'Chicken Nugget' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's hilarious mystery

A company president's daughter turns into a chicken nugget after a machine mishap in the quirky Netflix comedy
PUBLISHED MAR 5, 2024
Kim Yoo-jung, Ryu Seung-ryong and Ahn Jae-hong in a still from 'Chicken Nugget' (@Netflix)
Kim Yoo-jung, Ryu Seung-ryong and Ahn Jae-hong in a still from 'Chicken Nugget' (@Netflix)

Show name: Chicken Nugget (2024)

Platform: Netflix

Date of release: March 15, 2024

Country of origin: South Korea

Genre: Comedy, Mystery

Director: Lee Byeong-heon

Full cast: Ryu Seung-ryong, Ahn Jae-hong, Kim Yoo-jung, Jung Ho-yeon 

'Chicken Nugget' is a brand new South Korean comedy series, arriving on Netflix on Friday, March 15, 2024. The comedy mystery series, which is helmed by Lee Byeong-heon, features Ryu Seung-ryong and Ahn Jae-hong in pivotal roles.

Adapted from the Naver webtoon of the same name, it revolves around a father's quest to rescue his daughter, who mysteriously transforms into a chicken nugget, with the help of a man harboring a secret crush on her.

What is the plot of 'Chicken Nugget'?

Things get clucking crazy when Choi Min-ah (Kim Yoo-Jung), the daughter of a company president, mistakes a strange machine for a fatigue-relief device. One zap later, Min-ah finds herself transformed into a, you guessed it, chicken nugget!

Now, it's up to her determined father, Choi Seon-man (Ryu Seung-ryong), and a smitten intern, Baek-joong (Ahn Jae-hong), to crack the code and turn Min-ah back into a human. Their search for a cure leads them down a hilarious rabbit hole, uncovering hidden secrets along the way.

The main cast of 'Chicken Nugget'

Ryu Seung-ryong


 
 
 
 
 
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Seasoned actor Ryu Seung-ryong takes on the role of Choi Seon-man, a company president thrown into a hilarious crisis.

Seon-man's world is turned upside down when his daughter is transformed into a chicken nugget. The 53-year-old is known for his versatility, having tackled dramatic roles in films like 'Miracle in Cell No. 7' and comedic characters in shows like 'All About My Wife'.

Ahn Jae-hong


 
 
 
 
 
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The ever-charming Ahn Jae-hong portrays Baek-joong, an intern with a not-so-secret crush on his boss's daughter. His feelings get even more complicated when Min-ah becomes a chicken nugget!

Ahn is a rising star, having impressed in titles like 'The King of Jokgu', 'Fight for My Way', and 'The Sunshine Boys'. In 'Chicken Nugget', he'll bring his signature boyish charm and comedic timing as his character joins forces with Seon-man to break the Chicken Nugget curse.

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Talented actress Kim Yoo-jung steps into the unique role of Choi Min-ah, the heiress who gets transformed into a chicken nugget.

She's an acclaimed actress, who shone in historical dramas like 'Love in the Moonlight' and captivated audiences in the mystery thriller 'The Chaser'.

Although voiceless in nugget form, Yoo-jung's comedic timing and expressions will surely have viewers clucking with laughter.

How to watch 'Chicken Nugget'?

Chicken Nugget will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix starting March 15, 2024. The Basic Plan beckons, granting you the cinematic world on a single screen in standard definition (SD) for a mere $6.99 a month.

Want more? Upgrade to the Premium Plan for $13.99 a month and enjoy your movies and shows in stunning high definition (HD) with the ability to stream on multiple devices simultaneously.

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