Hyun Bin 현빈 [Movies: “The Point Men”, “Confidential Assignment 2” | Upcoming: Movie “Harbin”]

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[2024/08/29 | VAST NOTICE] Finally Vast IG update of Hyun Bin’s casting news for <Made In Korea>!

“Actor Hyun Bin will appear in the original Disney+ series “Made in Korea”. A Man with ambition for wealth and power. Please look forward to his new charms through "Baek Ki-tae."

 

 

 

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[2024/08/29] Hive Media Corp & Disneyplus Korea IG update of <Made In Korea>.
“With actors and actresses you can trust and watch. Meeting of Director Woo Min-ho's <Insiders> and <Namsan Managers>.  Director X Actor X Production team are well-made <Made in Korea> to be released by Disney+ in 2025!”
 

 

 

 

 

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Hyun Bin X Jung Woo Sung → Jung Sung Il Cast for 'Made in Korea'.. Disney+ Release Confirmed (Official)

2024.08.29. 9:07 AM

 

[HERALD POP]
Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Jo Yeo-jeong, and Jeong Seong-il have joined 'Made in Korea'. 

The Disney+ original series 'Made in Korea' is a work that contains the story of Baek Ki-tae, who has ambitions for wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Gun-yeong, who throws everything away to stop him, as they face a huge incident that transcends the era in the turbulent 1970s. It is garnering attention as director Woo Min-ho's first series directorial work.

 

In the drama, Hyun Bin transforms into 'Baek Ki-tae', a man with ambitions for wealth and power, signaling a new side of himself unlike before. Jung Woo-sung adds richness to the drama by appearing as prosecutor Jang Gun-yeong, who has animalistic instincts and a fearsome obsession. 

Won Ji-an has been cast as lobbyist 'Choi Yu-ji', and Seo Eun-soo has been cast as investigator 'Oh Ye-jin'. 

Jo Yeo-jeong is also expected to capture attention as 'Bae Geum-ji', and Jeong Seong-il is expected to portray the turbulent times intensely as Chief Secretary 'Chun Seok-joong'. 

'Made in Korea' is scheduled to be released exclusively through Disney+.

 

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Hyun Bin, Won Ji An, Seo Eun Soo, And More Confirmed To Join Jung Woo Sung In New Drama "Made In Korea"

 

 

Aug 29, 2024 

by D Kim

 

 

The cast lineup has been confirmed for “Made in Korea”!

 

Disney+’s original series “Made in Korea” follows the story of Baek Ki Tae, a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young, who sacrifices everything to stop him, as they confront a monumental event in the turbulent 1970s.

 

Along with Jung Woo Sung who was confirmed for the drama back in February, Hyun Bin, Won Ji An, Seo Eun Soo, Cho Yeo Jeong, and Jung Sung Il have now also been confirmed for the cast.
 

 

Hyun Bin, known for his performances in hits like “The Point Men,” “Crash Landing on You,” and “Secret Garden,” takes on the role of Baek Ki Tae, promising a new and different persona. Jung Woo Sung, an acclaimed actor for his roles in “12.12: The Day,” “A Man of Reason,” and “Hunt,” plays prosecutor Jang Geon Young, adding depth to the series with his animalistic instincts and fierce determination.
 

Won Ji An, who has built up a strong filmography with productions such as “A Year-End Medley,” the “D.P.” series, and “If You Wish Upon Me,” portrays lobbyist Choi Yu Ji. Seo Eun Soo of “The Witch : Part2. The Other One,” “Kingmaker: The Fox of the Election,” and “Unlock My Boss” has been cast as investigator Oh Ye Jin. Cho Yeo Jeong, who has showcased versatile acting through productions like “Parasite,” “Cheat On Me, If You Can,” and “High Class,” is confirmed to play Bae Geum Ji. Jung Sung Il of “The Glory,” “Our Blues,” and “Moonshine” completes the cast with his role as chief secretary Cheon Seok Joong.

 

“Made in Korea” is the first drama created by hit film director Woo Min Ho of “Inside Men,” “The Man Standing Next,” “Harbin,” and more. It is set to be released in 2025 via Disney+.

 

Stay tuned for updates!

