Official poster for Netflix’s ‘Made In Korea’ starring Priyanka Mohan and Park Hye Jin
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Netflix India announced their newest slate of Tamil and Telegu originals in a press release on Monday. The lineup includes original Tamil film Made In Korea, starring Priyanka Mohan and Park Hye-Jin (of Squid Game fame).
Made in Korea is touted as a cross-cultural romance that threads heartbreak, identity, and resilience. Priyanka says she was drawn to the narrative’s fresh tone and emotional intensity. “I knew immediately I wanted to be a part of it,” she recalls. She describes her character’s arc — from heartbreak to empowerment — as deeply personal and meaningful.
Directed by Ra Karthik, the film tells the story of Shenba, whose dream trip to Korea with her boyfriend crashes into betrayal. Stranded and alone in Seoul, she grapples with loneliness, culture shock, and survival. Along the way, she forms deep friendships and rediscovers her own strength.
“Korean culture has significantly influenced Indian culture over the past decade,” says Ra Karthik. “I had never watched a K-drama or listened to K-pop until I began research on Made In Korea. During that process, I discovered deep cultural connections and historical similarities between Korean and Tamil heritage. This curiosity inspired me to tell a story that resonated deeply with me.”
Park Hye-Jin has previously appeared in Hwang Dong-hyuk’s record breaking Netflix series Squid Game, which wrapped up its third and final season earlier this year. Park has also featured in Pachinko, Soo Hugh’s Apple TV adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s hit novels.
Made in Korea is set to release on Netflix in 2026.
As part of Netflix India’s broader expansion into regional content, Made In Korea joins a slate of six new Tamil and Telugu originals announced this October by Netflix. Others in the slate include Stephen (a psychological thriller), Super Subbu (an offbeat comedy), #Love (a romance), Takshakudu (folklore thriller), and Legacy (a gritty family saga).
Netflix’s Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content, India, emphasized the company’s mission in the press release:
“We are excited and deeply committed to championing stories from the South across languages, cultures, and states. The richness of storytelling from this region has been a cornerstone of our growth.”
By melding Tamil storytelling with Korean aesthetics and emotional rhythms, Made In Korea aims to be part of a new wave of cross-border cinema. For viewers curious about the intersections between Indian and Korean culture — and for those seeking fresh, globally minded romance — this film might mark a turning point in how regional Indian films travel beyond language boundaries.
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