September 23, 2025

The wait is finally over for K-drama lovers! On September 22, 2025, the makers released the official poster for the highly awaited thriller, The Manipulated. The poster looks dark and gripping, showing Ji Chang Wook and Doh Kyung Soo (from EXO, known as D.O.) in intense new roles. Fans are buzzing with excitement thanks to its strong cast and revenge-filled story. Want to watch The Manipulated? The series will be available exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar starting November 5, 2025. This exciting news came alongside the poster reveal. The show was first introduced during Disney+’s Open House event on May 23, 2025 in Gangnam, Seoul, where it was highlighted as one of the big dramas for the year. Disney promised a mix of suspense, action, and emotional depth. The story follows Tae Joong, played by Ji Chang Wook, a quiet man whose life falls apart when he is wrongly sent to jail for a serious crime. As Tae Joong digs deeper, he finds out that Yo Han, played by Doh Kyung Soo, is the mastermind behind his downfall. The battle between these two is a tense game of revenge, betrayal, and psychological tricks. The script comes from Oh Sang Ho, who is famous for hit shows like Taxi Driver and the action movie The Roundup: Punishment (The Outlaws 4). Besides the leading stars, the 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 took two years, with Ji Chang Wook and Doh Kyung Soo confirmed in 2023, Jo Yoon Soo in September 2024, Pyo Ye-jin in October, and Lee Kwang Soo joining in November 2024. The Manipulated is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling K-dramas of the year! While fans wait for its November 5 release on Disney+ Hotstar, they can enjoy Ji Chang Wook’s past hits like Welcome To Samdal-ri, The K2, Healer, and Gangnam B-Side, all available now on Netflix.

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