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Lee Byung-hun Stars in Disney+ Spy Thriller 'The Koreans'

Disney+ has begun production on 'The Koreans,' a K-drama adaptation of the acclaimed FX series 'The Americans.' The show stars Lee Byung-hun and Han Jimin as North Korean spies living undercover in South Korea during the 1990s. It is directed by Ahn Gilho and produced by Imaginus and Studio AA. The series will stream internationally on Disney+ and on Hulu in the United States.

Key Points: Lee Byung-hun Leads Disney+ K-Drama 'The Koreans'

  • Reimagining of FX's 'The Americans'
  • Stars Lee Byung-hun & Han Jimin as spies
  • Set in 1990s South Korea
  • Directed by Ahn Gilho of 'The Glory'
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'Squid Game' Star Lee Byung-hun begins working on Disney+ K-drama 'The Koreans'

'Squid Game' star Lee Byung-hun headlines 'The Koreans,' a new Disney+ spy series adapted from the acclaimed FX show 'The Americans.'

"a middle-class family concealing a treasonous secret - Variety"

Los Angeles, March 25

Disney+ K-drama 'The Koreans' recently went on floors.

'The Koreans' is a reimagining of the acclaimed FX series 'The Americans'. It will feature Lee Byung-hun and Han Jimin as North Korean spies living undercover in South Korea, as per Variety.

Set against the wave of democratisation and cultural modernisation that swept through South Korea in the early 1990s, the series centres on a middle-class family concealing a treasonous secret.

Lee Byung-hun, best known for his stint in "Squid Game" and "No Other Choice", and Han Jimin, of "Heavenly Ever After" and "Love Scout," lead the cast. Ahn Gilho, whose credits include "The Glory" and "Memories of the Alhambra," directs. The series is produced by Imaginus, behind "Tempest", "Typhoon Family", and "Can This Love be Translated?" alongside Studio AA, a co-producer on "Tempest".

The screenplay is adapted by Park Eunkyo, known for "Made in Korea" and "Mother," from the original FX series created by Joe Weisberg and showrun by Weisberg and Joel Fields, which starred Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys.

The original series won the Golden Globe for Best Drama in 2019 and received AFI TV Program of the Year accolades for each of its first five seasons, from 2014 to 2018.

"The Koreans" will release exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the US

- ANI

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Arjun K
Interesting to see a Korean adaptation of 'The Americans'. The geopolitical tension is a rich setting for drama. As an Indian viewer, I find the spy genre fascinating, though I hope the series also explores the human cost and family dynamics beyond just the thrills.
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Rohit P
Another spy drama? Feels like the market is saturated. With Ahn Gilho directing, there's hope for quality, but I'm skeptical about these adaptations sometimes losing the original's soul. Will give it a chance for the cast though! Lee Byung-hun is a powerhouse.
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Sarah B
The 1990s setting during South Korea's modernization is a brilliant backdrop. It reminds me a bit of the economic changes India went through around the same time. The family hiding a secret is such a relatable, universal theme. Definitely adding this to my watchlist!
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Vikram M
Han Jimin is a great choice! Loved her in 'Heavenly Ever After'. The production team behind 'The Glory' is involved, so the quality should be top-notch. Disney+ is really investing in Korean content, and we Indian audiences are here for it! 🍿
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I hope they adapt the story well for the Korean context and don't just copy-paste the American plot. The original was brilliant because of its Cold War nuances. The Korean conflict has its own deep, painful history that needs sensitive handling. Fingers crossed.

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