K-PLUS Unveils “The Defects” — A Gritty, Groundbreaking K-Drama Premiering July 21

K-PLUS, Asia’s ultimate destination for premium Korean entertainment, is proud to announce the premiere of “The Defects”, a hard-hitting 8-episode action thriller airing Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30PM (GMT+8), beginning July 21, 2025, same day as Korea. Encores will air Saturdays and Sundays at 9:15PM.

Starring powerhouse names like Yum JungAh (“SKY Castle”, “Snowdrop”), Won JinAh (“Hellbound”), Choi YoungJoon (“Vincenzo”), rising star Dex Kim JinYoung (“Single’s Inferno”), and Lee NaEun (“Extraordinary You”), “The Defects” is based on the acclaimed webtoon “I-Shopping”, which surpassed 51 million views and won the SPP Best Creativity Award.

This high-stakes thriller pulls viewers into a chilling world where children rejected by adoptive families — labeled as “refunds” — unite to fight back against a powerful trafficking ring run by the nation’s elite. The drama promises pulse-pounding action, raw emotion, and a sharp critique of class, eugenics, and moral corruption.

Yum JungAh leads as Kim SeHee, a respected doctor and public figure whose nonprofit façade masks a disturbing underground operation to breed “perfect” children. In a shocking departure from her previous roles, Yum delivers a performance that redefines villainy. Opposite her, Won JinAh breaks new ground as Kim AhHyun, a survivor of the system who returns as a determined avenger — her transformation into an action heroine marks a career-defining moment

Supporting cast includes:

– Choi YoungJoon as Woo TaeSik, a tormented insider saving children from the system he once served.

– Dex Kim JinYoung as Jung Hyun, a loyal weapon turned rogue when he discovers the truth.

– Lee NaEun brings emotional gravity to a role symbolic of hope and healing among the forgotten.

“The Defects” is being hailed as one of the year’s most daring dramas — a relentless revenge story that explores the darkest corners of society with heart and cinematic ambition.

K-PLUS delivers exclusive Korean dramas, variety shows, and K-pop content directly to Asian audiences. With English subtitles and first-run titles from top broadcasters, K-PLUS connects fans to the best of the Hallyu wave.

Recent hits include “Perfect Marriage Revenge”, “Hide”, and “The Midnight Studio”. Popular variety shows include “Show Champion”, “Knowing Bros”, and “Earth Arcade 2”.

Watch “The Defects” on K-PLUS from July 21, 2025. Available on Indihome, DensTV, Astro, and UnifiTV.