Kokdu: Season of Deity

TV SERIES 2023 1 SEASON

Overview

A fantasy medical drama about a high-ranking grim reaper named Kkok Du, who is the only being to exist in the underworld. Every 99 years, the cold and cruel Kkok Du must take a break from his job in the underworld and spend 49 days in the mortal realm—and this time, he winds up inhabiting the body of the human Do Jin Woo. While living as Do Jin Woo, he meets Han Gye Jeol, a female doctor who has the mysterious ability to order Kkok Du around.

This production, originally released in 2023, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
• Produced in South Korea.
• Original Language: Korean.

Directed By

Baek Su-chan, Kim Ji-hoon

Written By

Heo Jun-woo, Kang Yi-heon

Starring Cast

Kim Jung-hyun

Kkok Du / Do Jin-woo

Im Soo-hyang

Han Gye-jeol

An Woo-yeon

Han-cheol

Kim Da-som

Te Jeong-won

Cha Chung-hwa

Gak Shin

Kim In-kwon

Ok Shin

Lee Jung-jun

Jung I-den

Choi Gwang-il

Kim Pil Soo [Chairman]

Seasons

Season 1

16 Episodes • Aired 2023-01-27

Kkok Du, once a mortal man in ancient Korea, is now an immortal reaper, revisiting the mortal world every 99 years to punish human weaknesses. His millennia-long existence has hardened him, cultivating a ruthless disdain for humans. During his latest visit, Kkok Du inhabits the body of a gifted young doctor named Do Jin Woo. However, his mission becomes intricate when he must perform Jin Woo's medical duties. In an unexpected twist, Kkok Du encounters Han Gye Jeol, a doctor from a lesser-known school, yet harboring enigmatic powers that captivate him. Are their destinies intertwined from a past life, and why does she wield such influence over him? As Kkok Du grapples with his task, he finds himself increasingly drawn to Gye Jeol, facing a daunting choice: fulfill his duty or risk everything for love.