“Nine Puzzles”
This crime-thriller series, starring Kim Da-Mi and Son Suk-Ku, has gained immense popularity globally since its release on May 21, 2025.
With a gripping storyline and strong performances, “Nine Puzzles” has topped the charts in South Korea, the Philippines, and Malaysia, earning a rating of 8.4 on MyDramaList.
The series follows Yoon Yi-Na, a witness to a brutal murder case, who suffers from trauma and memory loss. As a skilled criminal profiler, she teams up with Detective Han Saem to unravel the truth behind the dark past.
The series boasts a thrilling narrative with unexpected twists and turns.
“Nine Puzzles” tells the story of Yoon Ena (Kim Dami)
She discovers her uncle’s lifeless body with a puzzle piece left beside him.
Claiming to have no memory of being at the scene, Ena becomes the prime suspect in the case, handled by Detective Kim Hansaem (Son Sukku)
Driven by her desire to uncover the truth and determine her own guilt, Ena decides to become a criminal profiler and eventually works alongside Hansaem.
However, as Ena starts to make progress, she receives another puzzle piece, signaling the start of another murder.
Despite their vastly different characteristics, Ena and Hansaem must work together to catch the killer.
“Nine Puzzles” has become one of the most-watched Korean series globally on Disney+ Hotstar.
Kim Da-Mi’s Take on Yoon Ena’s Character:
The uniqueness of Yoon Ena’s character is what drew Kim Da-Mi to join the series.
Apart from the intriguing storyline, Kim Da-Mi revealed that she took on this role because she found Ena’s approach to analyzing profiles to be very distinctive. Ena is a highly intelligent and sharp profiler who acts on her own terms, yet she also has a vulnerable side.
“The most important aspect for me in portraying Ena was to showcase her childlike side, as I imagined her mind being stuck at the age when she witnessed her uncle’s death, which must have been incredibly traumatic,” said Kim Da-Mi.
Son Suk-Ku’s Approach to Playing Detective Kim Han-Saem:
Son Suk-Ku plays the role of Detective Kim Han-Saem, a skilled and persistent investigator.
The murder of Ena’s uncle is his first case, in which he interrogates Ena and suspects her as the prime suspect.
Even ten years later, when they work at the same office, Han-Saem remains obsessed with proving Ena’s guilt.
Given the series’ focus on brutal cases, Son Suk-Ku aimed to portray his character as someone who lives in a world detached from reality.
To immerse himself in the role, Son Suk-Ku took a different approach from his previous projects.
He revealed, “In previous projects, I would always voice out my ideas. But this time, I listened more to everyone, from the costume team, production design team, to various department heads to get inspiration.”
“Nine Puzzles” is released in batches, creating anticipation among viewers who eagerly await the next episode
