Hulu has dropped the official trailer and key art for its upcoming Korean original series Tempest. It’s already shaping up to be one of the most ambitious K-dramas ever produced. Featuring a powerhouse cast that includes Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, and John Cho. Tempest launches with a three-episode premiere September 10 on both Hulu and Disney+.
A Spy Thriller with Global Reach
Tempest follows Seo Munju (Gianna Jun), a former diplomat pulled back into action after an assassination attempt rocks the South Korean presidential race. The target? A candidate accused of being a North Korean spy. What begins as a political scandal quickly escalates into a deadly conspiracy involving rogue states, covert ops, and ties reaching all the way to Washington, D.C.
Munju’s only ally is mercenary-for-hire Paik Sanho (Gang Dongwon), whose protection comes with questions of its own. With shadowy enemies closing in and betrayals around every corner, the pair must navigate a maze of deception, power plays, and high-tech espionage.
A-List Cast and Creative Powerhouse
This series boasts one of the most internationally stacked casts in a Korean drama to date: Gianna Jun (Kingdom, My Love From the Star), Gang Dongwon (Broker), John Cho (Searching), Lee Misook, Park Haejoon, Christopher Gorham, Michael Gaston, and Spencer Garrett.
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Behind the camera, the pedigree is just as impressive. Directed by Kim Heewon (Queen of Tears, Vincenzo) and co-directed by martial arts expert Heo Myeonghaeng (The Roundup: Punishment), Tempest blends emotional drama with blockbuster-level action. The script comes from Chung Seokyung, best known for Decision to Leave and Little Women.
What’s at Stake in Tempest
From its opening scenes to its shadowy cliffhangers, Tempest is a full-force thriller that uses the backdrop of modern Korean politics to tell a very global story. With themes of loyalty, justice, and the high cost of truth, it’s more than just a shoot-em-up—it’s a sharp, timely narrative about trust in an era of misinformation and manipulation.
About Tempest
Directed by Kim Heewon
Co-directed by Korea’s leading martial arts director Heo Myeonghaeng
Written by Chung Seokyung
Produced by Imaginus in association with Showrunners, AA, and Skydance.
Cast: Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, John Cho, Lee Misook, Park Haejoon, Christopher Gorham, Michael Gaston, Spencer Garrett
Synopsis
Featuring one of the most impressive international line-ups in a Korean drama to date, Tempest follows Seo Munju, a skilled former diplomat, as she tries to uncover the truth behind an attempt on a presidential candidate’s life. After discovering the candidate was accused of being a North Korean spy, Munju digs into his past, unlocking a Pandora’s box of deception, state secrets and more.
Protected by Paik Sanho, a mercenary with a suspicious history and a hidden backer, Munju repeatedly finds herself under attack as she uncovers an international conspiracy stretching all the way to the White House. But, with danger drawing ever closer, will Sanho be able to keep his principal safe and his emotions in check?
What do you think about this powerhouse international K-drama? Are you into high-stakes spy thrillers with a political edge? Will Tempest be your next obsession? Let me know in the comments or @me.
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