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Introduction
Streaming giant Netflix is set to premiere one of its most buzzworthy original dramas of the year: Young Millionaires. Slated for release on August 13, 2025, this sleek, high-stakes series dives into the wild lives of ultra-wealthy tech prodigies navigating the razor-thin line between ambition and corruption in a hyper-connected world.
With flashy visuals, complex characters, and themes of power, betrayal, and identity, Young Millionaires is being positioned as a prestige drama with mass appeal. Think Succession meets The Social Network — but younger, faster, and far more volatile.
Watch Young Millionaires Official Trailer
Young Millionaires premieres exclusively on Netflix on August 13, 2025. All eight episodes of Season 1 will be available to stream at launch, allowing viewers to binge through the high-octane drama in one weekend.
What Is Young Millionaires About?
Set against the backdrop of a fictional version of Silicon Valley and Seoul’s elite innovation corridors, Young Millionaires follows a group of five twenty-something founders who rose from nothing to dominate the startup world by the age of 25. From crypto platforms and AI ventures to next-gen wellness empires, their tech empires skyrocketed to billion-dollar valuations — but so did the stakes.
The story begins as the world celebrates the youngest self-made billionaires in history. But behind the TED Talks and red carpet appearances lies a darker truth: lawsuits, betrayal, addiction, and a hidden criminal conspiracy that threatens to implode their world from the inside out.
The series explores how these young innovators wrestle with loyalty, identity, and morality while trying to maintain their place at the top of a system that was never built for them. As their secrets unravel, so does the very fabric of the fame and fortune they so ruthlessly chased.
Trailer Highlights
The trailer offers a stylized glimpse into the lavish world of these digital tycoons — champagne-fueled afterparties, midnight coding frenzies, volatile boardroom clashes, and media scandals waiting to explode. One standout moment shows lead character Juno Kim (played by rising star Daniel Kang) standing on a skyscraper rooftop as a drone delivers a subpoena — a surreal metaphor for the modern power game they’re trapped in.
The cast also includes American breakout actress Noelle Monroe, K-drama veteran Choi Si-Won, and French-Korean fashion influencer turned actress Elise Bae in her first major screen role.
Is It Worth Watching?
Absolutely — especially for fans of sharp, character-driven dramas with an international flair. Young Millionaires is Netflix’s answer to HBO’s Succession and Apple TV’s WeCrashed, but its youthful energy, global cast, and hybrid East-West setting give it a fresh identity.
Critics who previewed the first two episodes at the Seoul International Series Festival praised its writing, pacing, and commentary on wealth culture. Viewers who enjoy stories about ambition, deception, and modern success stories unraveling in real time will find plenty to sink their teeth into.
Behind the Scenes: Who’s Making It?
Created by screenwriter Han Yura (My Father’s Blockchain) and American showrunner Josh Klein (Digital Vices), the series is a global co-production between Netflix Korea and Los Angeles-based Neon Thread Studios. Music is composed by award-winning producer DEANTRBL and features original tracks by K-hip hop and alt-R&B artists including DPR LIVE, BIBI, and ZICO.
The cinematography was helmed by Kim Ji-Hoon (Squid Game, Parasite 2nd Unit), giving the show a glossy yet grounded look. Scenes bounce between Seoul, Singapore, and Silicon Beach, creating a sense of jet-setting grandeur that mirrors the characters’ lifestyles.
Themes That Resonate
At its core, Young Millionaires is not just about wealth — it’s about the psychological cost of chasing relevance in a world that never slows down. It addresses topics like digital surveillance, fame fatigue, family pressure, identity fluidity, and the myth of meritocracy.
You’ll find yourself asking: how much is too much, and what are you willing to lose to stay on top?
What Makes Young Millionaires Different?
- A fully bilingual script (Korean & English) reflecting real-world multicultural business.
- Original music and fashion collaborations with Korean indie artists and global brands.
- Real-world parallels to current tech moguls, startup scandals, and social media empire collapses.
- A unique blend of K-drama emotional depth and Western prestige drama structure.
Final Thoughts: Will It Live Up to the Hype?
Young Millionaires arrives at a time when the world is both fascinated and fatigued by the cult of tech billionaires. The show captures that tension, presenting its protagonists not as heroes or villains, but as deeply flawed humans trying to master a system that moves faster than their conscience.
If the rest of the season maintains the level of polish, emotional punch, and narrative tension teased in early screenings, Young Millionaires could be Netflix’s biggest international breakout hit of 2025.
Mark your calendars for August 13, and prepare to enter the high-stakes world of ambition, algorithms, and annihilation.
Stay tuned to MoviesNews.com for more updates, trailer breakdowns, cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes exclusives as the release date approaches.
