Trailer: ‘Number One’
By Phil Mills | Jan 27, 2026
‘Number One’ (넘버원) is a 2026 South Korean drama directed by Kim Tae-Yong.
The film centres on a young man who believes a mysterious countdown tied to his mother’s cooking marks her remaining life, forcing him to choose between love and fear of loss. The cast includes Choi Woo-Sik, Jang Hye-Jin, Gong Seung-Yeon, and Kwon Da-Ham.
Synopsis:
Ha-min, a thoughtful young man, finds his world upended when an uncanny phenomenon begins: every meal his devoted mother prepares for him is accompanied by a glowing number that ticks down with each mouthful, compelling him to confront a chilling belief that her life is somehow tied to the count. Torn between love and fear, he distances himself from the very nurture that once sustained him, setting off a poignant journey through familial bonds, the burden of unspoken dread, and the surreal ways in which people measure time, loss and affection.
‘Number One’ opens in South Korean cinemas in February 2026.
