Machiavellian Korean Drama ‘The Impossible Heir’ to debut this February exclusively on Disney+

Singapore, 2024 - When the illegitimate son of a Korean conglomerate owner partners with his ambitious childhood friend, the duo will stop at nothing to seize their place at the top of the societal food chain in The Impossible Heir – a ruthless revenge drama coming this February exclusively to Disney+.

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SUPER-POWERED KOREAN DRAMA “MOVING” SOARS ONTO SCREENS AUGUST 9 EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+

Adapted from the breakout webtoon of the same name, this highly anticipated series features an all-star Korean cast and debuts with a seven-episode premiere August 9

SINGAPORE, (June 15, 2023) – This summer, some of the world’s most ordinary individuals will find themselves running for their lives after government agencies discover their hidden superpowers in Moving an electrifying new Korean Original drama coming August 9, exclusively on Disney+.

Set in modern-day Korea, Moving tells the story of a group of superpowered individuals who hide their true abilities from the world in order to protect their families from harm and exploitation.

Adapted from the smash webtoon of the same name by famed Korean author Kangfull, Moving is one of the most highly anticipated series of the year and is directed by Park Inje (Kingdom Season 2, Moby Dick), stars Ryu Seungryong (Extreme Job, The Admiral: Roaring Currents), Han Hyojoo (The Beauty Inside, W), Zo Insung (The Great Battle, Escape from Mogadishu) in his long-awaited return to a drama series; Lee Jungha (Run On, Nevertheless), Go Younjung (Alchemy of Souls, Sweet Home), and Kim Dohoon (The Faceless Boss, The Law Café), and is produced by STUDIO&NEW.

Slated to debut with a seven-episode premiere on August 9, followed by two episodes per week for the following five weeks, and concluding with a three episode release for the season finale, fans of Moving and other unmissable Korean stories can subscribe to Disney+ today to enjoy instant access to a range of other smash series including: Big Bet, starring legendary actor Choi Minsik as a serial entrepreneur who repeatedly breaks the law to help bolster his burgeoning casino business; and Big Mouth, about a lawyer who is arrested as part of the murder case he is investigating; as well as an entire library of endless entertainment featuring local APAC Originals and global tentpole movies and series.

Stream Moving from August 9, only on Disney+.

Synopsis:

In the 1990s, South Korea’s National Security Planning Agency established a black ops team of superpowered individuals. Tasked with carrying out classified missions, members of this elite unit used their powers to defend the country and achieve the impossible on a daily basis. Despite their successes, one day the team suddenly went dark, dispersing across the country, never to be heard from again.

A few decades later, Bongseok, a boy who could float before he could walk, and Huisoo, a girl who survived a horrific car crash unscathed, end up at the same school, quickly becoming close after confiding their secrets in each other and discovering there are more people like them out in the world. But while life seems relatively carefree for the teenagers, a mysterious delivery driver named Frank begins murdering people with powers across Seoul.

With danger drawing ever closer, will anyone be able to stop Frank before he uncovers the children’s secrets?

GLOBAL SENSATION PSY TO DEBUT CONCERT FILM

“PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022” ON DISNEY+


SINGAPORE, 2023
– Dancing and jumping to the cheers and screams under the summer sky, PSY invites fans to his first SUMMER SWAG concert since the pandemic in PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022, a new Korean Original concert film coming exclusively to Disney+.

The concert film shows PSY’s famous SUMMER SWAG concert, accompanied by sprays of water everywhere and hours of singing, dancing, and jumping to his famous beats. Known to provide one of the best concert experiences to the fans, viewers will be immediately immersed into the concert that took place in the summer of 2022 in Korea.

Starring PSY, who became the first K-pop artist to reach #2 on Billboard Hot 100, PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022 follows his journey through seven cities and ten shows, including performances of his iconic hits “Gangnam Style” and “That That”. Despite the heat during the summer, 350,000 fans gathered to be a part of his passionate performance, as fans will be able to feel the energy through the concert film.