 

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Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung → Jo Yeo-jeong, Jeong Seong-il...'Made in Korea' splendid casting completed

2024.08.29

 

 

[MHN SPORTS]
Disney+ series 'Made in Korea' has completed its stellar cast lineup including Jung Woo-sung, Hyun Bin, and Jo Yeo-jeong. 

'Made in Korea' is a work that contains the story of Baek Ki-tae, who has ambitions for wealth and power, and Jang Geon-yeong, a prosecutor who gives up everything to stop him, as they face a huge incident that transcends the times in the turbulent 1970s.

 

Spoiler

 

 

This is the first series directed by Woo Min-ho, who has shown an excellent perspective on modern Korean history through films such as 'Inside Men', 'The Man Standing Next', and 'Harbin'. Hive Media Corp, which produced 'Inside Men', 'The Man Standing Next', 'Deliver Us From Evil','Spring in Seoul', and 'Handsome Guys', is in charge of production.
 

Hyun Bin  plays Baek Ki-tae, a man with ambitions for wealth and power. Jung Woo-sung plays Jang Gun-young, a prosecutor with animalistic instincts and terrifying obsession.

 

Spoiler

 

 

Won Ji-an appears as lobbyist Choi Yu-ji, Seo Eun-soo as investigator Oh Ye-jin, Jo Yeo-jeong as Bae Geum-ji, and Jeong Seong-il as chief of staff Cheon Seok-joong. 

Meanwhile, 'Made in Korea' is scheduled to be released through Disney+ in 2025.

 

 

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'Made in Korea' where you can see Prosecutor Jung Woo-sung stopping Hyun Bin who is crazy about power

2024.08.29

 

 

Disney+ 'Made in Korea' Super Luxurious Casting Lineup Revealed

(Left) Hyun Bin, (Right) Jung Woo Sung / Walt Disney Company Korea

 

[INSIGHT KOREA]
Disney+ has confirmed the release of 'Made in Korea' and revealed its ultra-luxurious cast lineup.

 

'Made in Korea' is a series that tells the story of Baek Ki-tae, who has ambitions for wealth and power, and Jang Geon-yeong, a prosecutor who gives up everything to stop him, as they face a huge incident that transcends the times in the turbulent 1970s .

 

This is the first series directed by Woo Min-ho, who directed the films 'Inside Men', 'The Man Standing Next', and 'Harbin'. Also, Hive Media Corp, which produced 'Inside Men', 'The Man Standing Next', 'Deliver Us From Evil', 'Spring in Seoul', and 'Handsome Guys', was in charge of production.

 

First, Hyun Bin, who has consistently demonstrated his ability as a trustworthy actor with limitless genre digestibility in the film series 'Cooperation', 'Negotiation', and the dramas 'Crash Landing on You' and 'Memories of the Alhambra', plays 'Baek Ki-tae', a man with ambitions for wealth and power.

 

Jung Woo-sung, who has built up a unique world of works not only as an actor but also as a director, including the films 'Spring in Seoul', 'The Guardian', 'The Hunt', the 'Steel Rain' series, and the drama 'Say You Love Me', appears as 'Jang Gun-young', a prosecutor with animalistic instincts and terrifying obsession.

 

(Left) Jo Yeo-jeong, (Right) Jeong Seong-il / Walt Disney Company Korea

Jung Woo-sung, who catches Hyun Bin, 'Made in Korea' to be released on Disney+ next year

 

Here, Won Ji-an, who emerged as a top rookie through the movie 'Happy New Year' and the dramas 'DP' and 'My Heart Is Beating', will play the role of lobbyist 'Choi Yu-ji'. Won Ji-an, who emerged as a top rookie through the movies 'The Witch 2', 'Kingmaker', and the dramas 'Chief of Investigation 1958' and 'Unlock the Boss', will play the role of lobbyist 'Choi Yu-ji'.

 

Also , Jo Yeo-jeong, who won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble for the movie 'Parasite', is expected to catch attention with 'Bae Geum-ji' . Following the play and musical, Jo Yeo-jeong is expected to catch attention with 'Bae Geum-ji' in the drama 'Our Blues'.

