Gold Land
| Gold Land | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 골드랜드 |
| RR | Goldeu raendeu |
| MR | Koldŭ raendŭ |
| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Written by | Hwang Jo-yoon |
| Directed by | Kim Sung-hoon |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kim Woo-geon |
| Opening theme | "Gold Land" by
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Hulu (Disney+) |
| Release | April 29 – May 27, 2026 |
Gold Land (Korean: 골드랜드) is a South Korean crime thriller television series written by Hwang Jo-yoon, directed by Kim Sung-hoon, and starring Park Bo-young, Kim Sung-chul, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Hee-won, Moon Jung-hee and Lee Kwang-soo.[1] It premiered on Hulu and Disney+ on April 29, 2026.[2]
Cast
- Park Bo-young as Kim Hee-joo
- Oh Eun-seo as young Kim Hee-joo
- Kim Sung-cheol as "Woogi"/Jang Wook
- Lee Hyun-wook as Lee Do-kyung
- Lee Kwang-soo as Park Ho-cheol
- Kim Hee-won as Kim Jin-man
- Moon Jeong-hee as Yeo Seon-ok
Production
Development
The series was officially commissioned by Disney+, with Kim Sung-hoon serving as director, who helmed Confidential Assignment (2017) and the script is penned by Hwang Jo-yoon, who wrote Oldboy (2003), while Studio Dragon and Lee-Chang films managed the production.[3][4]
Casting
In November 2024, it was reported that Park Bo-young was offered the lead role of the series.[5] In February 2025, it was reported that Kim Sung-cheol joined the series.[6] In June 2025, Disney+ confirmed that the series "Gold land" would premiere in 2026. The cast was also confirmed, including Park Bo-young, Kim Sung-chul, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Hee-won, Moon Jung-hee, and Lee Kwang-soo.[7]
Filming
The script reading was held on May 29, 2025.[8] Principal photography of the series commenced in August 2025.[9] Later on, Park Bo-young joined the shoot.[10] Filming wrapped in January 2026.[11]
Original soundtrack
Part 1
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Afterglow" | Kevin Oh | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Afterglow (Inst.)" | Kevin Oh | 4:04 |
Release
In November 2025, Disney+ revealed its slate lineup for 2026.[13] The series premiered on Hulu (Disney+) on April 29, 2026, airing every Wednesday.[14]
Reception
Critical response
iMBC gave the series a three-star rating out of three.[15] Archi Sengupta of Leisure Byte rated the series 3/5 stars.[16] Jasmine Ong of Nylon Singapore and Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post reviewed the series.[17][18]
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global OTT Awards | 2026 | Best OTT Original | Gold Land | Nominated | [19] |
| Best Actress | Park Bo-young | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Kim Sung-hoon | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Disney+ Unveils 'Gold Land' Penned By 'Oldboy' Screenwriter; Park Boyoung & Kim Sung-cheol Set To Star". Deadline. June 10, 2025.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (March 25, 2026). "'Oldboy' Scribe's Disney+ Crime Thriller 'Gold Land' Sets April Premiere". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ^ "'Oldboy' Scribe Hwang Jo-yoon Sets Korean Crime Thriller 'Gold Land' at Disney+". Variety. June 10, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (May 28, 2025). 이현욱, 박보영 남친된다..600억 금괴 찾으러 '골드랜드' 합류 [Lee Hyun-wook becomes Park Bo-young's boyfriend... Joins 'Gold Land' to find 60 billion won worth of gold bars]. mtstarnews (in Korean). Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ^ "Park Bo Young considers headlining drama about Korea's first Casino 'Goldland'". The Statesman. November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Kim Sung Cheol joins talks to headline 'Goldland' with Park Bo Young". The Statesman. February 26, 2025.
- ^ Park, Jin-young (June 10, 2025). 박보영·김성철·이현욱·이광수, '골드랜드' 출연 확정⋯2026년 공개 [Park Bo-young, Kim Sung-chul, Lee Hyun-wook, and Lee Kwang-soo Confirmed to Star in 'Goldland'... To be Released in 2026]. joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ^ "이현욱, 박보영 남친된다..600억 금괴 찾으러 '골드랜드' 합류". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). May 28, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Ji-yeon (August 15, 2025). 이광수, "영화 '러브 바리스타' 10월 베트남 개봉 앞둬.. '골드랜드'는 촬영 중 [Lee Kwang-soo, "Movie 'Love Barista' set for release in Vietnam in October... 'Goldland' is currently being filmed"]. cineplay news (in Korean).
- ^ Kim, Na-yeon (September 2, 2025). "최강 동안" 박보영, 35살인데…차기작서도 '교복' 목격담 포착[핫피플] : 네이트 연예 ["The Ultimate Ageless Beauty" Park Bo-young, 35 Years Old... Spotted in 'School Uniform' for Next Project Again [Hot People]]. Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ^ Park, Ha-young (January 23, 2026). 이광수, 드디어 '황금 이빨' 탈출한다.."떼는 작업 들어가" (쑥쑥) [Lee Kwang-soo finally escapes his 'golden teeth'..."Starting the removal process" (Snip snip)]. Digital Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ^ "Afterglow (From "Gold Land"/Soundtrack Version)". Apple Music - Web Player. April 30, 2026.
- ^ "Korean dramas get spotlight as Disney+ unveils 2026 APAC power slate". The Korea Herald. November 13, 2025.
- ^ "[차트IS] 박보영이 해냈다...'골든랜드', 청불에도 3일 연속 1위". 일간스포츠 (in Korean). May 3, 2026.
- ^ "[리뷰M] 범죄자들의 '골드랜드'에 뽀블리 등장이라★★★". iMBC 연예 (in Korean). April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Gold Land Review: A Gritty Crime Thriller That Stumbles on Genre Cliches". Leisurebyte. April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Gold Land review: A thrilling and gripping tale of innate greed that will put you on the edge of your seat". NYLON. April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Gold Land: Disney+ K-drama thriller with Park Bo-young lacks urgency". South China Morning Post. May 1, 2026.
- ^ KISF 2026 글로벌OTT어워즈 후보 발표… 아시아 OTT 콘텐츠 각축전. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved May 12, 2026.