{"content_id":"58nnnq9zja","slug":"blue-road-netflix-november-20-release-cast","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"news","category_name":"News","title":"Blue Road on Netflix: November 20 Release Date and Cast","summary":"Blue Road is a crime thriller series set to premiere on Netflix on November 20, 2026 (South Korea). Son Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama play detectives investigating a cross-border case.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Blue Road is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on November 20, 2026.","Son Suk-ku plays Kim Seok, a detective with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.","Eita Nagayama plays Inose, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.","The series is based on a manga, directed by Han Jun-hee and adapted by Cho Yu-jin and Han Jun-hee.","The 130-minute runtime listed by the Busan International Film Festival is for the festival screening."],"content_markdown":"The Blue Road premieres on Netflix on **November 20, 2026**. Son Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama star as detectives. Set in 2002, this crime thriller series follows an investigation that crosses national borders.\n\nThe release schedule is based on Netflix's November 5, 2026 announcement.\n\n## Release Schedule and Key Information\n\nThe Blue Road is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on November 20. The main poster and trailer were released on November 5 (South Korea). That announcement does not specify the total number of episodes or the release time. The schedule is confirmed in [Netflix's main poster and trailer announcement](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/main-trailer-of-the-blue-road-sees-son-suk-ku-and-eita-nagayama-team-up-on-a-gruesome-cross-border-murder-investigation).\n\n| Item | Confirmed information |\n| --- | --- |\n| Title | The Blue Road |\n| English title | The Blue Road |\n| Scheduled release date | Friday, November 20, 2026 |\n| Viewing platform | Netflix |\n| Genre | Crime thriller series |\n| Setting | 2002 |\n| Director | Han Jun-hee |\n| Adaptation | Cho Yu-jin, Han Jun-hee |\n| Rating on the Korean title page | Adults only |\n\n## The Blue Road Cast and Characters\n\nSon Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama play the two detectives at the center of the joint investigation. Kim Shin-rok, Choi Sung-eun, and Jung Jae-young also appear in key roles. The roles below are based on the descriptions in [Netflix's November 5 announcement](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/main-trailer-of-the-blue-road-sees-son-suk-ku-and-eita-nagayama-team-up-on-a-gruesome-cross-border-murder-investigation).\n\n| Actor | Character | Basic character description |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Son Suk-ku | Kim Seok | A detective with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency |\n| Eita Nagayama | Inose | A detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department |\n| Kim Shin-rok | Ri Yun-ok | A businessperson from the Korean community in Japan |\n| Choi Sung-eun | Yoon Soo-kyung | A government agent |\n| Jung Jae-young | Seo Hyun-tae | A major figure in Japan's criminal underworld |\n\n## Spoiler-Free Synopsis\n\nThe story centers on a joint investigation by a Korean detective and a Japanese detective. A series of murders spanning national borders sets the investigation in motion. The two detectives follow mysterious messages left at the crime scenes. [Netflix's title description](https://www.netflix.com/kr/title/81941626) classifies the series as a thriller featuring a police duo.\n\nThe 2002 setting is also a basic part of the story. The main poster includes a scene of fans cheering during the Korea-Japan World Cup. Netflix described this in its poster announcement.\n\n## The Original Comic and the Working Title\n\nThe series is based on a comic of the same name that Kwon Ga-ya and Keishi Edogawa worked on. The Busan International Film Festival's program notes explain this connection to the source material. Cho Yu-jin and Han Jun-hee adapted the comic for the series. The details appear on the [Busan International Film Festival title page](https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?QueryStep=2\u0026c_idx=439\u0026idx=91109).\n\nThe working title was \"Road\" when production was announced. Netflix announced production under that title on September 12, 2025. Later official release announcements used the title \"The Blue Road.\" Early production information is available in the [Road production announcement](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/crime-thriller-series-road-wt-now-in-production).\n\n## What to Watch For\n\nThe way the two detectives work together is a key point of interest. The production announcement explained that the adaptation would take the original story in a different direction. It is therefore difficult to assume that the comic and the series will follow the same course. The following are aspects to watch for based on the [production announcement](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/crime-thriller-series-road-wt-now-in-production) and [festival introduction](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/netflix-at-31st-busan-international-film-festival).\n\n- How Kim Seok and Inose treat each other during the joint investigation.\n- The relationship between the two detectives that emerges as they investigate the case.\n- The adaptation and direction that bring the comic's story to the screen.\n\n## How to Watch and How Festival Screenings Differ\n\nNetflix is the online viewing platform. The series was presented in the Busan International Film Festival's \"On Screen\" section. The festival schedule is separate from the Netflix release schedule. Its invitation to the festival is stated in [Netflix's festival announcement](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/netflix-at-31st-busan-international-film-festival).\n\n| Category | Official schedule | Viewing format |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Netflix release | Scheduled for November 20, 2026 | Online streaming |\n| Busan International Film Festival screenings | October 7, 8, and 12, 2026 | Viewing at designated theaters, screenings have ended |\n\nThe individual festival screening dates are recorded on the [official title page](https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?QueryStep=2\u0026c_idx=439\u0026idx=91109). Streaming information is available on the [Netflix title page](https://www.netflix.com/kr/title/81941626). The rating on the Korean title page is adults only.