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About the show
The drama North Star is an espionage melodrama about diplomats and special agents, set to premiere on Disney+ in 2025.
It centers on a group of spies who lose their identities and find themselves.
Moon Joo, played by Jeon Ji Hyun, is a diplomat and former ambassador to the United States who has built an international reputation.
San-ho, played by Kang Dong-won, is a special agent of unknown nationality, and the story follows the two as they try to track down the truth behind a huge case.
The writer and director
The drama is a collaboration between writer Jung seo-kyung and director Kim Hee-won.
Jung Seo-kyung has written the screenplays for the drama “Little Women” and the movie “Decision to Leave,” while Kim Hee-won has directed the drama “Vincenzo” and “Little Women”.
This is the second collaboration between the two, so expectations are high.
The storied careers and accomplishments of writer Jung Seo-kyung and director Kim Hee-won
Jung Seo-kyung’s career and major works
Jung made her debut in 2002 with the short film Electricians, and has since built a reputation for working with director Park Chan-wook on a variety of films.
Her collaborations with Park have included Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005), I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006), Thirst (2009), and The Handmaiden (2016).
In particular, “The Handmaiden” is an adaptation of the 2002 novel “Fingersmith” by Welsh author Sarah Waters, set in Japan’s colonial Korea, and was a huge success at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or.
Her collaboration with director Park Chan-wook has been an important part of her career. Park appreciates her
storytelling skills, and together they have won numerous awards: “Thirst” won the Jury Prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, and she and Park also won the Screenplay Award at the Sitges Film Festival.
Kim Hee-won’s career and filmography
Kim Hee-won has been recognized for her outstanding directorial skills with the dramas Vincenzo and Little Women.
She is known for her unique vision and ability to bring abstract ideas to life, and each of her dramas features strong visuals and delicate emotional expressions.
Vincenzo, a gritty revenge drama about a mafia lawyer in Korea, was a huge hit, while Little Women was praised for its modern take on a classic novel.
The relationship between writer Jung Seo-kyung and director Park Chan-wook
Jung and Park Chan-wook have a long-standing collaborative relationship and have successfully produced many films together.
The two are deeply involved in each other’s creative process, working closely together from writing to directing.
Jung has said that she has learned a lot from working with Park, and their collaborations are always highly anticipated.
Her latest film, Decision to Leave, was the first melodrama she worked with Park Chan-wook on, and it won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, putting their collaboration in the spotlight once again.
Agency Information
Jung seo-kyung is currently working under NAMU Actors. NAMU Actors is one of the leading entertainment agencies in South Korea, and many actors and directors are affiliated with the agency.
Director Kim Hee-won’s agency has not yet been disclosed, but she collaborates with various production companies to produce her works.
Awards and highlights
Jung has won many international awards for her work, including a Palme d’Or nomination at the Cannes Film Festival for The Handmaiden and the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for Thirst.
Director Kim Hee-won has been recognized both domestically and internationally, including winning the Best Director Award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for Vincenzo.The collaboration between writer Jung Seo-kyung and director Kim Hee-won is highly anticipated in itself, and the drama “North Star” will be a chance for them to once again prove their outstanding directorial and storytelling skills.
Main Characters
Moon Joo (Jeon Ji-hyun): A diplomat and former ambassador to the U.S. A woman of great intelligence and courage, she plays an important role in uncovering the truth of the case.
San ho (Kang Dong-won): A special agent of unknown nationality. He works with Moon-joo to solve the case while searching for his own identity.
Detailed biography and filmography of Jeon Ji-hyun.
Biography
FullName : Jeon Jeon-hyun
Date of Birth : October 30, 1981
Place of Birth : Seoul, South Korea
Education : Major in Theater and Film, Dongguk University
Family : Married Choi Jun Hyuk in 2012; they have two children together.
Agency : Yi Hashtag
Career highlights
EARLY CAREER
Jeon began her career as an advertising model and television actress. Her film debut was in “White Valentine” (1999).
Her role in the 2001 romantic comedy “Freaky Her” catapulted her to fame and became a cultural phenomenon across Asia.
Film success
Her major films include “Il Mare” (2000), “Windstruck” (2004), “Thieves” (2012), “The Berlin File” (2013), and “Assassin” (2015).
“Thieves” and “Assassination” were particularly successful, with “Assassination” winning several awards and becoming one of the highest-grossing films in South Korea.
Television comeback
“You from the Stars” (2013-2014) and “Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016-2017) were successful returns to the small screen.
Recent work
Jeon starred in the Netflix series ‘Kingdom: Asin of the North’ (2021), a special episode of the popular drama series ‘Kingdom’, in which she played the lead role.
Awards and recognition
Jeon has won numerous awards, including Best Actress at the Daesong Film Festival and Grand Prize in the Television category at the Baeksang Arts Awards. She is considered one of the leading figures of the Korean Wave
Detailed Biography and Filmography of Kang Dong-won
Biography
Date of Birth: January 18, 1981
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Education: Mechanical Engineering major, Hanyang University
Agency: YG Entertainment
Career Highlights
EARLY CAREER: Kang Dong-won made his acting debut in the 2003 drama “The Country Princess,” and rose to fame with the romantic drama “Something of the 1%,” which aired in 2003.
Film success: He transitioned to movies with notable roles in “Temptation of the Wolf” (2004), “The Duelist” (2005), “Angry Thursday” (2006), “Jeon Woo Chi: The Duelist” (2009), among others. His performance in “The Duelist” was critically acclaimed and earned him a wider fan base.
Acclaimed films: He appeared in “Secret Reunion” (2010) and “Archipelago” (2010), which were among the highest-grossing films of the year: Archipelago: Age of Troubles” (2014), as well as a role in a historical action movie.
Recent films: “Priest” (2015), “The Lost Time: The Boy Who Came Back” (2016), “1987: When the Day Comes” (2017), and “Bando” (2020), the sequel to the popular zombie movie “Busanbound”.
Awards and recognition
Kang has won several acting awards, including Best Actor at various film festivals and awards shows. He is known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters.
Why we chose North Star
Jeon Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won chose this drama for the following reasons, respectively : Jeon Ji Hyun has successfully played spy roles in the movies “Berlin” and “Assassination,” so she is expected to show a strong character in this drama.
Kang Dong Won is returning to drama after nearly 20 years, and fans are excited to see what his new look will be like, especially since it’s been a long time since his last drama appearance in “Magic.
Surrounding characters
As of now, no specific information has been released about the other characters besides the lead actors, but the lead actors alone have already garnered a lot of attention, so we’re expecting a strong cast for the supporting cast as well.
What’s special about the drama
In addition to the intense storyline, the drama’s appeal lies in the unique direction and narrative created by the combination of writer Jung Jung Kyung and director Kim Hee Won.
The pairing of top actors Jeon Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won is a big deal in itself, and it will be interesting to see how their chemistry will play out.
Airing plans
Currently, North Star has begun principal photography and is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2025. The air date has yet to be confirmed, but fans are eagerly awaiting it. Additional information and trailers to be released in the future are also highly anticipated.
Wrapping up
The North Star has already caught the attention of many with its title alone, and many are eager to see what synergy the pairing of Jeon Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won will bring to the table.
With the genre being an espionage melodrama, it will be great to see what the two actors’ excellent acting skills will bring to the table. We will continue to keep you updated with any new news regarding this drama.
We’ll update you as soon as we have more news, so stay tuned!
