Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung's 'Made in Korea' Season 1 Achieves Global Success, Season 2 Anticipated

Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung's Disney+ original series 'Made in Korea' Season 1 is generating buzz after achieving significant success both domestically and internationally. Immediately after its release, it ranked #1 on Disney+ Korea and reached a global TV show peak of #3, becoming the most-watched Disney+ Korean original worldwide in 2025. The series is a gritty noir drama set in 1970s Korea, depicting the intense confrontation between Baek Ki-tae (Hyun Bin), a double-agent intelligence officer and smuggler, and prosecutor Jang Geon-young (Jung Woo-sung) who relentlessly pursues him.

Season 1, consisting of six episodes, showcased Hyun Bin's portrayal of Baek Ki-tae, a character driven by a strong desire for power and wealth through his smuggling operations. Jung Woo-sung's character, prosecutor Jang Geon-young, remained unswayed by money or power, persistently tracking Baek Ki-tae, highlighting the compelling acting chemistry between the two leads. The series demonstrated its global appeal by ranking #1 in Taiwan, #3 in Japan and Hong Kong, #6 in Singapore, and #9 on Hulu in the US. Hyun Bin also earned the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor for his role in this production.

Season 2, set nine years after Season 1, will feature a renewed clash between Baek Ki-tae, who is consumed by even greater ambition, and Jang Geon-young, who resumes his relentless pursuit. Director Woo Min-ho has indicated that Season 2 will have an expanded scale and will unfold as a single continuous narrative from episode 1 to 6, unlike the episodic structure of Season 1. Bloggers have praised the actors' perfect visuals, profound performances, and the series' fast-paced plot and lasting impact, expressing high anticipation for Season 2.