Although it has struggled to stand tall in the OTT market this year, overshadowed by Netflix, its quality is not lacking. This is why we need to take a look at Disney Plus original Korean dramas.
The long Chuseok holiday is just around the corner. While most will be heading home or traveling, there are also many who are hoping for a little healing time in front of their monitors.
Here are three Disney Plus works that can delight their eyes and ears, confidently recommended. With not only the lead roles but also excellent supporting actors and a solid story structure, this is a perfect opportunity to indulge in the taste of Disney Plus.
▲Trigger
It’s the return of Kim Hye-soo. Although she hasn't been very active in recent acting activities, she has gained attention by appearing in her second OTT work. She has received praise for her delightful performance alongside actors Jung Sung-il and Joo Jong-hyuk.
‘Trigger’ tells the story of the KNS Current Affairs Department's 'Trigger' team, centered around team leader Oh So-ryong (Kim Hye-soo), who lives for today, and Han Do (Jung Sung-il), whose goal is to live well, and Kang Gi-ho (Joo Jong-hyuk), who wants to live stylishly for even a day. It depicts the story of people obsessed with work who elegantly take down bad guys with their cameras.
By detailing and explaining plausible events, it enhances immersion. 'Trigger', showcasing the ultimate in investigative reporting, consists of a total of 12 episodes.
It is one of the works that Disney Plus is confident enough to present as its first drama this year.
▲Hyperknife
The second work of Disney Plus in 2025, following 'Trigger'. The ratings guarantee actor Park Eun-bin has arrived. Along with her, the renowned actor Seol Kyung-gu joins, leaving no doubt about their acting skills.
‘Hyperknife’ is a medical thriller depicting the fierce confrontation between 'Jung Se-ok' (Park Eun-bin), a once-promising genius doctor, and her mentor 'Choi Deok-hee' (Seol Kyung-gu), who brought her downfall.
It’s a perfect transformation for Park Eun-bin, who has represented a bright and clean image with her charming smile. The performance is so chilling that it could be described as psychopathic.
The total of 8 episodes of ‘Hyperknife’ has been praised for attracting many former Disney Plus subscribers due to its high quality.
▲Polaris
If you're going to watch it, wouldn't it be better if it's visually enjoyable? Finally, this combination has come together. Actors Kang Dong-won and Jun Ji-hyun. Even if you're not curious about the drama, I recommend watching just the first episode. Your eyes will definitely be delighted.
That said, the actors' performances are not lacking. Their high-quality acting, rivaling their beauty, attracts viewers as the episodes progress.
‘Polaris’ tells the story of 'Seo Mun-joo' (Jun Ji-hyun), who has built an international reputation as a UN ambassador, chasing the truth behind the presidential candidate shooting incident, alongside the mysterious special agent 'Baek San-ho' (Kang Dong-won), who must protect her, facing a huge truth threatening the Korean Peninsula.
With a production cost of 70 billion won and Hollywood actor John Cho joining, the work achieves an extraordinary scale. The total of 9 episodes of ‘Polaris’ has been met with comments like “It’s way more fun than expected.”
