Businessman Hyun Bin! Poster Released for 'Made in Korea' Featuring Baek Ki-tae!

In the 1970s, a time of chaos and leaps forward in South Korea, the story follows Baek Ki-tae (Hyun Bin), a man who aims to reach the pinnacle of wealth and power by turning the nation into a profit model, and prosecutor Jang Geon-young (Jung Woo-sung), who pursues him with fierce determination to the brink, facing monumental events that define the era. The poster and character teaser video of 'Baek Ki-tae', showcasing Hyun Bin transformed into a businessman navigating the boundaries of light and darkness in 'Made in Korea', have been released.

Hyun Bin, who has firmly established himself as a representative actor of South Korea by mastering a wide range of genres from the movie series 'Confidential Assignment', 'Negotiation', 'Harbin', to the drama 'Crash Landing on You', is set to portray the role of 'Baek Ki-tae', a section chief of the Central Intelligence Agency, in Disney+'s original series 'Made in Korea', promising to showcase a new side of himself unlike ever before. 'Baek Ki-tae' is a character who burns with endless ambition for wealth and power, using the nation as a business model, leading a daring double life as a businessman who stands at the center of public authority and engages in dangerous ventures. Through the character of 'Baek Ki-tae', who embodies both a chilling charisma and weight, he is expected to once again demonstrate an overwhelming presence that reveals the raw face of desire.

The released poster of 'Baek Ki-tae' features Hyun Bin's sharp gaze wearing a wiretap, set against the silhouette of a shirt reminiscent of the Korean Peninsula, exuding an extraordinary charisma. The tagline "I am a businessman" adds to the intrigue about the business world that 'Baek Ki-tae' will unfold and the dangerous desires hidden within it.

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The character teaser video released alongside begins with a silhouette of Hyun Bin in profile against a black-and-white tone, instantly capturing attention. As Hyun Bin's narration recites the line, "This game is one where someone has to die. It won't be me," the tension quickly escalates, enhanced by sharp cut transitions and urgent music that heightens immersion. Hyun Bin's cold gaze and relaxed gestures and expressions, directed at the camera, succinctly showcase 'Baek Ki-tae's' ruthless yet unwavering character, raising curiosity about how he will navigate this power game. Following this, the line, "I will bring down those with greater power than me and ultimately change the world. The world is originally a battlefield for the powerful. A battlefield where someone's death becomes an opportunity for me," hints at 'Baek Ki-tae's' firm values as he relentlessly strives to possess greater power than anyone else, leaving a heavy aftertaste.

With explosive acting synergy from trusted actors and a dense narrative that penetrates the era, Disney+'s original series 'Made in Korea' promises to deliver an immersive experience that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It will be available exclusively on Disney+, with two episodes released on December 24 (Wednesday), two episodes on December 31 (Wednesday), one episode on January 7 (Wednesday), and one episode on January 14 (Wednesday), totaling six episodes.