John Cho and Alicia Hannah-Kim are set to star alongside Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won in Disney+’s upcoming spy drama, Tempest.
Starring Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won, Tempest follows Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun), a renowned diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, as she investigates a suspicious assassination case involving South and North Korea. Joining her on this perilous mission is San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a mysterious special agent of unknown origin.
“Can you understand that I am the boss and follow my commands no matter what?” Moon Ju demands in the teaser, hinting at the intense dynamic between the two protagonists.
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“I’ll take care of her,” San Ho responds cryptically over the phone.
The star-studded cast also includes Hollywood actor John Cho (Star Trek), who will make his Korean drama debut as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State.
Tempest boasts a talented ensemble, with additions like Christopher Gorham (The Lincoln Lawyer), Alicia Hannah-Kim (Cobra Kai), and Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai).
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Tempest promises a thrilling ride filled with “assassinations, political games, conspiracies and spies,” as described by Disney+ and Hulu. Directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by renowned martial arts director Heo Myunghaeng.
