“Made in Korea” Starring Hyun Bin Sweeps Charts

The Disney+ hit Korean drama Made in Korea has officially brought its first season to a close with the release of its final episode. Highlighted by Hyun Bin’s bold transformation, the series has left audiences with a powerful and lasting impression through the unforgettable character of Baek Gi-tae.

Hyun Bin’s Performance Draws Praise

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Korea, Made in Korea depicts the fierce confrontation between Baek Gi-tae (played by Hyun Bin), a man obsessed with wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon-young (played by Jung Woo-sung), who relentlessly pursues him. Hyun Bin portrays Baek Gi-tae as a Central Intelligence Agency section chief who exploits the desires of others to fuel his own ambition. Shedding his familiar image of a gentle, romantic leading man, he delivers a gritty and chilling antagonist performance, earning widespread acclaim for significantly expanding his acting range!

The highly anticipated finale received fervent online reactions: “The director’s storytelling and visuals are on another level”, “Absolutely mesmerised by the refined Korean noir style”, “I rarely leave reviews, but this is the best series I’ve watched in a long time”, “The actors’ performances are outstanding”, “I’ve discovered Hyun Bin all over again”, “Congratulations to Hyun Bin for creating yet another career-defining role”, “The overall quality of this production is incredibly high”, “I can’t wait to see which chapter of history Season 2 will open with”, “Time for an immediate rewatch—I’ll be looping this until Season 2 arrives”.

The drama’s performance has been just as impressive according to FlixPatrol. It topped the Disney+ Korea TV series chart for 21 consecutive days, secured No. 1 in Taiwan, and ranked near the top across multiple Asian markets including Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Breaking records for highest domestic viewership, it was the most watched Korean original released on Disney+ in 2025.

Hyun Bin’s portrayal of a complex villain who transcends a simple good-versus-evil framework is expected to mark a major turning point in his career. Meanwhile, Season 2 of Made in Korea has already been confirmed and is currently in production. With Baek Gi-tae’s story firmly established in Season 1, audiences around the world are eagerly anticipating what awaits in the next chapter.

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