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Disney+ unveils new previews of Tempestits next suspenseful political drama. Central characters include Kim Hae-sookwho takes on the role of the President of South Korea, with an impressive presence and undeniable charisma.
Tempest will follow Moon Ju (Jun Ji-hyun), a well-known ambassador to the United Nations, determined to shed light on an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. At her side, San Ho (Kang Dong-won), a special agent with a mysterious past, finds himself assigned to protect her. Together, they confront a truth of colossal proportions, threatening the future of the Korean peninsula.
Kim Hae-sook as President Chae Kyung-shin
In this hot context, Kim Hae-sook interpreter Chae Kyung-shinPresident of South Korea. A woman of strong convictions, she is both active in politics and on the diplomatic stage. Once close to Moon Ju, whom she even envisaged as a future foreign minister, she is now beginning to distrust her as the affair takes on the character of a national and international crisis.
The first stills unveiled show all the authority and dignity of the character, underlining the actress' ability to embody a powerful and respected leader.
Praise for his performance
Kim Hae Sook shared her approach to the role: "I wanted to play a president who was intelligent, charismatic, but also human and warm."
The scriptwriter Jung Seo Kyung also praised her performance: "I didn't want to portray a merely meek leader. It had to be a clear-cut, forceful decision-maker, and Kim Hae-sook captured that perfectly. In every scene, she gave me chills."
The drama Tempest will make its debut on September 10, 2025 with the broadcast of 3 episodes. Starting on September 172 new episodes will go online each week, for a total of 9 episodes.
