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The Manipulated Sets Nov. 5 Global Debut on Disney+ as 12-Episode Crime Thriller

The series reimagines the 2017 film through staged two-episode arcs, highlighting Do Kyung-soo’s first major antagonist role.

Overview

  • Disney+ will roll out the show globally under the Hulu original label beginning November 5, with 12 episodes releasing on Wednesdays.
  • Ji Chang-wook leads opposite Do Kyung-soo, with Lee Kwang-soo, Pyo Ye Jin and Jo Yoon Su among the principal cast.
  • The plot follows Park Tae-joong, a falsely accused office worker who uncovers an orchestrated downfall by mastermind An Yo-han and seeks revenge.
  • At a Seoul press conference, the creative team said the narrative is designed in two-episode arcs to drive momentum and deepen the story.
  • Coverage conflicts on director credits, with reports naming either Park Kwang-hyun or Park Shin-woo with Kim Chang Ju, a discrepancy likely clarified at release.