When an assassination attempt is made on a presidential candidate, a multinational conspiracy involving rogue nations, security agencies, and classified intelligence will threaten the stability of the Korean peninsula in “Tempest” – a new Korean spy thriller launching September 10 exclusively on Disney+.
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?
Tempest stars:
• Gianna Jun (My Love From The Star, Kingdom) as former UN ambassador Seo Munju
• Gang Dongwon (Peninsula, Uprising) as highly trained operative Paik Sanho
• John Cho (Star Trek, Murderbot) as Assistant Secretary of State Anderson
• Lee Misook (Queen of Tears, The Plot) as Jang Junik’s mother Lim Okseon
• Park Haejoon (When Life Gives You Tangerines) as Presidential candidate Jang Junik
• Christopher Gorham (The Lincoln Lawyer, Ugly Betty) as Ethan, a mercenary
• Michael Gaston (Daredevil: Born Again, Bridge of Spies) as Secretary of Defense Eagleton
• Spencer Garrett (Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood) as President Houser
Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon (Queen of Tears, Vincenzo), co-directed by Korea’s leading martial arts director Heo Myeonghaeng (THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT, Badland Hunters), and is written by Chung Seokyung (Decision to Leave, Little Women). The series is produced by Imaginus in association with Showrunners, AA, and Skydance.
Tempest will debut with a three-episode premiere on September 10, followed by two episodes per week until the two-part finale on October 1.
Tempest is the newest world class Korean drama set to debut on Disney+. Fans of unmissable storytelling can head over to Disney+ today to enjoy instant access to other gripping series including the year’s most watched Disney+ Korean drama Nine Puzzles, as well as A Shop For Killers, Hyper Knife, Moving and a huge range of other premium talent-driven scripted Korean dramas.
Immerse yourself in a world of conspiracies, espionage, brinkmanship and political intrigue when Tempest debuts this September 10, exclusively on Disney+.
