''Glitch'' () is a 2022 South Korean

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series directed by

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and written by Gin Han-sai. Starring

Jeon Yeo-been Jeon Yeo-been (; born Jeon Bo-young on July 26, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Jeon rose to prominence for her performance in the independent film ''After My Death'' (2018) which earned her the Actress of the Year Award at the 22nd Busan Int ...

and

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, it tells the story of a young woman who tries to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of a UFO-watching club. The show was released on 7 October 2022 on

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Synopsis

Hong Ji-hyo comes from a rich family. She has a steady job, obtained through family connections. One night, her boyfriend of four years suddenly disappears. As she goes in search of him, she tries to uncover the truth behind a mysterious secret with the help of a community of UFO watchers, including Heo Bo-ra.

Cast and characters

Main

as Hong Ji-hyo **

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as young Hong Ji-hyo *

as Heo Bo-ra **

Jo Ye-rin Jo Ye-rin (born 2008) is a South Korean child actress. She gained recognition for her role as Ho Ryeong in the drama ''Lovers of the Red Sky ''Lovers of the Red Sky'' () is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Kim Yoo-jung, Ahn H ...

as young Heo Bo-ra

Supporting

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as Lee Si-kook, Hong Ji-hyo's boyfriend *

Jeon Bae-soo Jeon Bae-soo (Korean: 전배수, born 2 June 1970) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2016 TV series ''The K2'', 2019 romantic c ...

as Hong Jong-sik, Hong Ji-hyo's father *

Ryu Kyung-soo Ryu Kyung-soo (born 12 October 1992) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in the drama series ''Confession'' (2019) and ''Itaewon Class'' (2020). He also appeared in the films ''A Resistance'' (2019) and '' Hostage: Missing Celebr ...

as Kim Byung-jo, a police officer * Lee Min-goo as Dong-hyuk, a high school student and a member of the UFO community * Park Won-seok as Cho Phillip, a member of the UFO community * Tae Won-suk as Captain Prince, a member of the UFO community *

Baek Joo-hee Baek Joo-hee is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in drama such as ''My Name (TV series), My Name'', ''Extracurricular (TV series), Extrecurricular'', ''Lawless Lawyer'', ''Crazy Love (2022 TV series), Crazy Love'' and ''Today's ...

as Seo Hwa-jeong, Value Real Estate *

Jung Da-bin Jeong Da-bin (March 4, 1980 – February 10, 2007) was a South Korean actress. Best known for the popular television series ''Cats on the Roof'', she died through suicide in 2007 at the age of 26. Career Born Jeong Hye-seon in Seongnam, Gyeongg ...

as Kim Young-gi, New Beginnings Peace Corps *

Ko Chang-seok Ko Chang-seok (born October 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Ko began his career on stage, performing in plays and musicals for many years before moving on to bit parts in films. He once earned his living by working on farms and in iron foundri ...

as Kim Chan-woo, Divine Light Church member * Kim Ja-young *

Kim Gook-hee Kim Gook-hee is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in dramas such as ''Hospital Playlist'' and she is also known for her roles in movies such as ''Microhabitat'', '' Kim Ji-young: Born 1982'' and '' 1987: When the ...

as Goo Hye-yeon, stepmother of Ji-hyo *

Park Soo-young Park Soo-young is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' My Beautiful Bride'' (2015), ''Listen to Love'' (2016), ''Hi Bye, Mama! ''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Kim Tae-he ...

as Kwon Young-woong *

Kim Nam-hee Kim Nam-hee is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas ''Mr. Sunshine'', ''Spring Turns to Spring ''Spring Turns to Spring'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Yu-ri, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Jong-hyu ...

as Ma Hyung-woo, a psychiatrist who helps Ji-hyo * Choi Soo-im as Oh Se-hee, Hong Ji-hyo's friend. * Park Sung-yeon as Choi Seong-joo, former police officer

Production

Development

On 30 December 2020, Netflix confirmed through a press release that it would distribute a Korean original series titled ''Glitch'', to be produced by Studio 329 and written by ''

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'' writer, Gin Han-sai.

was offered the lead role in early March. In mid-March, director Roh Deok and Jeon Yeo-been confirmed they had joined the series. On 19 March 2021,

was confirmed to play the role of a

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on the show.

Filming

On 23 July 2021, filming was temporarily halted due to the

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and one of the performers possibly being infected. Filming resumed on 21 May 2021 and continued until 23 December. On 28 May 2021, images from a script-reading location were revealed.

Episodes

Release

The series had its premiere at the

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, in the 'On Screen' section, on 6 October 2022. Four episodes out of ten were introduced in the premiere. It became available for streaming on Netflix on 7 October 2022.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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