\n\n## Festival Runtime and Total Episode Information\n\nThe **130-minute** runtime listed by the Busan International Film Festival refers to the festival screening. This figure cannot be used to calculate the total runtime on Netflix. It does not indicate the total number of episodes, either. It is important to distinguish which release format the figure refers to.\n\n| Information to check | What is confirmed |\n| --- | --- |\n| Festival runtime | Listed as 130 minutes on the 2026 Busan International Film Festival title page |\n| Total number of Netflix episodes | Not stated in the November 5 announcement |\n| Netflix release time | Not stated in the November 5 announcement |\n| Runtime of each episode | To be checked in Netflix's episode list after release |\n\nThese distinctions are based on the [festival title information](https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?QueryStep=2\u0026c_idx=439\u0026idx=91109). The release date alone also does not establish that all episodes will be released at once. The release format must be confirmed through further announcements from Netflix.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### Is it a film or a drama series?\n\nIt is a Netflix drama series. The official title page also classifies it as a thriller series. Its festival screenings do not mean that it is a film.\n\n### Which of director Han Jun-hee's works is it connected to?\n\nHan Jun-hee directed the Netflix series D.P. He also directs The Blue Road. He worked on the adaptation with Cho Yu-jin as well.\n\n### Do I need to read the original comic first?\n\nThe official description does not say that reading the original comic first is required. The series is an adaptation of the comic. If you want to compare it with the original, you can experience the two works separately.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Road premieres on Netflix on \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 20, 2026\u003c/strong\u003e. Son Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama star as detectives. Set in 2002, this crime thriller series follows an investigation that crosses national borders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release schedule is based on Netflix's November 5, 2026 announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#release-schedule-and-key-information\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"release-schedule-and-key-information\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eRelease Schedule and Key Information\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Road is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on November 20. The main poster and trailer were released on November 5 (South Korea). That announcement does not specify the total number of episodes or the release time. The schedule is confirmed in \u003ca href=\"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/main-trailer-of-the-blue-road-sees-son-suk-ku-and-eita-nagayama-team-up-on-a-gruesome-cross-border-murder-investigation\"\u003eNetflix's main poster and trailer announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfirmed information\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eTitle\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eThe Blue Road\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eEnglish title\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eThe Blue Road\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eScheduled release date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eFriday, November 20, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eViewing platform\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eNetflix\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGenre\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eCrime thriller series\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eSetting\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003e2002\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eDirector\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eHan Jun-hee\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eAdaptation\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eCho Yu-jin, Han Jun-hee\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eRating on the Korean title page\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eAdults only\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-blue-road-cast-and-characters\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-blue-road-cast-and-characters\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe Blue Road Cast and Characters\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSon Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama play the two detectives at the center of the joint investigation. Kim Shin-rok, Choi Sung-eun, and Jung Jae-young also appear in key roles. The roles below are based on the descriptions in \u003ca href=\"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/main-trailer-of-the-blue-road-sees-son-suk-ku-and-eita-nagayama-team-up-on-a-gruesome-cross-border-murder-investigation\"\u003eNetflix's November 5 announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActor\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBasic character description\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003eSon Suk-ku\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eKim Seok\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic character description\"\u003eA detective with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003eEita Nagayama\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eInose\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic character description\"\u003eA detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003eKim Shin-rok\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eRi Yun-ok\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic character description\"\u003eA businessperson from the Korean community in Japan\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003eChoi Sung-eun\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eYoon Soo-kyung\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic character description\"\u003eA government agent\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003eJung Jae-young\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eSeo Hyun-tae\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic character description\"\u003eA major figure in Japan's criminal underworld\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#spoiler-free-synopsis\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"spoiler-free-synopsis\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSpoiler-Free Synopsis\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story centers on a joint investigation by a Korean detective and a Japanese detective. A series of murders spanning national borders sets the investigation in motion. The two detectives follow mysterious messages left at the crime scenes. \u003ca href=\"https://www.netflix.com/kr/title/81941626\"\u003eNetflix's title description\u003c/a\u003e classifies the series as a thriller featuring a police duo.