Kidnap Game, officially styled ‘kiDnap GAME’, premieres October 6, 2026 at 10pm on Channel A in Korea as a new Tuesday drama.
Contents
- Kidnap Game Channel A Lee Joon-gi release date: October 6, 2026 at 10pm
- Who plays whom in Kidnap Game?
- Where can I watch Kidnap Game outside Korea?
- What is the Kidnap Game story about?
- Who makes Kidnap Game — and who directs it?
- Is this Lee Joon-gi’s comeback drama?
Kidnap Game Channel A Lee Joon-gi release date: October 6, 2026 at 10pm
Per Channel A’s September 7, 2026 announcement, Kidnap Game premieres October 6, 2026 at 10pm on Channel A as a new Tuesday drama.
The confirmation came with three posters released the same day, so the date comes from the broadcaster itself rather than a rumor.
Episode count and total runtime were not in the September reports, so treat any number you see elsewhere as unverified.
When I look at an overseas release like this, the first thing I check is whether the date applies to my region — here it does not, because the October 6, 10pm slot is Channel A Korea, and matching dates for Japan and Hong Kong were not confirmed.
| You want the date and channel | Mark October 6, 2026, 10pm, Channel A — confirmed with the September 7 poster reveal |
|---|---|
| You are in Japan | Watch via Fuji Television Network |
| You are in Hong Kong | Watch via MakerVille |
| You are anywhere else | 18 regions are confirmed but no platform names yet — check for an announcement closer to October 6 |
| You follow Lee Joon-gi | This is his first TV drama in 3 years, since Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun |
Who plays whom in Kidnap Game?
Lee Joon-gi plays Han Ki-ju, a retired genius surgeon from Seoul whose daughter is kidnapped, and Sakaguchi Kentaro plays detective Niide Toshiro from Tokyo, whose wife is among the kidnapped.
The two characters work together to track the mastermind behind the simultaneous abductions.
Lee Joon-gi is a 25-year veteran known for Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Flower of Evil and Again My Life.
Sakaguchi Kentaro is the more recent face for Korean audiences through ‘After Love’.
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Where can I watch Kidnap Game outside Korea?
The confirmed viewing routes today are Korea (Channel A), Japan (Fuji Television Network) and Hong Kong (MakerVille) — one broadcaster per producing country.
- In Korea: Channel A, October 6 at 10pm.
- In Japan: Fuji TV, one of the three co-production partners.
- In Hong Kong: MakerVille, the third co-production partner.
- Everywhere else: broadcast and streaming are confirmed in 18 regions worldwide, but no platform names outside the three broadcasters have been announced as of September 14.
No Netflix, Viu or Viki availability has been announced for other regions, so a list naming one right now is guessing — watch for an official platform announcement closer to October 6.
If I were outside Korea, Japan or Hong Kong, I would wait for that announcement rather than sign up for anything now.
What is the Kidnap Game story about?
Kidnappings happen at the same time in seven Asian cities — Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Naha and Manila.
Seven people receive different missions, and only one can survive: the first to complete the mission saves their loved one.
The official tagline asks, ‘How far would you go to save someone you love? Only one can survive.’
The sources do not spell out whether the one-survivor rule applies in each city or across the whole game, so keep expectations loose on that point.
Who makes Kidnap Game — and who directs it?
Kidnap Game is a three-country co-production: Sim Story in Korea, Fuji Television Network in Japan and MakerVille in Hong Kong.
Per Channel A’s September 7 announcement, the drama will broadcast and stream in 18 regions worldwide — six times the three producing countries.
A confirmed region is not the same as a named platform you can subscribe to today, so outside the three partner broadcasters there is still nothing concrete to act on.
The director’s name is not confirmed in the published September reports, so wait for an official credit before repeating one.
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Is this Lee Joon-gi’s comeback drama?
Yes — per Star News (September 7, 2026), Lee Joon-gi plays Han Ki-ju, a retired Seoul surgeon whose daughter is kidnapped, and this is his first TV drama in 3 years since Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun.
He leads the Korean side of the cast opposite Japanese co-star Sakaguchi Kentaro.
Whether the October 6 premiere runs one episode or two back-to-back was not confirmed, so the safe plan is to tune in at 10pm KST for the first hour.
Channel A has not said whether English subtitles will be available at launch, so subtitle availability abroad remains open.
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Sources
- Tokyo detective whose wife is kidnapped (starnewskorea.com)
- Article headline confirms Sakaguchi x Lee Joon-gi pairing bu (news.jkn.co.kr)
- no reliable results (ichannela.com)
Key facts about Kidnap Game at a glance
- Premiere: October 6, 2026, 10pm KST, Channel A — a new Tuesday drama.
- Cast: Lee Joon-gi as surgeon Han Ki-ju; Sakaguchi Kentaro as detective Niide Toshiro.
- Story: simultaneous kidnappings in seven Asian cities; seven missions, only one survivor.
- Partners: Sim Story (Korea), Fuji TV (Japan), MakerVille (Hong Kong).
- Confirmed reach: 18 regions worldwide; no platform names beyond the three broadcasters as of September 14, 2026.
FAQ
Q. When does Kidnap Game premiere and on which channel?
October 6, 2026 at 10pm on Channel A, as a new Tuesday drama, per Channel A’s September 7 announcement.
Q. Can I watch Kidnap Game on Netflix?
No Netflix availability has been announced as of September 14, 2026. Only Channel A (Korea), Fuji TV (Japan) and MakerVille (Hong Kong) are confirmed, with streaming in 18 regions total but no platform names yet.
Q. How many episodes does Kidnap Game have?
The episode count and total runtime were not disclosed in the September 2026 reports, so no reliable number exists yet.
Q. Who plays Han Ki-ju in Kidnap Game?
Lee Joon-gi plays Han Ki-ju, a retired genius surgeon whose daughter is kidnapped — his first TV drama in 3 years.
Q. Does the October 6 date apply in Japan and Hong Kong too?
That was not confirmed. The October 6, 10pm slot is Channel A Korea; Japan and Hong Kong air via Fuji TV and MakerVille, with matching dates not announced.
Dates to note: September 7, 2026 — three posters released and roles confirmed; October 6, 2026, 10pm — first episode on Channel A. The numbers in this post are as of September 14, 2026.
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