A new superhero series is taking the world by storm, and it’s coming straight out of Korea. The WONDERfools revolves around a group of misfits who accidentally get superpowers, but have trouble controlling them. The exact kind of team that’s easy to root for.
With 7.9 million views this week, the action comedy is currently the second most-watched non-English series on Netflix, as well as the #1 show in 13 countries. Does that mean fans should expect a sequel? Here’s what we know so far.
The WONDERfools Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, no official news is available about a potential The WONDERfools season 2.
The Korean production is listed as a limited series on Netflix, so the chances that it will come back with more episodes are slim. Still, you never know. If the show becomes a global phenomenon, anything is possible. For now, however, it looks like one season is all we get.
The WONDERfools Cast
- Park Eun-bin as Eun Chae-ni
- Cha Eun-woo as Lee Un-jeong
- Choi Dae-hoon as Son Gyeong-hun
- Im Seong-jae as Kang Ro-bin
- Kim Hae-sook as Kim Jeon-bok
- Son Hyun-joo as Ha Won-do
- Jeong E-suh as Seok Ju-ran
- Choi Yoon-ji as Seok Ho-ran
- Bae Na-ra as Kim Pal-ho
What Is The WONDERfools About?
A Korean sci-fi action comedy, The WONDERfools is set in 1999, during the peak of Y2K panic. The story follows a group of misfits in Haeseong City who gain strange superpowers after an accident tied to toxic chemicals and secret experiments.
Instead of becoming polished superheroes, though, they stumble through their abilities, which are tricky to control. On top of that, they’re trying to stop a growing conspiracy that has something to do with a scientist obsessed with immortality.
The show is a fun romp that combines absurd comedy with emotional drama and superhero chaos. Add some retro late-’90s nostalgia into the mix, and The WONDERfools is the type of series with the potential to brighten an entire weekend.
By the time the finale rolls around, the team has to foil an evil plan during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Without giving away spoilers, viewers aren’t left hanging. That said, the ending also hints at a possible The WONDERfools season 2. If it happens, it will likely follow the heroes on a new adventure.
Are There Other Shows Like The WONDERfools?
If you enjoyed The WONDERfools, we recommend checking out some of the other Korean content available on Netflix. Recent additions include My Royal Nemesis, If Wishes Could Kill, Sold Out on You, Phantom Lawyer, Boyfriend on Demand, and Can This Love Be Translated?
