In post-war Korea, in an era filled with desire and aspiration, an ordinary girl with nothing more than a dream and an incredible voice will attempt to beat the odds and become the best performer in Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born - a new Korean series coming October 12 to Disney+ Hotstar.

Based on the popular webtoon, the series follows Jeongnyeon, a trainee of Maeran Gukgeuk-dan (Theater Company), competing and growing with her biggest rival Youngseo. With a dream to become one of the best performers in Korean female classical opera, she will be put on the stage where all odds are against her. 

Starring Kim Taeri (Revenant; Twenty-five, Twenty-one) as Jeongnyeon, and Shin Yeeun (The Glory, Revenge of Others) as Youngseo, Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born is written by Choi Hyobi (A Time Called You, Babysitter) and directed by Jung Jiin (The Red Sleeve, Radiant Office). The series is produced by the leading entertainment company CJ ENM’s production powerhouse Studio Dragon based in Korea. 

Jeongnyon: The Star is Born is the latest Korean series to be announced as part of the ever-expanding selection of unmissable APAC storytelling on Disney+ Hotstar. In 2024 alone, over 10 high quality Korean titles have been released, building on the positive momentum of its APAC content slate from 2023, which featured hits including Moving, Big Bet and The Worst of Evil. A Shop For Killers currently stands as 2024’s most viewed local original series on Disney+ Hotstar in APAC (based on views). Later this year, fans of unmissable storytelling will be able to enjoy several highly anticipated Korean originals including The Tyrant, Unmasked, Seoul Busters, Gangnam B-Side, and Light Shop, as well as premium, talent-driven scripted dramas in 2025 including Tempest, Low Life and Nine Puzzles.