Summary
Two ofCobra Kai’s most recognizable stars will reunite forTempest, an upcoming Korean drama. The final season of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated dojo dramedy recently returned with five episodes, asCobra Kaiseason 6, part 2, will premiere on November 15. That will be followed by the last part, which will arrive in 2025. In the meantime, two of the most recognizable performers from the popularKarate Kidspinoff show have already booked their next gigs.
Deadlineconfirms thatTempset, a new K-Drama spy saga,has cast Jacob Bertrand and Alicia Hannah-Kim. The actors are known, respectively, for their roles as Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz and Kim Da-Eun inCobra Kai. The cast ofTempestalready includes Gianna Jun and Gang Dong-won, with John Cho and Christopher Gorham also confirmed to be a part of the upcoming series. Character details are under wraps, butthe show is expected to debut in 2025 on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the U.S.
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Tempestis currently in production in Seoul, South Korea. The story follows a diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, Seo Munju (played by Gianna Jun). She crosses paths with Sanho (Gang Dong-won), an international special agent, as they are in a race tofind out the truth behind a dangerous attack that threatens the very stability of the Korean peninsula.
The Korean spy drama, from co-directors Kim Hee-won and Heo Myeong-haeng, could be one of the best shows in 2025 that’s given a bit of a boost with itsCobra Kaiconnection.
Gianna Jun, also known as Jun Ji-hyun, is known for her leading roles inKingdom,My Love from the Star,andLegend of the Blue Sea. As forGang Dong-won, also a producer onTempest,he had a recent leading role in the Netflix movieUprising. He’s also starred in films such asBrokerandPeninsula. Cho is recognizable for various Hollywood films, such asHarold & Kumarand the acclaimed thrillerSearching, while Gorham is known for his TV roles inPopular,Ugly Betty, andThe Lincoln Lawyer.
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Tempestis massively accomplished behind the camera, hailing fromThe HandmaidenandDecision to Leaveco-writer Chung Seo-kyung. Both films, which hail from filmmaker Park Chen-wook, are universally acclaimed. The Korean spy drama, from co-directors Kim Hee-won and Heo Myeong-haeng, could be one of the best shows in 2025 that’s given a bit of a boost with itsCobra Kaiconnection.
