A new teaser for the Disney+ series “The Manipulated“ shows Ji Chang Wook as an ordinary man whose life is torn apart after being framed for a terrible crime, with Doh Kyung Soo revealed as the mastermind pulling the strings. The series is set to premiere on November 5, 2025.
The Story of a Life Broken
The plot of “The Manipulated” follows a man named Tae Joong, played by Ji Chang Wook, who is living a calm and ordinary life. He works hard as a deliveryman while chasing his dreams. His world is turned upside down when he is wrongfully imprisoned for a horrible crime he did not commit. A screencard in the teaser with the words, “That day, my life was broken into pieces,” highlights the moment everything changes for him. While in prison, a desperate Tae Joong says, “I donโt really know why this is happening to me,” showing his confusion and pain. He later discovers that his downfall was not an accident but a deliberate plan orchestrated by a mysterious man named Yo Han, played by Doh Kyung Soo. Fueled by anger, Tae Joong sets out on a path of bloody revenge.
A Chilling Villain and a Quest for Vengeance
The teaser introduces Doh Kyung Soo’s character, Yo Han, as the calculated and cold manipulator behind Tae Joong’s suffering. Yo Han is seen watching Tae Joong with a sharp gaze, and at one point, he gives a wicked smile as he says, “Calling me was the right thing to do.” This marks Doh Kyung Soo’s first time playing a full villain role, and his performance aims to be a chilling highlight of the series. On the other side, Ji Chang Wook’s Tae Joong transforms from an everyday citizen into a man driven by revenge. The teaser is filled with intense action, including car chases and large explosions, showing the length of his pursuit. He delivers an angry warning to his enemy: “Just wait a little, I’ll find you soon.”
The Creative Team and Cast
The series is based on the film “Fabricated City” and is written by Oh Sang-ho. It is directed by Park Shin-woo and Kim Chang-ju, with music by Kim Tae-seong. The production had a significant budget of around 35 billion Korean won, promising high-quality action and spectacle. The cast includes several well-known actors besides the two leads. Lee Kwang-soo plays a character named Baek Do-kyung, while Jo Yoon-su appears as No Eun-bi. Actress Pyo Ye-jin has also been cast in a pivotal role as Ji Chang Wook’s love interest.
Global Release Schedule
“The Manipulated” will premiere worldwide on Disney+ on November 5, 2025. The show will have a total of 12 episodes. It will debut with the first four episodes available on the same day. Following the premiere, two new episodes will be released each week. This release strategy will continue until the series concludes on December 3, 2025.
Ji Chang Wook shared that the series is a revenge drama with lively and diverse spectacles. He mentioned, “The Manipulated is a revenge drama with lively and diverse spectacles we haven’t seen in a while. With plenty of unique action sequences to watch, it’s a feast for the eyes.“
Do Kyung Soo added his excitement about the project, stating, “The script was so much fun. The pacing is fast, and I’m excited to see how the action and racing scenes will be brought to life.“
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