Exclusive First Look: Disney+ Unveils Action-Packed Korean Slate for 2025
Prepare for a year of heart-pounding action, drama, and mystery as Disney+ raises the stakes with its latest lineup of Korean series. Following the success of 2024’s groundbreaking titles like Moving, A Shop for Killers, and The Worst of Evil, Disney+ is upping the ante in 2025. The platform just dropped a sizzling preview of its Korean slate, packed with gripping narratives, beloved stars, and edge-of-your-seat moments that promise to captivate audiences worldwide. From period dramas to high-stakes mysteries, there’s something for everyone.
Let’s explore the exciting lineup set to keep fans entertained all year long.
2025 Disney+ Korean Slate Highlights
1. Unmasked
Premieres January 15, 2025
Starring: Kim Hyesoo, Jung Sungil, Joo Jonghyuk
Join a tenacious investigative news team racing against time after airing a controversial story. Tasked with solving a 20-year-old cold case about a vanished actor, they must navigate threats and secrets that could end their careers—or their lives.
2. Hyper Knife
Premieres March 19, 2025
Starring: Park Eunbin, Sul Kyunggu
This surgical thriller centers on Seok, a perfectionist neurosurgeon stripped of her license after a clash with her mentor. Left with nothing, she performs risky underground surgeries until her old mentor resurfaces, sparking an intense showdown in and out of the operating room.
3. Knock-Off
Release Date: TBA 2025
Starring: Kim Soohyun, Cho Boah
Dive into the shadowy world of counterfeit goods with Knock-Off. Set against the backdrop of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, this series follows Sungjun, whose desperate circumstances lead him to become a leader in the black market of fake luxury items.
4. Nine Puzzles
Release Date: TBA 2025
Starring: Kim Dami, Son Sukku
In this dark, psychological crime drama, criminal profiler Yoon Ena faces off against a cunning serial killer who lures her into a deadly game of riddles. Alongside her skeptic partner, Kim Hanseam, Ena races to solve the case before the killer strikes again.
5. Low Life
Release Date: TBA 2025
Starring: Ryu Seungryong, Yang Sejong, Lim Soojung
Set in 1970s Korea, Low Life follows a struggling uncle-nephew duo as they accept a dangerous job retrieving an ancient treasure. However, they’ll have to outwit fierce competitors to achieve their dream of wealth.
6. Tempest
Release Date: TBA 2025
Starring: Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won, John Cho, Michael Gaston, Spencer Garrett, Christopher Gorham, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand
A high-stakes international thriller, Tempest pairs a skilled diplomat with an elite special agent as they uncover the truth behind an attack threatening the Korean peninsula. The series bridges Hollywood and Korean talent in a truly global production.
7. The Murky Stream
Release Date: TBA 2025
Starring: Rowoon, Shin Yeeun, Park Seoham
Disney+’s first Korean historical drama, The Murky Stream unfolds during the Joseon Dynasty, chronicling the intersecting lives of a gangster, a military aspirant, and a wise scholar in a lawless land.
8. The Manipulated
Release Date: Late 2025
Starring: Ji Changwook, Doh Kyungsoo, Lee Kwangsoo
This gripping revenge thriller follows Taejung, a wrongfully imprisoned man determined to take down the shadowy figure, Yohan, who destroyed his life. With action and betrayal at its core, The Manipulated promises unforgettable drama.
Why Disney+ Is the Go-To for Korean Content
Disney+ has cemented itself as a powerhouse for Korean storytelling. With a mix of top-tier stars, bold narratives, and high production values, the 2025 slate ensures there’s never been a better time to subscribe. Fans can also look forward to new global series and blockbuster originals alongside this stellar lineup.
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Subscribe to Disney+ now and be among the first to experience these unmissable stories. From thrilling mysteries to sweeping historical epics, 2025 is set to redefine your streaming experience.