Disney+ reveals a star-studded lineup of new Korean originals at the APAC 2024 showcase, highlighting major upcoming dramas and films.

A luxurious cast colors the latest lineup from Korea's 'Disney+' has been announced all at once. The Walt Disney Company, at the 'Disney Content Showcase APAC 2024' now in its second day, has unveiled the latest lineup of original works delivered in collaboration with representative casts and creators from the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). At the venue, new works exclusive to Disney+ were announced, and previously unreleased footage was showcased one after another. On a luxurious stage featuring top stars from Japan and Korea, Disney demonstrated its overwhelming creative excellence. The event announced the latest information on new Korean dramas starring Rowoon and Shin Ye-eun, '濁流', Ji Chang-wook and EXO's D.O. in '捏造された都市', and '北極星' featuring Jeon Ji-hyun, Kang Dong-won, and John Cho, as well as 'メイド・イン・コリア' starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung. Furthermore, it was announced that the latest work 'ムービング' Season 2, created with the creator Kamphool, who worked on 'ムービング' and '照明店の客人たち', is currently in production. 'ムービング' was released in 2023 and recorded global hits on Disney+ and Hulu. Last year, it ranked first among all local original works on Disney+ worldwide, receiving high praise with over 10 awards. Since starting the production of Disney+ original works from Asia in 2021, over 130 original works have been distributed, receiving high evaluations across various works. Last year, among the top 15 exclusive streaming works produced outside the U.S. based on view counts, 9 were Korean dramas. This year, the action drama '殺し屋たちの店' became the most viewed series in APAC, highlighting the popularity of Korean works. Japanese anime continues to gain popularity, with '東京リベンジャーズ' Season 2 and 'SAND LAND:THE SERIES', based on Akira Toriyama's work, receiving high support from viewers. Additionally, the travel reality show 'Are You Sure?!', featuring BTS's Jimin and Jungkook, became the most viewed variety show in APAC, achieving global popularity. Carol Choi, Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Company APAC Original Content and President of Walt Disney Japan, commented, 'Wonderful works originating from Asia have now become the best entertainment chosen by audiences worldwide. World-class works that resonate globally and build passionate fan bases are gathering in Asia. Disney's content strategy continues to deliver the finest original works selected with talented creators and top-class performers from Asia to our customers.' [Korean Disney+ exclusive works] '濁流' will be streamed on Disney+ in 2025, set during the Joseon Dynasty. Two childhood friends dreaming of becoming national army officers are separated before realizing their dreams. Years later, they reunite amidst a conflict, targeting each other's lives while aiming to resolve the dispute. '捏造された都市', set in modern Korea, tells the story of a mild-mannered man, Tae-jun, wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Suddenly, he finds himself in a twisted game to avoid prison, forced to comply with the man who framed him. '照明店の客人たち', set to stream on Disney+ on December 4, 2024, is a highly anticipated new work reuniting the production team of the award-winning 'ムービング'. Starring Ju Ji-hoon and Park Bo-young, it depicts the touching human mystery surrounding unusual customers visiting a dimly lit lighting shop in a dark alley. People wandering in a dark city, some of whom have lost part of their memories, find themselves in a world on the 'border of life and death'. Why did they arrive at this place? And can they return to their original world? Eventually, they are drawn to a lighting shop in an alley that holds the keys to their past, present, and future. The main cast includes Ju Ji-hoon, Park Bo-young, Ohm Tae-goo, and Lee Jung-eun. Directed by Kim Hee-won, who played the role of teacher Choi Il-hwan in 'ムービング', with the script by Kamphool, the same as the original work. 'トリガー ニュースの裏側', streaming on Disney+ in January 2025, stars Kim Hae-sook and Jung Sung-il, depicting a thrilling social drama about a TV station's investigative reporting team fighting to save themselves. Set in modern Seoul, the elite investigative team, unafraid of advertisers, has reported various controversial news stories. After reporting on a certain incident, they find themselves on the verge of losing their jobs due to a particularly sensitive report. The only way to protect their program and jobs is to solve a 20-year-old unsolved case involving a famous actor who suddenly disappeared. The team's battle begins within the given time limit. Kim Hae-sook plays the team leader of the investigative reporting program, while Jung Sung-il plays a rookie producer. 