Korea’s entertainment industry in the 1960s and 1980s is the backdrop for Netflix’s latest Korean series, "Show Business" (working title), announced today. The release date has not yet been announced.

News of the drama starring Song Hye-kyo ("The Glory") and Gong Yoo ("Squid Game"), comes a week after Netflix showcased the 37 Korean originals on its 2025 slate, including 21 drama series. 

Song plays Min-ja, a resilient woman shaped by a challenging childhood. When she sees an opportunity in the Korean music industry, she dives in, determined to make her mark.

Gong Yoo plays her childhood friend, Dong-gu, who enters the music industry at her side. Even though he’s reckless and unpredictable, Dong-gu has a soft spot for Min-ja and listens to anything she says.

Kim Seol-hyun ("Light Shop") plays Min-hui, who has held a love-hate relationship with Min-ja since childhood. Once innocent and naive, following everything Min-ja says, Min-hui also reveals a rebellious and sharp side.

Cha Seung-won ("Uprising") appears as starmaker, Gil-yeo, the greatest composer of their era, with Hanee Lee ("The Fiery Priest") as Min-ja’s mom and an aspiring singer. 

The series is written by Noh Hee-gyoung ("Our Blues") and directed by Lee Yoon-jung ("Coffee Prince').

Netflix enters production on "Show Business" as Korean drama continues to dominate its non-English TV content globally.

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