{"id":3743,"date":"2025-12-27T04:35:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T19:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=3743"},"modified":"2025-12-27T04:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T19:35:46","slug":"hyun-bins-ambition-vs-jung-woo-sungs-obsession-made-in-korea-premieres-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=3743","title":{"rendered":"Hyun Bin&#8217;s Ambition vs. Jung Woo-sung&#8217;s Obsession: &#8216;Made in Korea&#8217; Premieres Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2025\/1224\/1766545425414976.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Disney+&#8217;s original series &#8216;Made in Korea&#8217; premieres today, December 24, accompanied by a new duo poster and preview stills from its first two episodes.<\/p>\n<p>Set in South Korea&#8217;s turbulent yet progressive 1970s, &#8216;Made in Korea&#8217; centers on Baek Gitae (Hyun Bin), a man who uses the nation as a business model to ascend to the pinnacle of wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geonyoung (Jung Woo-sung), who relentlessly pursues him with fierce determination. Their paths collide as they confront colossal events that define the era.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2025\/1224\/1766545435139845.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of its premiere, &#8216;Made in Korea&#8217; unveiled a duo poster, heightening anticipation among viewers. The poster&#8217;s contrasting colors for the two characters visually represent their conflict. Director Woo Min-ho describes Baek Gitae as &#8216;cold&#8217; and Jang Geonyoung as &#8216;fiery,&#8217; promising a powerful clash and an intense narrative between these two opposing forces.<\/p>\n<p>Preview stills from episodes 1 and 2 further escalate anticipation, showcasing the intense rivalry between the immensely ambitious businessman Baek Gitae and prosecutor Jang Geonyoung, who is in pursuit of a crime cartel. One still captures Baek Gitae in a plane seat, his composed demeanor sparking intrigue. Another, revealing his eavesdropping prowess, underscores his ruthless tactics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2025\/1224\/1766545449209702.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conversely, prosecutor Jang Geonyoung, who confronts Baek Gitae directly, is shown in scenes with a completely different tone. His large glasses and rugged coat define his character, enhancing his presence. A captured moment of their confrontation amplifies the tension, signaling the beginning of a fierce clash driven by conflicting desires.<\/p>\n<p>Disney+&#8217;s original series &#8216;Made in Korea&#8217; promises a compelling narrative, complemented by stellar performances from its trusted actors and Woo Min-ho&#8217;s exceptional direction. 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