Mind games, lies, and star power: Disney+ Korean mystery show "Murder Club" teams Faker with TXT's Beomgyu for a July binge
Disney+ launches new Korean mystery game show “Murder Club” on July 29, 2026, with Faker and TXT’s Beomgyu diving into high-stakes murder-mystery role-play.
Summary
- New Korean mystery variety show Murder Club is set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on July 29, 2026.
- The star-studded lineup brings together esports legend Faker, TXT member Beomgyu, and TVXQ’s Max Changmin, among others, for a crossover showdown.
- Production company KJH Studio is teaming up with Skaper AI, using AI technology to vividly recreate crime scenes from different eras.
- Guests will dive into intense psychological battles as they hunt down the killer and uncover hidden identities across settings like the Joseon Dynasty and a modern baseball stadium.
Ever finish a twisty mystery series wishing you could join in and catch the killer? Disney+’s new Korean mystery game show “Murder Club” premieres exclusively on July 29, 2026. Built around immersive murder-mystery role-play, the show brings together esports legend “Unkillable Demon King” Faker, TXT’s Beomgyu, TVXQ’s Max Changmin, and actor Shin Sung-rok, as they second-guess, deceive, and scheme against one another.
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An all-star cast that breaks down boundaries
Mystery games aren’t new to variety shows, but “Murder Club” brings together brilliant minds from very different fields. Alongside familiar faces from the entertainment world, the cast also includes figures from sports and the online world.
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Beyond the idols and actors mentioned above, the guest list includes popular travel YouTuber Pani Bottle, veteran comedian Choi Yang-rak, “Korea’s Haaland” Yeom Ji-yoon, and promotional expert Kim Sun-tae. Professional baseball star Kim Hyun-soo and chef Park Joo-sung, known as “Iron Arm” and for his memorable appearance on “Black & White Chef,” have also joined the game. This group will face off in an intense psychological battle of lies and deception, and the thought of Faker sitting across the negotiating table from Shin Sung-rok is already enough to build anticipation.
More than a murder mystery game: AI recreates realistic crime scenes
To draw viewers further into the story, the show is co-produced by KJH Studio and Skaper AI and is the first to use advanced AI generation technology to recreate key clues from murder cases.
The settings span everything from a Joseon Dynasty period scene and a high-energy modern baseball stadium to an eerie prison. In these lifelike environments, the guests must use limited evidence to unmask the killer, while the culprit hidden among them must do everything possible to conceal the truth.
This is more than a test of who’s smarter; it’s a survival game that puts quick thinking and acting skills to the test. Set your alarm for July 29, grab some snacks, and join these cross-disciplinary talents as they hunt down the mastermind behind it all.
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