Hulu Drops Teaser for Korean Spy Thriller Tempest

Hulu has unveiled the teaser trailer for Tempest, a high-stakes Korean spy thriller starring Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, and John Cho.

When an assassination attempt is made on a presidential candidate, a multinational conspiracy involving rogue nations, security agencies, and classified intelligence will threaten the stability of the Korean peninsula.

The new spy series is launching with three episodes on September 10 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

Featuring one of the most impressive international line-ups in a Korean drama to date, Tempest follows Seo Munju, a skilled former diplomat, as she tries to uncover the truth behind an attempt on a presidential candidate’s life.

After discovering the candidate was accused of being a North Korean spy, Munju digs into his past, unlocking a Pandora’s box of deception, state secrets and more.

Protected by Paik Sanho, a mercenary with a suspicious history and a hidden backer, Munju repeatedly finds herself under attack as she uncovers an international conspiracy stretching all the way to the White House. But, with danger drawing ever closer, will Sanho be able to keep his principal safe and his emotions in check?

The cast includes Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, John Cho, Lee Misook, Park Haejoon, Christopher Gorham, Michael Gaston, and Spencer Garrett. The series is produced by Imaginus in association with Showrunners, AA, and Skydance

Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon (Queen of Tears, Vincenzo), co-directed by Korea’s leading martial arts director Heo Myeonghaeng (The Roundup: Punishment, Badland Hunters), and is written by Chung Seokyung (Decision to Leave, Little Women).