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Disney+ Releases Main Trailer for Korean Espionage Romance 'Tempest' Ahead of Sept. 10 Launch

Disney+ positions the big-budget espionage romance as a Korean tentpole led by A-list talent.

"Tempest" screenwriter Jeong Seo-kyeong speaks during the Creator's Talk event in Seoul on Aug. 20, 2025. (Yonhap)
The Creator's Talk for Disney+'s "Tempest" takes place in Seoul on Aug. 20, 2025. (Yonhap)
"Tempest" co-directors Kim Hee-won (L) and Heo Myeong-haeng attend the Creator's Talk event in Seoul on Aug. 20, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The new trailer and poster expand the premise, showing diplomat Moon Ju pursuing the truth around a high-profile attack as special agent San Ho watches over her against a widening Peninsula-scale threat.
  • Disney+ confirms a three-episode premiere on September 10 followed by two new episodes weekly starting September 17, for a nine-episode season.
  • Leads Jun Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won head a cast that includes Yoo Jae-myung, John Cho, Kim Hae-sook, Lee Mi-sook, Oh Jung-se, Park Hae-joon, Won Ji-ahn, Lee Sang-hee and Joo Jong-hyuk.
  • The creative lineup features co-directors Kim Hee-won and Heo Myung-haeng with scripts by Chung Seo-kyung, who emphasizes grounded storytelling and a strong central relationship.
  • The Korea Herald frames Tempest as a flagship in Disney+’s quality-over-quantity push for Korean originals, underscoring its scale and marquee appeal.