The Bequeathed Soundtrack: this Korean Netflix thriller is no longer “coming soon” — it released as planned on January 19, 2024, and has since collected mixed-to-positive reviews (an 83% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes from early reviews, and a 6.4/10 average on IMDb). The Bequeathed (선산) was created and written by Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan, Hellbound), with additional writing from Min Hong-nam and Hwang Eun-young, and directed by Min Hong-nam.
The series follows Yoon Seo-ha (Kim Hyun-joo), who inherits her family’s ancestral graveyard from her estranged uncle — a bequest that unravels dark, supernatural secrets rooted in shamanism and rural superstition. The cast also includes Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun, Ryu Kyung-soo, and Park Sung-hoon.
Quick Facts
| Series | The Bequeathed (선산) |
| Creator/Writer | Yeon Sang-ho (co-written with Min Hong-nam, Hwang Eun-young) |
| Director | Min Hong-nam |
| Composers | Chae Min-joo, Kim Dong-wook |
| Release date | January 19, 2024 (Netflix) |
| Genre | Crime, mystery, supernatural thriller |
| Critical reception | 83% on Rotten Tomatoes (critics); 6.4/10 IMDb |
| Stars | Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun, Ryu Kyung-soo, Park Sung-hoon |
Who Composed The Bequeathed Soundtrack?
The score for The Bequeathed is credited to composers Chae Min-joo and Kim Dong-wook, who built a tense, atmospheric score to match the series’ blend of shamanistic horror and detective-noir mystery.
Soundtrack List
We could not verify an official, standalone soundtrack album with individually named cues for The Bequeathed, so we’re not going to invent a scene-by-scene tracklist here. Fan-assembled playlists exist on Spotify, but they are not official releases from Netflix or the composers, so we’re leaving that section out rather than passing off unverified data as fact.
Where to Stream
The series streams exclusively on Netflix. For the score itself, check our streaming guide for the latest on Apple Music and Spotify availability, since no confirmed official album has been released as of this update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did The Bequeathed actually release on January 19, 2024?
Yes, the series premiered on Netflix on that date as originally scheduled.
Who composed The Bequeathed soundtrack?
Chae Min-joo and Kim Dong-wook composed the score.
Who created and wrote The Bequeathed?
Yeon Sang-ho, known for Train to Busan and Hellbound, created and co-wrote the series alongside Min Hong-nam and Hwang Eun-young. Min Hong-nam directed.
Is there an official soundtrack album for The Bequeathed?
We could not verify one at the time of writing. Only fan-made playlists were found, so we’ve left out a fabricated tracklist rather than guess.
How was The Bequeathed received?
Reviews were mixed-to-positive: it holds an 83% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.4/10 average on IMDb, with praise for its atmosphere but some criticism of the pacing and writing.
Related reading: Browse more Korean and Asian drama scores in our TV Soundtrack hub, and see what’s new on Netflix.