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2002 setting is also a basic part of the story. The main poster includes a scene of fans cheering during the Korea-Japan World Cup. Netflix described this in its poster announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-original-comic-and-the-working-title\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-original-comic-and-the-working-title\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe Original Comic and the Working Title\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series is based on a comic of the same name that Kwon Ga-ya and Keishi Edogawa worked on. The Busan International Film Festival's program notes explain this connection to the source material. Cho Yu-jin and Han Jun-hee adapted the comic for the series. The details appear on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?QueryStep=2\u0026amp;c_idx=439\u0026amp;idx=91109\"\u003eBusan International Film Festival title page\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe working title was \"Road\" when production was announced. Netflix announced production under that title on September 12, 2025. Later official release announcements used the title \"The Blue Road.\" Early production information is available in the \u003ca href=\"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/crime-thriller-series-road-wt-now-in-production\"\u003eRoad production announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-watch-for\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-watch-for\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Watch For\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way the two detectives work together is a key point of interest. The production announcement explained that the adaptation would take the original story in a different direction. It is therefore difficult to assume that the comic and the series will follow the same course. The following are aspects to watch for based on the \u003ca href=\"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/crime-thriller-series-road-wt-now-in-production\"\u003eproduction announcement\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/netflix-at-31st-busan-international-film-festival\"\u003efestival introduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Kim Seok and Inose treat each other during the joint investigation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the two detectives that emerges as they investigate the case.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe adaptation and direction that bring the comic's story to the screen.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-watch-and-how-festival-screenings-differ\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-watch-and-how-festival-screenings-differ\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Watch and How Festival Screenings Differ\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetflix is the online viewing platform. The series was presented in the Busan International Film Festival's \"On Screen\" section. The festival schedule is separate from the Netflix release schedule. Its invitation to the festival is stated in \u003ca href=\"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/netflix-at-31st-busan-international-film-festival\"\u003eNetflix's festival announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOfficial schedule\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eViewing format\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eNetflix release\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official schedule\"\u003eScheduled for November 20, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Viewing format\"\u003eOnline streaming\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eBusan International Film Festival screenings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official schedule\"\u003eOctober 7, 8, and 12, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Viewing format\"\u003eViewing at designated theaters, screenings have ended\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual festival screening dates are recorded on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?QueryStep=2\u0026amp;c_idx=439\u0026amp;idx=91109\"\u003eofficial title page\u003c/a\u003e. Streaming information is available on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.netflix.com/kr/title/81941626\"\u003eNetflix title page\u003c/a\u003e. The rating on the Korean title page is adults only.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#festival-runtime-and-total-episode-information\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"festival-runtime-and-total-episode-information\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFestival Runtime and Total Episode Information\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e130-minute\u003c/strong\u003e runtime listed by the Busan International Film Festival refers to the festival screening. This figure cannot be used to calculate the total runtime on Netflix. It does not indicate the total number of episodes, either. It is important to distinguish which release format the figure refers to.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat is confirmed\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eFestival runtime\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What is confirmed\"\u003eListed as 130 minutes on the 2026 Busan International Film Festival title page\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eTotal number of Netflix episodes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What is confirmed\"\u003eNot stated in the November 5 announcement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eNetflix release time\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What is confirmed\"\u003eNot stated in the November 5 announcement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eRuntime of each episode\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What is confirmed\"\u003eTo be checked in Netflix's episode list after release\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese distinctions are based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?QueryStep=2\u0026amp;c_idx=439\u0026amp;idx=91109\"\u003efestival title information\u003c/a\u003e. The release date alone also does not establish that all episodes will be released at once. The release format must be confirmed through further announcements from Netflix.