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Netflix is stepping back into the world of K-pop with a new acquisition. Canadian teen musical drama gangnam project (also known as Gangnam Project: A K-pop Story) has been picked up for streaming and is scheduled to debut on the platform later this month.
Originally produced for CBC Gem in Canada and CBBC in the UK, the series fits in perfectly with Netflix’s existing YA content, like xo, kitty, and upcoming ice-skating show find its edgeOf course, Netflix is also capitalizing on KPop trends in a big way, not least with its biggest film to date, kpop demon hunter,
While the show has been airing in its home territories since 2024, with a second season set to air in early 2025, it will now reach a wider audience through Netflix. It is currently unclear whether the series will return for a third season.
we can confirm this Season 1 of gangnam project Will be available on Netflix (in the US) starting Friday, January 30, 2026. It is unclear whether Season 2 will be part of the extras.
What is gangnam project About this?
The series is an old-fashioned drama mixed with high-energy musical numbers. It focuses on Hannah Shin, a biracial (Korean-Canadian) teenager who has always felt cut off from her Korean heritage. It comes from Sarah Haasz and Justin Wu, who previously worked on kim’s convenience, reginald the vampireAnd drive barbs,
Hannah travels to South Korea in hopes of working as an English tutor at an elite K-pop entertainment company. However, through a series of mix-ups and hidden talents, she ends up as a trainee herself, and navigates the grueling, glitzy and cutthroat world of the K-pop industry.
The official summary reads:
“Hannah Shin (Julia Kim Caldwell) is a spirited teen with a secret dream of becoming a star. When she travels to Korea to reconnect with her roots, she stumbles into the world of OME – a top K-pop training academy. Now, she must grapple with her new life as a trainee, the pressure of debut, and the search for her own identity.”
Who is in the cast?
stars of the series julia kim caldwell In the lead role of Hannah. The cast includes a mix of Canadian and international talent:
- briana kim As Chan-mi, the extremely competitive top trainee.
- taran kim Leo as Hannah’s brother.
- sean beck ,killjoy) as Ken Yoon, head of OME.
- zeboriah peters As Rook.
- angela son As Sun-hee.
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Will you be tuning in for the musical and drama? gangnam project On January 30th? Let us know in the comments below. For more on what’s coming to Netflix in January 2026, keep it locked to What’s on Netflix here.