“Tempest” becomes the most viewed Korean original premiere of 2025 on Disney+ globally!
Following the successful release of Lightshop Keeper, which became the biggest Korean original premiere on Disney+ globally in 2024, Disney+’s recently released international spy thriller Tempest has become the number one most viewed Korean original premiere of 2025 on Disney+ globally, in APAC, and in Korea, based on 5 days of streaming, according to Disney+ last September 19.
Premiered on September 10, Tempest tells the story of a skilled former diplomat and a former UN ambassador named Seo Mun Ju, who tries to uncover the truth behind an attempt on a presidential candidate’s life. She discovers that the candidate was accused of being a North Korean spy, and as she digs into his past, she will find out shocking state secrets and more.
Protected by Paik San Ho, an international special agent, Mun Ju constantly finds herself under attack as she discovers an international conspiracy that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.
The series features a star-studded cast, namely, Gianna Jun, who plays the role of Seo Mun Ju, a skilled former diplomat and a former UN ambassador, Gang Dong Won as Paik San Ho, an international special agent, Lee Mi Sook as Jang Jun Ik’s mother, Lim Okseon, and Park Hae Joon as presidential candidate Jang Jun Ik.
Also includes American actor, John Cho as Assistant Secretary of State Anderson, Hollywood actors, Christopher Gorham as Ethan, a mercenary, Michael Gaston as Secretary of Defense Eagleton, and Spencer Garrett as President Hauser.
Congratulations to the whole cast and staff of Tempest! You all deserve this!
Tempest‘s Episodes 6 and 7 are now streaming on Disney+. Catch the last two episodes on October 1.
Source: PR from Disney+ Philippines
