Made in Korea cast and characters: Here's who's bringing the Hulu K-drama to life

Made in Korea | Image via Hulu
Made in Korea | Image via Hulu

The new political drama Made in Korea is a tense thriller and an engaging South Korean drama that will be released on Hulu and Disney+ on December 24, 2025. The action of this drama takes place in the sea of change that the political situation of 1970s Korea was marked by.

The show features the best Hallyu actor Hyun Bin will touch on the world of power struggles to corruption in an attempt to find justice at a time in history pretty critical to modern Korea. The film has a star-studded cast of worthy actors who make their multi-dimensional characters come to life.

Made in Korea is a roller coaster that will bring you intrigues, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. The new show is produced by the multiple award-winning director, Woo Min-ho, whose first TV drama is on television. The cost of production reportedly ran over 70 billion Korean Won and has already secured a second season.

Read more about the Made in Korea cast and characters.


Lead: Hyun Bin as Baek Ki-tae in Made in Korea

Made in Korea is a film that features one of the main characters, who is Hyun Bin, and the one acting the role of Baek Ki-tae. He is a senior officer of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency who leads a risky life as a double agent. He works as a government official who seems to have a hard time on working days, but at night, he also engages in smuggling rings to acquire power and income.

Hyun Bin is now one of the hottest actors in recent times because he is the star in the award-winning drama Crash Landing on You, which made him a global celebrity. His personality in this show is violent, selfish, and willing to go all the way to achieve the top. In this drama, one can notice a darker component of acting skills by Hyun Bin.


Jung Woo-Sung as Jang Geon-young

Made in Korea has Jung Woo-sung as the prosecutor Jang Geon-young. He is depicted as a great lawyer who is very principled and devoted to the truth and a combatant against corruption. With the progression of the series, Jang Geon-young is turned into an arch-nemesis of Baek Ki-tae and is continuously working on and destroying his illegal business organization.

His character represents integrity and justice in this TV series. The two protagonists create an evident contrast that paves the way for the overall narrative. Their conflicting thoughts cause tensions and drama in the series.


Supporting cast and characters

Made in Korea has a good ensemble cast, which makes the drama weighty. Woo Do-hwan is the younger brother of Woo Do-hwan, who plays the role of a military officer of elite rank. Starring Cho Yeo-jeong, Bae Geum-ji is a wealthy woman who is the owner of an elite kisaeng house where the prominent members convene.

Seo Eun-soo plays the role of a detective, Oh Ye-jin, a professional aide of a prosecutor, Jang Geon-young. Won Ji-an is an actor who plays Choi Yu-ji, who is a strong crime syndicate in Japan. The other casts include Jung Sung-il, Roh Jae-won, and Park Yong-woo. Such actors bring life and energy to the Made in Korea world.


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Edited by Priscillah Mueni