Korean content continues to dominate the global stage, and Disney+ is at the forefront of bringing the best of Korean storytelling to audiences worldwide.
The platform has announced a series of exciting new Korean dramas to look forward to in 2025.
These updates revealed during the second day of the APAC Content Showcase, captivated audiences with exclusive announcements, first looks, and appearances by some of Korea’s most prominent stars, underscoring Disney’s creative excellence and global appeal.
Major Korean Titles and Collaborations Announced
The presentation highlighted several highly anticipated Korean projects:
This historical drama stars Kim Rowoon, Shin Ye Eun, and Park Seo Ham. Directed by Masquerade‘s Choo Chang-min and written by Cheon Sung-il of All Of Us Are Dead, it promises a captivating tale set in Korea’s past.
Ji Chang Wook stars as Tae-jung, a mild-mannered man wrongfully imprisoned for a heinous crime. Discovering that a shadowy figure, Yohan (played by Do Kyung Soo), orchestrated his downfall, Tae-jung sets out on a path of vengeance.
From Moving creator Kang Full, this series stars Ju Ji Hoon and Park Bo Young and premieres on December 4. It follows six strangers trapped in a mysterious void between life and death, with no memory of how they arrived.
A gritty investigative thriller starring Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il, and Joo Jong Hyuk. A team of journalists renowned for exposing society’s darkest secrets dives into a 20-year-old cold case involving a missing actor.
Park Eun Bin plays a brilliant yet tormented neurosurgeon named Seok. Cast aside by her mentor (Sul Kyung Gu), she takes up underground operations until their paths cross again in this gripping drama.
Kim Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah star in this dark tale of a struggling man who turns to counterfeiting to rebuild his life.
Featuring Kim Da Mi and Son Suk Ku, this series delves into the life of a criminal profiler haunted by a troubled past, as they get entangled in a dangerous game with a serial killer.
Starring Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, and Lim Soo Jung, this adventurous drama follows an uncle and nephew racing to secure a priceless treasure before rival treasure hunters can claim it.
A high-stakes geopolitical thriller featuring an international special agent and a career diplomat working to uncover the truth behind a destabilizing attack. The stellar cast includes Gianna Jun, Kang Dong Won, John Cho, Michael Gaston, Spencer Garrett, and Alicia Hannah Kim.
Set in the 1970s, this drama stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung. It tells the story of a man driven by greed and power and a principled prosecutor who stands in his way, culminating in a transformative, era-defining incident.
Returning hits also took center stage, with Disney confirming that Moving will receive a second season. The first season, based on Kang Full’s webtoon, became a global phenomenon in 2023, securing over ten industry awards and dominating Disney+’s top-performing local original title globally.
A Global Vision for APAC Storytelling
Carol Choi, EVP of Original Content Strategy for The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, emphasized the growing influence of APAC storytelling:
“Stories from Asia Pacific are now integral to general entertainment. These are world-class productions with global resonance and deeply passionate fandoms worldwide.”
Choi highlighted that nine out of Disney+’s top 15 international originals last year were Korean titles, a testament to the region’s storytelling prowess. Current hits include A Shop for Killers, Disney+’s most-watched series in APAC, and Are You Sure?!, starring BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook, which has become the platform’s leading unscripted title.
The showcase reaffirmed Disney’s commitment to pushing creative boundaries. Choi remarked:
“The most compelling stories can come from unknown worlds and new formats, but they must remain rooted in authenticity and exceptional quality. APAC is rapidly becoming a global hub of creative inspiration.”
With over 130 APAC Originals launched since 2021, Disney+ continues to amplify the region’s diverse storytelling, bringing Asia Pacific’s rich heritage and modern narratives to global audiences.
