Disney+ is set to enrich its 2024 content library with a vibrant array of Korean-language original series. The streaming giant has announced four thrilling additions, promising a diverse mix of genres to captivate global audiences, reports Variety.
- Blood Free – Starring Ju Jihoon (“Kingdom“) and Han Hyojoo (“Moving“), this series follows a former bodyguard haunted by his past failures. Recruited to protect the CEO of a controversial lab-grown meat company, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a life-changing attack.
- Unmasked – Set in modern-day Seoul, this series revolves around investigative journalists fighting for their careers after airing a controversial story. Tasked with solving a twenty-year-old cold case involving a vanished famous actor, the clock is ticking for the team, featuring Kim Hyesoo (“Under The Queen’s Umbrella“).
- The Tyrant – An action-thriller following a U.S. government agent striving to recover a stolen deadly virus from the South Korean government. The high-stakes plot involves global intelligence agencies combating nefarious forces to prevent a potential viral outbreak.
- Gangnam B-Side – A gripping crime drama where a pariah detective is reluctantly drawn back into the game after his daughter’s friend goes missing in Seoul’s fashionable Gangnam area. The detective must navigate a world of vice, drugs, and corruption to unveil a threat to the city’s elite.
Additionally, the Korean variety-survival show The Zone: Survival Mission returns for a third season with hosts Kwon Yuri, Yoo Jaesuk, former UFC fighter Kim Donghyun, and popular YouTuber Dex, as they confront an increasingly complex range of challenges.
Disney+ continues its commitment to Korean storytelling following the success of Big Bet and Moving. With previously announced series like Uncle Samsik and Light Shop, featuring renowned actors Song Kangho and Byun Yohan, the streaming platform is gearing up for a stellar year of captivating narratives that transcend borders.
