How Many Episodes Are in Made in Korea? The Complete Count and Release Schedule
Hyun Bin leads the period political crime drama Made in Korea, already a hot topic before it hits screens. The debut season packs six hour-long episodes, and the hype is surging even before day one.
Hyun Bin is back on TV, and he is not exactly playing a hero. Made in Korea is a lean, mean period political crime drama that is already making noise before a single episode drops — and yes, it has a second season in the works before the first one even airs. If you like your thrillers sharp, moody, and a little morally gross, this one has your name on it.
The setup
Set in the 1970s — a messy, volatile moment in South Korea — the series digs into corruption, power, and the ways ambition rots everything it touches. Hyun Bin plays Baek Ki-tae, a KCIA operative who passes as a straight-arrow government man by day and turns into a ruthless, backroom-dealing businessman by night. He is the guy who smiles for the file photo and then builds an illicit empire after hours.
Across from him is Jung Woo-sung as Jang Geon-young, a prosecutor with a spine of steel and zero interest in bribes. His mission is simple: expose the rot and put Ki-tae in a courtroom, or a cage. Expect tense standoffs, power plays, and the kind of moral chess that never ends cleanly.
Who is making this
Woo Min-ho directs, reuniting with Hyun Bin after their film Harbin and, quietly, making his K-drama debut. The scripts come from Park Eun-gyo and Park Joon-suk. Season 1 runs six episodes, with each chapter landing at about an hour.
The cast
Along with Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, the ensemble includes Woo Do-hwan, Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Jung Sung-il, Park Yong-woo, Cho Yeo-jeong, and more.
Release plan
Season 1 premieres December 24, 2025, with a two-episode launch. The rest rolls out weekly in pairs and singles, ending mid-January. Here is the full drop schedule:
- Episodes 1 & 2 — December 24, 2025
- Episodes 3 & 4 — December 31, 2025
- Episode 5 — January 7, 2026
- Episode 6 (Finale) — January 14, 2026
Where to watch (and what it costs)
The show streams exclusively on Disney+ and on the standalone Hulu service in the United States as part of Disney's global slate. You will need either a Disney+ subscription (or a Hulu standalone plan in the U.S.) or a bundle. Pricing depends on your region, with ad-supported and ad-free tiers available — check your local rates on the Disney+ Help Center.
Already renewed — before premiere
The series was renewed for Season 2 ahead of its debut, and production is already underway. Translation: expect Season 1 to stick the landing with a cliffhanger and then pick back up in late 2026.
Quick take
This looks intense and, frankly, a little nasty in the best way — a slick power struggle dressed up as a period piece. Hyun Bin playing a double-life operator opposite Jung Woo-sung as an unshakable prosecutor is exactly the kind of matchup that fuels long holiday-week binges.