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The latest Netflix offering, Chicken Nugget, is not your typical Korean drama.
Premiering tomorrow, the show takes viewers on a bizarre yet hilarious journey, following Choi Min-ah, a woman who gets transformed into a chicken nugget.
The premise is as absurd as it sounds.
Min-ah, the daughter of a company president, stumbles upon a strange machine at her father’s workplace. Mistaking it for a fatigue-relief device, she steps inside and undergoes an unexpected metamorphosis.
Enter Go Baek-joong, an intern at the company who also happens to harbour a secret crush on Min-ah. Witnessing the transformation, Baek-joong teams up with Min-ah’s bewildered father, Choi Seon-man, to reverse the wacky effects of the machine.
Their quest, filled with slapstick humour and crazy situations, forms the core of the show.
Chicken Nugget isn’t just about the comedic gold of a woman-turned-nugget. The show’s director, Lee Byeong-heon, known for helming the record-breaking Korean film Extreme Job, promises a deeper layer.
As Baek-joong and Seon-man scramble to find a cure, they uncover ‘unexpected secrets’ within the company, hinting at a potential corporate conspiracy.
And meanwhile, Min-ah, now a perfectly golden chicken nugget, communicates through squeaks and worried expressions while her frantic father tries to shield her from hungry office workers.
The series is based on a popular webtoon of the same name, making for a built-in fanbase eager to see the quirky story come to life.
The trailer, already generating buzz
online, showcases the show’s visual humour.
Actress Park Min-young takes on the role of Min-ah, with veteran actor Ryu Seung-ryong portraying her flustered father.
Ahn Jae-hong, known for his comedic timing, brings Baek-joong’s awkward affection to life.
Early reviews suggest Chicken Nugget is a laugh-out-loud riot, perfectly capturing the absurdity of the situation.
Critics also point to the show’s potential for clever social commentary, exploring themes of corporate greed and the pressures of modern life, all under the guise of a woman trapped in a chicken nugget’s body.
Whether you’re a K-drama aficionado or simply seeking a lighthearted escape, Chicken Nugget promises a unique blend of humour and intrigue.
So, prepare for some side-splitting moments and a dash of mystery when this clucking good show premieres on Netflix.
