Made in Korea South Korean Television Series

Made in Korea (Hangul: 메이드 인 코리아) is a South Korean television drama series directed by Woo Min-Ho and distributed via the streaming platform Disney+. Set in the 1970s, the narrative explores ambition, power, and conflict during a tumultuous political and social era in South Korea.

Made in Korea promotional poster artwork — Made in Korea promotional artwork

Production Background

The series marks the first television drama project directed by Woo Min-Ho, who is widely known for his feature-length cinematic works such as Inside Men, The Man Standing Next, and Harbin. The scripts were penned by screenwriters Park Eun-Kyo and Park Joon-Seok. The production is structured across six episodes for its initial release, with a subsequent continuation titled Made in Korea 2 scheduled for 2026.

Hyun-Bin as Baek Ki-Tae — Hyun-Bin stars as Baek Ki-Tae

Premise and Characters

The storyline centers on Baek Ki-Tae, portrayed by Hyun-Bin, an ambitious figure driven by a powerful thirst for wealth and power. Standing in opposition is Jang Geon-Young, played by Jung Woo-Sung, a prosecutor characterized by unyielding tenacity and instinct. Following a major incident, Jang Geon-Young commits all his resources to halting Baek Ki-Tae's ascent.

Jung Woo-Sung as Jang Geon-Young — Jung Woo-Sung stars as prosecutor Jang Geon-Young

The supporting ensemble includes Won Ji-An as lobbyist Choi Yu-Ji, Seo Eun-Su as investigator Oh Ye-Jin, Cho Yeo-Jeong as Bae Geum-Ji, and Jung Sung-Il as Chief Secretary Cheon Seok-Jung. Additional factions and characters span various institutions from the era, including the Prosecutors' Office, the Ikeda Clan, the President's Office, the KCIA, and the Manjae Gang.