Kim Tae-hee steps into Hollywood with new Prime Video thriller 'Butterfly' — also set to premiere on tvN in Korea.
🎬 Hollywood meets Korea: 'Butterfly' lands on tvN
On August 5, tvN officially announced that Butterfly, a Prime Video original spy thriller, will also air in Korea. The broadcaster released a Korean-language poster with the word "나비" (Butterfly) written boldly across the center, building anticipation among local viewers.
🕵️♂️ Spy thriller with global cast
Butterfly follows a gripping chase between a former U.S. intelligence agent David Jung (played by Daniel Dae Kim) and current operative Rebecca (Reyna Hardesty), who has been ordered to kill him. The series combines high-stakes espionage with emotional tension.
🇰🇷 Star-studded Korean cast, filmed on Korean soil
The show has drawn attention for its star-studded Korean cast, including Kim Tae-hee, Park Hae-soo, Kim Ji-hoon, Sung Dong-il, and Lee Il-hwa. Park Hae-soo even appears in the teaser, raising excitement for his role.
Set in South Korea, the drama was filmed across Seoul and Busan, adding authentic Korean atmosphere to the global production.
🌎 Korean-American production behind the scenes
The series was produced and headlined by Daniel Dae Kim, a Korean-American actor, with Steph Cha — also Korean-American — serving as co-creator and showrunner. This strong Korean-American creative team adds cultural nuance to the globally focused story.
📺 Where to watch
Butterfly premieres globally on August 13 via Prime Video. Korean viewers can catch it on tvN starting August 22, airing every Friday and Saturday at 10:40 PM KST.
