Netflix has created perhaps the most special comedy series to date: Chicken Nugget.
Wondering what to do when your partner turns into a chicken nugget sounds more like an internet meme than a Netflix series with an esteemed director.
But that’s the plot of the ten-part series created by famous South Korean film director Lee Byeong-heon.
The show, released today, opens with a woman stepping into a strange machine that turns her into a chicken nugget. Viewers then follow her father and admirer as they embark on a quest to bring her back.
Despite sounding like a uniquely original plot, the K-drama took inspiration from an online comic series of the same name – Chicken Nugget – by Park Ji-dok.
Featuring a series of celebrity cameos, including model and actress Jung Ho-yeon, who also appeared in Squid Game, the show has caused a firestorm online, with fans eager to get into the series today despite feelings of confusion surrounding the plot.
Today Netflix released perhaps its most bizarre series yet: the Korean comedy Chicken Nugget (photo)
When Choi Min-ah (played by Kim Yoo-jung) visits her father (played by Ryu Seung-ryong) at his workplace, she comes across a bizarre machine and curious for answers, she steps in.
But then the unexpected happens: it turns her into a golden, crispy chicken nugget.
Her admirer Baek-joong (played by Ahn Jae-hong) and father, Ko Baek-joong, are aware of Choi Min-ah’s transformation and rush to bring them back, leading them into a crazy adventure.
The couple knows it is up to them to bring her back. They begin by tracking down the person who delivered the machine, which leads them to a scientist.
The path soon becomes arduous, filled with tireless nights longing for Choi Min-ah’s return to human form.
Things get even more complicated when the pair have to answer complicated questions, including what would happen if someone ate Choi Min-ah, especially since the nugget looks delicious.
Despite sounding absurd and somewhat traumatic, the comedy series takes a light-hearted approach, acknowledging the premise and providing audiences with comic relief throughout.
And anyone who knows South Korean stars will recognize quite a few faces, including Jung Ho-yeon, best known for her role as Kang-saw in Squid Game, and the Korean pop singer Jinyoung.
The series follows Choi Sun-man, left, and Ko Baek-joong, right, as they try to bring back Choi Min-ah
It was a peculiar purple machine that transformed Choi Sun-man into a crispy golden chicken nugget
Ryu Seung-ryong, pictured right, Ahn Jae-hong, pictured left, Kim You-jung, pictured center, star in the new show
The announcement of the series quickly caused a firestorm on social media, with fans left stunned and equally excited by the premise. One said: ‘So not serious #ChickenNugget.
‘I just saw an ad on Netflix for a TV show about. Woman becoming a chicken nugget. I’m really confused,” said another.
A third wrote: ‘This is so absurd I might watch it.’
A fourth added: ‘Kim Yoo Jung, Jung Hoyeon and Jinyoung special appearances in Chicken Nugget Netflix Series!
Even though they are only cameos, their roles are important and have had a major impact on the series’ story. #ChickenNugget.”
Amused, a sixth wondered: ‘Who had the creative mind to write this script?’
Social media users took to X to share their thoughts on the new Netflix show, and many were excited
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