Lead cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jin Ki-joo Like many period political dramas, director Shin Yeon-shick’s Uncle Samsik is leading us towards an ending we already know will happen. Much like the recent film 12.12: The Day, the events of this story will culminate in a coup d’état. In contrast to that hit … Read more
Korean history buffs! Remember the divide during the tumultuous 1950s and 60s, when a nation cleaved in two mirrored the clashing ideas within? This politically unstable era, rife with power struggles and self-serving ambition, becomes the captivating backdrop for the latest K-drama, Uncle Samsik. Imagine a historical drama where strategy reigns supreme. Picture political figures … Read more
Lead cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jin Ki-joo, Seo Hyun-woo After almost 30 years on the big screen, Korean acting legend Song Kang-ho (Parasite) makes his long-awaited small-screen debut as a wily fixer in the political drama Uncle Samsik. Directed by Shin Yeon-shik and presented by Disney+, this big-budget drama series evocatively recreates … Read more
