Disney+ Unveils a Glimpse Into Its High-Stakes 1970s Power Drama, Made in Korea!
Disney+ has dropped a striking set of stills from its upcoming drama Made in Korea, and they’re packed with tension, ambition, and raw charisma.
Set against the turbulence and rapid development of 1970s South Korea, Made in Korea follows Baek Ki-tae (Hyun Bin), a man determined to climb to the apex of power by turning the nation itself into his business model. Standing firmly in his way is prosecutor Jang Gun-young (Jung Woo-sung), whose ruthless drive to bring him down borders on obsession. Their collision sets off an era-defining showdown.
The nine newly released stills vividly spotlight the characters’ inner storms. Hyun Bin, sharp in his KCIA suit and surrounded by a bustling crowd, hides a piercing gaze that suggests ambition simmering just beneath the surface. Jung Woo Sung, meanwhile, is captured mid-wiretap, consumed by his pursuit—his intensity hinting that he will stop at nothing. A still of the two men confronting each other crackles with suspense, teasing the battle between unchecked desire and relentless obsession.
The supporting cast adds even more layers to the brewing conflict.
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Woo Do Hwan appears in military uniform as Baek Ki-tae’s younger brother, a principled Korea Military Academy officer whose differing ideology sets the stage for internal family friction.
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Cho Yeo Jeong, radiant in a bold hot-pink dress and a knowing smile, embodies Bae Geum-ji, a powerful madam capable of rattling the nation’s political core. Her role hints at a captivating transformation and unpredictable influence.
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Seo Eun Soo plays investigator Oh Ye-jin, working alongside Jung Woo-sung to dismantle a criminal syndicate, while
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Won Ji An portrays Ikeda Yuji, the enigmatic force behind a Japanese crime network tied to Hyun Bin’s character.
Surrounding Hyun Bin’s Baek Ki-tae are figures whose loyalties—and desires—are anything but simple: Presidential Security Service Chief Jeong Seong-il, KCIA colleague No Jae-won, and Busan Branch Director Park Yong-woo. Each is poised to fuel the escalating tension as alliances shift and ambitions collide.
With its web of power, ambition, and moral conflict, Made in Korea promises a gripping, deeply immersive ride.
The six-episode series will roll out on Disney+ as follows:
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December 24 – Episodes 1 & 2
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December 31 – Episodes 3 & 4
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January 7 – Episode 5
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January 14 – Episode 6
If these stills are any indication, Made in Korea is gearing up to be one of the boldest dramas of the season.