Kidnap Game (stylized as kiDnap GAME) is an ongoing multilingual Japanese co-produced television drama series. It is a collaboration between Japan's Fuji Television and studio Robot Communications, Hong Kong's MakerVille, and South Korea's SimStory. The series stars an international ensemble cast including Kentaro Sakaguchi, Lee Joon-gi, Alice Ko, Stanley Yau, Carrie Wong, Joel Torre, and Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang.
It premiered on October 6, 2026 and consists of 11 episodes, each approximately 45 minutes in length, airing every Tuesday night at 22:00 (KST) on Channel A (South Korea) and 21:00 (JST) on Fuji TV (Japan).
The series is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa, and on Hami Video in Taiwan.
Synopsis The series begins with seven simultaneous abductions occurring across seven Asian cities, sparking intense global media attention. The families of the victims receive a stark ultimatum: "How far are you willing to go? Only one can be saved." Seven strangers from disparate backgrounds become interconnected as each is assigned a distinct and potentially lethal mission. As they race against time in a high-stakes contest, the narrative explores the identity of the mastermind and the ultimate purpose of the deadly game.
Cast Kentaro Sakaguchi as Niide Toshiro Lee Joon-gi as Han Ki-ju Alice Ko as Christina Stanley Yau (of the Hong Kong group MIRROR) as Andy Carrie Wong as Janice Joel Torre as Miguel as Ayun
Production Filming of kiDnap GAME took place in multiple Asian locations, including Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila, Naha, and Taipei.
Ratings + Average TV viewership ratings (nationwide) Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings: 1 October 6, 2026 0.3% 2 October 13, 2026 3 October 20, 2026 4 October 27, 2026 5 November 3, 2026 6 November 10, 2026 7 November 17, 2026 8 November 24, 2026 9 December 1, 2026 10 December 8, 2026 11 December 15, 2026 Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings. This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).
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