Our Blues

The 2022 drama Our Blues is available exclusively for streaming on Netflix in most global markets. It was originally broadcasted on the South Korean cable network tvN on weekends. Netflix licenses their international distribution, so all 20 episodes of the series are available on the platform with professional English subtitles.

The series boasts a massive ensemble cast featuring veteran actors and industry heavyweights. It stars Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, and Kim Woo-bin, among many others. Because the show uses an omnibus format, different episodes focus on different characters, allowing many main actors to shine in their own standalone storylines.

Instead of one continuous, linear storyline, Our Blues tells interconnected short stories focusing on different pairs of characters living on Jeju Island. Each storyline typically spans across two to four episodes before shifting focus to a new set of main characters. This format allows the show to explore diverse themes like teenage pregnancy, physical disability, and depression from multiple unique perspectives.

The series is famously set and filmed on Jeju Island, a picturesque volcanic island located south of the South Korean mainland. The production utilized actual local haenyeo (female diver) locations and scenic coastal roads to ground the show in its specific setting. The beautiful cinematography of Jeju's ocean views serves as a constant, gorgeous backdrop to the often heavy emotional drama.