Disney+ Korea Unveils Its 2025 Second-Half Lineup: Star-Studded Productions Revealed
On May 23, Walt Disney Company Korea held its Disney+ Open House in Gangnam, Seoul, unveiling the platform’s highly anticipated 2025 second-half content lineup.
Marking the fourth anniversary of its Korean service launch, Disney+ emphasized its commitment to local storytelling with a broad slate of dramas, variety shows, and original series featuring Korea’s top-tier talent.
Major Upcoming Titles
Low Life
Adapted from Yoon Tae-ho’s webtoon, this crime drama stars Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, and Lim Soo-jung. Set around a sunken treasure ship, it tells the gripping story of rural villagers entangled in a survival-driven scheme.
Polaris
With a high-profile cast including Jun Ji-hyun, Kang Dong Won, and John Cho, and created by director Kim Hee-won and writer Jung Seo-kyung, this geopolitical thriller follows former UN ambassador Moon-joo as she teams up with mysterious agent Sanho to uncover a looming threat to the Korean peninsula.
The Murky Stream
Directed by Choo Sang-min and written by Chun Sung-il, this historical drama features Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham, and Park Ji-hwan. Set in a lawless Joseon-era Gang River, it portrays the turbulent fates of those swept up in the chaos.
The Manipulated
An action thriller starring Ji Chang wook and EXO D.O Do Kyung-soo, it centers on a man falsely accused and imprisoned, now seeking revenge. With intense psychological battles and cinematic action, the series promises high-stakes drama.
Made in Korea
Starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, and directed by Woo Min-ho with a script by Park Eun-kyo, this period drama takes place in 1970s Korea, exploring power struggles and ambition between two influential men.
Nine Puzzles
Already partially released (Episodes 1–6), this mystery thriller features Kim Da-mi and Son Seok Gu. It follows profiler Lee Na, the sole witness of a decade-old cold case, as she teams up with detective Han Saem to uncover a new string of serial killings.
Upcoming in Variety and Documentary Content
In addition to dramas, Disney+ will release a diverse array of Korean variety and documentary titles, including:
- Good Boy
- NANA bnb with SEVENTEEN
- Our Movie
- Hunter with a Scalpel
- SEVENTEEN [Right Here] World Tour
- The Good Man
- Marry Me in the Universe
Looking Ahead: 2026 Teasers
Delusion
Directed by Han Jae-rim, this highly anticipated 2026 series stars Suzy and Kim Seon-ho. Set in 1935 Gyeongseong, it follows a reclusive woman and the artist commissioned to paint her portrait as he unravels her eerie secrets.
Fate Wars 49
A new variety survival program where 49 contestants skilled in fortune-telling compete in challenges to determine fate a fresh format for Korean entertainment.
Strategic Vision
Disney+ emphasized its ongoing mission:
“By continuing to develop premium Korean content across genres and formats, and deepening partnerships with local creators, we aim to entertain global audiences and further expand the global influence of K-content.”
Since launching in South Korea in 2021, Disney+ has released over 40 Korean originals, with hits such as Moving, Big Bet, The Killer’s Shopping List, and Lighting Store, proving the global appeal and narrative strength of Korean storytelling.
