Twelve (TV series)

Twelve
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Promotional poster
Hangul
트웰브
RRTeuwelbeu
MRT'ŭwelbŭ
Genre
Created byStudio X+U
Written by
Directed by
  • Kang Dae-gyu
  • Han Yun-seon
Starring
Music by
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Executive producerHeo Jeong-uk[2]
Producers
  • Park Jeong-hoon
  • Park Mi-hyeon
  • Son Jeong-hyeon
  • Ma Dong-seok
  • Choi Won-gi
  • Kim Sang-yoon
  • Baek Seung-min[2]
Running time45 minutes[1]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkKBS2

Twelve (Korean: 트웰브) is an upcoming South Korean fantasy action superhero television series directed by Kang Dae-gyu and Han Yun-seon, starring Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, Lee Joo-bin, Ko Kyu-pil, Kang Mi-na, Sung Yoo-bin, Ahn Jihye, and Regina Lei. The series revolves around the 12 angels and their struggles to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. It is scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on August 23, 2025. It will be broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:20 (KST). It will also be available to stream on U+ Mobile TV in South Korea and on Disney+ in select regions.

Synopsis

Twelve is about the fight between the 12 angels and a group of evil spirits trying to awaken their sealed power to conquer the Korean Peninsula.

Cast and characters

An angel symboling the tiger, who protects the world with absolute power and is the leader of the 12 angels. He buries the four angels symbolizing the cow, rabbit, sheep, and chicken who were sacrificed in a past battle deep in his heart, and lives in the human world while hiding his identity.
An evil spirit who confronts the angels with merciless power.
An angel symbolizing the monkey. He is a quick-witted and resourceful man who dreams of becoming the next leader after Tae-san.
The only human with special abilities chosen by God and the manager of the 12 angels. He stays by the side of the angels and helps them protect human world.
An angel symbolizing the dragon. She lives with her special powers sealed along with evil spirits in a battle thousands of years ago.
An angel symbolizing the pig who works as a nurse at a Korean medicine clinic to help Bang-wool. He has an agile body movements when fighting.
An angel symbolizing the dog. She is as agile as a fighting dog when fighting and has a warm heart that never lets go of her desire to protect humans.
An angel symbolizing the rat. He has a quick judgment that plays an indispensable role in the activities of the angels.
  • Ahn Jihye as Mal-suk[3]
An angel symbolizing the horse.[3]
An angel symbolizing the snake. She is a doctor of oriental medicine who treats all diseases of humans with medical techniques passed down from ancient times.

Production

Development

The series is directed by Kang Dae-gyu, whose works include the movie Harmony (2010) and Pawn (2020). He is in cooperation with Han Yun-seon. The series is written by Kim Bong-han. Contents, Big Punch Pictures, Nova Film, Monster Union, The Contents On, and Studio X+U would manage the production with the latter also took on the planning.[4][5][6]

Casting

In 2023, Ma Dong-seok was reportedly received the series' script and positively reviewing it.[7]

In 2024, Ji Chang-wook, Seo In-guk, Lee Joo-bin, Kang Mi-na, Sung Dong-il, and Ko Kyu-pil were reportedly cast and positively considering to appear.[8][9][10][11][12] Ma, Seo, Sung, Ko, Lee along with Park Hyung-sik, Ahn Ji-hye, Kang Mi-na, Sung Yoo-bin, and Regina Lei has officially confirmed their appearances in October.[4][13]

Filming

Principal photography began at the end of October 2024.[4]

Release

Twelve is scheduled to premiere on U+ Mobile TV in 2025.[14] It is scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on August 23, 2025. It will be broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:20 (KST).[15] It will also be available to stream on Disney+ in select regions.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b 트웰브 > 드라마 | 더콘텐츠온 [Twelve > Drama | The Contents On]. tcokr.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c 트웰브 [프로그램정보] [Twelve [Program Information]]. Korean Broadcasting System (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Grover, Ashima (October 31, 2024). "Park Hyung Sik, Ma Dong Seok's new superhero K-drama's casting lineup, featuring Seo In Guk, confirmed". Hindustan Times. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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  7. ^ Ha, Soo-jung (August 25, 2023). [단독] '천만배우' 마동석, 한반도 지키는 히어로된다..차기작은 '트웰브' [[Exclusive] 'Ten Million Actor' Ma Dong-seok Becomes a Hero Protecting the Korean Peninsula...Next Project is 'Twelve'] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Ha, Soo-jung (April 9, 2024). [단독] '차기작 4편' 지창욱, 생애 첫 슈퍼히어로 될까 "'트웰브' 검토"(종합) [[Exclusive] Ji Chang-wook in 'Next 4', Will He Become His First Superhero? "Considering 'Twelve'" (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
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  10. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (September 7, 2024). [단독] 이주빈, 또 마동석 만난다...히어로물 '트웰브' 합류 [[Exclusive] Lee Joo-bin meets Ma Dong-seok again...Joins the hero movie 'Twelve'] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
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  12. ^ Choi, Yoon-na (October 14, 2024). [단독] 성동일·고규필, 마동석→서인국 '트웰브' 합류 [[Exclusive] Sung Dong-il and Go Kyu-pil join Ma Dong-seok → Seo In-guk's 'Twelve'] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Naver.
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  14. ^ Chin, Carmen (October 23, 2024). "'The Eternals" Don Lee, Park Hyung-sik to star in upcoming fantasy K-drama 'Twelve'". NME. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Tae, Yu-na (June 30, 2025). [공식] 시청률 0%만 5번째인데…마동석·이영애 내세운 KBS "토일극 신설, 텐트폴 편성" [[Official] Only 5th time with 0% viewership ratings… KBS "New Sat-Sun drama, tentpole arrangement" with Ma Dong-seok and Lee Young-ae]. Ten asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 30, 2025 – via Naver.
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