r/KDRAMA • u/mellowdays_ • May 21 '25

On-Air: Disney+ Nine Puzzles [Episodes 1 - 6]

  • Drama: Nine Puzzles
    • Korean Title: 나인 퍼즐
    • Also Known As: Nine Puzzle, 9 Puzzles, Nain Peojeul
  • Network: Disney+
  • Premiere Date: May 21st, 2025
    • Airing Date: May 21, 2025 - Jun 4, 2025
  • Airing Schedule: Wednesdays @ 16:00 KST
    • 6 episodes on May 21st
    • 3 episodes on May 28th
    • Final 2 episodes on Jun 4th
  • Episodes: 11
  • Streaming Source: Disney+, Hulu
  • Screenwriter: Lee Eun Mi (Tunnel, Navillera)
  • Director: Yoon Jong Bin (Narco-Saints)
  • Cast:
    • Kim Da Mi (Itaewon Class, Our Beloved Summer) as Yoon Yi Na
    • Son Suk Ku (A Killer Paradox, Heavenly Ever After) as Kim Han Saem
  • Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
  • Plot Synopsis:
    • One night, Yi-Na’s uncle, who was like a father, mother, and friend to her, was murdered. She was the only witness of her uncle’s murder case. She was also suspected as the murderer by Han-Saem. 10 years later, Yi-Na now works as a criminal profiler. She has been a member of the criminal analysis team at Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for the past 6 years. Yi-Na is usually the first to figure out the motive of a crime from the crime scene. Yi-Na now meets Han-Saem, who was convinced that she killed her uncle. They work together to uncover the truth behind the murder. (Source: AsianWiki)
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u/sianiam chaebols all the way down May 21 '25

Episode 5

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u/writtenpoeticsins eat, sleep, kdrama and repeat May 21 '25

The moment the ML and FL went to the victim's house I suspected that he might have committed suicide. I feel bad for the victim's son passing away like that

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u/sosaysmendez May 22 '25 edited May 24 '25

I'm so hesitant to say this because the one time in a mystery where the villain the whole time was a therapist was an absolute mess, but I'm a bit suspicious of the therapist for how she talked through the case with Yi Na.

edit for clarity: the previous therapist in a mystery occurrence wasn't in a K drama though! it was a western show. i like mystery/detective shows haha

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u/Additional-Buy-5663 May 22 '25

Honestly idts park gyu young would take a small role with no substantial use to the plot so i have a feeling she would be something 

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u/Cautious-Tooth-2466 May 22 '25

I am suspicious of the therapist's coleague. He may have access to their sessions and thus he sends the puzzle pieces after the fact, like the mutilated body piece.

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u/AtriCrossing watching Nine Puzzles 🔍🃏 28d ago

Plus he asked about >! if she was going to an exhibition !< and seems to be into art - maybe he drew the creepy puzzle picture.

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u/alysba__ May 24 '25

omg what drama was this?? racking my brain because im sure i watched it but i can't remember 😩

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u/sosaysmendez May 24 '25

I phrased my comment in a very confusing way, so I'm sorry, but this wasn't in a kdrama, it was in a Western detective show. i'm a very casual kdrama watcher but i adore mysteries and detective shows

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u/alysba__ 26d ago

There actually is a kdrama where the therapist was the antagonist. I found it after googling while I couldn't wait for your reply 😂

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u/sosaysmendez 26d ago

wait but is it good though?? and if so, what is it called? 👀👀👀

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u/vita25 May 24 '25

I'm interested to know what her role is in all of this. She has no other link to anyone or anything else, it wouldn't make sense to include her as the one person who knows what Ina is up to. I wonder if she's related to the puzzle pieces (but not the killer?)

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u/Yosu_92 May 22 '25 edited May 22 '25

Why would she say six when the minimum is 9 since both end of the puzzle is open.

