KRSeason 2 of 'Made in Korea,' starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, premiered on Disney+ in late 2025 with a reported budget of 70 billion won ($51 million), making it one of the most expensive K-dramas ever produced. The series explores themes of systemic power and greed set against the political backdrop of 1970s South Korea, a period marked by significant historical events such as the assassination of President Park Chung-hee and the subsequent military coup. While the show received international acclaim and high viewership on Disney+, its domestic reception was more mixed. The production is part of a broader trend in Korean cinema and television that revisits the 1970s, including films like 'The Man Standing Next' and '12.12: The Day.' Director Woo Min-ho emphasized that 'Made in Korea' focuses on fictional characters rather than directly recounting historical events, allowing for a commentary on systemic ambition and social decay that connects past and present.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the drama's historical context, creative approach, and reception without overtly favoring any particular political perspective. It discusses the show's thematic connections to historical events but does not take a clear ideological stance. The framing is客观
