Meet the Star Cast of Netflix's War and Revolt K-Drama: Here's Where You've Seen Them Before

Summary

• Netflix is gearing up to launch its new blockbuster show next year.
• The cast is stacked with some of Korea's most renowned actors.
• This show could potentially be Netflix's most expensive international series to date.

After the triumph of Squid Game, Netflix was determined to expand its global dominance, investing hundreds of millions in projects from Japanese, French, German, and South Korean creators. Although none of the shows have yet achieved the same level of recognition as Squid Game, this could change next year, as the streaming giant is planning something monumental for 2024.

We're referring, naturally, to War and Revolt, a period drama directed by Kim Sang Man and featuring a host of iconic Korean stars. The show is set in the 16th century and follows Koreans involved in the Imjin War, a major conflict sparked by the Japanese invasion of mainland Korea.

This historical period is virtually unknown in the West, however, some of the actors appearing in the new Netflix series have already achieved a certain level of recognition among Western K-drama fans. Let's meet the cast of War and Revolt!

Gang Dong-won

This historical period is virtually unknown in the West, but some of the actors appearing in the new Netflix series have already achieved a certain level of recognition among Western K-drama fans. Let's meet the cast of War and Revolt!

Dong-won's best-known projects:

• Secret Reunion, 2010
• A Violent Prosecutor, 2016
• Peninsula, 2020

Jin Seon-kyu

A veteran of Korean cinema, Seon-kyu is sure to dazzle Netflix subscribers with his extraordinary dramatic talent. We hope his role in War and Revolt is substantial enough for him to truly shine.

Seon-kyu's best-known projects:

• The Outlaws, 2017
• Extreme Job, 2019
• Space Sweepers, 2021

Jung Sung-il

Unlike his esteemed colleagues, Sung-il is just beginning his ascent to stardom. However, his brief but impressive track record has already demonstrated that he is a talent to watch. War and Revolt could be the push he needs to break into the mainstream.

Sung-li’s best-known projects:

• Stranger, 2017-…
• Bad and Crazy, 2021-2022
• The Glory, 2022-…

Seung-Won Cha

Cha has been a fixture of Korean cinema since his debut in the late 1990s. The fact that this notoriously selective actor chose War and Revolt as his next project speaks volumes about the show's quality.

Cha’s best-known projects:

• Jail Breakers, 2002
• My Teacher, Mr. Kim, 2003
• My Son, 2007

Jeong Min Park

Lastly, one of South Korea's most significant young talents - Jeong Min Park. The actor has been omnipresent in recent years, making it only natural for Netflix to secure him for their most ambitious Korean show yet.

Park’s best-known projects:

• Deliver Us from Evil, 2020
• Hellbound, 2021-…
• Decision to Leave, 2022