Disney+ Acquires Korean Series ‘Perfect Crown’, Renews ‘Made In Korea’
Disney+ has made headlines following its recent Asia Pacific content showcase at Hong Kong Disneyland. The streaming service highlighted the impressive growth of its original Korean dramas and revealed several exciting new titles, including the highly anticipated series Perfect Crown and the renewal of Made in Korea for a second season.
Perfect Crown: A New Korean Drama Coming in 2026
Perfect Crown, a romantic comedy set in a fictional modern-day Korea with a constitutional monarchy, is on track for a 2026 release. The series features an intriguing plot where Grand Prince Wan navigates royal power struggles while entering a marriage of convenience with Heeju, the heir to a conglomerate. This drama stars popular K-pop artist IU and model-actor Byeon Woo-seok.
Notable Cast and Crew
- Director: Park Joon-hwa (known for Alchemy of Souls)
- Writer: Yu Ain
- Lead Actors: IU (from Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines) and Byeon Woo-seok (star of Lovely Runner)
The title, originally called Wife of a 21st Century Grand Prince, is expected to garner substantial attention, echoing its popularity in Korea during the initial hype last year.
Renewal of Made in Korea
In addition to Perfect Crown, Disney+ announced the renewal of Made in Korea for a second season. This period political drama is already in production, targeting a 2026 release. The first season will launch with a two-episode premiere on December 24, 2023, featuring stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung.
Storyline Overview
Set in the 1970s, Made in Korea follows Baek Kitae, a savvy KCIA agent leading a double life. The series captures his rise in power as he balances his daytime agency role with nighttime smuggling operations, all while facing a relentless prosecutor who aims to thwart his ambitions.
Upcoming Korean Originals
Disney+ further unveiled new projects, including:
- Portraits of Delusion: A period mystery drama starring Suzy and Kim Seon-ho.
- The Remarried Empress: A royal fantasy drama adapted from a webtoon, noted for being Disney’s most expensive Korean production to date.
- The Manipulated: An action drama currently streaming, featuring Ji Chang-wook.
- Gold Land: A crime and action series starring Park Bo-young.
Other noteworthy mentions included season two of the hit thriller A Shop for Killers and a documentary series featuring BTS members Jimin and Jungkook, debuting on December 3, 2023.
Future Projects
Additionally, Disney+ is partnering with renowned game designer Hideo Kojima to create an anime series based on the game Death Stranding, aimed for release in 2027. The innovative content strategy reflects Disney+’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the Asian market.
