'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' Ignites Buzz with Explosive Premiere

The Coupang Play x Genie TV original series 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' is receiving a massive response from viewers right after its premiere.

Following its initial release on the 17th (Monday), viewer check-ins have been flooding in, and the irreplaceable charm of its action-comedy has begun to spread through word-of-mouth from the very first episode. Anticipation for the unfolding plot is rapidly escalating.

'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' tells the hilarious and thrilling story of reserve special forces members who unite not to protect the country or for world peace, but solely for their families and their neighborhood.

Episode 1 introduced the ordinary lives of neighborhood residents, including insurance investigator 'Choi Kang' (Yoon Kye-sang) who moved to Changri-dong, youth chairman 'Kwak Byeong-nam' (Jin Seon-kyu), supermarket owner 'Jeong Nam-yeon' (Kim Ji-hyun), and others. However, their ordinary lives took a turn when 'Choi Kang' and 'Kwak Byeong-nam', entangled by an illegal dumping incident, chase after a suspicious man, eventually witnessing an ATM explosion right before their eyes.

The chemistry between Yoon Kye-sang as 'Choi Kang' and Jin Seon-kyu as 'Kwak Byeong-nam', which had already built anticipation before the release, garnered enthusiastic reactions. Their neighborly chemistry, oscillating between slyness and seriousness, and between foolishness and sharpness, doubled the fun and captivated viewers instantly.

Episode 2 significantly heightened the immersion as the combo play of 'Choi Kang' and 'Kwak Byeong-nam' in their serious attempt to uncover the truth behind the explosion unfolded. 'Choi Kang' began tracking the ATM explosion based on the testimony of 'Kim Soo-il' (Heo Joon-seok), who witnessed the vehicle blast. Meanwhile, 'Kwak Byeong-nam' discovered a significant clue in the alley where he and 'Choi Kang' had pursued the suspicious man the previous night. The appearance of an unidentified satellite computer, found by 'Kwak Byeong-nam' and 'Lee Yong-hee' during their patrol, further heightened the tension.

Particularly, 'Kwak Byeong-nam's growing suspicion towards 'Choi Kang', based on his increasingly suspicious actions, created a subtle crack in their relationship, adding an intriguing element. The episode concluded with an unknown individual, aware of 'Choi Kang's' past as a special operative, sending a mysterious message, hinting at the arrival of a villain and further stimulating viewers' curiosity.

Immediately after episodes 1 and 2 were released, Coupang Play was flooded with perfect scores and reviews. Netizens commented, "Watched episode 1 and the comedic acting is fun, and the flashy action is so cool," "Every character is perfect. Choi Kang is the best," "Finally, something worth watching has appeared!!", "I'm already going crazy wondering what kind of synergy each character will create," and "I want to watch the next episode quickly," indicating a rapid spread of positive word-of-mouth.

'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' is simultaneously released every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on Coupang Play, Genie TV, and ENA.

Korean netizens are buzzing with excitement, with comments like "Yoon Kye-sang and Jin Seon-kyu's chemistry is insane," "Action-comedy combo? I can't *not* watch," and "I'm already looking forward to the next episode," praising the actors' synergy and the genre's entertainment value.