 

'Made in Korea', which has all the elements for success, including a trustworthy director, production company, and actors, is already predicting dominance of the content market in 2025 with its meeting with the unrivaled global content powerhouse, Disney+.

 

Along with the news of the confirmed launch of Disney+, the Disney+ original series 'Made in Korea', which has been established as one of the most anticipated series of 2025, is scheduled to be released exclusively through Disney+ next year.

 

 

 

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Starring Jung Woo-sung and Hyun Bin, directed by Woo Min-ho, 'Seo Bom' production company... 'Made in Korea' is coming

2024.08.29

 

Hyun Bin (left) and Jung Woo-sung appearing in 'Made in Korea'. Hyun Bin is working with director Woo Min-ho for the film 'Harbin', while Jung Woo-sung is working with director Woo for the first time. Photo courtesy of VAST Entertainment and Artist Company

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Actors Jung Woo-sung and Hyun Bin have teamed up for 'Made in Korea', directed by Woo Min-ho. This is Director Woo's first time directing a drama series. 

'Made in Korea' (written by Park Eun-kyo and Park Joon-seok), which will be released as a Disney+ original series next year, is a story about Baek Ki-tae (Hyun Bin), who has ambitions for wealth and power, and Jang Gun-young (Jung Woo-sung), a prosecutor who gives up everything to stop him, facing a huge incident that transcends the era in the turbulent 1970s. It is known that the story is about drugs.

'Made in Korea', which depicts the turbulent lives of monstrous humans born in a rough era, is raising expectations as the first series directed by Woo Min-ho, who has shown an outstanding perspective on reading modern Korean history through the films 'Inside Men' and 'The Man Standing Next'.

Above all, it is noteworthy that the director, lead actors, and production company are all key figures who have worked together consistently to garner favorable reviews from audiences and achieve dazzling results.

Hive Media Corp, which is in charge of production, is a film company that has worked with Director Woo Min-ho on four films, from “Insiders” to “Drug King” and “Harbin,” which will be released in December. It also has a special relationship with Jung Woo-sung and Hyun Bin. Jung Woo-sung achieved success with 13.12 million viewers with “Spring in Seoul,” directed by Kim Sung-soo, which was released by the film company in November last year. Hyun Bin is waiting for the audience’s evaluation after working with Director Woo and the production company through “Harbin,” which tells the story of Ahn Jung-geun. 

The actors who joined 'Made in Korea' with such strong trust are also attempting to transform their acting.

Hyun Bin takes on the role of Baek Ki-tae, who runs toward success with ambitions for wealth and power, and takes on another unique challenge following the period drama 'Harbin'. Jung Woo-sung takes on the role of Jang Geon-yeong, a prosecutor with animalistic instincts and a fearsome obsession. Following his previous lead role in 'The King', he takes on the role of a prosecutor again, but it is stimulating curiosity about what kind of character he will portray in different stories and situations.

From the left, Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Jo Yeo-jeong, and Jeong Seong-il. Photo courtesy of Hyeon Entertainment, Hi-Zium Studio, High Entertainment , and XYG Studio.

In addition to these, the cast includes Won Ji-an, who gained attention for her role in the Netflix original series 'DP', as lobbyist Choi Yu-ji, Seo Eun-soo as investigator Oh Ye-jin, Jo Yeo-jeong as Bae Geum-ji, and Jeong Seong-il as chief of staff Cheon Seok-joong.

Meanwhile, 'Made in Korea' is also drawing attention as a series produced by Hive Media Corp, which has been consistently producing well-made hit films recently.

Hive Media Corp, which led the mobilization of 1.77 million viewers with 'Handsome Guys', which was released in June and was considered a successful case of remake, as well as 'Spring in Seoul', is also preparing to release director Heo Jin-ho's film 'An Ordinary Family' in October. This is the second series to be released after the drama 'A Good Man' starring Lee Dong-wook, which will air on JTBC starting in December. 

 

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Hyun Bin making series comeback with 'Made in Korea'

 

AUGUST 29, 2024

PHILSTAR

 

Korean star Hyun Bin

 

MANILA, Philippines — "Crash Landing On You" star Hyun Bin will make his series comeback in the Disney+ Korean series "Made In Korea."

