Despite the controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun's personal life resulting in the 'Knock-Off' series being dropped, Disney+ showcased a glamorous lineup of global content as well as Korean content.
On the 10th, Disney+ announced the lineup for the second quarter of 2025. The recently released Disney+ original series 'Hyper Knife' recorded the highest viewership among Korean content on Disney+ this year, creating a phenomenon. Attention has turned to the following content.
Initially, the new series 'Knock-Off' Season 1 was mentioned as a follow-up to 'Hyper Knife,' which is set to be released later this month. 'Knock-Off' had been prominently discussed as it would also be released over two seasons during the Disney content showcase held in Singapore last November. However, the release schedule was 'completely suspended' due to the recent personal life controversy involving the male lead actor Kim Soo-hyun, who holds the most significant role in the production.
Nevertheless, Disney+ emphasized its diverse lineup, including not only domestic but also global series and variety shows. Above all, Disney+ is at the center of K-content expansion, featuring new domestic productions based on numerous intellectual properties (IPs) from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel that can only be showcased by Disney+.
#1 Filled with laughter and dopamine, exciting preferences: 'Buried Hearts,' 'Good Day,' 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Season 6, 'Cannibal' Season 2, 'Daredevil: Born Again,' 'The Simpsons: Rage-ing Back'
First, viewers can meet a variety of genres of content streaming on Disney+ that are loved by audiences. The life full-betting revenge drama 'Buried Hearts,' featuring Park Hyung-sik and Huh Joon-ho, along with Lee Hae-young, Hong Hwa-yeon, Woo Hyun, and Kim Jung-nan, showcases intense acting battles every week. The variety show 'Good Day,' which has drawn heated responses with the meeting of G-Dragon and PD Kim Tae-ho, is continually recognized as a top content pick by viewers.
Not only domestic content but also global content offers unique entertainment that captivates audiences across all generations. The glamorous lives of celebrities are being covered in 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' which has returned with Season 6 and continues to be highly popular. Disney+'s well-made thriller 'Cannibal' officially premiered its second season on March 19, capturing subscribers weekly. Additionally, the Marvel television original series 'Daredevil: Born Again,' released on March 5, targets genre fans with its high-octane crime action, while the timeless comedy animation 'The Simpsons' perfectly caters to viewers' preferences with the special episode 'The Simpsons: Rage-ing Back.'
#2 For the whole family, everyone's preferences are satisfied: 'Moana 2,' 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' 'Everyone's League: Win or Lose'
Content that feels like a gift from Disney and Pixar for viewers of all ages continues to receive steady love. The movie 'Moana 2,' which was released in November 2024 and attracted 3.55 million viewers, caused a phenomenal spectacle, and the film 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' celebrating the 30th anniversary of 'The Lion King,' can now be found on Disney+. The series 'Everyone's League: Win or Lose,' presented by Pixar Studios, known for its global masterpieces such as 'Inside Out' and 'Elemental,' is also streaming.
#3 Touching the heart with emotions and tears, preferences that resonate: 'Our Movie,' 'The Good Man'
In upcoming new releases, the protagonists of premium performances that represent South Korea gather in one place. The melodrama 'Our Movie,' featuring Namgoong-min and Jeon Yeo-been, follows a filmmaker experiencing a sophomore slump and a free-spirited terminally ill actor who heal their wounds and find love while shooting a film. This will be released in June, while 'The Good Man,' starring Lee Dong-wook and Lee Sung-kyung, portrays the tumultuous events of the third generation head of a gangster family who strives to protect his family, career, and love with laughter and tears, and will also be available on Disney+ in the second half of the year.
#4 A feast of masterpieces and scale, global preferences satisfied: 'Doctor Who' Season 2, 'Andor' Season 2, 'The Bear' Season 4, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 2, 'Ironheart,' 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,' 'Alien: Earth'
Alongside explosive reactions from global fans, beloved masterpieces are set to return with new seasons. The beloved series 'Doctor Who,' cherished worldwide since the 1960s, returns for its second season on April 12 with the 15th Doctor played by Shooty Gatwa, teasing a more dynamic journey. 'Andor' Season 2, which shone with a 96% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes in 2022 and received eight Emmy nominations, will also be released on April 23. Disney+'s legendary sci-fi spy action series, known for its thrilling stories and visual spectacles, will feature Diego Luna reprising his role as the main character in the first installment. In addition, 'The Bear,' which has received critical acclaim every season and boasts a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, is returning for Season 4, and 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' based on the works of fantasy author Rick Riordan, will make its return for Season 2.
Marvel and Ridley Scott's new works, which will showcase immense scale and unpredictable stories, are also noteworthy. 'Ironheart,' which focuses on the story of 'Riri Williams,' the genius inventor who first appeared in the 2022 film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' is expected to meet fans in the first half of this year. Additionally, the first Marvel animated series in 2025, which explores 'Peter Parker's' life through a unique approach, is titled 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.' Also, the extreme sci-fi horror 'Alien: Earth,' produced by master Ridley Scott, who created the sci-fi masterpiece 'Alien,' will take place on Earth for the first time in the series, promising intense horror, suspense, and thrills this summer.
Amid numerous contents that will excite global viewers, there are expectations for a perfect synergy with upcoming domestic original series set to be released.
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