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Disney+ Sets Dec. 24 Debut for 'Made in Korea,' Renews Series for Season 2

Disney positions the star-led drama as a flagship of its APAC push to turn Korean originals into global franchises.

Overview

  • Season 1 launches with two episodes on December 24, followed by two on December 31, episode five on January 7 and the finale on January 14.
  • A second season is confirmed with production underway and a late-2026 release window targeted.
  • Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung and Woo Do-hwan star under director Woo Min-ho, who joined the cast to promote the series at Disney+'s Hong Kong showcase.
  • Set in 1970s Korea, the series centers on a KCIA agent leading a double life who clashes with an incorruptible prosecutor.
  • Written by Park Eunkyo and Park Joonseok and produced by Hive Media Corp, the title was highlighted by APAC chief Luke Kang in Disney+'s global growth strategy.