Disney+ is set to roll out its latest K-drama next week with the highly anticipated spy thriller “Tempest,” premiering Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. (Manila time). The series will debut with three episodes on launch day.
What makes “Tempest” stand out is its global scale. The drama pairs Korean stars Gianna Jun and Gang Dong-won with Hollywood actor John Cho, alongside Christopher Gorham, Michael Gaston, and Spencer Garrett.
Behind the scenes, “Tempest” also boasts a powerhouse creative team led by director Kim Hee-won (“Queen of Tears,” “Vincenzo”), martial arts director Heo Myeong-haeng (“The Roundup: Punishment,” “Badland Hunters”), and writer Jeong Seo-kyeong (“Decision to Leave,” “Little Women”).
The series follows former U.N. ambassador Seo Mun-ju (Gianna Jun) as she investigates an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate Jang Jun-ik (Park Hae-joon), who is accused of being a North Korean spy. Guarded by mercenary Paik San-ho (Gang Dong-won), whose shadowy past and hidden ties raise suspicion, Munju digs into a conspiracy that reaches all the way to the White House.
Also appearing in the series are Lee Mi-sook as Jang’s mother Lim Ok-seon, Christopher Gorham as the mercenary Ethan, Michael Gaston as Secretary of Defense Eagleton, and Spencer Garrett as U.S. President Houser.
“Tempest” is produced by Imaginus in association with Showrunners, AA, and Skydance. It joins Disney+’s growing slate of Korean dramas, including “Nine Puzzles,” “A Shop for Killers,” “Hyper Knife,” “Moving,” and more.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on a press release from Disney+, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.