Choi Woo Shik's Film 'Number One' Gains Renewed Attention on Netflix

Actor Choi Woo Shik's film 'Number One' is gaining renewed buzz after its release on Netflix. This movie, with its fantasy premise where the number of remaining meals cooked by one's mother appears as a visible count, is being praised as a touching family drama that prompts reflection on the precious time shared between parents and children.

'Number One' is a drama/fantasy film released on February 11, 2026. Choi Woo Shik plays Hamin, the protagonist who sees numbers every time he eats his mother's cooking. Jang Hye Jin portrays Eunshil, a mother who raised two sons alone, and Gong Seung Yeon plays Ryeoeun, Hamin's girlfriend. Notably, Choi Woo Shik and Jang Hye Jin reunited as mother and son after their collaboration in 'Parasite,' delivering a realistic performance. This film also marks Choi Woo Shik's reunion with director Kim Tae Yong, approximately 10 years after 'Set Me Free.'

Bloggers have commented that 'Number One' evokes deep empathy and tears through its portrayal of an ordinary mother-son relationship, without resorting to excessive melodrama. The message that seemingly ordinary things like a mother's cooking, calls, and nagging are finite resonated deeply with many viewers, leading to numerous reviews from people who contacted their parents after watching the film.