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Director's Arena

8.0 / 10 · 1 votes

2026

1 season

8 episodes

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In the first-ever directorial survival show, short-form drama directors compete to prove they have what it takes to capture audiences' attention.

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Jang Do-yeon

Lee Byeong-heon

Cha Tae-hyun

Jang Keun-suk

Han Su-ji

Yang Kyeong-hui

Lee You-jin

Lee Ju-seung

Park So-rang

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1.Episode 1
8.0
15-05-20261h 14m
Thirty-three directors gathered in "The Director's Arena" to engage in a brutal survival battle with 90-second short drama trailers; viewers could be eliminated if they paused the...
2.Episode 2
8.0
22-05-20261h 14m
In the second episode, the strengthened individuality of the participating directors and the potential of the short drama market are fully revealed. Directors with diverse genres a...
3.Episode 3
7.0
29-05-20261h 12m
4.Episode 4
8.0
05-06-20261h 14m
5.Episode 5
8.0
12-06-20261h 13m
After fierce competition that tested their ability to interpret source material, directing skills, and collaborative aptitude, the ten directors advancing to the next round are det...
6.Episode 6
9.0
19-06-20261h 17m
The ten remaining directors engage in fierce competition, producing short dramas that showcase their unique personalities and strengths. Notably, Lee Joo-seung—who has taken on the...
7.Episode 7
9.0
26-06-20261h 15m
After a fierce battle, Lee Joo-seung defies everyone's expectations and makes a powerful impression. However, the deathmatch does not mark the end of the competition; eliminated co...
8.Episode 8
9.0
03-07-20261h 14m
Finally, the ultimate winner of *Director's Arena*—Korea's first survival competition for short-form drama directors—will be crowned. Who will emerge victorious from this intense b...