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Circle

Series Overview

After Aliens arrive, the story takes place in two time streams: 2017 and 2037. In twenty years, and by 2037, the world has been divided into a “Smart Earth” where artificial intelligence has created a utopian environment in which no diseases or crimes exist, and an “Ordinary Earth” where people still suffer from rampant plague and lawlessness.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
tvN
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 12 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2017 – 2017

Premiered: Mon, May 22, 2017

Created By
Min Jin-ki
Sang-yeon Park

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Jun 27, 2017

Season 1, Episode 12: “The Finale”

Joon Hyeok suspects that Mayor Yoon has seen something that can be used against Dong Geon. Since Jeong Yeon can unlock his memories, they decide to take him out of Human B’s hands and unlock it. And since Min Young is a doctor, she sneaks in to the hospital to take him out.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Min Jin-ki

Screenplay & Story

Kim Jin-hee, Park Eun-mi, Ryu Moon-sang, Sang-yeon Park, Kim Young-hyun, Yoo Hye-mi

Department Leadership Roster

Min Jin-ki

Director

Kim Jin-hee

Writer

Park Eun-mi

Writer

Ryu Moon-sang

Writer

Sang-yeon Park

Writer

Kim Young-hyun

Kim Young-hyun

Writer

Yoo Hye-mi

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 14+

14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Circle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Circle

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Circle about?

After Aliens arrive, the story takes place in two time streams: 2017 and 2037. In twenty years, and by 2037, the world has been divided into a “Smart Earth” where artificial intelligence has created a utopian environment in which no diseases or crimes exist, and an “Ordinary Earth” where people still suffer from rampant plague and lawlessness.

How many seasons does Circle have?

Circle comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Circle?

Key cast members in Circle include Yeo Jin-goo, Kim Kang-woo, Gong Seung-yeon, Lee Gi-kwang, Kwon Hyuk-soo.

Who created or directed Circle?

Circle was developed and directed by Min Jin-ki.