Trending Now - Disney+ Announces K-drama Adaptation "the Koreans" Starring Lee Byung-hun and Han Jimin

WHO:

Lee Byung-hun, actor known for "Squid Game"

Han Jimin, actress known for "Heavenly Ever After"

Disney+, streaming service producing the series

FX, original network of "The Americans"

WHAT:

Disney+ is remaking FX's spy thriller "The Americans" as "The Koreans"

Production of "The Koreans" has begun

The series will stream exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the U.S.

WHERE:

The series is set in South Korea, focusing on North Korean spies living undercover

WHEN:

Production began in 2026

The series is set against the backdrop of the early 1990s in South Korea

WHY:

The series aims to provide a fresh take on the award-winning original series, adapting its premise to a different cultural and political setting

HOW:

The series is a reimagining of the acclaimed FX series "The Americans"

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:30 UTC)

Disney+ has officially begun production on "The Koreans," a reimagining of FX's acclaimed spy thriller "The Americans," which will stream exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the U.S. Set in early 1990s South Korea, the series will focus on North Korean spies living undercover and aims to provide a fresh take on the original's premise. The cast includes Lee Byung-hun, known for "Squid Game," and Han Jimin, recognized for "Heavenly Ever After."