Soul Mate (2026)

Name: Soul Mate
Rating: 8.4

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 8.4

IMDb

Synopsis

In a moment of despair, Ryu Narutaki finds himself saved by Korean boxer Johan Hwang. As their wounded souls draw closer, their fates cruelly intertwine.

First Air Date: 2026-05-14

Last Air Date: 2026-05-14

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Hayato Isomura as Ryu Narutaki
Taecyeon as Johan Hwang
Ai Hashimoto as Shinonome Sumiko
Lee Jae-yi as Hwang Su-a
Yutaro Furutachi as Aizawa Seiichi
Cent Chihiro Chittiii as Kakutani Madoka
Tomokazu Miura as Narutaki Tadashi
Kaho Minami as Narutaki Nanami
Koshi Mizukami as Oikawa Arata
Kwak Min-ho as Min-woo

Seasons

Limited Series (2026)

After a tragedy, Ryu flees Japan and is saved by Korean boxer Johan in a foreign land. As their wounded souls draw closer, their fates cruelly intertwine.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Gravity of Fate (2026-05-14)

Thousands of miles away in Berlin, Ryu can't forget the moment everything changed. Later, he makes a tearful confession in a church as someone listens.
Ep. 2: Can We Save Our Souls? (2026-05-14)

Promoter Shim's threats haunt Johan in the ring. Later, Sua introduces him to her new friends Sumiko — and Ryu, who he spends two unforgettable days with.
Ep. 3: Deep in the Heart's Mirror (2026-05-14)

Back in Tokyo and Seoul, Ryu and Johan stay in touch, keeping each other updated on their lives and future plans. Johan springs a surprise visit.
Ep. 4: Our Sandcastle (2026-05-14)

After a peaceful time in Nasu, Johan heads back to Korea for military service. Arata finally wakes up. Ryu introduces Sumiko to Seiichi, who falls hard.
Ep. 5: Rebirth of a Soul (2026-05-14)

Mr. Shim's retaliation sends Johan into hiding. Unable to reach him, Ryu travels to Seoul and tries to track him down with Sua's help.
Ep. 6: The Galactic Railroad (2026-05-14)

Tragedy befalls the tight-knit group at their happiest moment. When Sumiko falls apart, Ryu and Johan whisk her away to Nasu. They make a bold suggestion.
Ep. 7: Because of Love (2026-05-14)

The three friends settle into their new life together, but everyone struggles to balance family and work. Johan gets his numbness checked out.
Ep. 8: Soul Mate (2026-05-14)

Years later, Ryu unearths a sketchbook left behind in his uncle's studio. Meanwhile, Johan reflects on his tough life and how Ryu changed everything.