๐ Polaris in a Tempest: Inside Disney+ Koreaโs New Spy Thriller "๋ถ๊ทน์ฑ"

โEven when the storm hits, Polaris never moves.โ
In September 2025, Disney+ (STAR Originals) is set to unveil one of its most ambitious Korean productions yet โ ใ๋ถ๊ทน์ฑใ(Polaris / Tempest). Blending espionage with emotion, and structure with chaos, this series might just redefine what K-dramas on global platforms can be.
๐ฅ Overview: What Is "๋ถ๊ทน์ฑ (Tempest)"?
Element | Details |
Title | ๋ถ๊ทน์ฑ (Tempest) |
Genre | Spy Thriller / Romance / Psychological Drama |
Release Date | September 10, 2025 |
Platform | Disney+ (STAR Original) 69tv |
Format | 8 Episodes |
Language | Korean (Subtitles available) |
๐ญ Cast & Creative Team
Starring:
Kang Dong-won (as the enigmatic lead)
Jun Ji-hyun (as the memory-lost agent)
John Cho, Yoo Jae-myung, Park Hae-joon, Oh Jung-se, Won Ji-an
Writer: Jung Seo-kyeong (Mother, The Handmaiden)
Directors: Kim Hee-won & Heo Myeong-haeng
Music: Dalpalan, Jung Jae-il
๐งญ Why โPolarisโ?
In astronomy, Polaris (๋ถ๊ทน์ฑ) is the fixed point โ the star that guides the lost.
In this drama, it is both literal and metaphorical: a symbol of identity, memory, and emotional orientation amidst chaos.
The protagonist, a former agent who has lost her memories, struggles to find her โtrue north.โ
The people around her, including those with unclear loyalties, are each navigating their own moral compass.
๐ก Story Premise (Spoiler-Free)
A high-level intelligence conflict set against the emotional backdrop of betrayal, identity, and survival.
Rather than emphasizing explosions and chase scenes, Tempest focuses on what drives people to lie, protect, or forget.
๐ Global Impact & Streaming Strategy
Disney+ is strategically investing in Korean originals under its STAR brand.
Following hits like Moving and Big Bet, ๋ถ๊ทน์ฑ represents:
๐ฏ Targeted appeal to global adult audiences
๐ญ High-caliber Korean storytelling
๐ Expansion of emotional thrillers into the global OTT market
๐ง Final Thoughts
If you're a fan of series like Killing Eve, Severance, or Moving, this is one to add to your September watchlist.
Polaris may be fixed in the sky, but in Tempest, everything else is up for question.
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