Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Choi Dae-hoon and Im Seong-jae. The high-energy footage plunges viewers into the fictional Haeseong City at the turn of the century, where everyday residents suddenly develop wildly unpredictable abilities, turning routine life into a whirlwind of teleportation fumbles, floating household objects, and accidental feats of strength amid rising doomsday fears.
Quick-cut scenes reveal Park Eun-bin’s Eun Chae-ni breaking into an impromptu dance as the city’s self-proclaimed “hot mess,” Cha Eun-woo’s Lee Woon-jeong summoning a book to float through the air with laser focus, Choi Dae-hoon’s Son Gyeong-un staring in shock as his cellphone sticks stubbornly to his palm, and Im Seong-jae’s Kang Ro-bin effortlessly ripping open a car door like paper—all while Y2K panic looms in the background with retro fashion, bulky technology, and anxious townspeople.
From the makers of Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Dr. Romantic, the trailer reminds us that the show i sabout "lovable misfits on a superpowered adventure." Further moments capture the group’s botched attempts at heroism, including uncontrolled powers causing everyday chaos, witty exchanges among the awkward townspeople, and hints of mysterious disappearances and emerging villains threatening Haeseong City’s peace, all delivered with vibrant late-1990s aesthetics that blend nostalgic charm and escalating tension.
In The WONDERfools, the cast features a strong ensemble led by Park Eun-bin as Eun Chae-ni, the chaotic yet endearing young woman who gains teleportation abilities. Cha Eun-woo portrays Lee Woon-jeong, a rule-bound civil servant with secret telekinetic powers. Choi Dae-hoon plays Son Gyeong-un, whose sticky, seemingly useless abilities add to the team’s comedic dynamic. Im Seong-jae takes on the role of Kang Ro-bin, bringing nuisance-level power into the mix. Supporting the leads are Kim Hae-sook as Kim Jeon-bok and Son Hyun-joo as Ha Un-do, rounding out the group of neighborhood underdogs turned reluctant heroes.
Following the trailer debut, Netflix shared a striking new poster that captures the series’ playful tone and Y2K-era aesthetic in one dynamic image.
The premise centers on a goofy crew of local townspeople who stumble upon superpowers amid growing fears of a millennial catastrophe. As villains emerge to disrupt the peace of Haeseong City, the newly empowered misfits must learn to control their erratic abilities while navigating personal quirks and budding friendships.
Director Yoo In-sik, known for Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the Dr. Romantic franchise, brings his signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and brisk pacing to the eight-episode series. The production leans heavily into 1999 nostalgia with period fashion, technology, and cultural touches that amplify both the tension and the laughs.
The WONDERfools is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on May 15, 2026.
Sources: Netflix K-Content - YouTube, Netflix Korea
