Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min are set to lead the upcoming The Americans adaptation The Koreans for Disney+.
The Americans adaptation will stream internationally on Disney+, while airing in the U.S. on Hulu.
Set in early 1990s South Korea during a period of rapid democratization and cultural change, the story follows a seemingly ordinary couple who are actually North Korean spies living undercover.
As they struggle to balance their family life with their covert missions, the narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, patriotism, and love. Meanwhile, a determined counterintelligence agent closes in on uncovering their true identities.
The series is directed by Ahn Gil-ho (known for The Glory) and adapted for television by Park Eun-kyo. It also stands as a key part of Disney+’s growing investment in Asian original content.
