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\n\tNetflix<\/a> is expanding its Korean content slate with \u201cShow Business\u201d (working title), a sweeping period drama set against the backdrop of South Korea<\/a>\u2018s entertainment industry from the 1960s through the 1980s. The star-studded series brings together some of Korea\u2019s most celebrated actors.<\/p>\n \n\tThe drama follows Min-ja (Song), a determined woman who overcomes a difficult childhood to carve out her path in Korea\u2019s burgeoning music scene. Song, fresh off her turn in Lunar New Year release \u201cDark Nuns,\u201d leads the ensemble cast alongside \u201cSquid Game<\/a>\u201d star Gong Yoo, who portrays her childhood friend Dong-gu. Their characters\u2019 deep-rooted bond is tested as they navigate the cutthroat entertainment world together, with Gong\u2019s character described as unpredictable yet uniquely responsive to Min-ja\u2019s influence.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cLight Shop\u201d star Kim Seol-hyun joins the cast as Min-hui, whose complex relationship with Min-ja evolves from childhood devotion to a nuanced rivalry. Cha Seung-won (\u201cUprising\u201d) takes on the role of Gil-yeo, a legendary composer known for his golden touch in creating stars. Lee Hanee (\u201cThe Fiery Priest\u201d) rounds out the main cast as Yang-ja, Min-ja\u2019s mother, whose own dreams of stardom persist despite life\u2019s hardships.<\/p>\n \n\tBehind the camera, the series brings together Noh Hee-gyoung (\u201cOur Blues\u201d) as writer and Lee Yoon-jung (\u201cCoffee Prince\u201d) as director. The announcement comes as Netflix continues to dominate with Korean content, with \u201cTrauma Code: Heroes on Call\u201d currently leading the platform\u2019s Global Non-English series rankings above Season 2 of \u201cSquid Game,\u201d which has dropped to the second spot. <\/p>\n \n\tNetflix has yet to announce a premiere date for the series. The streamer recently unveiled its 2025 slate <\/a>anchored by Season 3 of \u201cSquid Game.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tPopular on Variety\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n