A fatal and alluring woman, portrayed by Cho Yeo-jeong, finally makes her first appearance. At the same time, Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung collide head-on.
Episodes 3 and 4 of the Disney+ original series “Made in Korea,” released on the 31st, promise an even more gripping narrative. The series highlights three major viewing points that heighten anticipation.
Viewing Point #1
The Emergence of “Bae Geum-ji,” a New Face in “Made in Korea”
“Made in Korea” is set in South Korea during the 1970s, a time when turmoil and rapid growth coexisted. The story follows Baek Gi-tae (Hyun Bin), a man who seeks to rise to the pinnacle of wealth and power by turning the nation itself into a profit model, and prosecutor Jang Geon-young (Jung Woo-sung), who relentlessly pursues him with unwavering obsession as they confront massive, era-defining incidents.
The first major viewing point that instantly elevates immersion is the arrival of the new character Bae Geum-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong). Bae Geum-ji is the madam of a high-end yojeong frequented by powerful elites. Ambitious and keenly pragmatic, she possesses striking beauty and an almost hypnotic eloquence, wielding her lethal charm to subtly manipulate power behind the scenes.
She is connected not only to Hwang Guk-pyeong (Park Yong-woo), the director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, but also to Cheon Seok-jung (Jung Sung-il), who stands at the very top of the power hierarchy. This web of connections sparks curiosity about what role she will play among figures driven by seething desire. Still images showing Baek Gi-tae closely observing Bae Geum-ji while speaking on the phone, as well as scenes of the two conversing amid a secretive atmosphere, further heighten intrigue about how their relationship will unfold.
Viewing Point #2
Baek Gi-tae vs. Jang Geon-young, a Head-On Collision at the Center of Desire and Madness
Baek Gi-tae and Jang Geon-young officially enter a full-scale confrontation. After proposing a business deal to Ikeda Yuji (Won Ji-an), Baek Gi-tae reveals his calculating nature as he outwardly fulfills his duty as a KCIA section chief while carefully concealing his burning ambition.
Meanwhile, Jang Geon-young teams up with Oh Ye-jin (Seo Eun-soo) to dismantle the criminal organizations tied to Baek Gi-tae. Moving relentlessly day and night, he displays an unyielding determination to pursue them to the very end.
As unpredictable conflicts continue, the two finally come face to face in Jang Geon-young’s office. In particular, preview stills from Episodes 3 and 4 show Jang Geon-young staring at Baek Gi-tae with madness-filled eyes while holding a glass of liquor. The image lays bare his obsession and amplifies curiosity about the choices and actions he will take moving forward.
Viewing Point #3
A Tightening Net of Investigation and the Gradual Revelation of Desire, Tension Reaches Its Peak
The final viewing point centers on the relentless investigation led by Jang Geon-young and Oh Ye-jin, alongside the desires of Baek Gi-tae as they begin to reveal their true form. Closely monitoring the movements of Baek Gi-tae and Ikeda Yuji, Jang Geon-young zeroes in on their collusive criminal enterprise and deploys an increasingly meticulous investigative net.
Feigning ignorance while fully aware of the situation, Baek Gi-tae moves closer to Ikeda Yuji in pursuit of his ambition, gradually exposing the boundless nature of his desire. Scenes depicting Baek Gi-tae and Ikeda Yuji maneuvering to finalize a high-stakes deal, contrasted with Jang Geon-young and Oh Ye-jin conducting an undercover investigation, intensify curiosity about how this clash of obsession and ambition will unfold.
Also released is the “Made in Korea: The Age of Prohibition – New Edition” poster, which immediately captures attention with its refreshed visual impact. In the newly produced poster, Bae Geum-ji stands unwavering amid the currents of desire swirling between Baek Gi-tae, Cheon Seok-jung, Pyo Hak-su, and Hwang Guk-pyeong. The image reinforces her commanding presence and raises questions about what kind of ripple effect she will have on their intertwined relationships and ambitions.
The tagline “In the age of prohibition, she stood at the very center of power” sharply underscores Bae Geum-ji’s immense influence even in an era when everything was forbidden, conveying an overwhelming aura that refuses to be overshadowed by the desire-driven men around her.
Episodes 3 and 4 of “Made in Korea” are available today on Disney+. One additional episode will be released on January 7, followed by another on January 14, bringing the series to a total of six episodes.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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