Sometimes, all we crave is a gripping Korean thriller, and Netflix seems to have answered our call. “The Frog” has just landed on the platform and quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the most-watched shows globally, according to FlixPatrol.
The series centers on Gu Sang-jun, who manages a countryside motel in the summer of 2000, and Jeon Young-ha, who operates a solitary pension in the forest during the summer of 2021. Viewers soon discover a mysterious connection between the two, keeping them on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Given the sensitivity of the story, many are questioning whether real-life events inspired the production. Here’s everything we know.
Is Netflix’s ‘The Frog’ a true story? Get all the facts
According to Cinemaholic, while “The Frog” isn’t based on any specific event, it certainly draws inspiration from various elements rooted in real life that are sure to send shivers down your spine once you think about them.
At its core is the writer’s fascination with the forest’s duality—often seen as a place of tranquility and peace, yet capable of becoming terrifying in an instant. This contrast is a central theme in the series and is executed brilliantly. The locations take on as much, if not more, prominence than the main characters
The show consistently surprises viewers by presenting breathtaking landscapes, only to shatter that beauty with sudden, horrifying events. It’s no wonder “The Frog” has been dubbed the Korean “Dark”. The two titles not only share a passion for riddles but also masterfully turn them into the creepiest elements imaginable.
The series also explores the inherent isolation of remote locations, where the joy of silence can be abruptly interrupted by something unimaginably horrid. Although the title received mixed reviews, it was universally praised in this aspect.
