Tempest (2025): Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won Lead a High-Stakes Spy Romance on Disney+ and Hulu

“The storm is coming. Will you brave the tempest?” With that chilling tagline, Tempest (북극성 / Polaris) emerges as

one of the most anticipated South Korean dramas of 2025. Starring Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun) and Gang Dong-won, the spy romance thriller premieres worldwide on Disney+ and Hulu on September 10, 2025.

With a story spanning diplomacy, espionage, and forbidden love, Tempest asks what it means to hold the fate of a nation in your hands—while risking your heart in the process.

🌪️ The Story: Diplomacy Meets Espionage

Written by acclaimed screenwriter Jeong Seo-kyeong (The Handmaiden), Tempest weaves a tale of international intrigue and emotional intensity.

• Gang Dong-won plays Baek San-ho, an international special agent of mysterious nationality—equal parts mercenary, diplomat, and shadow operative.

• Jun Ji-hyun stars as Seo Mun-ju, a brilliant but conflicted figure whose choices could alter the stability of the Korean Peninsula.

Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth behind a deadly attack that threatens global security. But as secrets unravel, so do their defenses against one another.

As the teaser reminds us: “Some storms cleanse. Others destroy.”

⭐ The Cast: Global Power and Star Presence

Tempest brings together an impressive international cast alongside its two Korean superstars:

• Gang Dong-won as Baek San-ho

• Jun Ji-hyun as Seo Mun-ju

• John Cho as Anderson Miller, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State

• Kim Hae-sook as Chae Kyungsin

• Lee Mi-sook as Lim Okseon

• Yoo Jae-myung

• Park Hae-joon as Jang Junik, presidential candidate

• Oh Jung-se as Jang Junsang

• Michael Gaston as Eagleton, U.S. Secretary of Defense

• Spencer Garrett as U.S. President Houser

• Christopher Gorham as Ethan, mercenary

• Plus Won Ji-an, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, Joel de la Fuente, Brooke Smith, Tom Lenk, Romy Rosemont and more.

This blend of Korean and Hollywood talent positions Tempest as a truly global spy drama.

🎬 The Creative Force Behind Tempest

Directed by Kim Hee-won (Little Women, Vincenzo) and Heo Myung-haeng, Tempest is produced by Imaginus, Studio AA, and Seoul Action School, bringing cinematic scope to the streaming screen.

Music comes from Jung Jae-il (Parasite, Squid Game) and Dalpalan, ensuring the soundscape will be as intense as the action. Cinematographer Lee Mo-gae adds a cinematic edge, giving the series the look of a globe-trotting spy thriller.

💥 Genre: Spy Thriller Meets Romance

Unlike typical espionage dramas, Tempest combines:

• Spy intrigue — international diplomacy, secret agents, and political warfare.

• Romance — the slow-burn tension between two people caught between duty and desire.

• Action — hand-to-hand combat, political conspiracies, and globe-spanning danger.

As one character in the trailer says: “Love is the most dangerous weapon of all.”

📅 Release Date & Streaming

Mark your calendars—Tempest premieres September 10, 2025, streaming exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu. With its star-studded cast and sweeping narrative, it’s set to be a flagship K-drama of the year.

⚡ Final Thoughts: Will You Brave the Tempest?

With Jun Ji-hyun’s commanding presence, Gang Dong-won’s enigmatic edge, and a story penned by one of Korea’s finest writers, Tempest is primed to deliver both blockbuster spectacle and emotional resonance.

It’s more than just a spy series—it’s about trust, betrayal, and the storms that rage inside us.

On September 10, the world won’t just watch Tempest—it will feel its winds. 🌪️