Get ready for a gripping political thriller when the K-drama “Tempest” premieres exclusively on Disney+ this September 10.
This highly anticipated spy drama will debut with a three-episode premiere, followed by two episodes weekly leading up to a two-part finale on October 1.
Starring Gianna Jun and Gang Dong-won, “Tempest” unravels a high-stakes international conspiracy after an attempt is made on the life of a presidential candidate.
The series follows Seo Mun-ju, a former U.N. ambassador, as she investigates a web of deception that stretches from Seoul to Washington, D.C. Paik San-ho, a deadly operative with his own secrets, becomes her protector as threats close in from all sides.
The star-studded cast includes:
- Gianna Jun (“My Love From The Star,” “Kingdom”) as former U.N. ambassador Seo Mun-ju
- Gang Dong-won (“Peninsula,” “Uprising”) as highly trained operative Paik San-ho
- John Cho (“Star Trek,” “Murderbot”) as Assistant Secretary of State Anderson
- Lee Mi-sook (“Queen of Tears,” “The Plot”) as Jang Ju-nik’s mother Lim Ok-seon
- Park Hae-joon (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”) as Presidential candidate Jang Ju-nik
- Christopher Gorham (“The Lincoln Lawyer,” “Ugly Betty”) as Ethan, a mercenary
- Michael Gaston (“Daredevil: Born Again,” “Bridge of Spies”) as Secretary of Defense Eagleton
- Spencer Garrett (“Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood”) as President Houser
Directed by Kim Heewon (“Queen of Tears,” “Vincenzo”) and co-directed by Korea’s leading martial arts director Heo Myeong-haeng (“THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT”), the series is written by Jeong Seo-kyeong (“Decision to Leave,” “Little Women”). “Tempest” is produced by Imaginus in association with Showrunners, AA, and Skydance.
Mark your calendars — the “Tempest” K-drama release date is September 10, only on Disney+. For fans of high-stakes drama and smart storytelling, it joins a growing slate of premium Korean content on the platform, including “Nine Puzzles,” “A Shop For Killers,” and “Moving.”
Don’t miss the explosive premiere of “Tempest,” where espionage, betrayal, and global politics collide.
Co-written with ChatGPT, based on a Disney+ press release; edited by Hallyu Dorama.