Disney+ Starts Production on The Koreans: A Remake of The Americans

Exciting news for fans of spy thrillers! Disney+ has officially started production on “The Koreans,” a fresh take on the hit FX series “The Americans.” If you loved the original show, you won’t want to miss this reimagined version.

In this new series, set against the backdrop of South Korea in the early 1990s, viewers will follow a seemingly ordinary middle-class family with a clandestine twist. While they may appear like any other family to those around them, both parents are actually North Korean spies on a mission to undermine the South from within.

Starring Lee Byung-hun from “Squid Game” and Han Ji-min from “Heavenly Ever After,” the show promises to deliver a gripping narrative filled with themes of patriotism, loyalty, and identity. Directed by Ahn Gilho and adapted by Park Eunkyo from the original FX series, “The Koreans” is poised to be a groundbreaking addition to Disney+.

For those unfamiliar with the original “The Americans,” the show was a massive success, winning accolades like the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama and being recognized as an AFI TV Program of the Year for five consecutive seasons. And if you haven’t had a chance to catch the FX series, you can still stream it on Hulu.

“The Koreans” is just one of the many high-energy Korean originals coming to Disney+ APAC. With titles like “Tempest,” “Made in Korea,” and “The Tyrant” in the lineup, there’s a lot to look forward to for fans of Korean entertainment. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new series and other upcoming shows on Disney+!