NetflixIf you love true crime and Korean variety shows, Crime Scene Zero is for you. Season 5 of the series has now premiered on Netflix, featuring a cast of classic comedians, actors, and K-pop stars.
Korean reality TV has mastered the art of turning even the simplest premise into edge-of-your-seat entertainment, whether that be horror movie madness in Zombieverse, finding love in Better Late Than Single, or brain-busting puzzles in The Devil’s Plan.
Another hit from the country is Crime Scene, a show in which celebrities step into fictional murder cases, take on roles as suspects or detectives, and use deduction, debate, and improv to unmask the hidden culprit.
Season 5, titled Crime Scene Zero, has just debuted on Netflix with its first four episodes, bringing the classic format to a global audience – and with it, a host of famous faces.
Crime Scene Zero cast & characters
Below, you’ll find a list of all of the celebrities in the Crime Scene Zero cast so far, as well as details on who they’re playing in the Netflix series.
Before we get into it, some context: Episodes 1-2 involve the first fictional game, ‘Murder in the Abandoned Hospital’, whereby the cast have to figure out who murdered the director of the Yeonjidol Psychiatric Hospital.
Episodes 3-4 show the second fictional game, ‘Murder at the Funeral Hall’, which starts out as the funeral for Jang Breadwinner, the wealthy chairman of Jang’s Kimchi. When the youngest Jang son is found dead in his casket, it’s up to the team to decipher who the killer is.
Jang Jin
NetflixJang Jin is a veteran Korean filmmaker, screenwriter, and comedian, best known for directing films like Guns & Talks and writing plays such as Welcome to Dongmakgol. His sharp wit make him a favorite on variety shows, having appeared in previous seasons of Crime Scene.
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He returns in the Netflix chapter, taking on the following roles so far:
- Game 1: Detective Jang, brought in to solve the murder
- Game 2: Eldest Jang, the 48-year-old executive director of Jang’s Kimchi, the victim’s older brother, and a suspect
Jang Dong-min
NetflixAs a comedian and TV personality, it’s no surprise Jang Dong-min brings the laughs in the Crime Scene Zero cast. He’s known for his quick-thinking on shows like The Genius, and like Jang, he’s appeared in this series before.
Here’s who he’s playing in Season 5:
- Game 1: Cousin Jang, a 51-year-old mannequin factory owner and suspect
- Game 2: Daughter Jang, the 38-year-old head of menu development at Jang’s Kimchi, the victim’s older sister, and a suspect
You can follow Jang on Instagram here.
An Yu-jin
NetflixArguably the most hyped Crime Scene Zero cast member is An Yu-jin, singer and member of the K-pop girl group IVE. She’s no stranger to variety shows, and even appeared in Crime Scene Season 4.
Here’s who An plays in the latest chapter:
- Game 1: Doctor An, a 46-year-old house call physician and suspect
- Game 2: Detective An, the lead investigator of the case
You can follow An on Instagram here.
Kang Min-hee
NetflixYou may recognize Kang Min-hee for his work in music, having served as a former member of X1 and a current member of the boy band Cravity. This is his first time in the Crime Scene franchise, and he’s given the same role in the first two games:
- Game 1: Assistant Detective Kang, supporting Detective Jang in the investigation
- Game 2: Assistant Detective Kang, guiding the inquiry into the murder of the youngest Jang
You can follow Kang on Instagram here.
Kim Ji-hoon
NetflixKim Ji-hoon is an actor best known for his roles in K-dramas such as Flower of Evil and Money Heist: Korea. He also appeared in the 2023 Netflix movie Ballerina, as well as the recent Prime Video series Butterfly.
His good looks are incorporated into the characters he plays in Crime Scene Zero:
- Game 1: Pretty Boy Kim, a 32-year-old medical sales rep and suspect
- Game 2: Lover Kim, a 33-year-old team leader of future strategy at Jang’s Kimchi, fiancé to daughter Jang, and a suspect
You can follow Kim on Instagram here.
Park Ji-yoon
NetflixAnother Crime Scene veteran is Park Ji-yoon, a broadcaster and digital content creator. With her experience on the show, she takes on two interesting roles in the latest chapter:
- Game 1: Shaman Park, a 46-year-old village shaman and suspect
- Game 2: Wife Park, the 59-year-old widow of the late Jang Breadwinner, mother of the young victim, and a suspect
You can follow Park on Instagram here.
Joo Hyun-young
NetflixJoo Hyun-young is a rising comedian and actress who gained fame for her hilarious appearances on SNL Korea and supporting roles in K-dramas like Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
She doesn’t appear in the first game, but instead shows up in the second:
- Game 2: Daughter-in-law Joo, the 36-year-old wife of the deceased Jang son and one of the suspects
You can Joo on Instagram here.
Park Sung-woong
NetflixFollowing his acting debut in the 1997 movie No. 3, Park Sung-woong has gone on to star in a wide range of TV shows such as Bloodhounds and movies like New World.
Although he doesn’t participate in the second game, Park gets involved in the first:
- Game 1: Village Head Park, the 60-year-old leader of Yeonjidol Village and the first suspect
You can follow Park on Instagram here.
Hwang In-youp
NetflixFollowing his rise to fame as a model, Hwang In-youp has broken into the acting world, appearing in K-dramas such as 18 Again, True Beauty, The Sound of Magic, Why Her, and Family by Choice.
Right at the end of Crime Scene Zero Part 1, we’re treated to a preview, which shows the new cast member will be playing Billionaire Hwang in the next game.
You can follow Hwang on Instagram here.
Crime Scene Zero Part 1 is streaming on Netflix now, with Part 2 set to drop on September 30. Until then, find out if any of the Better Late Than Single couples are still together, if any of the Better Late Than Single couples are still together, and check out the new TV shows streaming this month.