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-it-a-film-or-a-drama-series\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-it-a-film-or-a-drama-series\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs it a film or a drama series?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Netflix drama series. The official title page also classifies it as a thriller series. Its festival screenings do not mean that it is a film.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#which-of-director-han-jun-hees-works-is-it-connected-to\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"which-of-director-han-jun-hees-works-is-it-connected-to\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhich of director Han Jun-hee's works is it connected to?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHan Jun-hee directed the Netflix series D.P. He also directs The Blue Road. He worked on the adaptation with Cho Yu-jin as well.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-i-need-to-read-the-original-comic-first\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-i-need-to-read-the-original-comic-first\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo I need to read the original comic first?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official description does not say that reading the original comic first is required. The series is an adaptation of the comic. If you want to compare it with the original, you can experience the two works separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Streaming","Film festivals"],"faqs":[{"question":"When will Blue Road be released?","answer":"It is scheduled for release on Netflix on November 20, 2026. Netflix announced this schedule on November 5."},{"question":"What roles do Son Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama play?","answer":"Son Suk-ku plays Kim Seok, a detective with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. Eita Nagayama plays Inose, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department."},{"question":"What roles do Kim Shin-rok, Choi Sung-eun, and Jung Jae-young play?","answer":"Kim Shin-rok plays businesswoman Ri Yun-ok. Choi Sung-eun plays government agent Yoon Soo-kyung. Jung Jae-young plays Seo Hyun-tae, a kingpin in the Japanese underworld."},{"question":"When is the story set?","answer":"The story is set in 2002. Netflix explained this through the World Cup cheering scene on the main poster."},{"question":"Is it based on an existing work?","answer":"It is based on the comic of the same name, which Kwon Ga-ya and Keishi Edogawa worked on. Jo Yu-jin and Han Jun-hee adapted it for the drama."},{"question":"Is this the same production that was announced under the title Road?","answer":"It is the same production. Netflix used the working title Road in its production announcement on September 12, 2025."},{"question":"How many episodes are there, and what time will it be released?","answer":"The November 5, 2026 announcement does not specify the episode count or release time. These details need to be checked in a follow-up announcement from Netflix or on the title page."},{"question":"Is the 130-minute runtime listed by the Busan International Film Festival the total runtime?","answer":"130 minutes is the screening runtime listed on the festival's page for the production. This listing alone cannot confirm the total runtime on Netflix."},{"question":"Can teenagers watch it?","answer":"The title's page on Netflix Korea lists it as restricted to adults."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/main-trailer-of-the-blue-road-sees-son-suk-ku-and-eita-nagayama-team-up-on-a-gruesome-cross-border-murder-investigation","title":"Netflix Pureungil main poster and trailer release announcement, November 5, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.netflix.com/kr/title/81941626","title":"Netflix Pureungil official title page","type":"source"},{"url":"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/crime-thriller-series-road-wt-now-in-production","title":"Netflix Road (working title) production and cast announcement, September 12, 2025","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?QueryStep=2\u0026c_idx=439\u0026idx=91109","title":"2026 Busan International Film Festival: Pureungil film information","type":"source"},{"url":"https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/netflix-at-31st-busan-international-film-festival","title":"Netflix announcement of titles participating in the 31st Busan International Film Festival, September 2, 2026","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":2499,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzg3OTEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--c5d0ea2441b7f70012ef2c4726d1bad15677151b/ai-05df08d2.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"버건디색 스웨터를 입은 남성이 리모컨을 쥔 채 여성과 소파에 앉아 TV를 보고 있다.","caption":"범죄 스릴러 시리즈 푸른길은 2026년 11월 20일 넷플릭스에서 공개될 예정이다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A man in a burgundy sweater holds a remote while watching TV on a sofa with a woman.","caption":"Crime-thriller series 푸른길 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on November 20, 2026.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"バーガンディーのセーターを着た男性がリモコンを持ち、女性とソファでテレビを見ている。","caption":"犯罪スリラーシリーズ「푸른길」は、2026年11月20日にNetflixで配信開始予定。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre con un jersey burdeos sostiene un mando mientras ve la televisión en el sofá con una mujer.","caption":"La serie de suspense criminal 푸른길 tiene previsto su estreno en Netflix el 20 de noviembre de 2026.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria bersweter merah marun memegang remote sambil menonton TV di sofa bersama seorang wanita.","caption":"Serial thriller kriminal 푸른길 dijadwalkan tayang di Netflix pada 20 November 2026.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um homem de suéter bordô segura um controle remoto enquanto assiste à TV no sofá com uma mulher.","caption":"A série de suspense policial 푸른길 tem estreia prevista na Netflix em 20 de novembro de 2026.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名穿著酒紅色毛衣的男子手握遙控器，與一名女子坐在沙發上看電視。","caption":"犯罪驚悚影集《푸른길》預計於2026年11月20日在Netflix上線。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Mann im weinroten Pullover hält eine Fernbedienung und sieht mit einer Frau auf dem Sofa fern.","caption":"Die Krimithrillerserie 푸른길 soll am 20. 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