After “Moving”, Another Hit “Nine Puzzles” Breaks Records in Debut Week on Disney+
Following the massive success of Moving, another Korean drama is making waves on Disney+. The psychological thriller Nine Puzzles has officially become the second most-watched Korean series on Disney+ (by viewing hours) in its debut week, trailing only behind Moving. Disney+ confirmed the record on June 2, highlighting both domestic and international viewer enthusiasm.
Nine Puzzles is a tense psychological thriller centered around a decade-old unsolved case. The story follows profiler Ena (played by Kim Da-mi), who was the sole witness of the crime, and Detective Han Saem (played by Son Seok Gu), who still suspects her as the prime suspect. As a new string of murders reignites the case, the two are drawn into a gripping investigation filled with mistrust and buried truths.
Released alongside the drama’s growing buzz, new still cuts hint at the emotional and psychological tension between the leads. The show intricately weaves themes of trauma, suspicion, and truth through layered performances and nuanced storytelling.
Ena, now an experienced profiler, dives headfirst into the case—visiting crime scenes, and even Han Saem’s home in pursuit of clues. Her methodical approach to analyzing victim patterns and piecing together scattered hints serves as the core of the series.
Han Saem, meanwhile, shadows her every move. His suspicion turns into a mix of rage, confusion, and even empathy. Every glance, every line he delivers reflects the emotional chaos he carries.
What sets Nine Puzzles apart is its psychological warfare and puzzle-like narrative structure. It’s not just a procedural crime drama; it’s a cerebral game of memory, emotion, and deduction. Even character expressions, lines of dialogue, and spatial arrangements serve as foreshadowing tools, keeping viewers on edge.
Additional characters round out the dynamic. Yang Jeong-ho (Kim Sung-kyun), the team leader of the Violent Crimes Unit 2, faces pivotal choices that steer the plot in unexpected directions—his subtle expressions in key scenes are worth noting. Meanwhile, the youngest detective Choi San (Hyun Bong-sik) injects levity into the intense atmosphere.
The final two episodes, Episodes 10 and 11, are set to drop simultaneously on June 4, intensifying anticipation.
Viewers have responded with enthusiasm:
“Kim Da-mi and Son Suk-ku’s acting chemistry is insane.”
“Every line, every expression is a clue.”
“It’s like watching a psychological chess match.”
Others are comparing it to Moving, saying:
“Just as intense.”
“Finally, Disney+ is delivering this kind of quality again.”
With speculation swirling about the true culprit and Ena’s final move, expectations are sky-high for Nine Puzzles‘ conclusion.
