The golden yet turbulent era of Chungmuro in the 1980s—a period where filmmakers and actors fought to survive amidst controversy, censorship, and scandal—comes alive again in Netflix’s new six-part series Aema. Drawing from the true story behind Madame Aema, the most talked-about Korean film of its time, the series offers...
Netflix has dropped the main poster and trailer for its bold new period drama Aema, set in the glitzy yet cutthroat world of Korea’s 1980s film industry during the birth of the country’s first erotic blockbusters. Aema follows top star Jeong Hee-ran (Lee Ha Nee) and fearless newcomer Shin Joo-ae...
August 2025 Korean Dramas spotlight powerful women — from healing journeys to heart-stopping thrillers and bold romances. Still, viewers can look forward to a rich variety of narratives, with each series offering something unique. And with a stellar lineup of talent front and center, compelling performances are all but guaranteed....
Peeling back the glitz and glamour with explosive humor, Aema reveals the cutthroat realities of 1980s Chungmuro! This witty and sharp-edged comedy dives into the cutthroat world of 1980s film industry, where two actresses find themselves entangled in the drama both on and off the screen while starring in the...
Netflix has confirmed the production of its upcoming series Aema and unveiled the casting of Lee Hanee, Bang Hyo Rin, Jin Sun Kyu, and Cho Hyun Chul. Aema is a Netflix series that follows the struggles of Hui-ran and Joo-ae in the process of creating the film Madame Aema, a...