 

Hyun Bin will be joined by fellow acclaimed Korean actor and filmmaker Jung Woo-sung, best known for appearing in the films "Hunt," "12.12: The Day," and "A Man of Reason," which was his directorial debut.

 

The 1970s-set "Made In Korea" follows the ambitious Kitae (Hyun Bin) and prosecutor Geonyoung (Woo-sung), who are both "involved in an era-defining incident that will forever change their futures," as the synopsis teases.

 

The show, which streams on Disney+ next year, marks filmmaker Woo Min-ho's first time directing a series, with the writing done by the duo of Park Eun-kyo and Park Joon-seok.

 

Apart from "Crash Landing On You," Hyun Bin is best known for starring in "Memories of the Alhambra," "Secret Garden," "The Snow Queen," "Hyde Jekyll, Me," and "Friend, Our Legend."

 

Hyun Bin married his "Crash Landing On You" and "The Negotiation" co-star Son Ye-jin in 2022, and they welcomed their first child together in the same year. 

 

Since tying the knot, Hyun Bin has done three movies: "The Point Men," a "Confidential Assignment" sequel, and the upcoming "Harbin."

 

The actor is also one of the few Korean stars who has a wax figure at Madame Tussauds.

 

 

 
 

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Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung to star as rivals in new Disney+ political drama

 

 

AUGUST 29, 2024

YONHAP

 

Cast members of the Disney+ Korean original series "Made in Korea" are shown in this compilation of photos provided by their respective agencies and the streaming service.(Yonhap)

 

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung have been cast in a new Disney+ series set for release next year, where they will play rival roles, the global streaming service said Thursday.

 

The series, titled "Made in Korea," is a political drama set in 1970s Korea, featuring Hyun Bin as the ambitious Paik Ki-tae, who clashes with prosecutor Jang Keon-young, played by Jung, determined to stop him at any cost.

 

The cast also includes Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong and Jung Sung-il.
The series marks director Woo Min-ho's first foray into television series, following his successful films "Inside Men" (2015), "The Man Standing Next" (2020) and "Harbin" (2024).

 

 

 

 

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Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung and more to star in Disney+'s upcoming series 'Made In Korea'

 

 

AUGUST 29, 2024

JOONGANG DAILY

 

Actors Hyun BIn, left, and Jung Woo-sung [VAST ENTERTAINMENT, ARTIST COMPANY]

 

 

Actors Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung are set to meet in Disney+'s new series “Made In Korea,” the streaming platform said Thursday. 

  
Directed by Woo Min-ho, the series is set in the 1970s and follows the story of Kitae, played by Hyun Bin, a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and prosecutor Geonyoung, played by Jung, who stands in Kitae’s way.

 

The action thriller series will be director Woo’s first series. Director Woo is renowned for his films like “Inside Men” (2015), “The Man Standing Next” (2020) and “Harbin."

 

It will also be Woo's second collaboration with actor Hyun Bin. The two have previously worked together for Woo’s latest film “Harbin,” which is set for release at local theaters later this year.

From left, actors Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong and Jung Sung-il [HIIN ENTERTAINMENT, HIGHZIUM STUDIO, HIGH ENTERTAINMENT, XYZ STUDIO]

 

The series will feature a star-studded lineup, including Hyun Bin and Jung, alongside actors Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Jung Sung-il. 
 
The new Disney+ series is scheduled to premiere next year.  

 

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Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung & more confirmed for new Disney+ drama 'Made in Korea'

 

AUGUST 29, 2024 | ALLKPOP

 

 

Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, and more have been confirmed for the upcoming Disney+ drama 'Made in Korea'.

Along with Jung Woo Sung and Hyun Bin, Won Ji Ahn, Seo Eun Soo, Jo Yeo Jung, and Jung Sung Il have also been revealed as part of the cast of the upcoming Disney+ original series 'Made in Korea'. The story, set in the chaos of the 1970s, will follow Baek Ki Tae, who's driven by wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geun Young, who will stop at nothing to stop him.

Hyun Bin is taking on the role of Baek Ki Tae, while Jung Woo Sung is playing prosecutor Jang Geun Young. Won Ji Ahn is playing investigator Oh Ye Jin, Jo Yeo Jung is taking on the role of Bae Geum Ji, and Jung Sung Il will be playing chief secretary Cheon Seok Joong. 
 

