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HONG KONG - From K-shamanism and a beloved webtoon-turned-romance fantasy to a sweeping period drama and action-packed series, Disney+ is charging full speed ahead with a strong Korean title lineup to capture the hearts of global audiences and capitalize on the popularity of K-content.
The lineup set for release at the end of this year through next year was announced at the Disney+ Originals Preview 2025 event, held on Nov. 13 at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Conference Center. A total of nine Korean titles, providing a mix of scripted and unscripted series, were introduced during the event.
The titles are scripted series "The Manipulated," "Made in Korea," "Perfect Crown," "Gold Land," the second season of "A Shop for killers," "The Remarried Empress" and "Portraits of Delusion" (working title), as well as unscripted titles "Battle Of Fate" and "Are You Sure?!" season 2.

Made in Korea
One of the most anticipated action series, "Made in Korea," starring Jung Woo-sung and Hyun Bin, is set to debut on Dec. 24.
Directed by Woo Min-ho, the series is set in 1970 and follows the story of Ki-tae, played by Hyun Bin, a man who is an agent by day and a smuggler by night, driven by his ambition for wealth and power. However, prosecutor Geon-young, played by Jung, stands in Ki-tae's way, and the two do whatever it takes to bring each other down.
Joining Hyun Bin and Jung, the action thriller also features actors Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong, Woo Do-hwan and Jung Sung-il.
Packed with suspense and dynamic characters, the director said during the showcase that "the simplest way to enjoy the show is to look forward to finding out who will win."

Actor Jung Woo-sung also revealed that he was at first hesitant to take on his role.
"When the director first offered me the role, I actually thought Geon-young wasn't the right character for me," said Jung during the event. "I felt that someone with a bit more fiery and energetic personality would suit the role better. But as I read through the script, I started to feel that there were parts I could fill in and make my own, so I gathered my courage and accepted the offer."
The series is Jung's first project to be released after embroiled under controversy for fathering a child out of wedlock with model Moon Ga-bi. The actor did not mention his personal life during the media showcase.
During the event, Disney+ also announced that "Made of Korea" will have a second season, aiming to release it in 2026.

Upcoming survival show "Battle of Fates" centers on 49 fortunetellers, from shamans and saju (the Four Pillars of Destiny) experts to tarot and physiognomy masters, as they compete to prove their skills through a series of challenging missions.
The show will be directed by Hwang Kyo-jin and Sung Chi-kyeong and written by Mo Eun-seoul, who also was behind Netflix's hit cooking survival show "Culinary Class War."
It will also feature announcers Jun Hyun-moo, Kang Ji-yeong, comedian Park Na-rae, actor Park Ha-seon and Super Junior's Shindong as observers.
"Battle of Fates" will be released in early 2026.

The new MBC romance series is set to be exclusively streamed on Disney+, a fact which was announced during the preview showcase.
Starring Byeon Woo-seok and IU, the series set in an alternate Korea under a constitutional monarchy. IU will star as Seong Hee-ju, an ordinary woman from a wealthy chaebol family, while Byeon will play Lee Wan, the King's second son, whose royal status limits his potential.
The series is set to be released in early 2026.

Naver Webtoon's popular fantasy romance series "The Remarried Empress" (2019-) is set to come to life on Disney+. The series will be one of the biggest commission Korean productions ever for Disney+, according to the platform.
The adaptation stars actors Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young.
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