# Show Business: The Glory’s Song Hye Kyo & Squid Game’s Gong Yoo Unite for Epic Period Drama

URL: https://technosports.co.in/show-business-the-glorys-song-hye-kyo/  
Published: 2026-01-14  
Updated: 2026-01-14  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

When **The Glory** meets **Squid Game** in 1960s Korea, magic happens. Netflix’s upcoming period drama *Show Business* has wrapped filming after over a year of production, bringing together two of K-drama’s biggest stars for an ambitious journey through South Korea’s golden age of entertainment. Here’s everything you need to know about this star-studded period piece.

## Show Business: Series

| **Detail** | **Information** |
| --- | --- |
| **Status** | Filming Completed (January 2026) |
| **Expected Release** | Late 2026 |
| **Setting** | 1960s-1980s South Korea |
| **Genre** | Period Drama |
| **Director** | Lee Yoon Jung (*Argon*) |
| **Writer** | Noh Hee Kyung (*Our Blues*) |
| **Lead Stars** | Song Hye Kyo, Gong Yoo, Lee Ha Nee |
| **Production** | Studio Dragon, GTist |
| **Platform** | [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/) |

## A Golden Era Reimagined

*Show Business* transports viewers to post-Korean War South Korea, chronicling the explosive growth of the country’s entertainment industry from the 1960s through the 1980s. It’s a period that saw Korea transform from war-torn nation to cultural powerhouse—perfect material for an epic drama.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-876.png)

The series promises to explore the dreams, ambitions, and struggles of those who built Korea’s entertainment empire from scratch. Think of it as *Mad Men* meets K-drama nostalgia, tracking how an industry was born during one of the most transformative periods in Korean history.

## Dream Cast Assembles

**Song Hye Kyo** returns to Netflix after her revenge thriller triumph in *The Glory*. Her ability to portray complex, driven women makes her perfect for a story about ambition in a rapidly changing industry.

**Gong Yoo**, fresh from his iconic Salesman role in *Squid Game* and its upcoming sequel, plays Dong Gu. The actor’s range—from romantic leads to enigmatic villains—suggests his character will be multilayered and compelling.

The supporting cast reads like a who’s who of K-drama royalty: **Lee Ha Nee** (*Aema*), **Kim Seol Hyun** (*Light Shop*), **Cha Seung Won** (*Our Blues*), and **Kim Jeong Woo** (*Sweet Home*) round out an ensemble that guarantees quality performances.

## Production Timeline

Filming began in December 2024 and concluded in early January 2026—over a year of production that signals Netflix’s commitment to getting this period piece right. The extended filming schedule suggests meticulous attention to historical detail and ambitious scope.

With post-production now underway, expect *Show Business* to premiere in late 2026, giving the team time to perfect the period aesthetics and storytelling.

## Why It Matters

Period K-dramas have been Netflix gold lately, from *Mr. Sunshine* to *Kingdom*. *Show Business* combines proven creative talent with A-list stars tackling a fascinating era of Korean history. For fans who love both character-driven dramas and historical settings, this is appointment television.

*Stay updated on K-drama releases at [TechnoSports Entertainment](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).*

## FAQs

### **When will Show Business premiere on Netflix?**  

While no official date is confirmed, the series is expected to release in late 2026 following the completion of post-production.

### **Is Show Business based on real events?**  

It’s a fictional drama set against the real historical backdrop of South Korea’s post-war entertainment industry boom from the 1960s-1980s.