Made in Korea' is the first drama by film director Woo Min Ho, who's known for works like 'Inside Men', 'The Man Standing Next', and 'Harbin'. It's scheduled to premiere in 2025.  
 

 

 

 

 

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Confirmed: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung and more to lead upcoming historical drama Made in Korea; to release on OTT

 

 

AUGUST 29, 2024

PINKVILLA

 

Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung: Disney+

 

Actors Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung are set to meet in Disney+'s new series “Made In Korea,” the streaming platform said Thursday. 

Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Won Ji An, Seo Eun Soo and more popular actors have been confirmed to star in Made in Korea. The drama has been creating a lot of buzz since big names from the industry have been attached to it. 

 

Anticipation runs high as the popular cast comes together with the talented crew. 

 

On August 29, Disney+ announced that Made in Korea will be premiering in 2025 and streaming on the platform. Additionally, the cast including Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Won Ji An, Seo Eun Soo, Cho Yeo Jung and Jung Il Woo, was also confirmed. The drama is set in the turbulent 1970s and tells the story of Baek Ki Tae, a man who follows wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young, who will do anything to stop him. 
 

The drama will be directed by Woo Bin Ho, who also worked on The Drug King, the Inside Me series, The Man Standing Next, and more. His upcoming film Harbin features Hyun Bin in the lead role, and Jung Woo Sung will also be making a cameo appearance. The film is set in the 1900s and tells the story of activists who fought for Korea's independence. 

Hyun Bin is known for his roles in global hits like Crash Landing on You and Secret Garden. He will take on the role of Baek Ki Tae. 

 

Jung Woo Sung has appeared in hits like A Man of Reason and Hunt. He will be appearing as prosecutor Jang Geon Young. 

 

D.P.'s Won Ji An will play lobbyist Choi Yu Ji. Seo Eun Soo, who is known for Unlock My Boss and The Witch : Part2. The other one will appear as an investigator On Ye Jin. 

 

Parasite and High Class's Cho Yeo Jung takes on the role of Bae Geum Ji. The Glory and Our Blues' Jung Sung Il will be playing the chief secretary, Cheon Seok Joong. 

 

 

 

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Everything To Know About Hyun Bin’s Upcoming Crime K-drama ‘Made In Korea’
 

 Image: Courtesy Disney+ 

Crash Landing On You star Hyun Bin is finally returning to the small screen with a new Disney+ K-drama, Made in Korea, co-starring popular actor Jung Woo-sung. Know all about the plot, cast and other details about the series here.

 

Helmed by Harbin director Woo Min-ho, the K-drama Made in Korea will delve into the turbulent times in 1970s Korea and explore themes of survival and hope.

 

With Hyun Bin making a small-screen comeback after a five-year hiatus, Made in Korea is already grabbing headlines as one of the highly anticipated K-drama shows releasing in 2025. The Disney+ original is penned by scriptwriters Park Eun-kyo and Park Joo-suk, known for the hit shows Mother (2009) and Train to Busan(2016), respectively.

 

Deemed as a “riveting crime thriller Korean drama” by Disney+, Made in Korea tells the story of Baek Ki-tae, a man consumed with a desire for wealth and power in 1970s Korea. Making things difficult for him is Jang Geon-young, a stalwart prosecutor determined to stop Ki-tae at any cost.

According to the OTT, the duo will eventually “find themselves involved in an era-defining incident that will forever change their futures.”
 

Who stars in the K-drama Made in Korea?

Two of Korea’s biggest stars — Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung will go head-to-head in a dramatic on-screen showdown as Ki-tae and Geon-young, respectively, in Made in Korea. While Hyun Bin is popular for hit titles like Confidential Assignment (2017), Jung has been part of some of the highest-grossing Korean movies like Hunt (2022) and 12.12: The Day(2023).

Other notable cast members include Seo Eun-soo, Jung Sung-il and Won Ji-an.

What is the release date of the K-drama Made in Korea?

While Disney+ has not revealed the exact release date, the Korean drama is under production and set to hit your screens in 2025.

Is there a trailer for the Disney+ show Made in Koreastarring Hyun Bin?

