The highly anticipated historical drama Made in Korea is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2025, featuring a star-studded cast including Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Won Ji An, and Seo Eun Soo. The series has generated significant buzz with its impressive lineup and captivating storyline.
Made in Korea is set against the backdrop of the turbulent 1970s and follows Baek Ki Tae (played by Hyun Bin), a man driven by the pursuit of wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young (Jung Woo Sung), who will stop at nothing to bring him down. The drama will be directed by Woo Bin Ho, known for his work on The Drug King, Inside Me, and The Man Standing Next. His upcoming film Harbin, which also stars Hyun Bin and features a cameo by Jung Woo Sung, focuses on Korean independence activists in the early 1900s.
Hyun Bin, renowned for his roles in Crash Landing on You and Secret Garden, will portray Baek Ki Tae. Jung Woo Sung, known for A Man of Reason and Hunt, will play prosecutor Jang Geon Young. Won Ji An, recognized from D.P., will take on the role of lobbyist Choi Yu Ji, while Seo Eun Soo, known for Unlock My Boss and The Witch: Part 2, will appear as investigator On Ye Jin.
The cast also includes Cho Yeo Jung from Parasite and High Class, as Bae Geum Ji, and Jung Sung Il from The Glory and Our Blues, as chief secretary Cheon Seok Joong. The series promises a riveting exploration of power struggles and high-stakes drama in a politically charged era.
