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Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won are set to captivate global audiences with their upcoming Disney Plus spy thriller Tempest . On May 29th, Walt Disney Company Korea confirmed the much-anticipated series will premiere in 2025.
Tempest is a high-stakes espionage drama. It follows diplomat Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun) as she teams up with elite special agent San Ho (Kang Dong Won) to uncover hidden truths. The star-studded cast has generated buzz since the production’s announcement, marking the first collaboration between the two acclaimed actors.
Jun Ji Hyun portrays Moon Ju, a former ambassador to the United States known for her credibility on the international stage. Her character unravels a political conspiracy behind an assassination plot. Kang Dong Won steps into the role of San Ho, a top-notch mercenary shrouded in mystery with an unknown nationality and past. This series also marks a new venture for the actor, as he takes on the additional role of producer for Tempest .
The collaboration of esteemed creators adds to the excitement. Screenwriter Jeong Seo Kyung, known for her work with director Park Chan Wook on films like Decision to Leave , The Handmaiden , and Thirst , brings her exceptional storytelling to the project. Director Kim Hee Won, renowned for his nuanced direction in dramas such as Queen of Tears and Vincenzo , helms the series. Tempest marks their second collaboration following the tvN series Little Women .
They are joined by co-director Heo Myeong Hae, who has been redefining the action genre with films like The Roundup: Punishment . This powerhouse team promises to deliver a well-crafted narrative and distinct action sequences unique to Tempest .
Production for Tempest began in March, and the series is slated to debut as a Disney Plus original in 2025. Fans eagerly await this groundbreaking series that combines top-tier talent both in front of and behind the camera.
