Abyss (Korean: 어비스) is a slightly strange drama combining fantasy, suspense and romcom: a man and a woman reborn in completely different bodies by a mysterious orb called "Abyss" search for the person who killed them. Starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Park Bo-young.
📺 Drama Info
| Broadcast | May 6 – June 25, 2019 (tvN, Korea) |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Genre | Fantasy / suspense / romantic comedy |
| Streaming | Worldwide as a Netflix original (in Japan from June 27, 2019) |
👥 Main Cast
- Ahn Hyo-seop as Cha Min (before revival: Ahn Se-ha)
- Park Bo-young as Go Se-yeon (before revival: Kim Sa-ra)
- Kwon Soo-hyun as Seo Ji-wook
- Lee Si-eon as Park Dong-cheol
- Sung Dong-il as Lee Mi-do
Role-name spellings differ between media; we list what we could confirm.
📖 Plot (no spoilers)
Cha Min, the heir of a cosmetics company, has his engagement broken because of his looks. In despair he tries to take his life, but is hit by a passing UFO and dies. As an apology, the aliens revive him with "Abyss," which makes souls visible — and he comes back as a perfectly handsome man. Around then, his childhood friend, prosecutor Se-yeon, is murdered. Min revives her with Abyss too, and the two, in different bodies, start hunting the real culprit.
✨ Three Reasons to Watch
- A setting that feels like one role played by two actors — different actors before and after revival, with many comic scenes where the inside stays the same
- The chemistry of Ahn Hyo-seop and Park Bo-young — Ahn later appeared in Final Table and Business Proposal
- The tension of a puzzle-solving suspense — past incidents and motives behind the murder are gradually revealed
🎬 Where to Watch in Japan
As of October 2026 it was listed on DMM TV and Netflix (also viewable on the ad-supported plan). Availability changes; please check each service.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Abyss have?
16 episodes.
Who stars in Abyss?
Ahn Hyo-seop (Cha Min) and Park Bo-young (Go Se-yeon), with Kwon Soo-hyun and Lee Si-eon.
When did Abyss air?
From May 6 to June 25, 2019 on tvN in Korea; in Japan on Netflix from June 27, 2019.
Where can I watch it in Japan?
As of October 2026: DMM TV and Netflix (including the ad-supported plan).
Based on information as of October 2026. Streaming availability changes — please check each service.