Made in Korea 2 (2026 K-Drama) Filming Locations

 

Made in Korea Season 2 (Original Title: 메이드 인 코리아 시즌2)

In the turbulent aftermath of the 1970s, three ambitious men clash at the heights of intelligence, prosecution, and military power—until the sudden assassination of the supreme leader triggers a massive power vacuum.

Synopsis

South Korea in the 1970s was an era where turbulent chaos and explosive economic leaps coexisted. Nine years later, the fierce battle for supremacy reignites.

Baek Ki-tae now wields formidable authority as the Deputy Director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA). Meanwhile, Prosecutor Jang Geon-young, who has been quietly honing his blades of revenge, makes a high-profile return to the Joint Investigation Headquarters. At the same time, Baek Ki-hyun, who has rapidly risen to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Defense Security Command (DSC), sets his ambitious sights on the absolute pinnacle of power.

Then, on the fateful autumn night of October 26, 1979, the sudden demise of the nation's supreme leader shatters the status quo, unleashing a monumental power vacuum in the very heart of the regime...

General Information

Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan

Genre: Political, Thriller, Period Drama

Network / Platform: Disney+

Episodes: 6 Episodes

Release Date: September 9, 2026

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Production & Historical Lore

Historical Backdrop: Set against the pivotal transition of modern Korean history, culminating in the historic October 26, 1979 assassination of President Park Chung-hee.

Power Institutions: Features the fierce rivalry among three of the most influential entities of the era—the KCIA (중앙정보부), the Prosecution Service (검찰), and the Military Defense Security Command (보안사령부).

Two Pivotal Events That Altered the Course of Modern Korean History in 1979

1. The October 26 Incident (10·26 사건, 1979)

Overview & Development:

Kim Jae-gyu, Director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA), assassinated President Park Chung-hee and Chief Presidential Security Service Cha Ji-cheol inside a government safehouse in Gungjeong-dong, Seoul. Accompanying Army Chief of Staff General Jeong Seung-hwa, Kim rushed to the Army Headquarters in an attempt to seize control of the situation. However, he was arrested by the Military Police just hours later.

Historical Impact:

Following Kim's arrest, the government declared nationwide emergency martial law, appointing General Jeong Seung-hwa as the Martial Law Commander. This assassination brought a sudden end to Park Chung-hee's 18-year authoritarian rule and effectively dismantled the Fourth Republic's Yushin Regime.

2. The December 12 Military Insurrection (12·12 군사반란, 1979)

Overview & Development:

Amidst the volatile power vacuum left by the October 26 assassination, Major General Chun Doo-hwan—the Defense Security Commander who was appointed Chief of the Joint Investigation Headquarters—orchestrated an internal military coup. Leading the "New Military" faction centered around Hanahoe (an illicit private clique within the armed forces), Chun forcefully abducted Martial Law Commander General Jeong Seung-hwa and mobilized frontline troops into Seoul and the surrounding capital region without presidential authorization.

Historical Impact:

By executing this armed mutiny, the New Military faction completely seized control of South Korea's military command structure. This illicit seizure of power served as the direct catalyst for the formal establishment of Chun Doo-hwan's authoritarian military regime in September 1980.