MADE IN KOREA (2025)
November 28, 2025
🎬 Overview
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Made in Korea is a 2025 South Korean political–historical–action drama set in the 1970s, exploring themes of power struggles, corruption, ambition, and justice.
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Director: Woo Min-ho
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Screenwriters: Park Eun-gyo, Park Joon-suk
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Production Company: Hive Media Corp.
👥 Cast & Main Characters
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Hyun Bin as Baek Ki-tae – A man driven by ambition and a desire for power and wealth.
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Jung Woo-sung as Jang Geon-young – A prosecutor with fierce instincts, unshakeable determination, and a strong sense of justice.
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Other cast members include Woo Do-hwan, Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong, and more.
📆 Release Schedule & Format
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Premiere Date: December 24, 2025
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Season 1: 6 episodes
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Season 2: Already planned; expected to release in late 2026.
🧩 Plot & Setting
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Set during the turbulent 1970s in South Korea — a period of intense political and social transformations.
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The story focuses on:
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Baek Ki-tae, who seeks success and power at all costs.
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Jang Geon-young, a prosecutor attempting to fight corruption and uphold justice.
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Their conflict drives the tension of the story, portraying the clash between ruthless ambition and moral conviction.
✨ Why It’s Highly Anticipated
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Marks a major collaboration between Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, two of the most powerful and respected actors in Korea.
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Rarely do K-dramas explore 1970s political history with such scale and budget.
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Early previews suggest intense acting, high production value, and a gripping storyline.
