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

▲ 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. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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

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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