Made in Korea
A single decision can change the course of history.
Created by Woo Min-ho
On Disney+
A tense 1970s political thriller built on the collision between two men representing opposing moral forces, where systemic corruption and personal ambition drive toward an inevitable reckoning.
In 1970s South Korea, follow two men on opposite sides of power — one driven by ambition, the other by justice. As their worlds collide, greed, loyalty, and survival intertwine in a battle that will shape a nation.
Questions people ask
Is Made in Korea violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Does Made in Korea leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Made in Korea sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Made in Korea easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Made in Korea scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Made in Korea
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Made in Korea
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Made in Korea, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Made in Korea, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Made in Korea, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
