Aema
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| Hangul | 애마 |
| RR | Aema |
| MR | Aema |
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| Written by | Lee Hae-young |
| Directed by | Lee Hae-young |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Network | Netflix |
Aema (Korean: 애마) is an upcoming South Korean historical comedy drama television series written and directed by Lee Hae-young, and starring Lee Hanee, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Seon-kyu, and Cho Hyun-chul. The series depicts Hui-ran and Joo-ae's struggles while making the sensational hit Madame Aema, which swept Korea in the early 1980s. It is scheduled to be release on Netflix in August 22, 2025.
Synopsis
In the vibrant yet male-dominated world of 1980s Korean cinema, the sensational erotic film "Madame Aema" is set to make its mark, sparking both excitement and controversy. The story centers on two actresses with clashing personalities who are united by a shared struggle against the industry's exploitative nature.
Cast and characters
Main
- A rising star.
- Bang Hyo-rin as Shin Joo-ae[1]
- A rookie actress.
- Jin Seon-kyu as Gu Joog-ho[1]
- CEO of Shinsung Films, the production company for "Madame Aema".
- Cho Hyun-chul as Kwak In-woo[1]
- A rookie director.
Supporting
Production
Development
The series was officially commissioned by Netflix, with Lee Hae-young serving as writer and director, while The Lamp Co., Ltd. and Studio Kick Co., Ltd. co-managed the production.[2]
Casting
In May 2023, it was reported that Lee Hanee would appear in the series.[3] In September 2023, Jin Seon-kyu, Bang Hyo-rin and Cho Hyun-chul were reportedly cast to appear.[4][5][6] Lee, Jin, Bang, and Cho were officially confirmed to star on the same month.[7]
Filming
The principal photography of the series commenced in 2023 and concluded in 2024.[8][9]
Release
The series will be made available to stream exclusively on Netflix on August 22, 2025.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Kim, Saet-byeol (August 8, 2025). "벗기려고만 하는 시대"...뒤집기 위해 나선 '애마' ["An era where we're only trying to strip ourselves bare"...Aema sets out to turn things around]. The Fact (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ "Netflix Reveals 2025 Korean Slate of Films, Series Including New Seasons of 'Culinary Class Wars' and 'Single's Inferno'". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 February 2025.
- ^ Hwang, So-young (May 3, 2023). [단독] '열일의 아이콘' 이하늬, 드라마 '애마' 주인공 낙점 [[Exclusive] Lee Ha-nee, the "Icon of Hard Work," has been selected to star in the drama "Aema"]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Sun-woo (September 6, 2023). [단독] '반가운 다작' 진선규, '애마' 캐스팅...이하늬와 재회 [[Exclusive] Jin Seon-kyu, a prolific and welcome actor, cast in "Aema"...Reunites with Lee Ha-nee]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ Jo, Hye-jin (September 6, 2023). [단독] 신예 방효린, '애마' 주연 파격 캐스팅...이하늬·진선규 호흡 [[Exclusive] Rookie Bang Hyo-rin cast in a groundbreaking role in "Aema"...Woking with Lee Ha-nee and Jin Seon-kyu]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Sun-woo (September 7, 2023). [단독] 조현철, 차기작은 '애마'...'너와 나' 개봉 이어 겹경사 [[Exclusive] Jo Hyun-chul's next project is "Aema," a double whammy following the release of "You and I"]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Bo-young (September 11, 2024). '애마'부인은 어떻게 탄생했나...이하늬·방효린·진선규·조현철 캐스팅[공식] [How did Madame "Aema" come to be? Casting of Lee Ha-nui, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Seon-kyu, and Jo Hyun-chul [Official]]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Young-sil (October 23, 2023). [인터뷰] '감독' 조현철의 위로 [[Interview] 'Director' Cho Hyun-chul's Comfort]. Sisa Week (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Hye-jin (March 17, 2024). 애마부인 연기로 돌아오는 미스코리아 출신 배우 [The Miss Korea-turned-actress returns to the role of Madame Aema] (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Yu-min (July 25, 2025). ""In a Era Obsessed with Stripping, We Flip the Script"—Netflix's 'Aema' Premieres This August". K-en News. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
