Kidnap Game

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Kidnap Game
Promotional poster
Genre	Mystery Thriller
Directed by	Kato Yusuke
Starring	Kentaro Sakaguchi Lee Joon-gi Alice Ko Stanley Yau Carrie Wong Joel Torre Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang [th] Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Music by	Face 2 fAKE [ja]
No. of episodes	6
Production
Production locations	Bangkok Hong Kong Manila Naha Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo
Running time	46-58 minutes
Production companies	Fuji Television Robot Communications MakerVille SimStory
Original release
Network	Fuji TV Channel A Viu
Release	October 6, 2026 (2026-10-06) – present

Kidnap Game (stylized as kiDnap GAME) is a 2026 television drama series. It is a collaboration between Japan's Fuji Television and studio Robot Communications, Hong Kong's MakerVille, and South Korea's SimStory. The series stars an international ensemble cast including Kentaro Sakaguchi, Lee Joon-gi, Alice Ko, Stanley Yau, Carrie Wong, Joel Torre, Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang [th], and Shinnosuke Mitsushima.

It premiered on October 6, 2026 and consists of 11 episodes, each approximately 45 minutes in length, airing every Tuesday night at 22:00 (KST) on Channel A (South Korea) and 21:00 (JST) on Fuji TV (Japan).

The series is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa, and on Hami Video in Taiwan.

Synopsis

The series begins with seven simultaneous abductions occurring across seven Asian cities, sparking intense global media attention. The families of the victims receive a stark ultimatum: "How far are you willing to go? Only one can be saved." Seven strangers from disparate backgrounds become interconnected as each is assigned a distinct and potentially lethal mission. As they race against time in a high-stakes contest, the narrative explores the identity of the mastermind and the ultimate purpose of the deadly game.

Cast

Production

Filming of kiDnap GAME took place in multiple Asian locations, including Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila, Naha, and Taipei.

Ratings

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