Grief and vengeance make for one of the most reliable engines in Korean drama — and Netflix just paired that formula with two heavyweight names who know exactly how to make it hit hard. Lim Soo-jung, the acclaimed actress behind Melancholia and Chicago Typewriter, is stepping into her most intense role yet in Daughter, a brutal new revenge thriller helmed by director Kim Jin Min — the mind behind Netflix hits like My Name and Extracurricular.
The premise alone is gut-punch material: a mother who loses her child and channels unbearable grief into a relentless hunt for those responsible. It’s the kind of story that thrives on raw performance, and few actresses bring emotional intensity quite like Lim Soo-jung.
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What We Know About ‘Daughter’ So Far
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Lead Actress | Lim Soo Jung, playing a mother seeking revenge |
| Director | Kim Jin Min (My Name, Extracurricular, The Art of Sarah) |
| Genre | Korean action-thriller |
| Filming Start | December 2026 |
| Confirmed Cast | Lim Soo Jung only, as of now |
| Expected Release | Likely late 2027, more realistically 2028 |
Why This Project Has Buzz
Director Kim Jin Min has built a reputation for turning Netflix Korean originals into global conversation starters, and pairing that track record with an actress known for emotionally layered performances is a strong signal of quality. Lim Soo-jung’s recent work, including HBO’s Mad Concrete Dreams and Netflix’s Melancholia, shows she’s been leaning into darker, more complex roles — making her casting here feel less like a stretch and more like a natural next step.
With filming not starting until December 2026, fans have a long wait ahead, but the pairing of proven talent behind and in front of the camera makes Daughter one to watch closely as more casting news rolls in.
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FAQs
Q1: What is Netflix’s ‘Daughter’ about?
It follows a grieving mother who sets out on a relentless quest for revenge after losing her child.
Q2: When will ‘Daughter’ be released on Netflix?
Filming begins in December 2026, so a release is expected in late 2027 or more likely 2028.
