The production team behind Cha Eun Woo’s upcoming K-drama, The WONDERfools, finally spoke up about its fate amid the K-pop idol’s alleged tax controversy. Amid online conjecture that the ASTRO singer’s projects were delayed or getting scrapped, this news will come as a sign of relief to those who have been waiting for the series. Read on for more information about the drama’s release.
Cha Eun Woo In The WONDERfools: Plot, Release Date, And More
Announced by Netflix in 2025, The WONDERfools stars Cha Eun Woo and Park Eun Bin in lead roles. Set in the year 1999, a strange assortment of people become the recipients of superpowers, instead of the world ending. How will they reckon with their newfound powers and fight those wanting to harm their hometown, Haeseong City? Additional roles will be essayed by Kim Hae Sook, Choi Dae Hoon, and Son Hyun Joo.
The eclectic cast and unique storyline drew attention to the K-drama, and fans have been awaiting its release since these details first dropped. All was well until information about Cha Eun Woo’s alleged tax avoidance was revealed. Since then, there have been rumours that Netflix would push the project indefinitely. However, an executive disclosed that this wasn’t the case.
The representative of the streaming platform told Soompi that The WONDERfools was “scheduled for release in the second quarter.” No changes had been made to the original airing date, and fans can be assured of seeing the series streaming anytime between April and June 2026.
A report by another media platform had declared the release date to be May 15. While the exact date remains unconfirmed, this gives us a good estimate of the schedule. According to reports, May 12-13 will see the cast attend a press conference with exclusive pre-release content.
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Meanwhile, Cha Eun Woo’s tax avoidance allegations recently drew the attention of a civil group. The Taxpayers’ Union complained about the K-drama actor’s privacy being breached in the tax investigation. They said celebrities were also protected under the law.
The WONDERfools will start streaming on Netflix later this year.
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