Husbands in Action
2026 film by Park Gyu-tae
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Husbands in Action (Korean: 남편들) is a 2026 South Korean action comedy film directed and written by Park Gyu-tae with Kim Jong-hyun as co-writer. It stars Jin Seon-kyu, Gong Myung, Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kang Han-na, and Lee Da-hee. The film follows Choong-sik, the ex-husband, and Min-seok, the new husband of his ex-wife Si-nae, as they cooperate to rescue her after she's kidnapped by a criminal organization. It was released on Netflix on June 19, 2026.
Synopsis
At a school event, narcotics inspector Hwang Choong-sik meets Lee Min-seok, his ex-wife Si-nae's new husband, sparking an immediate power struggle. The veteran investigator and the young veterinarian clash in both personality and family roles, as ex-husband versus new husband and father versus stepfather to their daughter Yeon-ju.
The rivalry ends temporarily when Si-nae and Yeon-ju are abducted, compelling Choong-sik and Min-seok to collaborate on their rescue. Their differing temperaments cause repeated conflicts throughout the operation.
The kidnapping is orchestrated by Do-jun, a drug lord who has become a rising figure in the criminal underworld. His wife Hye-ran, the true mastermind, manipulates the situation by using Si-nae and her daughter as leverage to secure Do-jun’s release.
Meanwhile, Yong-gang, a disgraced drug lord, joins the pursuit to eliminate Do-jun and regain control. Journalist A-ra further complicates matters after developing an interest in Choong-sik.
Cast and characters
Main
- Jin Seon-kyu as Hwang Choong-sik[1]
- A narcotics inspector who is Si-nae's ex-husband
- Gong Myung as Lee Min-seok[1]
- A veterinary and Si-nae's husband
- Kim Ji-seok as Ma Do-jun[1]
- A drug lord
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Kim Yong-gang[1]
- Kang Han-na as Si-nae[1]
- Lee Da-hee as Hye-ran[1]
- Do-jun's wife who kidnapped Si-nae
Supporting
- Jeon So-min as Jo A-ra[2]
- A journalist
- Oh Eun-seo as Hwang Yeon-ju
- Choong-sik and Si-nae's daughter
Special appearances
Production
The action comedy film Husbands in Action is directed and written by Park Gyu-tae, who helmed 6/45 (2022), co-written with Kim Jong-hyun, and produced by TPS Company.[2] Casting announcements began in late March 2025, and it was reported that Gong Myung, Kang Han-na, and Jin Seon-kyu were considering roles.[4] Two months later, Netflix officially confirmed the appearances of the three actors, including Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Lee Da-hee. It marks the second collaboration between Jin and Gong following the film Extreme Job (2019).[5]
