Disney+ today announced that the recently released international spy thriller “Tempest” has become the number one most viewed Korean original premiere of 2025 on Disney+ globally, in APAC, and in Korea, based on 5 days of streaming.
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 has been 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 Candidate Jang’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 is the latest world class KDrama which debuted on Disney+. Fans of unmissable KDramas can head over to Disney+ today to enjoy instant access to other gripping series including Nine Puzzles, 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 in Tempest – now streaming on Disney+.
