After a binge-fueled 2024 that saw breakout Korean series “Moving,” “A Shop for Killers,” “The Worst of Evil,” and “The Tyrant” take home a wealth of awards, and that introduced audiences to other unmissable stories including “Lightshop Keeper,” “Gangnam B-Side,” “Red Swan,” and more, 2025 on Disney+ promises audiences so much more. More action, more drama, more mystery, and more betrayal, with an expansive slate of heart-stopping Korean series led by top stars set to release throughout the year.

Following a series of exciting reveals and announcements at the 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase, today’s sizzle gives global audiences a captivating new look at several of the upcoming Korean series set to be released on Disney+ this year, including:

Unmasked’ (January 15)

Kim Hye-soo in "Unmasked"
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Starring the beloved Kim Hye-soo as well as Jung Sung-il and Joo Jong-hyuk, “Unmasked” follows an investigative news team whose days are numbered following the broadcast of a particularly contentious story. With time running out on their careers, the team is challenged to accomplish the impossible if they want to save their jobs — solve a twenty-year-old cold case involving a famous actor who disappeared without a trace.

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Hyper Knife’ (March 19)

Park Eun-bin in "Hyper Knife"
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Featuring an unmissable acting masterclass by Korean stars Park Eun-bin and Sul Kyung-gu, “Hyper Knife” follows Seok, a visionary neurosurgeon who consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in the operating room. Tortured by her need for perfection, Seok suddenly finds herself tossed aside and stripped of her license after crossing her mentor. Unwilling to let go of what made her great, Seok continues to carry out back-alley operations until her former mentor comes looking for help.

‘Knock off’

Kim Soo-hyun in "Knock-Off"
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Internationally revered Kim Soo-hyun makes his Disney+ debut alongside Jo Bo-ah in this dramatic series that dives into the murky world of counterfeit goods. “Knock-Off” follows Sung-jun, a man whose life is ruined in the wake of the ’97 Asian Financial Crisis, as he tries to rebuild his life by rising to the top of the counterfeit market scene.

‘Nine Puzzles’

Nine Puzzles
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Featuring the Disney+ debut of Kim Da-mi and the return of “Big Bet” actor Son Suk-ku, this dark criminal mystery follows Yoon Ena, a criminal profiler with a tragic past, as she’s thrown headfirst into a twisted game created by a serial killer. Determined to catch the killer before they strike again, Ena teams up with her biggest critic — fellow investigator Kim Han-seam — in a story that will have audiences guessing whodunit right to the very end.

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‘Low Life’

Yang Se-jong and Ryu Seung-ryong in "Low Life"
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Ryu Seung-ryong of “Moving” stars alongside Yang Se-jong and Lim Soo-jung in this upcoming series set in 1970s Korea. “Low Life” tells the story of an uncle and his nephew who are both willing to take on any job to make a bit of money. Struggling to make ends meet, the two are tasked with retrieving an ancient treasure, but with treasure hunters from across the country converging on the site, will the duo be able to beat the competition and attain the wealth they’ve always desired?

‘Tempest’

Gianna Jun in "Tempest"
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Set in modern-day Korea, “Tempest” follows Mun-ju, a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations, and San-ho, an international special agent, as they race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula. A Hollywood and Korean crossover series unlike any other, “Tempest” sees legendary Korean actors Gianna Jun and Gang Dong-won star alongside John Cho, Michael Gaston, Spencer Garrett, Christopher Gorham, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, and more.

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‘The Murky Stream’

Rowoon in "The Murky Stream"
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The first Korean period piece to debut on Disney+, “The Murky Stream” is set during the Joseon Dynasty in a lawless land. The series follows Jang Si-yul, a man who has hidden his past to become a local gangster, Jung Chun, who dreams of becoming an honest military officer, and the wise and righteous Choi Eun. The series stars Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham, and Park Ji-hwan.

‘The Manipulated’

Ji Chang-wook in "The Manipulated"
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Set to debut later this year, this upcoming action drama follows Tae-jung, a man wrongfully imprisoned for a heinous crime, who discovers that a mysterious figure named Yo-han orchestrated his downfall. Fueled by vengeance, Tae-jung will set out to make Yo-han pay in this series starring Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo, Lee Kwang-soo, and Jo Yoon-soo.

With all these and more unmissable Korean series set to be released alongside a wealth of world-class international series and global tentpole titles, there’s never been a more exciting time for audiences to sign up and enjoy Disney+!

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