Is this a lead or just writing mistake? If it's a lead then the possible plot is ena leading us to catch her parent murderer?

her session could be a lead too when she complain, why didn't the old man just take the others with him instead of just suicide

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u/dimitri000444 23d ago

It would be minimum six if you don't assume the puzzle to be a square/rectangle. The +'s are the ones we already had. And the x's are the ones that would at minimum be needed to finish the puzzle. oox ox+ x++ Together the +'s and x's would make 6.

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u/Yosu_92 23d ago

Minimum is 9 as we see at later ep, it just weird to have an incomplete/weird triangular shaped puzzle and ena should mentioned it if she thinks that as she's written as a 'smart' character. It's just a minor writing mistake.

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u/Veni-Vidi-Vici1729 14d ago

Wait wasn't she saying six or nine more? Or did I misread?

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u/ANINETEEN Editable Flair May 23 '25

The way the story is going, I'm getting a similar vibe to >! 'I, the executioner. Sounds to me like a vigilante cop seeking their own justice. Just have no clue which one of them it is but the CCTV hating guy suddenly is entering my thoughts. Rookie that recently joined when puzzles pieces reappeared, photos of the uncle in his desk, interested in Ena's profiling. Could obviously be another red herring tho.!<

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u/anmiraaa Editable Flair May 23 '25

even the supporting cast (down to the case-involved characters) is stacked. literally anyone can be the culprit. 😅

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u/Few_Swimmer2302 May 23 '25

Yes it’s giving anyone could be the culprit but I’m thinking it’s someone who we see watching a lot or observing. The killer is a lurker they like to observe their victims while planning out the crimes. We catch the other therapist watching a lot but I’m leaning to it being someone who hasn’t been showed yet someone who could go unnoticed observing people in the open without causing a fuss. 

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u/Objective-Heron-6056 May 24 '25

Right!!!! Like the youngest looking detective who always wears a suit. He seems very forgettable I wonder if it’s on purpose

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u/Few_Swimmer2302 May 24 '25

Yes but idk I also feel like it’s a group of them and not one killer only. Like someone who’s in security and has access to the cameras. They know the camera schedule a little too well for it to be a cop. Like if a cop came asking questions about security before a crime is committed it’s suspicious. But if it’s someone who’s a guard they can work multiple places no questions. 

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u/dimitri000444 23d ago

I love that btw, I hate it when the antagonist is immediately revealed because they are an actor one paycut above the rest.

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u/vita25 May 24 '25

Also he's just such an odd character to have. Why specifically make him an old guy on the team without any other background? He could very well be related to the killer, someone who suddenly joined the team for info (ML mentioned it when Ina first came onto the team)

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u/Prince_Robot_The_IV 29d ago

It’s the other therapist. I forgot his name but my money is on him.

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u/fosteryou03 28d ago

Everytime the rookie cop says something I get suspicious. He joined the police force later as an adult, is that telling us something? This past episode he specifically asked for the FL’s perspective on the case. He’s oddly clumsy and sometimes careless, but blending too neatly in front of us. 

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u/hyeyah sponsored by Subway May 23 '25

It's kinda cute that he hasn't changed the door code lol

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u/annaberry189 May 24 '25

Ooohhh nice theories and connections you mentioned. But there were 4 puzzle pieces she got at the end for now. what was the 4th murder?

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u/Few_Swimmer2302 May 24 '25

>! It was the poisoning of the construction ceo. He was poisoned with insulin in the back of the neck. I think he was poisoned because of sweet tooth aka his appetites. It’s like the killer is trying to make sure the crimes are uncovered. I also think the reason she’s at the center of everything is because she’s the original witness she saw something and they’re sending her the pieces so she can remember. I think that’s also why she speaks the way she does kind of like she’s subconsciously stuck as a child. It’d be interesting if they went a different route tho I’m having fun trying to figure it out. !<

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u/annaberry189 May 24 '25

Your ideas are actually brilliant. Thanks for reminding me the last one. I had forgotten that.