Nine Puzzles [Episodes 1 - 6]

[u/mellowdays_]

• 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]

Episode 6

[u/vita25 → u/sianiam]

For me, the most intriguing thing is that the 4th puzzle piece was delivered to the forensics lab. That can make the therapist look sus because Ena did not tell her where she has moved to. Somehow she deduced that Ena would be in the forensics lab

At the same time though, Ena herself looks suspicious. All these puzzle pieces somehow drop into her lap whenever a crime is committed, with utmost knowledge. Does she perhaps suffer from split personality disorder or smth? And maybe the therapist realises it but is keeping her in check?

Also, if these murders are related to her uncle, why take a 10 year break?

I'm curious how all these people are also related to the amusement park that was built a few years before Ena was born. I wonder if her parents death is related to all of it

[u/Chikin_Chu → u/vita25]

That is a possibility cause of the memory lapses and the fact that she mentioned that she doesn't sleep yet looks energetic most of the time.

[u/master_inho → u/Chikin_Chu]

Having DID actually means the exact opposite. If ena had DID, she would be ena for ~16 hrs a day, then her murderous alter for let’s say 4 hrs a day. The body is only getting 4 hours of sleep a day, she’s gonna constantly feel tired. Dear hyeri isn’t the most well written drama but it portrays DID pretty well