Dead-End Job, the upcoming Korean mystery-horror fantasy series starring Lee Jae Wook, has dropped its first teaser and poster, confirming an October 30 premiere on Netflix. The story follows a young man drowning in debt who accepts a bizarre part-time job that pays 50 times the minimum wage — only to find himself trapped in a living nightmare.
What Is Dead-End Job About?
The series centers on Byeon Hyeok-jun (Lee Jae Wook), a man in his 30s struggling under a mountain of debt. Desperate for a way out, he comes across a flyer for a high-paying part-time job and visits the mysterious Spider Staffing Agency. The agency’s head, known as Mr. S (Lee Hee Joon), offers him a night shift at a convenience store that pays 50 times the usual hourly wage. There is just one rule: never reveal what happens on the job.
What seems like a simple gig quickly turns hellish. Hyeok-jun faces swarms of moths, a bizarre clown, and increasingly life-threatening dangers as his pay rises. The official Netflix synopsis puts it simply: a young man takes lucrative part-time jobs from a mysterious agency, only to find his hustle for more money turning nightmarish.
Dead-End Job Cast: Who Stars in the Netflix Series?
Lee Jae Wook leads the cast as Hyeok-jun. He is known for roles in Alchemy of Souls, Extraordinary You, and Dear Hongrang.
Go Min Si plays Yeon-joo, an accident investigator at the Institute of Industrial Accident Prevention and Protection. She steps in to dig up the strange events happening at Spider Staffing Agency. Go Min Si previously appeared in Sweet Home, The Frog, and Youth of May.
Kim Min Ha, known for Pachinko, plays Ji-yoon, Hyeok-jun’s younger sister. Her character’s motto is that poverty is scarier than ghosts.
Lee Hee Joon takes on the role of Mr. S, the head of Spider Staffing Agency, who persuades Hyeok-jun to take the dangerous job.
Dead-End Job Teaser Breakdown: What Happens in the First Trailer?
The teaser opens with Hyeok-jun visiting the employment agency as a last resort while struggling with debt. The Spider Staffing Agency building looks severely run-down, making him skeptical. Mr. S tells him about a night shift at a convenience store that pays 50 times the minimum hourly wage, insisting with a cryptic smile that there is no sweeter gig out there.
Once Hyeok-jun accepts and arrives at what looks like an ordinary convenience store, the horror begins. He is attacked by a swarm of moths inside the dimly lit store and encounters a suspicious clown. Each completed job raises his daily pay, pulling him back into increasingly dangerous work.
Dead-End Job Poster: What Does It Reveal?
The teaser poster shows Hyeok-jun bloodied and exhausted amid the wreckage of what appears to be an ordinary convenience store. Objects and furnishings are scattered in every direction, hinting at the chaos he has endured.
The poster’s caption reads: “50x Minimum wage guaranteed. Will you accept this sweet gig?” — a line that sums up the show’s dark bargain between desperate money and deadly consequences.
Who Is Behind Dead-End Job?
Kim Da-min directs the series. She previously wrote the Netflix series A Killer Paradox. Han Jun-hee, known for D.P. and Weak Hero Class 2, serves as creator and oversees the overall creative development. Kyung Min-sun is also credited as a creator alongside Han Jun-hee and Kim Da-min.
Dead-End Job Release Date and Streaming Details
Dead-End Job premieres on October 30, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. All 8 episodes will be released together on the same day.
The series will be available worldwide from the same date, including in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and other global markets. The premiere time is 1:00 PM KST, which translates to 9:30 AM IST in India and 12:00 AM ET in the United States.
The show carries a NC16 rating on Netflix. It was formerly known by the working title Perfect Job before the official title was confirmed.
Dead-End Job at Busan International Film Festival 2026
Dead-End Job was selected for the “On Screen” section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which showcased three new Korean dramas set to premiere at the event. The series drew attention at BIFF for its ensemble cast and its director, Kim Da-min.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead-End Job
When does Dead-End Job release on Netflix?
Dead-End Job releases on October 30, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. All 8 episodes drop on the same day.
How many episodes does Dead-End Job have?
The series has a total of 8 episodes, confirmed by multiple sources including Netflix’s official listing and Hancinema.
Who plays the lead role in Dead-End Job?
Lee Jae Wook plays the lead role of Byeon Hyeok-jun, a debt-ridden young man who takes a high-paying part-time job that turns into a nightmare.
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