Still Shining

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Still Shining is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jinyoung sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Still Shining is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The writing in Still Shining treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. A man and a woman whose lives are shaped by loss and time drift apart in youth and reunite a decade later, discovering that the bond they once shared remains a guiding light through love, grief, and growing up. Jinyoung and Kim Min-ju lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. It first aired in 2026. Still Shining resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Still Shining. Sullivan's Crossing is the obvious comparison, but Still Shining earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Jinyoung is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

Still Shining wrapped up in 2026, created by Lee Suk-yeon — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.