Developed under the
working title The Flower of Death (), Based on the novel of the same name by Lee Dong-geon, it received the Grand Prize at the 2023 Broadcast Video Content Contest hosted by
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), selected from 525 entries. On June 26, 2025,
Ryeoun and
Keum Sae-rok were announced as the lead actors, they would portray a serial killer who formerly attended medical school and a prosecutor, respectively. While
Sung Dong-il was cast on August 6, 2025; his role would be a lawyer seeking medical treatment for his daughter from the killer. The series is a joint production between EO Contents Group and Contents G.
Principal photography began in September 2025. In January 2026,
Disney+ confirmed the official title as
Bloody Flower and its premiere date to be on February 4, 2026, releasing two episodes each week. Prior to the series release, EO Content Group finalized several international distribution agreements to expand the series' availability across multiple regions. In Asia and Africa, the series is distributed via
Viu, covering Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, the Middle East, and South Africa. Streaming rights for Japan were secured by U-Next, while additional contracts were established for Taiwan, India, Vietnam, and Russia. In the Western hemisphere, the series is available through
Kocowa, covering the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. Distribution in North and South America is further supported by OnDemandKorea, which also services the series in Thailand and the Philippines. As of late January 2026, the production company indicated that further negotiations for additional regional broadcasting rights were still in progress. == References ==