| Native Title | 파인: 촌뜨기들 |
| Also Know as | Pain: Country Bumpkins, Pain, 파인 |
| Director | Kang Yoon-Sung |
| Writer | Kang Yoon-Sung, An Seung-Hwan |
| Air Time | Wednesday |
| Content Rating | 15+ - Teens 15 or older |
| Runtime | 11 episodes |
| Genre | Adventure, Crime, Drama, Period, Mystery, Picaresque |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |
| Release Date | 2025-07-16 |
| End Date | 2025-08-13 |
“Low Life” is a webtoon as well as a real story based period adventure, crime mystery, psychological drama series that streamed on Disney+. Directed and written by Kang Yoon‑sung and co-written by Ahn Seung‑hwan, Yoon Tae-ho (author of digital comic “Pain”). The series stands out with its rich historical backdrop, morally complex characters, and high-stakes treasure hunt.
Set in 1977, “Low Life” (original title: “파인,” also known as “Pain: Country Bumpkins”) is inspired by Yoon Tae-ho’s webtoon “Pain”, rooted in the real-life discovery of a Chinese treasure ship off Shinan’s coast in 1975. The series follows a ragtag ensemble of opportunists – including uncle-and-nephew con artists Oh Gwan-seok (Ryu Seung-ryong) and Oh Hee-dong (Yang Se-jong) – who descend upon Shinan in a high-stakes hunt for sunken treasure. As greed and alliances shift, deception and survival define their fates.
The gritty 1970s era, filled with moral ambiguity and survivalist energy.
Focuses on flawed protagonists navigating betrayal, desperation, and family dynamics.
Cinematic storytelling, underwater sequences, and psychological tension reminiscent of “Narcos” and “Vincenzo”.
“Low Life” promises a gritty, character-rich crime adventure set against a historic treasure hunt. With an A-list cast, critically acclaimed director Kang Yoon-sung at the helm, and a story based on a well-known webtoon, this Disney+ original is considered to be one of 2025's most compelling Korean dramas.
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