Disney+ Caper Series “Low Life” Promises High-Stakes Treasure Hunt – kdramadiary
Prepare for a wild, gold-plated ride through the gritty streets and coastal corners of 1970s Korea with Low Life, Disney+’s newest Korean original series!
Premiering July 16 with a three-episode launch, this 11-part crime drama blends treasure-hunting thrills, bold ambition, and razor-sharp tension — all brought to life by an all-star cast and the acclaimed creative mind behind Big Bet, screenwriter-director Kang Yunsung.
Starring Ryu Seung Ryong, Low Life follows the misadventures of Oh Gwanseok, a scrappy and persistent dreamer who’s spent a lifetime chasing easy money. His partner in crime? His equally ambitious nephew, Oh Heedong, played by Yang Se Jong. Together, they’ve survived on hustle, hope, and harebrained schemes — until fate dangles the ultimate opportunity in front of them: a sunken treasure ship rumored to be buried beneath the sea off Korea’s coast.
As news of the ancient haul spreads, opportunists from all walks of life join the fray — from petty criminals to corrupt elites, triggering a fierce race to strike it rich. For Gwanseok and Heedong, the lure of gold is more than just money — it’s their ticket out of mediocrity, a shot at the lives they’ve always imagined. But with everyone willing to lie, cheat, and fight for a piece of the prize, the journey to the bottom of the sea may just cost them everything.
Also starring Im Soo Jung (Melancholia, Search: WWW) as the sharp-witted and enigmatic Yang Jungsook, Low Life promises action, deception, and emotional grit — all wrapped in the smoky, suspenseful atmosphere of a Korea on the cusp of change.
Each week, new episodes will drop — two at a time — building up to a dramatic two-part finale on August 13. With Kang Yunsung’s signature blend of gritty realism and human drama (as seen in The Outlaws and Big Bet), Low Life is poised to be one of 2025’s must-watch thrillers.
This series joins a stellar roster of Korean content lighting up Disney+ this year. Audiences have already been gripped by the serial-killer suspense of Hyper Knife, and Nine Puzzles has secured its place as the platform’s most-watched Korean drama of 2025. Fans can also look forward to Tempest, starring Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, and John Cho, and Made In Korea, with Hyun Bin and Jung Woosung — proving that Disney+ continues to lead the way in top-tier Asian storytelling.
Don’t miss the explosive debut of Low Life — stream the first three episodes starting July 16, only on Disney+.
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