Hyun Bin Elevates Made in Korea Drama
Hyun Bin discusses his portrayal of Baek Ki-tae in Disney+'s series "Made in Korea", a 1970s Busan-set drama about a KCIA official living a double life, in an interview with Hankook Ilbo. He gained 14 kilograms for the role, praised director Woo Min-ho's direction, and the series topped Disney+ domestic rankings for 23 consecutive days and led Asia-Pacific viewership last year. Filming for season two is underway, targeted for the second half of the year.
Key Points
- 1Features Hyun Bin as Baek Ki-tae, a KCIA official living a double life, set in 1970s Busan.
- 2Highlights systemic trauma and power dynamics through nuanced direction by Woo Min-ho and restrained performance.
- 3Signals strong audience demand: topped Disney+ domestic rankings 23 days, Asia-Pacific most-watched Korean original.
Scoring Rationale
Moderate industry relevance and credible sourcing, but limited novelty and no AI/ML relevance constrain broader professional impact.
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