
The Defects
Kim Se Hui is the chief director of a large hospital and the operator of a charity foundation. She is a highly respected doctor, but, unknown to the public, she is also the head of an illegal adoption organization that Jung Hyeon runs. Kim Se Hui holds a twisted belief that only superior genes should survive. In the case of a child who is adopted through an illegal operation and does not meet the adoptive parents' expectations, Kim Se Hui's group provides a free refund for a certain period. When the adoptive parents return a child, Kim Se Hui's organization kills the child to destroy evidence of their crime. Kim A Hyeon was one of the refunded children, but she dramatically survived. Now, she is the leader and spiritual supporter of the surviving children. She goes up against Kim Se Hui for survival and revenge. (Source: AsianWiki; edited by MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Child Shopping" (아이쇼핑) written by Eum Se Yun (엄세윤) and illustrated by Ryu Ga Myung (류가명).
Synopsis
Kim Se Hui is the chief director of a large hospital and the operator of a charity foundation. She is a highly respected doctor, but, unknown to the public, she is also the head of an illegal adoption organization that Jung Hyeon runs. Kim Se Hui holds a twisted belief that only superior genes should survive. In the case of a child who is adopted through an illegal operation and does not meet the adoptive parents' expectations, Kim Se Hui's group provides a free refund for a certain period. When the adoptive parents return a child, Kim Se Hui's organization kills the child to destroy evidence of their crime. Kim A Hyeon was one of the refunded children, but she dramatically survived. Now, she is the leader and spiritual supporter of the surviving children. She goes up against Kim Se Hui for survival and revenge. (Source: AsianWiki; edited by MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Child Shopping" (아이쇼핑) written by Eum Se Yun (엄세윤) and illustrated by Ryu Ga Myung (류가명).
About "The Defects"
"The Defects", a captivating Korea drama that premiered in 2025 on ENA and masterfully combines elements of Action, Thriller and Drama and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
spans 8 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 60 minutes of engaging content.
The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 7.9, resonating with over 6,154 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #3054 in popularity and #2640 overall on the platform.
The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Yum Jung-ah, Won Jin-ah, Choi Young-jun, Dex, Ahn Ji-ho, Lee Na-eun, Oh Seung-jun, Kang Ji-yong, Son Jong-hak, Song Young-gyu, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.
Known in Korea as "아이쇼핑", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.
Details
- Release Date
- 2025-07-21
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- Korea
- Network
- ENA
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 60m
- Cast
- Yum Jung-ah, Won Jin-ah, Choi Young-jun, Dex, Ahn Ji-ho, Lee Na-eun, Oh Seung-jun, Kang Ji-yong, Son Jong-hak, Song Young-gyu
MyDramaList Info
- Popularity
- #3054
- Ranked
- #2640
- Watchers
- 6,154
- Content Rating
- 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)
- Aired On
- Monday, Tuesday
- Native Title
- 아이쇼핑
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Episode 1: Eye Shopping
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Episode 2: Quality Dissatisfaction
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Episode 3: Episode 3
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Episode 4: Episode 4
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Episode 5: Episode 5
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Episode 6: Episode 6
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Episode 7: Episode 7
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Episode 8: Episode 8
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