The Uncanny Counter is a South Korean television series starring Jo Byung-gyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong and Yeom Hye-ran. Based on the Daum webtoon Amazing Rumor by Jang Yi, it centers on the titular character So Mun, a disabled high school boy who is enlisted to be part of the Counters, a group of paranormal-hunters who search for and fight against evil spirits that escape from the afterlife to prey on humans. The first season aired on OCN from November 28, 2020 to January 24, 2021 on every Saturday and Sunday at 22.30 for 16 episodes. Each episode was released on Netflix in South Korea and internationally after their television broadcast. The series became the highest rated OCN series so far. The series has been renewed for a second season.
| Genre | Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller |
| Developed by | Studio Dragon |
| Written by | Yeo Ji-na, Yoo Seon-dong, Kim Sae-bom |
| Directed by | Yoo Seon-dong, Park Bong-seop |
| Starring | Jo Byung-gyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran |
| Opening theme | "The Uncanny Counter" by Kim Woo-geun |
| Ending theme | "Close Your Eyes" by Isaac Hong, "Meet Again" by Sejeong, "No Problem" by Dvwn |
| Composer(s) | Kim Woo-geun, Seo Ga-ui, Bamgeuneul |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Producer(s) | Kim Jin-yi, Lee Hyang-bong, Bae Ik-hyuk |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Neo Entertainment |
| Distributor | OCN, Netflix |
| Original network | OCN |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Netflix ID | 81323551 |
About The Uncanny Counter
Workers in a noodle house are secretly demon hunters undercover trying to prevent an evil entity from becoming immortal. The series is based upon Jang Yi's Amazing Rumor.
Achievement of The Uncanny Counter
At one point, the series was OCN's highest rated television series. The program's first season consists of 16 episodes in total.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Uncanny Counter
South Korean fantasy television series.
Latest information about The Uncanny Counter updated on July 28 2021.
