Made In Korea New Korean Drama Episode 1 English Subtitles

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00:00Made in Korea is an highly anticipated Disney Plus original series set in 1970s South Korea,

00:06focusing on themes of power, corruption, and ambition.

00:10It stars Hyun-bin as the ruthless businessman Becky Tae,

00:13Jung Woosung as the tenacious prosecutor Jang Dun-yong,

00:17Woo Do-hwan in a key supporting role,

00:19and a supporting cast including Won Ji-in, Cho Yeo-jong, Seo Eun-soo, and Jung Sun-il.

00:25Directed by Woo Min-ho, a reunion with Hyun-bin from the 2024 film Harbin,

00:30the drama premieres on December 24, 2025, with two episodes dropping initially,

00:36followed by weekly releases. Notably, season 2 has already been greenlit and is in pre-production,

00:43with filming set to begin in fall 2025 for a 2026 release, this rare pre-premiere renewal has

00:50fueled buzz about the project's massive budget and high expectations.

00:54While the drama hasn't aired yet, pre-production has sparked several rumors,

00:59casting speculations, and minor fan controversies.

01:03Below, I've compiled the key gossip points based on insider leaks, early reports, and social media

01:08chatter. Keep in mind that as an upcoming project, much of this is speculative and unverified,

01:15but it reflects the hype and drama behind the scenes.

01:18Early casting rumors and speculations, including Shin Yoon's near-miss.

01:22One of the hottest rumors dates back to early 2024, when Hyun-bin was in talks to join the project

01:29alongside Jung Woo-sun. At the time, the glory star Shin Yoon, often called Yeo-bin by fans,

01:36was reportedly eyed for a female lead role, potentially as a key figure in the power struggles

01:41around Becky Tae. SF9's Ra-won was also rumored for a supporting part.

01:46These speculations created massive online buzz, with fans imagining intense on-screen chemistry

01:53between Hyun-bin and Shin Yoon in the thriller's high-stakes environment.

01:58However, Shin Yoon ultimately did not join the cast, opting for other projects.

02:04This led to disappointment among some fans but also sparked unfounded negativity and fan wars.

02:09According to social media discussions, jealous supporters of Hyun-bin's real-life wife,

02:15Sun Yi-jin, spread silly and baseless rumors portraying Shin Yoon as a mistress trying to

02:20steal him via on-screen pairing. Comments mocked her projects and accused her of breathing too close

02:26to Hyun-bin, escalating during promotions for other shows like Harbin. Fans of Shin Yoon pushed back,

02:33calling out the toxicity and noting that the rumors involved a full-ensemble cast reunion,

02:38including Jung Woo-sung and director Woo Min-ho, not just Hyun-bin.

02:43The drama thankfully didn't materialize into a full-blown scandal,

02:46but it highlighted ongoing issues with shipping real-life couples in K-entertainment.

02:52Woo-do-hwan's casting as Hyun-bin's younger brother was another insider leak that turned into confirmed

02:57news. Industry sources revealed this in February 2025, before official announcements,

03:03adding to the project's all-star allure and speculation about family dynamics in the

03:08plot. Connection to other projects and spinoff speculation

03:12There were early whispers that Made in Korea might be a spinoff or spiritual successor to the

03:182019 film The Drug King, given the shared themes of 1970s corruption, drug trade, and political

03:24intrigue in South Korea. Fans speculated it could expand on characters or events from the movie,

03:31especially since director Woo Min-ho has a history with gritty political thrillers like

03:35Inside Men and The Man Standing Next. However, these rumors were quickly debunked by production

03:41insiders, confirming it's an original story focused on Becky Tae's rise to power.

03:47The reunion aspect with Woo Min-ho and Hyun-bin from Harbin, 2024, has also been a point of gossip,

03:54with some wondering if Made in Korea was fast-tracked as a reward for their successful collaboration.

03:59Teasers emphasize Hyun-bin's never-before-seen transformation into a villainous role,

04:05which insiders say was tailored specifically for him to showcase a darker side post crash-landing on

04:10you. Production and Budget Buzz

04:13The preemptive Season 2 renewal, announced November 12, 2025, before the premiere has been a major talking

04:21point, with rumors suggesting Disney Plus invested over US$20 million in the first season alone due to its

04:28star power and historical sets. Insiders claim filming for season 2 starts immediately after

04:34season 1 wraps, potentially overlapping promotions, which could lead to actor fatigue gossip if schedules

04:40clash. During the Disney Plus Originals preview 2025 event in Hong Kong, November 12, 2025, cast members

04:48like Hyun-bin, Woo-do-hwan, and Jung-sun-il attended, sparking rumors of on-set tensions or bromance.

04:55Photos showed them in intense discussions, leading fans to speculate about method-acting rivalries

05:01between Hyun-bin and Jung Woo-sung's characters. Fan Reactions and Minor Controversies

05:07While not a full-blown scandal, the drama's portrayal of 1970s South Korea's power-as-justice

05:14theme has drawn preemptive criticism from some international fans for potentially glorifying

05:18authoritarianism or historical inaccuracies. On platforms like Reddit, users debated if it would

05:25whitewash the era's dictatorships, similar to past K-drama controversies, example, Mr. Sunshine.

05:32However, teasers suggest a critical lens on corruption.

05:36Hyun-bin's return to K-dramas after a five-year hiatus, since crash-landing on you, has amplified

05:42comeback-pressure gossip. Some outlets speculate his villain role could divide fans, with Bin-jin,

05:49Hyun-bin ex-sun-yee-jin, shippers excited but others worried it might affect his nice-guy image.

05:55No major actor controversies so far, but the all-male lead-heavy cast, with strong female

06:01supports, has led to light-hearted gripes about bromance overload on X, with users joking about

06:06lacking romance subplots. Overall, the gossip around Made in Korea is mostly positive hype mixed with

06:14typical K-drama casting drama, rather than scandals. As the premiere approaches, expect more leaks from

06:20set photos or trailer breakdowns. If new rumors emerge post-release, they could involve plot spoilers

06:27or performance critiques. For now, it's shaping up as one of 2025's biggest K-drama events.

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