Gianna Jun Stars in Disney+ Korean Spy thriller ‘Tempest’
Gianna Jun will play alongside Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston in “Tempest”, a Korean spy agent thriller who comes to Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the US
The nine -part series focuses on a multinational conspiracy that threatens stability on the Korean peninsula after a murder attack on a presidential candidate.
Jun, known for ‘My Love from the Star’ and ‘Kingdom’, plays SEO Munju, a competent former diplomat who became UN ambassador who investigates the attempt on the candidate’s life. After discovering that the candidate was accused of a North Korean spy, Munju discovers what Disney+ describes as “a Pandora’s box with deception, state secrets and more.”
Gang Dongwon (‘Peninsula,’ ‘revolt’) Co stars such as Paik Sanho, a highly educated mercenary with a suspicious history that protects Munju while navigating an international conspiracy that extends to the White House.
The international cast includes John Cho (“Star Trek”, “Murderbot”) as an assistant -Minister of Foreign Affairs Anderson, Michael Gaston (“Daredevil: Born Again”, “Bridge of Spies”) as secretary of Defense Eagleton and Spencer Garrett (“Once Usmaker”). Christopher Gorham (‘The Lincoln Lawyer’, ‘Ugly Betty’) plays Ethan, a mercenary.
Korean Cast members are Lee Miss (‘Queen of Tears’, ‘The Plot’) as Lim Okseon, mother of presidential candidate Jang Junik, played by Park Haejoon (‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’).
Kim Heewon, who directed the hit series “Queen of Tears” and “Vincenzo”, Helmt helps the project, with co-director by fighting voltage specialist Heo Myeonghaeng (“The Roundup: Punishment,” “Badland Hunters”). The series was written by Chung Seokyung (“Decides to leave”, “Small Women”).
Imaginus produces in collaboration with Showrunners, AA and Skydance.
“Tempest” debuts with a premiere of three episodes on 10 September, followed by two episodes weekly until the two -part final on October 1.
The series represents the continuous investments of Disney+ in Korean content, which becomes a member of the recent offer, including “Nine Puzzles”, the most viewed Disney+ Korean drama of the year, together with “A Shop for Killers”, “Hyper Knife” and “Moving”.
