Disney+ K-Drama Lineup and Setbacks
In 2025, Disney+ aimed to showcase a lineup of high-profile K-dramas, kicking off with a glamorous media event in Singapore late last year featuring stars from upcoming series. However, plans faced setbacks when, just before the debut of the highly awaited drama 'Knock Off' in March, lead actor Kim Soo Hyun was involved in a controversy, leading to the show's postponement.
Upcoming Release: Tempest
Looking ahead, Disney+ is set to release 'Tempest' (Korean title: Polaris) on September 10th, starring renowned actors Jeon Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won. Jeon Ji Hyun portrays the Korean ambassador to the United States, while Kang Dong Won plays a mercenary. The series revolves around their joint efforts to unravel a conspiracy linked to an assassination that potentially implicates both North and South Korean governments.
Series Expectations and Challenges
Despite the tendency of political thrillers to sometimes falter in plot coherence, especially over extended episodes, 'Tempest' is a compact nine-episode series. It remains to be seen next month whether the storyline can sustain its momentum with such a stellar cas...