Hyun Bin starrer crime thriller series 'Made in Korea' premieres today, weekly episode to roll out from January 14
Seoul, December 24
Actors Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung are set to lock horns in the crime thriller series 'Made in Korea', which is set to stream from December 24 with a two-episode premiere on Disney+, reported Variety.
The series stars Hyun Bin ('Crash Landing on You', "Confidential Assignment") as Baek Kitae, an ambitious KCIA agent in 1970s South Korea who leads a dangerous double life.
By day, he works as a government operative, while by night he runs an illegal operation, using his underworld connections to consolidate power, protect his brother and generate substantial revenue for the agency, reported Variety.
Jung Woo-sung, known for his roles in 'Tell Me That You Love Me' and '12.12: The Day', co-stars as Jang Geonyoung, an incorruptible prosecutor determined to bring Kitae down. Woo Dohwan, famous for his roles in 'Bloodhounds' and 'Mr. Plankton', plays Kitae's brother, Baek Kihyun.
The series is written by Park Eunkyo and Park Joonseok and is directed by Woo Minho and produced by Hive Media Corp, according to Variety.
Following the two-episode premiere, 'Made in Korea' will release two additional episodes on December 31, with the final two episodes rolling out weekly through January 14. The series has already been renewed for a second season, which is currently in production.
The thriller joins Disney+'s expanding slate of Korean drama content that launched in 2025, including 'Unmasked', 'Nine Puzzles', 'Hyper Knife', 'Low Life', 'The Murky Stream' and 'Tempest'.
The streamer has additional Korean series slated for 2026, including 'Gold Land' starring Park Boyoung and 'Perfect Crown' starring IU and Byeon Wooseok.
The series "A Shop for Killers" will also return for a second season with Lee Dongwook and Kim Hyejun.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting premise. The 1970s South Korea setting for a crime thriller is fresh. Hope the writing is tight. Sometimes these high-concept shows get lost in style over substance. Fingers crossed!
The cast is stellar! Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung together is a dream pairing. It's like a Korean version of a gritty 70s Bollywood crime saga. Already renewed for season 2 shows confidence. Let's see if it lives up to the hype.
As someone who loved 'Bloodhounds', happy to see Woo Dohwan getting another major role. The brother dynamic adds an emotional layer to what seems like a pure action thriller. The weekly release from Jan 14th is perfect for office discussions on Monday!
Disney+ Hotstar subscription just became more valuable. Their Korean content lineup for 2025-26 looks insane. 'Made in Korea', 'Gold Land' with Park Boyoung, and IU's 'Perfect Crown'? My wallet is ready. Indian OTT platforms need to take notes on this kind of curated international content.
The title 'Made in Korea' is quite bold for a series about corruption. I appreciate that they're not shying away from complex, morally grey characters. Hope it has the depth of something like 'Vagabond' and not just surface-level action. Excited for the premiere tonight!
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