Series synopsis
The Defects, also known as 아이쇼핑 is a South Korean action & adventure drama television series that premiered on ENA on July 21, 2025. It ended on August 12, 2025. It was created by Oh Ki-hwan. It stars Yum Jung-ah, Won Jin-ah, Choi Young-jun and Dex.
An action thriller depicting the revenge of children who barely survived the brink of death after being abandoned by their adoptive parents.
Premise
An action thriller depicting the revenge of children who barely survived the brink of death after being abandoned by their adoptive parents.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yum Jung-ah as Kim Se-hee
- Won Jin-ah as Kim Ah-hyun
- Choi Young-jun as Wu Tae-sik
- Dex as Jeong-hyun
- Ahn Ji-ho as Ju-ahn
- Lee Na-eun as So-mi
- Oh Seung-jun as Seok-su
- Kang Ji-yong as Si-woo
Supporting cast
- Son Jong-hak as Kwon Kang-man
- Song Young-gyu as Yoon Se-hoon
- Kim Soo-ro
- Shin Yeon-woo as Young Kim A-hyeon
- Kim Ji Yoo as Young Kim Se-hee
Guest cast
- Ban Hye-young as Client (eps 6)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 21, 2025 | August 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eye Shopping 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. |
July 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
Quality Dissatisfaction 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. |
July 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Survivors 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. |
July 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ENA |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 21, 2025 |
| Last aired | August 12, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday |