A contemporary medical thriller with a syringe full of twists, Hyper Knife follows Seok, a visionary neurosurgeon who demonstrates unparalleled skill with a scalpel. Addicted to the operating room and obsessed with honing her abilities, Seok suddenly finds herself shunned by her mentor and stripped of her medical license after uncovering a shocking truth. Refusing to let go of her life’s work, Seok continues to carry out back-alley operations for some of society’s least desirable individuals until her former mentor comes asking for her help. Torn between the chance to successfully carry out an impossible operation or exact her revenge on the man who stripped her of her future, find out what Seok decides when Hyper Knife debuts March 19 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Starring Park Eunbin (Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The King’s Affection) as visionary neurosurgeon, Jeong Seok, and Sul Kyunggu (Memoir of a Murderer, Oasis) as her equally skilled former mentor, Choi Deokhe - Hyper Knife is written by Kim Sunhee (Quiz From God: Reboot) and directed by Kim Junghyun (After the Rain, My Fellow Citizens!).

Hyper Knife is the next Original series set to debut as part of the eagerly anticipated 2025 Disney+ Hotstar Korea slate. Throughout the year, global audiences can look forward to other must-watch series including Nine Puzzles, a dark criminal mystery starring Kim Dami and Son Sukku; Low Life a treasure hunting series starring Ryu Seungryong; international conspiracy series Tempest starring Jun Gianna, Gang Dongwon, John Cho, and Michael Gaston, and so much more.

With two episodes set for release every Wednesday from March 19 through April 9, stream Hyper Knife later this month exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Upcoming Korean rom-com series The Divorce Insurance dives into unprecedented waters with the premise of divorce insurance. The story focuses on a team setting out to create a divorce insurance product that can protect everyone’s future. Starring popular stars Lee Dong-wook, Lee Joo-been, Lee Kwang-soo and Lee Da-hee, the show tells the story of those who have been divorce and now are ready to discover love again. The new trailer for the show, dropping today, asks the question, “Is there an insurance policy to keep you happy for the rest of your life?”. Prime Video customers in more than 240 countries and territories, can watch weekly episodes of The Divorce Insurance on Mondays and Tuesdays from March 31.

The series follows the team’s creation of a divorce insurance product, designed to address one of the most pressing concerns of modern times—divorce. The trailer offers a sneak peek at the office rom-com set in an insurance company’s product development team, including the main character Ki-jun who is very passionate about creating a divorce insurance product.

Lee Dong-wook takes on the role of No Ki-jun, an insurance actuary at Plus Insurance’s innovative product development team. Having been married and divorced three separate times, Ki-jun is well-experienced when it comes to divorce. His familiarity with it has inspired him to create a divorce insurance product to help people like himself.

Lee Joo-been plays Kang Han-deul, an insurance underwriter who undergoes a transformation through her own divorce. Equipped with a quirky and cheerful personality, she joins Ki-jun’s divorce insurance development team, gradually gaining courage to move forward while navigating a new relationship with  Ki-jun.

Lee Kwang-soo portrays An Jeon-man, a risk surveyor who prioritizes safety above all else. Though he appears cool and composed on the outside, he is actually quite timid. As he navigates the challenges of developing divorce insurance, he embarks on the biggest adventure of his life.

Lee Da-hee transforms into Jeon Na-rae, a financial mathematician who views the world purely through an investment lens. Confident in all of her life decisions, she joins Ki-jun’s team as a special quantitative consultant. However, as time goes by, her perspective on life begins to change.

The Divorce Insurance will be streaming on Prime Video with subtitles in 26 languages and dubbing in 10 languages at launch. Fans in South Korea can catch the show on tvN with same-day airing. The Divorce Insurance is produced by KT Studio Genie, MongJakSo and Mondo Studio.

The Divorce Insurance joins thousands of other shows and films available on the Prime Video catalogue, such as That Cover Girl, Budak Flat, Imaginur, and Tebus. Korean titles such as Newtopia, Spice Up Our Love, No Gain No Love, Jinny’s Kitchen 2, Apartment404, Marry My Husband, anime hits such as Rurouni Kenshin, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Idea of You, Fallout, Road House, Invincible, Saltburn, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members are able to watch films and shows anywhere and anytime on thousands of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in Malaysia for just RM 25 per month.

Watch the trailer here:

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Next year the stars of Hollywood and Korea collide in Tempest - an eagerly anticipated spy thriller set to launch exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Just moments ago, Disney+ Hotstar announced that an extended lineup of US stars would be joining Korean icons Gang Dongwon and Jun Ji-hyun in the upcoming series, including: John Cho as the US Assistant Secretary of State; Michael Gaston as the Secretary of Defense; Spenser Garrett as US President Hauser; Christopher Gorham as a military contractor, as well as Joel De La Fuente; Alicia Hannah Kim, Brooke Smith; Jacob Bertrand; Romy Rosemont; Tom Lenk, and more.

