Tempest (TV series)
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| Hangul | 북극성 |
| Lit. | Polaris |
| RR | Bukgeukseong |
| MR | Pukkŭksŏng |
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| Written by | Jeong Seo-kyeong |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Lee Mo-gae |
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| Network | Disney+ |
Tempest (Korean: 북극성) is an upcoming South Korean spy romance television series written by Jeong Seo-kyeong, directed by Kim Hee-won, and starring Gang Dong-won and Jun Ji-hyun. It is scheduled for release on Disney+ and Hulu on September 10, 2025.
Synopsis
The series revolves around a skilled diplomat who served as the US ambassador, a former mercenary, and an international special agent of mysterious nationality San-ho (Gang Dong-won). The two embark on a mission to uncover the truth about a deadly attack that could threaten the stability of the Korean Peninsula.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Gang Dong-won as Baek San-ho[1]
- Jun Ji-hyun as Seo Mun-ju[2]
Supporting cast
- John Cho as Anderson Miller (U.S. Deputy Secretary of State)[1][3][4]
- Kim Hae-sook as Chae Kyungsin[2]
- Lee Mi-sook as Lim Okseon (mother of Jang Junik)[2][4]
- Yoo Jae-myung[2]
- Park Hae-joon as Presidential candidate Jang Junik[2][4]
- Oh Jung-se as Jang Junsang[1]
- Lee Sang-hee as Yeo Miji[1]
- Jo Jung-hyuk as Park Changhee[1]
- Won Ji-an as Kang Hanna[1]
- Michael Gaston as Eagleton (U.S. Secretary of Defense)[4]
- Christopher Gorham as Ethan (mercenary)[4]
- Spencer Garrett as U.S. President Houser[4]
- Alicia Hannah-Kim[5]
- Jacob Bertrand[5]
- Joel de la Fuente[6]
- Brooke Smith[6]
- Tom Lenk[6]
- Romy Rosemont[6]
Production
Development
Vice president of Imaginus announced several upcoming projects of Imaginus, including Polaris, which will be co-produced by Imaginus's label, Showrunner and Studio AA.[7][8] Prior to that, in March 2023, it was reported that director Kim Hee-won and writer Jeong Seo-kyeong, who previously collaborated on Little Woman, joined forces again for a drama with working title Polaris. The drama is a spy melodrama exploring the journey of spies who have lost their identities and must find themselves.[9][10] Later it was reported that Heo Myung-haeng, the director of The Roundup: Punishment and Badland Hunters (2024), joined as co-director. Seoul Action School was also credited as co-producer.[2] Jung Jae-il and Dalpalan serve as the series' music director.[11]
Casting
Jun Ji-hyun has been offered the female lead role opposite Gang Dong-won.[9][10] In January 2025 it was reported that Kim Hae-sook, Lee Mi-sook, Yoo Jae-myung, Park Hae-joon and Joo Jong-hyuk were cast.[2]
Filming
Imaginus announced that Polaris had entered the preparation stage on March 28, 2024. The first meeting took place on the 25th. Imaginus further stated that filming for Polaris is planned to commence in April, with the possibility of shooting in international locations being taken into account.[12]
Release
It is scheduled to be released on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the U.S.[1][13] The first three episodes will be released on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Then, two episodes will be released every Wednesday, for a total of 9 episodes.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Geom, Bich-na (July 23, 2025). 강동원·전지현 디즈니+ '북극성', 9월 10일 공개 [Kang Dong-won and Jeon Ji-hyun Disney's 'North Star' to be released on September 10th]. ytn.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved July 26, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lee, Soo-jin (January 21, 2025). 추영우→주종혁… 카카오엔터 대세 배우들, 2025년도 열일 행보 [Choo Young-woo → Joo Jong-hyuk… Kakao Entertainment’s trendiest actors, hot streak in 2025]. edaily news (in Korean). Retrieved July 26, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Nam, S. (2025-01-07). "Watch: Jun Ji Hyun And Kang Dong Won Embark On A Dangerous Journey For The Truth In New Spy Romance Drama "Tempest"". Soompi. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ a b c d e f Ramachandran, Naman (2025-07-23). "Gianna Jun to Star in Disney+, Hulu Korean Spy Thriller 'Tempest' With Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston". Variety. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (2024-08-08). "Korean Spy Drama 'Tempest' Adds John Cho, Chris Gorham, Alicia Hannah-Kim & Jacob Bertrand". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ a b c d Cordero, Rosy (2024-08-28). "Korean Spy Drama 'Tempest' Casts 6 Including Spencer Garrett, Joel De La Fuente & Michael Gaston". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Lim, Soo-yeon (2024-03-08). [인터뷰] 이제는 어떤 방식으로 협업하느냐가 훨씬 중요하다, 류형진 이매지너스 부대표 [[Interview] Now how to collaborate is much more important, Deputy President Ryu Hyung-jin Imaginus]. Cine21 (in Korean). No. 1446. ISSN 1228-4025. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ [특집] 화제의 콘텐츠 이곳에서 탄생했다, 제작사 KT스튜디오지니 스튜디오 엑스플러스유 이매지너스 하이그라운드를 만나다 [[Feature] The hot topic content was born here, meet the production company KT Studio Geni Studio X Plus You Imaginus High Ground]. Cine21 (in Korean). 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b 전지현 출연검토, 정서경X김희원 신작 '북극성'서 강동원과 만날까(공식) [Review of Jeon Ji-hyun's appearance, Jeong Seo-kyung X Kim Hee-won's new 'North Star' will meet Kang Dong-won (official)]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ a b [단독] '역대급 조합' 전지현·강동원, 그리고 정서경·김희원..'북극성'으로 만난다 [[Exclusive] 'Ever-class union' Jeon Ji-hyun, Kang Dong-won, and Jeong Seo-kyung and Kim Hee-won..' Meet with the 'North Star']. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Lee, Seon-myung (July 23, 2025). 전지현·강동원 첩보 멜로 통할까···‘북극성’ 포스터 공개 [Will Jeon Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won's spy romance be a hit?···'North Star' poster released]. kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved July 26, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Yang-soo (2024-03-28). 전지현x강동원 '북극성'…"최근 첫 미팅, 첫 촬영은 4월 중" [Jeon Ji-hyun x Kang Dong-won 'North Pole'…"Recent first meeting, first shoot in April"]. 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (2025-07-23). "Disney+ Sets Release Date for K-Drama Tentpole 'Tempest' Starring Gianna Jun, Gang Dong-won". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
