A Chart-Topping Milestone for Korean Originals
Another major win for premium Asian storytelling—Made In Korea has officially become the number one most-viewed Korean Original premiere of 2025 on Disney+ across the APAC region*. The announcement arrives after a remarkable year for the streaming platform, which delivered a strong lineup of standout series including Hyper Knife, Tempest, The Manipulated, Nine Puzzles, Gannibal Season 2, and more.
With its stylish tone and gripping narrative, Made In Korea has quickly cemented itself as a must-watch title, capturing attention from audiences across the region and reinforcing Disney+ as a home for bold, high-impact Korean storytelling.
A High-Stakes Story of Power and Deception
Premiering on December 24, Made In Korea Season 1 centers on Baek Kitae, an ambitious KCIA agent living a dangerous double life. While presenting himself as a dedicated government operative, Kitae secretly runs an illegal smuggling network designed to consolidate power, generate enormous profits, and protect those closest to him.
Intelligent, polished, and relentlessly strategic, Kitae rises swiftly through the ranks—yet his carefully constructed world begins to crack when he encounters Jang Geonyoung, a principled prosecutor who refuses to bend. Unbribable and unwavering, Geonyoung becomes the one obstacle Kitae cannot eliminate. As both men push their limits, the series unfolds into a tense battle of wills where ambition clashes head-on with justice.
An All-Star Cast and Acclaimed Creative Team
The series is led by a formidable trio of Korean stars:
- Hyun Bin (Crash Landing On You, Confidential Assignment) as KCIA agent Baek Kitae
- Jung Woosung (12.12: The Day, Hunt) as prosecutor Jang Geonyoung
- Woo Dohwan (Bloodhounds, Mr. Plankton) as Baek Kihyun, Kitae’s devoted younger brother
Behind the scenes, Made In Korea is driven by top-tier creative talent. The series is written by Park Eunkyo (Sea of Tranquility, Mother) and Park Joonseok (A Normal Family), directed by Woo Minho (Inside Men, The Man Standing Next), and produced by Hive Media Corp, the studio behind some of Korea’s most influential films.
Season Two Moves Forward
Momentum continues to build. First announced during the Disney+ Originals Preview at Hong Kong Disneyland, Season 2 of Made In Korea is already in production. A first glimpse of what lies ahead was recently revealed as part of Disney+’s 2026 content slate preview, hinting at even higher stakes and deeper conflicts in the next chapter.
Now Streaming on Disney+
With its record-breaking debut and a second season underway, Made In Korea stands as one of the most compelling Korean Originals of the year—sharp, intense, and unapologetically bold.
Stream Made In Korea Season 1 exclusively on Disney+ today.
