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 |
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.
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.
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