While Korea is renowned for its comedy and romance series, it is equally adept at crafting gripping thrillers! “The Frog” is a prime example, quickly capturing the attention of Netflix viewers and rising to become one of the platform’s most-watched series worldwide, according to Flix Patrol.
With eight hour-long episodes, the show masterfully combines crime, drama, and mystery elements against the eerie backdrop of a holiday rental in a secluded forest town a few hours’ drive from Seoul.
Featuring the trademark twists and turns of Korean productions, “The Frog” keeps viewers guessing until the very last moment, offering a suspenseful experience that even the most astute spectators will find challenging to predict.
‘The Frog’ is the fifth most-watched show worldwide on Netflix
We’re always excited for a good thriller, especially when it comes from Korea, known for its exceptional contributions to the genre. It’s no surprise that “The Frog” is currently ranked #5 worldwide.
The series quickly surpassed popular titles like “Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War” and “Lost,” both of which had strong positions in the charts. At present, it’s in close competition with another Korean production, “Love Next Door,” as it continues to climb.
The show alternates between two intricate timelines: Gu Sang-jun, who manages a motel in the countryside during the summer of 2000, and Jeon Young-ha, who runs a pension alone in a forest in the summer of 2021, with both encountering similar mysteries.
The main cast features four standout stars—Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang, Go Min-si, and Lee Jung-eun—while the supporting cast includes notable figures from the Korean entertainment industry, such as Park Ji-hwan, Chanyeol, Ryu Hyun-kyung, and Cha Mi-kyung.
If you enjoy crime productions with complex riddles, “The Frog” is likely your kind of title. While many have praised its intricate puzzle, others find its difficulty occasionally disheartening. But that’s precisely what makes it so compelling!
