Netflix is set to release “The Wonderfools” on Friday, a new series that blends a 1999 setting with a “superpower comic adventure” premise. The story follows four misfit townspeople who unexpectedly gain supernatural abilities as the millennium approaches, with Y2K-era end-of-the-world anxiety and public worries forming the backdrop. The group is poorly prepared to use their powers, but they band together to defend their home from villains. Several outlets highlight the reunion between actress Park Eun-bin and director Yoo In-sik, who previously worked together on the globally popular Netflix series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” The new show is also framed as another opportunity for Park’s international visibility. Cha Eun-woo is another key cast member and his involvement comes with additional attention due to a tax evasion controversy reported in relation to him. Coverage links this controversy to fears that public scrutiny could overshadow the series’ release, even as early interest has been driven by the familiar creative partnership and the show’s superhero premise. Producers and the director describe the tone as lively and audience-focused, likening the experience to an energetic “theme park” style attraction.