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Tempest

Original title: Buk-geuk-seong
  • TV Series
  • 2025–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
10K
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Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won in Tempest (2025)
A former diplomat uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Korean peninsula.
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KoreanKorean DramaActionDramaThriller

Munju, an ex-ambassador, and Sanho, a secret agent, investigate an attack that could destabilize the Korean peninsula, unraveling a dangerous conspiracy that jeopardizes regional peace and s... Read allMunju, an ex-ambassador, and Sanho, a secret agent, investigate an attack that could destabilize the Korean peninsula, unraveling a dangerous conspiracy that jeopardizes regional peace and security.Munju, an ex-ambassador, and Sanho, a secret agent, investigate an attack that could destabilize the Korean peninsula, unraveling a dangerous conspiracy that jeopardizes regional peace and security.

  • Stars
    • Jun Ji-hyun
    • Gang Dong-won
    • Lee Mi-sook
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,297
    68
    • Stars
      • Jun Ji-hyun
      • Gang Dong-won
      • Lee Mi-sook
    • 321User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Jun Ji-hyun
    Jun Ji-hyun
    • Seo Mun-ju
    • 2025
    Gang Dong-won
    Gang Dong-won
    • Baek San-ho
    • 2025
    Lee Mi-sook
    Lee Mi-sook
    • Lim Oksun
    • 2025
    Park Hae-joon
    Park Hae-joon
    • Jang Junik
    • 2025
    Oh Jung-se
    Oh Jung-se
    • Jang Junsang
    • 2025
    Kim Hae-sook
    Kim Hae-sook
    • Chae Kyungsin
    • 2025
    Joo Jong-hyuk
    Joo Jong-hyuk
    • Park Changhee
    • 2025
    Lee Sang-hee
    Lee Sang-hee
    • Yeo Miji
    • 2025
    Won Ji-an
    Won Ji-an
    • Kang Hanna
    • 2025
    Daniel J. Kim
    Daniel J. Kim
    • Park Changhee
    • 2025
    Choi Jung-woo
    Choi Jung-woo
    • Hwang Man-gi
    • 2025
    Choi Jong-won
    Choi Jong-won
    • Im Dujin
    • 2025
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • President Arnold Hauser…
    • 2025
    Michael Gaston
    Michael Gaston
    • Eagleton
    • 2025
    John Cho
    John Cho
    • Anderson Miller
    • 2025
    Brooke Smith
    Brooke Smith
    • 2025
    Sebastian Roché
    Sebastian Roché
    • Patrick Hughes
    • 2025
    Christopher Gorham
    Christopher Gorham
    • 2025
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    User reviews321

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    10LuckyDarky

    Interesting and amazing seriers

    I'd say this was definitely a amazing series to watch. From character buildup to the storyline along with it. With a thrilling end. Tough it does leave with a ton of questions and would definitely make up with a a season 2 for it. I also don't get the hate as there is a disclaimer every episode it's FICTION..and continue to bomb 1 stars on this.
    10wildxxemberxx

    Amazing Quality

    Yes this show has a bunch of your typical kdrama tropes. However, all of the acting was absolutely amazing. The english speakers actually could act, everything felt more offical and they put a lot of effort into the story and plot. I loved this whole vibe, it made it stand out compared to other shows. I absolutely loved the foriegners acting and the people who played the Americans. Overall everything is super high quality and has an insanely good plot.
    7chanzel

    Ok show - tons of bias polarized ratings

    Typical K-drama with nonsense romance; no new formula. Therefore, the over the top ratings are ridiculous. The low ratings, allegedly by Iraquís, seem more like a coordinated action from US-paid bots. Iraq is barely mentioned and in the context of the illegal US invasion. The show actually depicts the US as the psycho warmonger terrorist country it is. That's the only novelty about this show; a departure from the usual US-friendly narrative. Looks like the most US vassal country in Asia is waking up to the realities of US empire.
    10imdbfan-875921

    Amazing

    Great script, amazing directing, awesome cast. It has strong female leads, from heroine to villain, and great supporting male characters as well. A series for grownups. Finally a series where adults act as adults and not teenagers. It had me waiting for new episodes each week. Only thing I wish for is more episodes and a slightly different ending.
    80U

    Tempest

    "Tempest" is intense, intriguing, and will satisfy any spy thriller fan. The characters are faceted, and the series is layered. Blink and you might miss a clue, an inciting incident, or an insight into how and why things began to unravel. Combine that with the friction and realistically orchestrated action.

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      Gang Dong-Won makes his first appearance in a drama series since 2004 SBS drama series "Magic." Gang Dong-Won also works as a producer in drama series "Tempest."

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 2025 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Korea
      • United States
      • Korea
    • Official sites
      • hancinema
      • Naver (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • The North Star
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Action School
      • Imaginus
      • Imaginus
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