'ハイパーナイフ 闇の天才外科医', streaming on Disney+ in March 2025, features Park Eun-bin and Sol Kyung-gu. It depicts the confrontation and growth of two geniuses, starting with the protagonist Seo-uk, who was expected to be a genius doctor, reuniting with the master who drove her to the depths. Struggling due to her perfectionism, Seo-uk loses her license after defying her master and finds herself lost. Vowing revenge on the master who ruined her life, Seo-uk continues to perform surgeries in secret in the alleys. Park Eun-bin, who gained popularity as the protagonist in 'ウ・ヨンウ弁護士は天才肌', plays Seo-uk, while veteran actor Sol Kyung-gu plays her master. The script is by Kim Seung-hee, who worked on '神のクイズ：リブート', and directed by Kim Jong-hyun, known for 'クレイジーラブ' and '昼と夜'. 'ノックオフ', streaming on Disney+ in 2025, features Kim Soo-hyun as the king of counterfeit goods. The drama depicts the story of the protagonist, Seong-jun, who becomes unemployed due to the 1997 Asian financial crisis and gets involved in illegal brand copying. Once living a smooth life working for a large corporation, Seong-jun's life plan is thrown into chaos after losing his job in '97. Desperate to regain his former glory, he is eventually drawn into the world of counterfeit goods. Kim Soo-hyun, a top star known for '涙の女王', plays Seong-jun, with Jo Bo-ah from 'この恋は不可抗力' also starring. Directed by Park Hyun-seok, known for '秘密の森2', and the script is by Han Jeong-hoon from '剣の詩'. 'ナインパズル', streaming on Disney+ in 2025, stars Kim Da-mi and Song Seok. It is a suspenseful drama about Yun Ina, the only witness to an unsolved case from ten years ago, and Detective Kim Han-seum, who suspects her as a suspect, uncovering the secrets of a serial murder case. The protagonist, Yun Ina, who belongs to the Seoul Police Department's Scientific Investigation Division, is the only witness and suspect in the murder of her uncle ten years ago. After experiencing a tragic childhood, she grows into a criminal profiler and is thrown into a dangerous new case. Detective Kim Han-seum, an elite detective from the investigation division, joins her in the investigation. They struggle to uncover the secrets of the serial murder case that began with a mysterious puzzle, but the perpetrator continues to toy with the police. Han-seum, who continues to believe that Ina is a suspect in the murder case from ten years ago, must cooperate with her to prevent new victims. Kim Da-mi, who gained explosive popularity in '梨泰院クラス', and Song Seok, who has also been active in the 'カジノ' series, deliver powerful performances. Directed by Yoon Jong-bin, who has received global acclaim for 'ナルコの神'. 'パイン ならず者たち', streaming on Disney+ in 2025, features Ryu Seung-ryong and Yang Se-jong. Directed by the creator of the hit series 'カジノ', it is a crime-action series set in 1970s Korea. The story unfolds as outlaws fiercely compete for a precious treasure discovered off the coast of Korea. Fishermen discover a treasure lost for generations at the bottom of the sea, and as rumors spread that the treasure is waiting for those who dive deep, Oh Hee-dong, eager to escape his dreary life, teams up with his uncle Oh Gwan-seok to seize the treasure first. However, tension arises between the two families as they learn of their plan. Who will ultimately obtain the lost treasure? '北極星', streaming on Disney+ in 2025, stars Jeon Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won, depicting the story of a talented diplomat and former ambassador to the U.S., Seo Mun-joo, and international special investigator Sang-ho, as they uncover the truth behind mysterious attacks threatening peace on the Korean Peninsula. Seo Mun-joo, portrayed by the national actress Jeon Ji-hyun, uses her sharp intellect to investigate the causes of terrorism. Kang Dong-won, a popular actor known for his striking looks, plays the enigmatic investigator Sang-ho. This marks his return to drama after about 20 years since 'マジック' in 2004, and he also serves as an executive producer. Directed by Kim Hee-won, who has worked on '涙の女王', 'シスターズ', and 'ヴィンチェンツォ', with co-director Ho Myung-hyun, known for '犯罪都市 4'. The script is by Jeong So-kyung, who collaborated with Kim Hee-won on 'シスターズ'. 'メイド・イン・コリア', featuring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, is a thrilling suspense series set in the tumultuous 1970s, revolving around two men: Ki-tae, who is consumed by greed for wealth and power, and prosecutor Gon-yeong, who is driven by a strong sense of justice and relentlessly pursues wrongdoing. The two men find themselves embroiled in a monumental incident that determines their fates. Hyun Bin, who gained fame as Ri Jeong-hyuk in '愛の不時着', and Jung Woo-sung, who starred in the box office hit '私の頭の消しゴム', play the lead roles. The script is by Park Eun-gyo, known for '静かなる海' and '母なる証明', and directed by Woo Min-ho, known for 'KCIA 南山の部長たち' and 'インサイダーズ/内部者たち'.