On August 28, Disney+ published videos of characters who make fun of the birth of two captivating leads in his next original series Storm. The clips highlight the intriguing relationship between SEO Mun-Ju (played by Jun Ji-Hyun) and Baek San-Ho (played by Kang Dong-Won), merging the espionage and romance to increase curiosity.
Storm Mun-Ju follows, an ambassador of the United Nations who built an international reputation, while tracing the forces behind an assassination attempt against a presidential candidate. Protecting it is San-Ho, a mysterious elite agent without official nationality, since together they discover a truth that threatens the Korean peninsula.
The video of the character of Jun Ji-Hyun immediately attracts attention with his chilling monologue: “I had a dream. That woman was dying.” As Mun-Ju, he decides to apply in the elections to exhibit the plot behind the attack. Meanwhile, the Kang Dong-Won line, “I saw her. A woman unaware of the danger he was in”, Suggestions to complex ties between the two.
“I think the only key we have is baek san-h. I want to open it, to see where that door leads,”, Mun-Ju declares, showing his determination. The video then moves to San-Io scenes, risking everything to protect it, triggering questions about how their dynamic will go from the tension of the thriller spy to an emotional love story.
Kang Dong-Won’s teaser opens with, “I had a dream. In the dream, I was a woman”, While watching Mun-Ju from afar. Known as a ace in a global mercenary society, San -o’s true identity remains unknown. Activities from a mysterious figure to protect Mun-Ju, he chooses to stay by his side, even on the edge of the danger. When Mun-Ju question his loyalty, he replies calmly, “I don’t care. I’ll only do my job” Kidding up his defenses leaving the spectators to ask himself his real reasons.
Between potentially lethal terrorist threats, the two undertake a dangerous journey that balances trust and suspicion, showing a chemistry that has already lit the global anticipation.
Fans flooded the social media of reactions to the clips released, writing: “I waited for so long. Hurry up, September 10!” “How can it continue to look so good?” “Their acting tones are perfect: high -level actors”, “The face of Kang Dong-Won tells an entire story”, AND “This will be the most anticipated k-drama of the end of 2025.” Many praised the “crazy casting” and have called it a combination intended for success.
Adding to the Hype, Storm It is written by Jung SEO-KYUNG (Decision to leave, Little women) and directed by Kim Hee-Won (Queen of tears, Vincenzo), making it one of the most anticipated collaborations of the year. With such a powerful creative team and the most famous actors in Korea, the series should reaffirm the global force of the Korean narrative.
Storm It will be previewed on Disney+ with three episodes on September 10, followed by two weekly episodes from September 17, for a total of nine episodes.
Sources: Wikitoe
