Director Kim Gyu-tae, known for his work on “The Trunk,” “Our Blues,” and “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” teams up with veteran actor Choi Min-sik and rising star Choi Hyun-wook for the suspense K-drama “Notes from the Last Row.” The series will premiere globally on Netflix on June 26.
The story follows Heo Mun-oh, played by Choi Min-sik, who is a grumpy literature professor and a failed novelist. He discovers a hidden genius in Lee Kang, a mysterious student played by Choi Hyun-wook, who always sits in the last row of his classroom.
The released teaser trailer shows Heo Mun-oh staring at an empty notebook, unable to write. He has not written anything in the 20 years since his debut novel was published, and he now lives a quiet life as a professor.
His routine changes when he reads Lee Kang’s work and tells the student he has real talent. The trailer then shifts to Lee Kang on stage accepting an award and thanking Heo Mun-oh in his speech, suggesting a strong bond between the mentor and his pupil.
As their one-on-one sessions continue, the two grow closer, sharing jokes and high-fives. However, the mood suddenly changes when a disturbed Heo Mun-oh asks Lee Kang if his story is true.
The teaser poster also highlights an uneasy dynamic between the two characters. Heo Mun-oh has a visibly shaken expression, which contrasts with Lee Kang’s cool and cynical gaze.
This article was written with the help of A.I., based on a Netflix Newsroom story, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.