Hellbound is a South Korean supernatural thriller series that premiered on Netflix in 2021. Based on the webtoon by Yeon Sang-ho, who also directed the series, Hellbound explores dark themes of judgment, morality, and the afterlife. The story is set in a world where mysterious supernatural entities appear to condemn individuals to hell at a specific time, causing widespread chaos and fear. As the phenomenon spreads, it sparks the rise of a fanatical religious group that uses the event to manipulate society.
The series revolves around a complex cast of characters, including Jin Kyung-hoon (played by Yoo Ah-in), a charismatic leader of the group New Truth, and Min Hye-jin (played by Kim Hyun-joo), a lawyer investigating the phenomenon. The plot delves into the emotional and psychological effects of the “hellbound” occurrences on individuals, families, and society at large, all while raising profound