Heroes Next Door


Heroes Next Door is a 2025 South Korean action comedy television series written by Ban Gi-ri and Kim Sang-yoon, directed by, and starring Yoon Kye-sang, Jin Seon-kyu, Kim Ji-hyun, Ko Kyu-pil, and Lee Jung-ha. The series tells the story of a lighthearted joint operation by reserve special-forces veterans who band together not to protect the nation or pursue world peace, but solely for their families and their neighborhood. It aired on ENA from November 17, to December 16, 2025, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00. It is also simultaneously streaming on Coupang Play and Genie TV in South Korea.

Synopsis

A group of retired special-forces operatives that includes Choi Kang, Gwak Byung-nam, Jung Nam-yeon, Lee Yong-hee, and Park Jeong-hwan get together to protect their families and the neighborhood of Changri-dong. They have lived all these years as ordinary civilians and now use military training to fight back against unusual incidents, including series of mysterious explosions, and deal with day-to-day life.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Production

Development

Heroes Next Door was developed as a Coupang Play and Genie TV original series, with ENA participating in simultaneous broadcasting. Directed by, known for his previous works such as Justice and A Virtuous Business, written by Ban Gi-ri, who penned the Missing: The Other Side series, along with rookie screenwriter Kim Sang-yoon. Studio Genie, HighZium Studio, K-connected, and 221b managed the production support.

Casting

In March 2025, both Yoon Kye-sang and Jin Seon-kyu were reportedly cast in lead roles, reuniting after nearly eight years since collaborating in the 2017 film The Outlaws. In June 2025, Coupang Play and Genie TV finalized the cast lineup with Yoon, Jin, Kim Ji-hyun, Ko Kyu-pil, and Lee Jung-ha.

Filming

Principal photography began in June 2025.

Release

The series premiered on November 17, 2025, on Coupang Play, Genie TV, and ENA simultaneously. It airs every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00.