Blood Free OTT Release: 4 amazing reasons you can’t miss this sci-fi thriller Korean drama, especially the Hallyu fans

New Delhi: Adding the futuristic thriller Korean drama Blood Free—written by Lee Soo Yeon and directed by Park Cheol Han—to Disney Plus Hotstar’s roster of Hallyu offerings solidifies the streaming service’s position as a major player in the industry.

With its original plot and A-list cast, Blood Free is of course one of the most talked-about Korean dramas of April 2024. Add the interesting science-fiction thriller Blood Free to your watchlist, starring the legendary Han Hyo Joo and Ju Ji Hoon.

Premiering worldwide on Disney Plus Hotstar on April 10, 2024, Blood Free stands out from previous vengeance thrillers with its tech-driven sci-fi elements.

This incredible 10-episode Korean drama is a must-watch for four reasons –

1. Blood Free Has an Intriguing Storyline

The plot of the Korean drama takes place in the not-so-distant future when the powerful BF Group has led the charge to replace traditional meat consumption with lab-grown alternatives.

After millions of years of subsisting on animal flesh, BF has cornered the market on cultured meat that is genetically created. Yoon Ja Yoo and On San, a physiology PhD, co-founded BF. Controversy over BF CEO Yoon Ja Yoo’s decisions is growing among both BF employees and those on the outside.

In this string of disturbing events and terrifying threats, CEO Ja Yoo wisely employs the services of a personal bodyguard. Woo Chae Woon, who has served in the army and graduated from the Naval Academy, is now her bodyguard. The drama will unveil whether Ja Yoo can untie the threats, and suspicion.

 

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2. Gripping Trailer

The trailer gives us a sneak peek at Blood Free, the biotech firm that was the first to commercialize genetically modified meat. Although it has liberated itself from the main food chain, lab-grown meat has been the subject of suspicion after many disastrous instances. The teaser gives us a glimpse of Han Hyo Joo’s character as a powerful female CEO.

3. Full of Thriller & Tech

The scenes in Blood Free are stunning, combining elements of science fiction with thrillers. The biotech industry and the risks associated with research and development are central to the plot.

4. Fan Favourite Casts and Their Enthralling Characters

Woo Chae Woon (Ju Ji Hoon), Yoon Ja Yoo (Han Hyo Joo), Seon Woo Jae (Lee Hee Joon), On San (Lee Moo Saeng), and Jung Hae Deun (Park Ji Yeon) are the major characters in the upcoming Korean drama.

 

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Popular dramas like Jirisan and Kingdom have catapulted Ju Ji Hoon to stardom. As one of the most beloved actresses among fans, Han Hyo Joo needs no introduction. Han Hyo Joo has been a prominent figure in many dramas, including W: The Two Worlds, Happiness, and more current productions like Moving. Not long ago, Han Hyo Joo made an appearance in the American television series Treadstone.