The Defects

The Defects

아이쇼핑
Ended First aired 21/Jul/2025 South Korea Korean 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
Action & AdventureDrama
An action thriller depicting the revenge of children who barely survived the brink of death after being abandoned by their adoptive parents.
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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Jul/2025
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S1E8
Final Refund
Air date: 12/Aug/2025 · Runtime: 48 min
Summary

What begins as a camping trip soon turns into a living nightmare. Kim Se-hee's inhumanity reaches its peak as she executes her plan to massacre the "defects." To stop her once and for all, Ah-hyun and the kids rise up against her and her team, risking their lives for all the lives to avenge the ones already lost and protect those who could be next.

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What begins as a camping trip soon turns into a living nightmare. Kim Se-hee's inhumanity reaches its peak as she executes her plan to massacre the "defects." To stop her once and for all, Ah-hyun and the kids rise up against her and her team, risking their lives for all the lives to avenge the ones already lost and protect those who could be next.

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S1E7
D-Day
Air date: 11/Aug/2025 · Runtime: 47 min
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The kids barely make it out alive from the fire, but with a tragic loss. Fueled by grief and rage, they vow revenge against the monster once more. Meanwhile, Kim Se-hee sets her sights on a refund project that is far more massive, ruthless, and shocking than Ah-hyun and the kids could have ever imagined.

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The kids barely make it out alive from the fire, but with a tragic loss. Fueled by grief and rage, they vow revenge against the monster once more. Meanwhile, Kim Se-hee sets her sights on a refund project that is far more massive, ruthless, and shocking than Ah-hyun and the kids could have ever imagined.

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S1E6
Real Name
Air date: 05/Aug/2025 · Runtime: 46 min
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Framed for murder, Ah-hyun and the kids turn to the only adult they trust, Detective Choi. Meanwhile, the unexpected and unwanted return of of Seok-su, the adoptive son who was believed to be dead, throws Kwon Kang-man into a crisis, leading him to seek ways to put an end to the adoption on his own.

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Framed for murder, Ah-hyun and the kids turn to the only adult they trust, Detective Choi. Meanwhile, the unexpected and unwanted return of of Seok-su, the adoptive son who was believed to be dead, throws Kwon Kang-man into a crisis, leading him to seek ways to put an end to the adoption on his own.

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S1E5
Useful Child
Air date: 04/Aug/2025 · Runtime: 53 min
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The kids risk their lives to save their guardian, Ah-hyun. To do so, they're in desperate need big money, forcing them to confront Ju-an's adoptive father. Their plan is to steal offerings from his church. Meanwhile, Se-hee's ambition to seize even greater power pushes her toward devastating choices that could change the world.

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The kids risk their lives to save their guardian, Ah-hyun. To do so, they're in desperate need big money, forcing them to confront Ju-an's adoptive father. Their plan is to steal offerings from his church. Meanwhile, Se-hee's ambition to seize even greater power pushes her toward devastating choices that could change the world.

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S1E4
Mom
Air date: 29/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 55 min
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To put an end to the inhuman adoption and refund system, Ah-hyun and the kids set out on a daring mission to confront the head of the evil organization. With fierce determination and a carefully crafted plan, they infiltrate the organization's bunker to strike from within. But once inside, Ah-hyun uncovers a devastating truth behind the system.

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To put an end to the inhuman adoption and refund system, Ah-hyun and the kids set out on a daring mission to confront the head of the evil organization. With fierce determination and a carefully crafted plan, they infiltrate the organization's bunker to strike from within. But once inside, Ah-hyun uncovers a devastating truth behind the system.

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S1E3
Survivors
Air date: 28/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 55 min
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After being disowned by their adoptive parents, Ah-hyun and the kids live as if they are dead. They endure brutal training, determined to protect themselves. Meanwhile, Tae-sik, who has been secretly rescuing children from the malicious organization, makes a bold decision to save a new "refund" target.

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After being disowned by their adoptive parents, Ah-hyun and the kids live as if they are dead. They endure brutal training, determined to protect themselves. Meanwhile, Tae-sik, who has been secretly rescuing children from the malicious organization, makes a bold decision to save a new "refund" target.

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S1E2
Quality Dissatisfaction
Air date: 22/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 55 min
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Ah-hyun and the kids try to run away as Tae-sik has planned for them. However, Jung-hyun, who had been keeping an eye on them, picks up their trail, putting them in danger. As the truth behind the brutal "refund" system comes to light, the kids vow to take revenge on the adults. Their first target is So-mi's adoptive parents.

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Ah-hyun and the kids try to run away as Tae-sik has planned for them. However, Jung-hyun, who had been keeping an eye on them, picks up their trail, putting them in danger. As the truth behind the brutal "refund" system comes to light, the kids vow to take revenge on the adults. Their first target is So-mi's adoptive parents.

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S1E1
Eye Shopping
Air date: 21/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 57 min
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Ahyeon and the children, who live as if they were dead after being abandoned, repeat harsh training to protect themselves. Taesik, who has been rescuing children without the organization knowing, makes a decision to save the new 'recall' target.

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Ahyeon and the children, who live as if they were dead after being abandoned, repeat harsh training to protect themselves. Taesik, who has been rescuing children without the organization knowing, makes a decision to save the new 'recall' target.

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Yum Jung-ah
Yum Jung-ah
Kim Se-hee
Won Jin-ah
Won Jin-ah
Kim Ah-hyun
Choi Young-jun
Choi Young-jun
Wu Tae-sik
Dex
Dex
Jeong-hyun
Ahn Ji-ho
Ahn Ji-ho
Ju-ahn
Lee Na-eun
Lee Na-eun
So-mi
Oh Seung-jun
Oh Seung-jun
Seok-su
Kang Ji-yong
Kang Ji-yong
Si-woo
Son Jong-hak
Son Jong-hak
Kwon Kang-man
Song Young-gyu
Song Young-gyu
Yoon Se-hoon
Kim Soo-ro
Kim Soo-ro
Shin Yeon-woo
Shin Yeon-woo
Young Kim A-hyeon
Kim Ji Yoo
Kim Ji Yoo
Young Kim Se-hee
Ban Hye-young
Ban Hye-young
Client (eps 6)

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Oh Ki-hwan
Oh Ki-hwan
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