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On September 6, get ready to enter the thrilling world of Confidence Queen (컨피던스맨 KR), the next kdrama to reunite Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon and Joo Jong-hyuk in a series of clever heists, fearsome charm... and revenge. The drama will be broadcast simultaneously on Prime Video, Coupang Play and TV CHOSUNin over 240 countries.
A trio of hustlers confront the injustices of our times
In Confidence Queen, 3 brilliant crooks, each with a past of their own, join forces to bring down figures of contemporary evil: corrupt powerful people, manipulators in high places and other symbols of a failing system. With an incisive, rhythmic and humorous tone, the drama revisits the codes of the crime genre to create an ultra-stylish Korean version of the "caper drama".
After winning over a worldwide audience in 2024 with Marry My HusbandPark Min-young returns in an unexpected role: that of Yoon Yi-rang, a genius swindler with extraordinary intelligence (IQ 165). The woman nicknamed "the queen of rom-coms"Here, we show a more daring and cunning side, determined to impose a new, strong, strategically-minded female figure on the Kdrama landscape.
On her Instagram account, the actress recently teased her transformation declaring, "I will serve you with all my heart."
A teaser video that sets the tone
The first trailer was released today, and it sets the tone. Here's what you can hear:
"These criminals shouldn't just be sent to hell after they die. We need to give them a taste of hell right now."
"I can't live a normal life."
"I'm not going to spare him just because he's a man. As long as I don't kill him, everything's fine."
"She's crazy."
"The essence of hustling is improvisation."
"You can't ignore innate talent."
"Me? I'm a true social genius."
This mix of intensity, punchlines and attitude heralds an intense drama!
An international cast and production
Alongside Park Min Young, Park Hee-soon (seen in My Name, Moving, Squid Game) plays James, a cold, elegant, deadpan gentleman whose humor and class may steal the show. Joo Jong-hyukrevealed in Extraordinary Attorney Woocompletes the trio with a quirky, endearing character, Myung Gu-ho, combining clumsiness and tenderness in a very "lovable loser" style.
This is the first time that a Korean drama will be launched simultaneously on Amazon Prime Video (as original), Coupang Play and TV CHOSUNan ambitious strategy that clearly marks a new stage in the global export of K-Drama. The creative duo, director Nam Ki-hoon (Casino, Voice 3) and screenwriter Hong Seung-hyun (Criminal Minds, Cheo Yong), promises a series as intense as it is elegant.
Why we're looking forward to it ?
- To see Park Min-young break away from her classic image with a role more daring than ever.
- For the promising dynamic of the main trio, between cunning, glamour and humor.
- For its worldwide distribution, which could make Confidence Queen a Money Heist-style K-drama phenomenon.
See you on September 6 for the first episode!