Set in modern-day Korea, Tempest follows Munju, a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations, and Sanho, an international special agent, as they race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.

As well as the today’s newly confirmed cast, Tempest will feature the eagerly anticipated on-screen partnership of two of Korea’s most accomplished actors - executive producer Gang Dongwon as Sanho, an enigmatic agent shrouded in a veil of secrets, and Jun Gianna as Seo Munju, a career diplomat who turns her razor sharp intellect to uncovering the source of a lethal attack. Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon (Queen of Tears, Little Women, Vincenzo) co-directed by Korea’s leading martial arts director Heo Myunghaeng (The Outlaws 4), and is written by Chung Seokyung (Decision to Leave, The Handmaiden, Little Women).

Tempest is one of the upcoming Korean series featured at the recent 2024 Disney Content Showcase, alongside newly announced The Murky Stream starring Rowoon, Shin Yeeun, Park Seoham and Park Jihwan; and The Manipulated starring Ji Changwook, Doh Kyungsoo, Lee Kwangsoo and Jo Yoonsu. In 2025 Disney+ Hotstar will debut an incredible range of titles, spanning a vast array of genres. In January, audiences will witness the Disney+ Hotstar debut of Kim Hyesoo in Unmasked, followed by Park Eunbin and Sul Kyunggu in Hyper Knife in March. As the year continues audiences will get to see more of Korea’s biggest stars feature in unmissable stories  including Kim Dami and Son Sukku in Nine Puzzles; Kim Soohyun and Cho Boah in Knock-Off; Ryu Seungryong, Yang Sejong and Lim Soojung in Low Life and so much more.  

Stream Tempest next year exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Netflix’s new K-drama The Trunk held a highly anticipated press conference last Tuesday, with its stellar cast and director discussing their roles and the unique elements of the series. Present at the event were Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun-jin, Jung Yun-ha, Jo Yi-geon, Kim Dong-won, and director Kim Kyu-tae. Together, they unveiled insights into their characters and the compelling storylines that shape the show.

The Trunk, directed by Kim Kyu-tae (It’s Okay, That’s Love and Our Blues), is based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Kim Ryeo-ryeong. The story delves into the complexities of love, loss, and healing through a mysterious and poignant lens. Set against the backdrop of NM, a company specializing in fixed-term contract marriages, the drama unravels when a mysterious trunk is discovered in a lake during the fifth contractual marriage of Jung-won (starring Gong Yoo) and In-ji (starring Seo Hyun-jin).

Gong Yoo plays Jung-won, a music producer whose life has been marked by emotional voids and lingering trauma. “This drama takes a different approach to discussing love and relationships. Its storyline can be interpreted differently based on perspective, which attracted me. It was also a great opportunity to act alongside Seo Hyun-jin.” Gong Yoo shared. 

Seo Hyun-jin portrays Noh In-ji, an employee at NM who, despite her aversion to marriage, has completed four contractual assignments. “In-ji is a challenging character because the script provides minimal direction, leaving her personality open to interpretation,” Seo explained.

Director Kim Kyu-tae showered praise on Gong Yoo, admiring his immersive and natural acting style. “He is an actor who enjoys himself on set and completely immerses himself in his character. His tone is so real, not excessive, and that’s why he’s Gong Yoo,” he remarked.

The director was equally impressed with Seo Hyun-jin, acknowledging her dedication and ability to bring depth to her role. “In-ji is a complex character with dualistic actions and psychology. Seo Hyun-jin added dimensions to her character that were not in the script. Her work ethic and energy amazed me.” The director further commented the main cast chemistry on set, "Their connection on set exceeded expectations. They were considerate and supportive of each other, creating a harmony that made them a lovely couple both on and off the screen.”

The drama also introduces intriguing supporting roles that add layers to the narrative. Jung Yun-ha plays Seo-yeon, Jung-won’s ex-wife, whose manipulative tendencies create tension. Jo Yi-geon portrays Seo-yeon’s current husband, Yoon Ji-o, while Kim Dong-won’s mysterious character as Eom Tae-seong hovers around In-ji, adding an air of suspense.

Fans of The Trunk are drawn to its mix of romance, psychological drama, and mystery. The poignant romance between Jung-won and In-ji, as they navigate sorrow and loneliness, leads to a narrative of healing and redemption. Meanwhile, the unfolding mystery surrounding the trunk ties together secretive marriages, hidden desires, and complex relationships. The fans  couldn’t help but marvel at the pair's on-screen chemistry, with their two-shot moments fueling excitement for the show.

Catch The Trunk now streaming on Netflix.