With the concert film slated for release on Disney+ on May 3, viewers can visit Disney+ today to enjoy BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, an exclusive cinematic 4K concert film featuring BTS’ live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium in November 2021; j-hope IN THE BOX, a behind the scenes documentary showcasing the creation of BTS star j-hope’s first solo album; and IN THE SOOP : Friendcation – an original travel reality show with a star-studded cast including V of BTS, Itaewon Class’ Park Seojun, Parasite star Choi Wooshik, Soundtrack #1’s Park Hyungsik, and Peakboy, as the five friends venture off on a surprise trip and enjoy a variety of fun leisure activities together.

Stream PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022 from May 3, on Disney+.

DARK KOREAN DRAMA “VIGILANTE” COMING THIS YEAR EXCLUSIVELY TO DISNEY+

When a victim of a brutal crime sees his attacker get off lightly he will dedicate his life to making criminals pay in this upcoming antihero story

SINGAPORE, 2023 – When a serial abuser gets given a light sentence after beating and killing a woman in front of her young child, the child will spend years obsessing over revenge and delivering justice in Vigilante, a thrilling new dark Korean drama coming exclusively to Disney+ later this year.

Tired of seeing the legal system fail, and repeat offenders being set free, Kim Jiyong decides to step up and do something about it. A star student at the police academy, Jiyong is a burgeoning martial arts master, a bookish academic, and has spent over a decade haunted by the image of his mother being beaten and murdered in front of him by a stranger with a bad temper. When his mother’s attacker is set free, Jiyong pursues the man, and catches him in the middle of another attack. Exacting his revenge on the non-repentant offender, Jiyong is set along a path that will see him target other repeat offenders, and unwittingly draw media and police attention. Unwilling to give up on his mission, Jiyong must use the knowledge gained at the police academy to exact his revenge and avoid being caught.

Starring Nam Joohyuk (Start-Up, Twenty Five Twenty-One) as the vengeful vigilante Kim Jiyong; Yoo Jitae (Oldboy, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area) as Jo Heon, a ruthless detective committed to stopping the Vigilante at any cost; Lee Junhyuk (Stranger, Designated Survivor: 60 Days) as Cho Kangok; and Kim Sojin (The Spy Gone North, The King) as Choi Miryeo, a broadcaster who exposes the Vigilante’s actions; Vigilante is directed by Choi Jeongyeol and based on the popular webtoon of the same name by CRG and Kim Kyusam.

Slated to debut on Disney+ later this year, Vigilante is just one of an ever-growing number of exciting Korean dramas available to enjoy on Disney+ today. Fans of fast-paced criminal dramas can subscribe to enjoy access to Big Bet starring legendary actor Choi Minsik as a serial entrepreneur who repeatedly crosses the line to help bolster his burgeoning casino business; Big Mouth, about a lawyer who is arrested as part of the murder case he is investigating; as well as an entire library of endless entertainment featuring local APAC originals and global tentpole movies and series available exclusively on Disney+.

Enjoy Vigilante later this year only on Disney+.

K-POP LEGENDS TOUCH DOWN JANUARY 18 EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ IN “SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING”

Singapore, 2022 – In celebration of a new year and the group’s 18th anniversary, a new documentary about legendary Korean pop band SUPER JUNIOR will be released exclusively on Disney+, January 18. Titled SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING, this documentary follows the band from their inception as SUPER JUNIOR 05, and traces their record success – first across Asia and then the world. Offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at SUPER JUNIOR and its members – Lee Teuk, Hee Chul, Ye Sung, Shin Dong, Eun Hyuk, Dong Hae, Si Won, Ryeo Wook, and Kyu Hyun – this documentary features never-before-seen interviews with the group’s members as they look back on their stellar career, recounting personal stories and feelings to provide fans and viewers with unmissable new insights into the group and the modern K-pop industry.

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