When a group of opportunistic chancers who’re down on their luck hear about a world of riches discovered at the bottom of the sea, knives will be drawn in Low Life - a new Korean drama coming July 16 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. 

Set in 1970s Korea, Low Life follows Oh Gwanseok and Oh Heedong, an uncle and nephew who’ve spent the best part of their lives chasing get-rich-quick schemes. When word begins to spread that an ancient treasure ship has been discovered off the coast of Korea, the two will race against time and other opportunists to recover the sunken treasure and claim the lives they’ve always dreamt of. But with competition around every corner, will the duo be able to salvage their fortune in time? 

Starring Ryu Seungryong (Moving, Chicken Nugget) as Oh Gwanseok, Yang Sejong (Doona!, Temperature of Love) as Oh Heedong, and Lim Soojung (Melancholia, Single in Seoul) as Yang Jungsook, Low Life is written and directed by Kang Yunsung (Big Bet, The Outlaws).

An 11-part series, Low Life will launch with a three-episode premiere on July 16, followed by two episodes released each week until an exciting two-part finale on August 13.

Low Life is the latest Korean original set to debut exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. In 2025 alone, audiences have immersed themselves in the world of a serial killer in Hyper Knife and been captivated by the most watched Korean drama of 2025 on Disney+ Hotstar - Nine Puzzles. Later this year, audiences can also look forward to the arrival of Tempest starring Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, and John Cho; and Made In Korea, starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woosung. Audiences can also sign up to Disney+ Hotstar today to enjoy unlimited access to an ever-expanding library of unmissable APAC and global tentpole series and titles.

Stream the first three episodes of Low Life from July 16 only on Disney+ Hotstar.