Explosive spy melodrama kicks off with secrets, storms, and a star-studded cast
🌪️ "Into the Storm"—Striking Poster Hints at High-Stakes Intrigue
Get ready for a stormy ride. On July 23, Disney+ unveiled the official poster for its new original series Polaris (북극성), starring Jun Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won, confirming a September 10 premiere.
The poster captures the pair mid-action in a raging tempest, set against a dramatic red-and-black backdrop. A mysterious object submerged underwater and fighter jets slicing through the sky hint at a high-octane narrative laced with espionage, emotion, and suspense.
🕵️♀️ A Diplomat, a Bodyguard, and a Deadly Conspiracy
Polaris follows Moon-ju (Jun Ji-hyun), a revered UN ambassador whose world is turned upside down after a shocking assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. As she digs into the mystery, she's shadowed by San-ho (Kang Dong-won), a special agent tasked with protecting her.
What begins as a political incident soon spirals into a vast conspiracy threatening the Korean peninsula.
🎬 All-Star Creative Lineup + Global-Ready Cast
Behind the scenes is a top-tier production crew:
- Writers/Directors: Jeong Seo-kyeong (Decision to Leave, Little Women), Kim Hee-won (Queen of Tears, Vincenzo), Heo Myeong-haeng (The Roundup 4, The Wild)
- Cinematographer: Lee Mo-gae (Exhuma, 12.12: The Day)
- Music Directors: Dalpalan (Moving, The Childe), Jung Jae-il (Parasite, Squid Game, Mickey 17)
- Production Design: Kim Byung-han (The 9 Puzzles, Narco-Saints)
🎭 Supporting cast includes John Cho, Park Hae-joon, Kim Hae-sook, Yoo Jae-myung, Oh Jung-se, Lee Sang-hee, Joo Jong-hyuk, and Won Ji-an—promising deep characters and layered narratives.
📅 Release Format
- Sept 10: First 3 episodes drop
- Starting Sept 17: 2 episodes weekly
- Total: 9 episodes of high-stakes storytelling
Polaris marks the return of two A-listers to the small screen, powered by Korea's finest cinematic minds. With geopolitical danger, emotional depth, and blockbuster action, this is fall's must-watch K-drama.
