New Korean crime thriller, 'Made in Korea,' unfolds a world of espionage and deadly power struggles

Set in 1970s Korea, the series follows a KCIA agent living a double life and the prosecutor determined to bring him down 

ByRyder Maldonado OTRC logo
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Korean crime thriller 'Made in Korea' packs high-stakes drama 

LOS ANGELES -- Grab your popcorn because a new crime thriller is on the way, set in the high-stakes political underworld of 1970s Korea.

"Made in Korea" follows Baek Kitae, a sharp and ambitious KCIA agent living a dangerous double life - government operative by day, elite smuggler by night.

As Kitae climbs the ranks and funnels cash into his agency, he draws the attention of a relentless prosecutor who refuses to back down. Their clash sparks a high-tension showdown as each man fights to bring the other down.

The series stars Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Dohwan, Cho Yeojeong, Seo Eunsoo, Won Jian, Jung Sungil, Kang Gilwoo, Roh Jaewon, Lily Franky and Park Yongwoo.

Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung talk about the role in the video below.

Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung talk about their new series, "Made in Korea." The Korean crime thriller streams December 24 on Hulu and Disney+.

"Made in Korea" premieres Dec. 24 on Hulu and Disney+.

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