The Manipulated K-drama release date, where to watch, what to expect, and more about Ji Chang-wook's thriller

Disney+ has announced a brand new Korean drama The Manipulated, featuring Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo, Lee Kwang-soo and Jo Yoo-nsu in leads.

The Manipulated K-drama 

Ji Chang-wook is storming back to your screens with The Manipulated this November on Disney Plus. Just last year he amazed the viewers with his jaw-dropping moves in Gangnam B-Side and already gearing up to show more of his dark side in the upcoming thriller. The 38-year-old actor gained global fame as an action-star with his 2014 K-drama Healer and 2016 K-drama The K2. Now, as The Manipulated is around the corner, here's everything you need to know about the new K-drama.

The Manipulated K-drama release date

The upcoming K-drama claims to be a mix of revenge thriller with dangerous crime elements in it. The Manipulated is coming soon on Hulu and Disney Plus on November 5, 2025. However, it's not confirmed yet whether the K-drama will release in India or not, but fans can expect to watch on JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) later.

The Manipulated K-drama cast members

Apart from Ji Chang-wook in the lead, the upcoming K-drama also features Doh Kyung-soo, Lee Kwang-soo, Jo Yoon-soo, Kim Jong-soo, and Yang Dong-geun in pivotal roles. Speculations have it that The Manipulated is a remake of the 2017 movie, Fabricated City, which was also led by Ji Chang-wook, and featured a similar revenge-driven plot and manipulation to uncover the truth.

What to expect from The Manipulated

The thriller K-drama consists of twelve episodes, each one will be released the same weekly format. Fans can expect an intense revenge narrative that follows an ordinary man who's life is completely ruined by a cunning manipulator. This brutal situation leads to high-stakes chase game later.

The ordinary man named Tae-jung (Ji Chang-wook) will be seen wrongfully imprisoned by a faceless figure named Yo-han (Doh Kyung-soo), who sculpts fabricated realities for others. Fuelled by vengeance, Tae-jung to be seen embarking on a dangerous action-filled journey to hunt down Yo-han.

The 1-minute-28-second teaser trailer of The Manipulated exhibits fast-paced action sequences, including explosions and high-speed car chases. The video also features scenes of wrongful imprisonment, the villain's bone-chilling grin, adrenaline-fuelled car chases, explosions, all while building more suspense between the two leads.

FAQs:

Q. When to watch The Manipulated K-drama?

A. The Manipulated is set to premiere on Disney+ on November 5, 2025 with its twelve epiosdes dropping weekly basis.

Q. Who are the main actors in The Manipulated?

A. Ji Chang-wook and K-pop band Exo’s Doo Kyung-soo, aka D.O. appear as the leading duo. Also features Lee Kwang-soo, Jo Yoon-soo, Kim Jong-soo, and Yang Dong-geun in pivotal roles.

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