The wait is finally over for K-drama fans! The official poster for the much-anticipated thriller K-Drama, The Manipulated, was released today, September 22, 2025. Featuring Ji Chang Wook and Doh Kyung Soo (EXO’s D.O.) in intense new avatars, the poster teases a dark, gripping storyline. Alongside the poster reveal, the makers also confirmed the official release date of the series. The buzz surrounding the show has already begun, especially given its strong cast and intriguing revenge theme.
Where to stream upcoming K-drama The Manipulated online?
The series will stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar starting from November 5, this year. The show was first introduced during the Disney+ Open House event on May 23, 2025, held at Disney Korea’s headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul. At the event, The Manipulated was presented as one of the major highlights of Disney’s second-half drama lineup, promising a mix of suspense, action, and emotional depth.
The K-drama revolves around Tae Joong, played by Ji Chang Wook, a quiet man whose life is shattered when he’s wrongfully imprisoned for a serious crime. As he digs deeper into the incident, he discovers that the person behind his downfall is Yo Han, portrayed by Doh Kyung Soo. What follows is a calculated journey of revenge, as Tae Joong seeks justice against the man who orchestrated his suffering. The plot explores betrayal, manipulation, and the psychological battle between two complex characters.
The drama is written by Oh Sang Ho, best known for his work on the hit series Taxi Driver and the action film The Roundup: Punishment (The Outlaws 4).
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In addition to the leads, the supporting cast includes Lee Kwang Soo as Baek Do-kyung, Jo Yoon Soo, and Pyo Ye-jin, who plays Tae Joong’s love interest. The casting process took shape over the past two years, Ji Chang Wook and Doh Kyung Soo were confirmed in November 2023, followed by Jo Yoon Soo in September 2024, Pyo Ye-jin in October, and Lee Kwang Soo in November of the same year.
With its intense storyline and a stellar team behind the scenes, The Manipulated is going to be one of the most exciting K-dramas of the year. While fans count down to its November 5 release, they can revisit Ji Chang Wook’s earlier works in Welcome To Samdal-ri, The K2, Healer, Gangnam B-Side and more, currently streaming on Netflix.
Where to stream upcoming K-drama The Manipulated online?
The series will stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar starting from November 5, this year. The show was first introduced during the Disney+ Open House event on May 23, 2025, held at Disney Korea’s headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul. At the event, The Manipulated was presented as one of the major highlights of Disney’s second-half drama lineup, promising a mix of suspense, action, and emotional depth.
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The K-drama revolves around Tae Joong, played by Ji Chang Wook, a quiet man whose life is shattered when he’s wrongfully imprisoned for a serious crime. As he digs deeper into the incident, he discovers that the person behind his downfall is Yo Han, portrayed by Doh Kyung Soo. What follows is a calculated journey of revenge, as Tae Joong seeks justice against the man who orchestrated his suffering. The plot explores betrayal, manipulation, and the psychological battle between two complex characters.
The drama is written by Oh Sang Ho, best known for his work on the hit series Taxi Driver and the action film The Roundup: Punishment (The Outlaws 4).
More about The Manipulated and Ji Chang Wook's works
In addition to the leads, the supporting cast includes Lee Kwang Soo as Baek Do-kyung, Jo Yoon Soo, and Pyo Ye-jin, who plays Tae Joong’s love interest. The casting process took shape over the past two years, Ji Chang Wook and Doh Kyung Soo were confirmed in November 2023, followed by Jo Yoon Soo in September 2024, Pyo Ye-jin in October, and Lee Kwang Soo in November of the same year.
With its intense storyline and a stellar team behind the scenes, The Manipulated is going to be one of the most exciting K-dramas of the year. While fans count down to its November 5 release, they can revisit Ji Chang Wook’s earlier works in Welcome To Samdal-ri, The K2, Healer, Gangnam B-Side and more, currently streaming on Netflix.
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