Actors Hyun Bin and Jung Woo‑sung are drawing attention for their commanding presence and intense on-screen chemistry in the Disney+ original series Made in Korea.
The production team recently unveiled a pictorial through Vogue Korea’s January issue, offering a closer look at the complex relationships among the characters. The editorial highlights the series’ distinctive atmosphere and the cast’s striking visual synergy.
A Story Set Against a Turbulent Era
Made in Korea is set in South Korea during the 1970s, a time marked by political upheaval and rapid economic growth. The series follows Baek Gi-tae, portrayed by Hyun Bin, a high-ranking intelligence official determined to reach the pinnacle of wealth and power by turning the nation itself into a profit model. Standing in his way is prosecutor Jang Geon-young, played by Jung Woo-sung, who pursues the truth with relentless determination.
As the two characters collide, they become entangled in major incidents that cut across the era, forming the backbone of the drama’s tense narrative.
Vogue Pictorial Highlights Ensemble Dynamics
The Vogue pictorial features the main cast, including Woo Do-hwan, Seo Eun-soo, Jung Sung-il, Noh Jae-won, and Park Yong-woo, capturing their individual auras and interconnected roles. Each solo cut places the actors within retro-styled settings and cool, restrained tones, visually expressing the layered relationships between the characters.
Several images intentionally overlap characters within one another’s frames, hinting at alliances, rivalries, and shifting power dynamics. One notable concept features a chess game scene, symbolizing strategic tension among key figures and reinforcing the drama’s themes of control and confrontation.
Visuals That Reflect Conflicting Desires
The final group shots show the seven actors gazing in different directions, symbolizing their conflicting goals and ambitions. The composition underscores the psychological distance between characters while emphasizing the dense network of relationships driving the story forward.
Made in Korea premiered on Disney+ on December 24 and continues to attract attention for its star-studded cast, period setting, and high-stakes narrative. The Vogue pictorial offers viewers an additional layer of insight into the drama’s characters and the powerful performances shaping the series.