Room No. 9 (South Korean TV Series)

Room No. 9 (Korean: 나인룸) is a South Korean television series that aired on the network tvN from October 6 to November 25, 2018. The drama, directed by Ji Yeong-su and written by Jung Sung-hee, consists of 16 episodes and explores themes of identity and justice through a supernatural premise.

Promotional poster for the drama Room No. 9 — Promotional artwork for the series.

Plot

The story follows Eulji Hae-yi (played by Kim Hee-seon), a high-powered lawyer known for her ambition and willingness to manipulate the legal system to secure victories for her clients. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she visits a death-row inmate named Jang Hwa-sa (played by Kim Hae-sook) in the prison's visitation area, specifically in Room No. 9. During this encounter, the two women undergo a mysterious body swap, forcing them to navigate each other's lives while unraveling the truth behind a past case.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast, including:

Kim Hee-seon as Eulji Hae-yi
Kim Hae-sook as Jang Hwa-sa
Kim Young-kwang as Ki Yoo-jin
Oh Dae-hwan as Oh Bong-sam
Kang Shin-il as Eulji Sung

Kim Hee-seon as Eulji Hae-yi — Kim Hee-seon portrays the ambitious lawyer Eulji Hae-yi.

Kim Hae-sook as Jang Hwa-sa — Kim Hae-sook portrays the death-row inmate Jang Hwa-sa.

Production and Broadcast

Room No. 9 occupied the Saturday and Sunday 21:00 time slot on tvN. It followed the conclusion of Mr. Sunshine and was succeeded by Memories of the Alhambra, which premiered on December 1, 2018.