As of writing, the makers haven’t released an official trailer for the show.

 

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Disney Plus Confirms All-Star Lineup for ‘Made in Korea’ with Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung

 

AUGUST 29, 2024

ZAPZEE
 

 

Credit: Disney Plus

 

Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Won Ji An, Seo Eun Soo, 
Cho Yeo Jeong, and 
Jung Sung Il have joined the cast of the upcoming Disney Plus original series ‘Made in Korea’.

 

‘Made in Korea’ is set in the turbulent 1970s and follows Baek Gi Tae, a man driven by ambitions of wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Gun Young, who throws everything he has into stopping him. The series portrays their confrontations with major events that shape the era. The series is directed by ‘The Man Standing Next’ helmer Woo Min Ho, making his debut in TV series direction, and has already generated significant buzz.

 

Hyun Bin is set to take on the role of Baek Gi Tae, a man whose ambition for wealth and power presents a fresh new side to the actor. 

 

Jung Woo Sung will play Jang Gun Young, a prosecutor with an animalistic instinct and fierce determination, adding depth and intensity to the drama.

 

Credit: Disney Plus

Joining the cast are Won Ji An as lobbyist Choi Yoo Ji, and Seo Eun Soo as investigator Oh Ye Jin. Cho Yeo Jeong is set to captivate as Bae Geum Ji, while Jung Sung Il will portray Cheon Seok Joong, the chief secretary, bringing to life the upheaval of the era.

 

‘Made in Korea’ will be available exclusively on Disney Plus.

 

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Hyun Bin VS Jung Woo-sung Cast in 'Made in Korea'

 

 

AUGUST 29 2024

KOREA DISPATCH DIPE

 

 

Actors Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung will play opposing roles.

Disney+ announced the casting lineup for its new original series “Made in Korea” on Monday. 

 

The cast includes Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Won Jian, Seo Eun Soo, Cho Yeo Jeong, and Jung Sung Il.

 

“Made in Korea” is set in the turbulent 1970s. It centers on Baek Ki-tae, a man with ambitions for wealth and power, and Jang Gun-young, a prosecutor who will do everything in his power to stop him.

 

The story follows them as they confront the events of the era. It shows the tumultuous lives of monstrous human beings in the rough times.

 

Hyun Bin plays Baek Ki-tae. Ki-tae is a man with ambitions for wealth and power. He shows a completely different face than before. Jung Woo-sung transforms into Jang Gun-young.

 

Gun-young is a prosecutor with animalistic instincts and a frightening tenacity. Won Jian plays lobbyist Choi Yoo-ji and Seo Eun-soo plays investigator Oh Ye-jin. Jo Yeo-jeong plays Bae Geum-ji and Jung Sung-il plays Cheon Seok-joong, the chief of staff.

 

This is director Woo Min Ho's first time directing a series. He has been acclaimed for his masterful reading of contemporary Korean history in films such as Insiders, The Man Standing Next, and Harbin.

 

Meanwhile, “Made in Korea” will be released next year.
 

 

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Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung Going Head-to-Head for ‘Made in Korea’ Crime Series

 

AUGUST 30 2024

VARIETY

 

 

Two of South Korea’s biggest male stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung will go head-to-head in “Made in Korea,” an upcoming crime series.  

Set in the turbulent 1970s, “Made in Korea” is a crime thriller about Kitae, a man consumed with a desire for wealth and power, and Geonyoung, a stalwart prosecutor that stands in his way. Constantly at loggerheads, the pair find themselves involved in an era-defining incident that will forever change their futures.

The show stars Hyun Bin (“Crash Landing on You,” “Confidential Assignment”) as Kitae, and Jung (“12.12: The Day,” “Hunt”) as Geonyoung. Other cast members include: Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong and Jung Sung-il.

 

The screenplay was written by Park Eun-kyo (“Sea of Tranquility,” “Mother”) and Park Joon-seok (“A Normal Family”) and is directed by Woo Min-ho (“The Man Standing Next,” “Inside Men”). Production is by Hive Media Corp., which was previously responsible for feature films “Inside Men,” “The Man Standing Next,” “12.12 The Day” (aka “Seoul Spring”).

