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Netflix Unveils Notes from the Last Row, a Six-Episode Psychological Thriller Starring Choi Min-Sik and Choi Hyun-Wook
Netflix is set to launch a gripping Korean psychological thriller on June 26 2026. The six‑episode drama, Notes from the Last Row, is directed by Kim Gyu‑tae and written by Jang Myung‑woo, and it adapts Juan Mayorga’s 2006 Spanish play El chico de la última fila.
At the heart of the story is Heo Mun‑Oh, a Korean literature professor who has not published a novel in twenty years. Veteran actor Choi Min‑Sik portrays Heo, whose recent television work includes the Netflix original Big Bet and the 2024 film Exhuma. Heo’s world turns upside down when he discovers Lee Kang, a quiet student who always sits in the back row. Rising star Choi Hyun‑Wook plays Lee, who has appeared in Weak Hero Class 1 and the 2025 series My Dearest Nemesis.
According to Netflix, the mentor‑student dynamic quickly spirals into obsession. Stills released by the platform show Heo visiting Lee while the latter works part‑time at a convenience store, highlighting the professor’s attempts to coax the young writer into a literary career. What begins as a professional relationship soon becomes a tense, distorted bond.
Heo’s internal turmoil is amplified by a rivalry with Kim Su‑Hun, a successful author and former college classmate. Huh Joon‑ho plays Kim, whose presence fuels Heo’s sense of defeat. Kim’s wife, Ahn Eun‑Joo, is portrayed by Kim Yun‑jin and is Heo’s junior from college and first love, adding another layer of emotional tension.
Jo Hyun‑Sook, played by Jin Kyung, is Heo’s wife and a psychological counselor who supports his tutoring sessions while watching his growing obsession with Lee’s writing. Jo Han Chul appears as a fellow professor who encourages a joint lecture between Heo and Kim, setting the stage for a pivotal turning point in the narrative.
The series also explores Lee’s relationships. Kim Se Yoon, played by Lee Jin‑woo, is a college classmate who quickly befriends Lee because of his bright demeanor. Lee’s arrival disrupts Se Yoon’s family life, which includes parents Kim Jong‑Tae and Moon Jung‑Hee, and an older sister portrayed by Jung Yi‑Seo. Han Ji Eun plays a housekeeper whose unpredictable behavior adds further complexity.
Production wrapped in 2025, and Netflix confirmed the June 26 release date in a May 2025 press release. The adaptation follows a lineage of works based on Mayorga’s play, including François Ozon’s 2012 film In the House.
Notes from the Last Row is part of Netflix’s broader strategy to expand its Korean drama catalog. It follows other recent Korean originals such as Doctor on the Edge and Weak Hero Class 2, both of which debuted on the platform in 2025.
For fans of Choi Min‑Sik, the series marks his first Netflix project since Big Bet. For Choi Hyun‑Wook, the role follows his breakout performance in Weak Hero Class 1 and his 2025 appearance in My Dearest Nemesis.
The six‑episode series will be available in all regions where Netflix operates. Viewers can expect a tightly paced psychological thriller that examines ambition, obsession, and the blurred line between mentor and pupil.
As the release date approaches, Netflix has not yet announced a promotional schedule beyond the release of stills and a teaser trailer. No additional cast members or production details have been disclosed.
The series is set to join a slate of Korean dramas slated for summer 2026, including the upcoming releases of Doctor on the Edge and Weak Hero Class 2. No further information is available regarding potential awards consideration or international distribution beyond the Netflix platform.
At the heart of the story is Heo Mun‑Oh, a Korean literature professor who has not published a novel in twenty years. Veteran actor Choi Min‑Sik portrays Heo, whose recent television work includes the Netflix original Big Bet and the 2024 film Exhuma. Heo’s world turns upside down when he discovers Lee Kang, a quiet student who always sits in the back row. Rising star Choi Hyun‑Wook plays Lee, who has appeared in Weak Hero Class 1 and the 2025 series My Dearest Nemesis.
According to Netflix, the mentor‑student dynamic quickly spirals into obsession. Stills released by the platform show Heo visiting Lee while the latter works part‑time at a convenience store, highlighting the professor’s attempts to coax the young writer into a literary career. What begins as a professional relationship soon becomes a tense, distorted bond.
Heo’s internal turmoil is amplified by a rivalry with Kim Su‑Hun, a successful author and former college classmate. Huh Joon‑ho plays Kim, whose presence fuels Heo’s sense of defeat. Kim’s wife, Ahn Eun‑Joo, is portrayed by Kim Yun‑jin and is Heo’s junior from college and first love, adding another layer of emotional tension.
Jo Hyun‑Sook, played by Jin Kyung, is Heo’s wife and a psychological counselor who supports his tutoring sessions while watching his growing obsession with Lee’s writing. Jo Han Chul appears as a fellow professor who encourages a joint lecture between Heo and Kim, setting the stage for a pivotal turning point in the narrative.
The series also explores Lee’s relationships. Kim Se Yoon, played by Lee Jin‑woo, is a college classmate who quickly befriends Lee because of his bright demeanor. Lee’s arrival disrupts Se Yoon’s family life, which includes parents Kim Jong‑Tae and Moon Jung‑Hee, and an older sister portrayed by Jung Yi‑Seo. Han Ji Eun plays a housekeeper whose unpredictable behavior adds further complexity.
Production wrapped in 2025, and Netflix confirmed the June 26 release date in a May 2025 press release. The adaptation follows a lineage of works based on Mayorga’s play, including François Ozon’s 2012 film In the House.
Notes from the Last Row is part of Netflix’s broader strategy to expand its Korean drama catalog. It follows other recent Korean originals such as Doctor on the Edge and Weak Hero Class 2, both of which debuted on the platform in 2025.
For fans of Choi Min‑Sik, the series marks his first Netflix project since Big Bet. For Choi Hyun‑Wook, the role follows his breakout performance in Weak Hero Class 1 and his 2025 appearance in My Dearest Nemesis.
The six‑episode series will be available in all regions where Netflix operates. Viewers can expect a tightly paced psychological thriller that examines ambition, obsession, and the blurred line between mentor and pupil.
As the release date approaches, Netflix has not yet announced a promotional schedule beyond the release of stills and a teaser trailer. No additional cast members or production details have been disclosed.
The series is set to join a slate of Korean dramas slated for summer 2026, including the upcoming releases of Doctor on the Edge and Weak Hero Class 2. No further information is available regarding potential awards consideration or international distribution beyond the Netflix platform.
