Disney Plus revealed its new lineup at the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2024, held in Singapore last November, including the much-anticipated confirmation of Moving Season 2. Here’s a look at the upcoming releases, featuring star-studded casts and acclaimed production teams.
Unmasked
Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il, Joo Jong Hyuk
Plot: The story follows Oh So Ryong, a determined team leader of the investigative journalism program Trigger, and a socially awkward rookie producer, Han Do, as they risk everything to uncover a dangerous truth.
Key Highlight: If you loved Kim Hye Soo’s bold and distinctive roles in dramas like The Queen of Office and Hyena, this is one to keep an eye on.
Low Life
Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Im Soo Jung
Cast: Park Eun Bin, Seol Kyung Gu, Yoon Chan Young, Park Byung Eun
Plot: The story follows Seo Ok, a once-promising genius doctor, who reunites with her former mentor—the very person responsible for her downfall. Through a series of events, the two become locked in an intense battle of wits.
Key Highlight: Park Eun Bin’s transformation in this role is highly anticipated following her success in Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Castaway Diva.
Knock-Off
Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Jo Bo Ah, Kim Mu Yeol
Plot: The story follows an ordinary office worker whose life is turned upside down by the IMF crisis as he rises to become the king of the counterfeit market.
Key Highlight: At the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2024, Kim Soo Hyun described Baek Hyun Woo from Queen of Tears as a sweet character, while Kim Sung Joo in Knock-off is a pragmatic survivor. All eyes are on whether his star power will shine in this black comedy crime drama.
Nine Puzzles
Cast: Kim Da Mi, Son Suk Ku
Tempest
Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Kang Dong Won, Oh Jung Se, John Cho
Director: Kim Hee Won (The Light Shop), Heo Myung Haeng (The Roundup: Punishment)
Writer: Jeong Seo Kyeong (Decision to Leave)
The Murky Stream
Cast: Rowoon, Shin Ye Eun, Park Seo Ham, Park Ji Hwan
Director: Chu Chang Min (Masquerade)
Writer: Cheon Seong Il (All of Us Are Dead)
Plot: Set in the lawless Joseon era, the story follows three individuals: Si Yul, a man who hides his past and becomes a reckless troublemaker; Choi Eun, a rational and righteous figure; and Jeong Cheon, who dreams of becoming an honest government official. Their fates intertwine in this turbulent tale.
Key Highlight: This project showcases a dynamic collaboration between rising young stars and veteran production teams. Notably, it marks Park Seo Ham’s comeback after completing his military service, following his breakout role in the BL drama Semantic Error.
The Manipulated
Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Do Kyung Soo, Lee Kwang Soo, Jo Yoon Su
Plot: The story follows an ordinary man wrongfully accused after being entangled in a brutal crime, who embarks on a relentless quest for revenge.
Key Highlight: This drama is based on the 2017 film Fabricated City, which starred Ji Chang Wook. Do Kyung Soo takes on his first role as a ruthless villain.
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Made In Korea
Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung
Director: Woo Min Ho (The Insider, Harbin)
Plot: Set in the 1970s, the story follows a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and a prosecutor who risks everything to stop him. The two face a massive event that shapes the era.
Key Highlight: If you enjoy intense political dramas, look forward to Made in Korea production, featuring a trusted director and talented cast.
Edited by Hong Hyun Jung
Translated Yu Jin Kim
Edited Hong Hyun Jung: I am a K-content guide who publishes various articles for people to enjoy Korean movies and dramas deeper and richer. I’ll introduce you to the works that you can laugh, cry and sympathize with.