 

For Woo, it is his first TV series as director. He is also behind “Harbin,” a politically-themed action thriller that premieres next month at the Toronto International Film Festival and will head into commercial release in Korea on Sept. 8.

 

The show will stream exclusively on Disney+ at an unspecified date in 2025.

 

 

 

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Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung to lead upcoming Disney+ K-drama ‘Made In Korea’

 

The crime thriller will premiere sometime next year

 

 

AUGUST 30 2024

NME

 

L-R: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung. Credit: VAST Entertainment, Artist Company

 

Disney+ has announced South Korean actors Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung as the leads of its upcoming action K-drama ‘Made In Korea’. Read on for everything you need to know about the cast, plot, premiere date and more.

 

What is the plot of ‘Made In Korea’?

Set in the ’70s, ‘Made In Korea’ is billed by Disney+ as a crime thriller revolving around the tumultuous lives of Kitae, a man with ambitious goals for wealth and power, and Geonyoung, a prosecutor that stands in his way. Constantly butting heads, the duo find themselves in an era-defining incident that will change both their lives.

 

Who’s in the cast of the upcoming Disney+ K-drama?

Disney+ announced on August 30 in a press statement that Crash Landing On You actor Hyun Bin will star as Kitae, while 12.12: The Day’s Jung Woo-sung has been cast opposite him as Geonyoung. Other cast members have yet to be revealed at the time of writing.

‘Made In Korea’ is written by Sea of Tranquility screenwriter Park Eun-kyo and directed by Woo Min-ho, who previously directed acclaimed series such as ‘The Man Standing Next’ and ‘Inside Men’.

 

Is there a trailer for ‘Made In Korea’?

Disney+ has yet to share any teasers or trailers for the upcoming series as of writing.

 

How can I watch ‘Made In Korea’?

While a specific release window has yet to be announced, Disney+ did tease that the series will hit the streaming platform sometime in 2025.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hyun Bin Visits Valentine IFC Mall Lounge Pop-up → Campaign Video Released

2024.08.30

 

 

 

[SINGLE LIST]
Pernod Ricard Korea has opened a pop-up store for the modern classic Scotch whiskey brand Valentine's, 'Valentine's Hour Lounge', at IFC Mall in Yeouido.

 

It will run from the 30th to September 13th. In particular, on the 30th, the first day of the pop-up store opening, actor Hyun Bin, who is the exclusive model, will visit to commemorate the launch of Valentine's Day's new campaign, making it an even more special time. 
 

At the center of the pop-up scene is a sensory lounge where you can enjoy Ballantine’s single malt Glenburgie (hereinafter referred to as Glenburgie). Glenburgie is the key malt that plays a key role in Ballantine’s whiskey blending and is called the ‘heart of Ballantine.’ 
 

It is a product widely loved by whiskey beginners and enthusiasts for its soft taste and aroma, and the sweet flavor unique to Valentine. You can enter the pop-up lounge after completing adult verification, and you can taste Glenburgie in various ways as if you were in an actual whiskey bar, following the guidance of the bartender located in the center of the main building.

The spaces, decorated with the themes of Glenburgie 12, 15, and 18, are filled with diverse programs that you can enjoy with friends, such as picture matching games and dice games. There is also a ‘Heritage Zone’ where you can feel the quality and tradition of the Valentine brand, and an ‘Artist Collaboration Zone’ where limited edition Chuseok packages created in collaboration with Korean painter Ham Bo-kyung are on display.

 

Limited edition Chuseok package products are available for purchase on-site, and you can purchase bottles engraved with your name or message.

On the same day, a campaign video starring Hyun Bin will also be released. This campaign video contains the message of reminiscing about time spent with precious people under the slogan, “Time never waits for us.” 

 

This campaign emphasizes the importance of focusing on the 'present moment' by expanding the meaning of the unique slogan of the Valentine brand, 'Time for us to deepen'. It contains a relatable message that we should no longer postpone the promise of 'let's meet sometime' that all Koreans have made, and meet up with our loved ones right now.

 

 

 

 

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[2024/08/30 | NEW ENDORSEMENT] Hyun Bin with Ballantine "Time never waits for us" campaign cf released! 🥃