The Manipulated OTT release date: Disney+ is set to bring another gripping Korean drama to its stunning lineup after Tempest and The Murky Stream. Ji Chang-wook’s thriller revolves around revenge.

Last Updated: 01.11 PM, Sep 29, 2025
Disney+ unveiled a gripping teaser of Ji Chang-woo’s upcoming K-drama ‘The Manipulated,’ and fans are already hooked with its suspense-laden plot. Another highlight is the stellar duo of Ji Chang-wook and Exo’s Doo Kyung-soo. Disney’s original series will be dropping in the coming weeks, but the teaser has already sparked a wave of excitement among K-drama fans. Read on to get a first glimpse of The Manipulated along with the plot and cast.
Disney+ is set to bring another gripping Korean drama to its stunning lineup after Tempest and The Murky Stream. The makers previously announced Ji Chang-wook’s The Manipulated with an intriguing poster. Now, Disney+ has unveiled a suspense- and mystery-packed teaser trailer to offer you a thrilling glimpse into the darkest revenge tale. Korean original series The Manipulated will drop exclusively on Disney+ on November 3. It will be available to watch in multiple regions where Disney+ is accessible.
Disney Plus’ original series, The Manipulated, features Korean heartthrobs Ji Chang-wook and K-pop band Exo’s Doo Kyung-soo, aka D.O. Fans will be able to witness a thrilling confrontation between the leads. While Ji Chang-wook plays a simple and kind-hearted delivery boy, Kyung-soo plays his arch nemesis and psycho villain.
The story centers around Park Tae-joong (Ji Chang-wook), who is falsely accused of rape and murder. Things soon take a sinister turn when somebody wrongfully schemes against him and he lands in a cruel jail setting. Park then embarks on a bloody quest for revenge for all the injustice. Who are the masked culprits?
Watch the plot twists unfold in the trailer here:
Directed by Park Sin-woo and written by the visionary creator of the highly acclaimed Korean drama, The Taxidriver.
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Q. When to watch The Manipulated?
A. The Manipulated is set to premiere online via Disney+ on November 3
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.