Husbands in Action (Korean:남편들) is a 2026 South Korean action comedy film directed and written by Park Gyu-tae[ko] with Kim Jong-hyun as co-writer. It stars Jin Seon-kyu, Gong Myung, Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kang Han-na, and Lee Da-hee. The film follows Choong-sik, the ex-husband, and Min-seok, the new husband of his ex-wife Si-nae, as they cooperate to rescue her after she's kidnapped by a criminal organization. It was released on Netflix on June 19, 2026.
Synopsis
At a school event, narcotics inspector Hwang Choong-sik meets Lee Min-seok, his ex-wife Si-nae's new husband, sparking an immediate power struggle. The veteran investigator and the young veterinarian clash in both personality and family roles, as ex-husband versus new husband and father versus stepfather to their daughter Yeon-ju.
The rivalry ends temporarily when Si-nae and Yeon-ju are abducted, compelling Choong-sik and Min-seok to collaborate on their rescue. Their differing temperaments cause repeated conflicts throughout the operation.
The kidnapping is orchestrated by Do-jun, a drug lord who has become a rising figure in the criminal underworld. His wife Hye-ran, the true mastermind, manipulates the situation by using Si-nae and her daughter as leverage to secure Do-jun’s release.
Meanwhile, Yong-gang, a disgraced drug lord, joins the pursuit to eliminate Do-jun and regain control. Journalist A-ra further complicates matters after developing an interest in Choong-sik.
Cast
Jin Seon-kyu as Hwang Choong-sik, a narcotics inspector who is Si-nae's ex-husband
Gong Myung as Lee Min-seok, a veterinary and Si-nae's husband
The action comedy film Husbands in Action is directed and written by Park Gyu-tae[ko], who helmed 6/45 (2022), co-written with Kim Jong-hyun, and produced by TPS Company. Casting announcements began in late March 2025, and it was reported that Gong Myung, Kang Han-na, and Jin Seon-kyu were considering roles. Two months later, Netflix officially confirmed the appearances of the three actors, including Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Lee Da-hee. It marks the second collaboration between Jin and Gong following the film Extreme Job (2019).
Release
Netflix confirmed Husbands in Action was scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2026 as part of its annual Korean contents lineup. By May 2026, the film was confirmed for release on June 19.
References
123456Lee, Jong-hee (May 22, 2025). 진선규·공명 코미디 액션...'남편들' 내달 공개[Jin Seon-kyu and Gong Myung's Comedy Action... Husbands in Action to be Released Next Month]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2026.
↑Park, Jin-young (June 16, 2026). [리뷰] '남편들', 재미도 매력도 실종⋯어디서 웃어야 하나요?[[Review] 'Husbands'—no fun or charm left... Where can you laugh?] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
Kang, Hyo-jin (March 20, 2025). 단독]공명, '육사오' 감독 신작 '남편들' 주연...'강한나와 호흡'[Exclusive: Gong Myung to Star in Director Yook Sa-oh's New Film Husbands with Kang Han-na]. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
Kang, Hyo-jin (March 20, 2025). [단독]강한나, '육사오' 감독 신작 '남편들' 주연[Exclusive: Kang Han-na to star in director Yuk Sa-oh's new film, Husbands in Action]. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
Kim, Bo-young (March 27, 2025). [단독] 진선규, 영화 '남편들' 출연...'극한직업' 공명과 재회하나[Exclusive: Jin Seon-kyu to appear in film Husbands in Action... Will he reunite with Gong Myung from "Extreme Job"?]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
↑Jang, Ju-yeon (May 8, 2025). '극한직업' 진선규·공명, 강한나 남편됐다...넷플릭스 영화 '남편들' 출연[Jin Seon-kyu and Gong Myung from "Extreme Job" become Kang Han-na's husbands and will appear in the Netflix film Husbands in Action]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
