The first official poster for the new Korean drama The Manipulated has been released, showing stars Ji Chang Wook and Doh Kyung Soo in a tense face-off. The show will start streaming on Disney+ on November 5, 2025.
The poster introduces the main conflict of the story. Ji Chang Wook’s character, Tae Joong, is seen throwing a punch at Doh Kyung Soo’s character, Yo Han. The black and white image highlights the strong anger between the two men. This drama marks Doh Kyung Soo’s first time playing a villain.
What Is The Manipulated About?
The Manipulated is a thriller and revenge story. Ji Chang Wook plays Tae Joong, an ordinary man whose life is suddenly ruined when he is falsely accused of a serious crime and sent to prison. While trapped, he discovers that his situation was not an accident. It was all planned by a man named Yo Han, played by Doh Kyung Soo. After this discovery, Tae Joong sets out on a path of bloody revenge against the person who destroyed his life.
The series is based on the 2017 Korean movie Fabricated City, which also starred Ji Chang Wook. The drama version is written by Oh Sang-ho, who is known for his work on the popular series Taxi Driver and the film The Roundup: Punishment.
Stars Talk About Their Characters and the Drama
Ji Chang Wook shared his thoughts on the new project. He described The Manipulated as a fresh kind of revenge drama.
The Manipulated is a revenge drama with a refreshing tone and plenty of variety, something we haven’t seen in a while. With its unique action, there is so much to watch, making it a visually exciting project.
Doh Kyung Soo, who is taking on a very different role as the cold-hearted villain Yo Han, talked about the script. He said,
The script was incredibly fun. The fast-paced development, along with the action and racing scenes, makes me look forward to seeing how it all comes together.
Strong Supporting Cast and Release Schedule
Besides the two leads, the drama features a strong supporting cast. It includes Lee Kwang Soo as Baek Do-kyung, Jo Yoon Soo, and Pyo Ye-jin, who will play Tae Joong’s love interest.
The show will be released in a specific schedule. It will premiere on November 5, 2025, with the first four episodes available immediately. After that, two new episodes will be released each week. The series will have a total of 12 episodes.
The Manipulated is one of the major Korean original shows planned by Disney+ for the second half of 2025. With its intense story of revenge and a powerful cast, the drama is already generating interest ahead of its November release.
