Series synopsis
Heroes Next Door, also known as UDT: 우리 동네 특공대 is a South Korean mystery action & adventure comedy drama television series that premiered on ENA on November 17, 2025. It ended on December 16, 2025. It was created by Jo woong. It stars Yoon Kye-sang, Jin Sun-kyu, Kim Ji-hyun and Ko Kyu-pil.
It tells the thrilling and humorous story of a reserve special forces unit that comes together not to protect the country or promote world peace but to safeguard their families and neighborhood.
Premise
It tells the thrilling and humorous story of a reserve special forces unit that comes together not to protect the country or promote world peace but to safeguard their families and neighborhood.
Premise: Heroes aren’t born—sometimes, they live next door
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yoon Kye-sang as Choi Kang
- Jin Sun-kyu as Kwak Byeong-nam
- Kim Ji-hyun as Jeong Nam-yeon
- Ko Kyu-pil as Lee Yong-hee
- Lee Jung-ha as Park Jeong-hwan
- Son Ji-yoon as Choi Kang's wife
- Jeong Seok-yong as Oh Choon-Bae
- Lee Ji-hyeon as Oh Choon-Bae's wife
Supporting cast
- Shin Ye-seo as Kim Min-Seo
- Lee Ju-won as Team leader
- Kim Geon-ho as Mr. Kim
- Han Jun-woo as James Sullivan
- Baek Hyun-joo as Deaconess Lee
- Nam Joong-gyu as Police Officer Park
- Park Hwan-Hee as Lee Su-Jin
- Han Jae-suk as Lee Geun-Cheol
- Cho Han-cheul as Kim Suk-Joon
- Lee Bong-ryeon as Na Eun-Jae
- Cho Dong-in as Kim In-Seop
- Carson Allen as Teacher Olivia
Guest cast
- Kovalenko Maksym as Assassin (Eps 2)
- Yu In-seon as Security Guard (Eps 2)
- Kang Suk-won as Investigator (Eps 5)
- Lee Tae-young as Kim Seon-Won (Eps 2)
- Choi Ri-ho as Lawyer (Eps 2)
- Jung Jong-woo as Hideout Security (Eps 5,6,7)
- Kim Ki-nam as Mr. Thursday (Eps 7)
- Park Ha Eun as [Kiyun Dream staff]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 17, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hasn’t even served in the military Choi Kang, a new resident of Changri-dong, clashes with youth president Kwak Byeong-nam over recycling issues. He then pursues a suspicious foreigner to clear up a misunderstanding, only to be threatened. During the chase, an unexpected incident unfolds. |
November 17, 2025 |
| 2 |
Butane Gas, My Ass Choi Kang is suspected of being a spy after a clash with a foreigner of unknown nationality. While tracking the foreigner's secrets with Kwak Byung-nam and Lee Yong-hee, he discovers an unexpected clue. This clue connects to Choi Kang's past. |
November 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
My Beastie’s Bestie is my Bestie Too A series of mysterious incidents unfold in Changri-dong. Choi Kang, Kwak Byeong-nam, and Lee Yong-hee begin to investigate the truth behind the incidents. The military attempts to cover up the situation, and someone is quietly watching the whole situation unfold. |
November 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ENA |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 17, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 16, 2025 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 22:00:00 |