Queen Mantis: A Korean police drama that returns to the past of a female killer.

SBS Korea has ignited audience excitement with the release of the trailer for Queen Mantis, one of the most anticipated dramas of 2025. From the first moments of the trailer, it was clear that the series would be charged with tension and mystery, with a blend of police drama and psychological suspense, reinterpreting the famous French story La Mante with a darker and more intense Korean vision.

An exciting story between past and present

Queen Mantis revolves around Jung Yi-shin, a serial killer who earned the nickname "The Mantis" after committing five horrific crimes twenty years ago, facing a life sentence. However, events take a different turn when a new killer appears who mimics her bloody style, forcing the police to enlist her help in the hope of solving the new case and uncovering the mysterious criminal.

The heroes of the work and the excellence of the roles

The series stars a group of prominent Korean stars: Goo Hyun-jung as the killer Jung Yi-shin. Jang Dong-yeon as Detective Cha Soo-yeon. Jo Sung-ha as security officer Choi Jung-ho. Lee Il as Kim Na Hee.

The selection of this group of actors raises viewers' expectations for a high level of acting capable of presenting a complex story full of internal and external conflicts.

Showtime and trailer

Queen Mantis premieres on September 5, 2025, at 9:50 PM KST on SBS. The trailer offers exciting glimpses: the opening features a mysterious scene of the heroine from behind, accompanied by a voiceover reminiscent of her bloody past, before moving on to scenes of the criminal investigation led by Cha Soo Yeol. In the final shot, Yi Shin's cold expression catches the eye as she mocks the new crime, hinting at a complex and twisty drama ahead.