Exciting New Lineup for Disney+ Korea in 2025
On April 10, 2025, Disney+ Korea unveiled a new teaser detailing its anticipated content offerings for the remainder of the year. Among the highlights are the gripping JTBC drama The Good Man and SBS’s captivating series Our Movie, both slotted for release in the latter half of 2025.
Teaser Sparks Enthusiasm on Social Media
The announcement ignited a wave of excitement across various social media platforms, where fans eagerly expressed their anticipation. One enthusiastic user declared on X:
“SO READY for these dramas.”
This sentiment was echoed by countless fans who shared their enthusiasm online. Comments rang out such as:
“AHHHH MY DEAREST FANS WAKE UPPPP! !!”a fan remarked.
“OH ILL BE THERE!”a viewer noted.
“CANT WAIT,”a user mentioned.
Mixed Reactions Regarding the Platform Choice
However, not all responses were positive. Some fans voiced their disappointment regarding the decision to air these dramas on Disney+ instead of Netflix:
“Why Disney not Netflix,”a netizen expressed.
“What happened to the contract SBS made with Netflix?”another fan questioned.
“Damn! Why on that OTT,”a frustrated fan added.
Overview of Upcoming Dramas: The Good Man and Our Movie
Disney+ will feature The Good Man, a going-to-be drama from JTBC. Starring the charismatic Lee Dong-wook as Park Seok-cheol, the eldest grandson in a family with deep ties to organized crime, the narrative delves into his struggles to maintain stability in his chaotic family life while fulfilling professional obligations.
This much-anticipated series is helmed by renowned director Song Hae-sung, celebrated for his previous works such as Failan and Boomerang Family. Alongside Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung portrays Kang Mi-young, Seok-cheol’s love interest. The cast also includes Ryu Hye-young as Park Seok-hee and Oh Na-ra as Park Seok-kyung. Notably, this will be Lee Dong-wook’s second project of the year, following his role in tvN’s The Divorce Insurance.
Meanwhile, Our Movie features Namgoong Min as Lee Je-ha, a filmmaker grappling with creative stagnation after an initial success. His journey pivots when he decides to produce a movie focused on a terminally ill character.
Jeon Yeo-been co-stars as Lee Da-eum, an actress battling a terminal illness who aspires to share her poignant story through film. Their lives intertwine as Je-ha captures Da-eum’s journey on screen, exploring the profound changes in each character sparked by this project.
Future Prospects for Disney+ Original Series
In addition to these dramas, there are talks that 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife, featuring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, may also find a home on Disney+. According to a report by Korean news outlet Sports Dong-A from April 9, 2025, negotiations for its international release are underway.
Although no formal agreement has been finalized, discussions between the production team and the streaming service are ongoing. Filming for this new drama is scheduled to begin in April 2025, fueling further speculation about its availability on Disney+.