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Netflix Releases Table Read Photos from Upcoming Korean Thriller 'Notes from the Last Row'

Under Kim Gyu-tae’s direction the adaptation of a Spanish play tracks a literature professor drawn to his enigmatic student.

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Overview

  • Netflix unveiled "Notes from the Last Row" on May 29, 2025 as its next Korean-language series for a 2026 debut.
  • The drama adapts the Spanish play "El Chico de la última fila" into a psychological exploration of a literature professor’s bond with a gifted but secretive student.
  • Choi Min-sik leads as professor Heo Mun-oh opposite Choi Hyun-wook as the mysterious Lee Kang, joined by Huh Joon-ho, Kim Yun-jin and Jin Kyung in key roles.
  • The series is co-produced by Kakao Entertainment and Gtist with Kim Gyu-tae directing and Jang Myung-woo penning the screenplay.
  • Production began in April, the main cast recently completed their first table read and Netflix has released photos from the session to heighten anticipation.