Parasite' actor Song Kang-ho is making his television debut with "Uncle Samsik". The K-politcal period drama will be streamed on OTT giant Disney+. Song will play the fixer «Pak Doochill» aka «Uncle Samsik» and Byun Yo-han, known for K-drama «Mr Sunshine», will essay the role of another pivotal character of the series — Kim San.
«Uncle Samsik» is set to make its debut with a five-episode premiere on May 15, exclusively on Disney+ for international audiences. The series will start streaming on Hulu in the United States.
Following this exciting launch, viewers can look forward to the unfolding of the 16-part series, with episodes released in batches of two per week. The staggered release schedule will build anticipation and allow fans to immerse themselves in the captivating storyline over several weeks.
Finally, the season will culminate in a thrilling three-part finale set to air on June 19. With its unique premise and carefully crafted storytelling, «Uncle Samsik» promises to be a must-watch series that captivates audiences around the globe.
«Uncle Samsik» is written and directed by Shin Yeon-shick, known for Korean films such as «The Russian Novel» and «Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet». It also marks Shin's series debut.
«Uncle Samsik» tells the story of a young idealist man Kim San who is driven to turn his country's fortunes around. The man attracts the attention of a shady fixer, who adapts to any situation and takes whatever steps necessary to help