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'Parasite' star Song Kang-ho to lead Disney+ series 'Uncle Samsik'

The 16-part drama will arrive on Disney+ this year.

'Parasite' star Song Kang-ho to lead Disney+ series 'Uncle Samsik'
Mohnish Singh
By Mohnish SinghJan 03, 2024
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Parasite star Song Kang-ho is set to lead Uncle Samsik, an ambitious period drama series from the streaming platform Disney+.

The show is written and directed by Shin Yeon-shick, known for Korean films such as The Russian Novel and Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Uncle Samshik is set in 1960s Korea, a time of great social and political upheaval.

"Uncle Samsik tells the story of a young idealist man Kim San who is driven to turn his country's fortunes around. The man attracts the attention of a shady fixer, who adapts to any situation and takes whatever steps necessary to help him accomplish his boss' goals," read the film's synopsis.

Song will play the fixer Pak Doochill/Uncle Samsik and Byun Yo-han, known for K-drama Mr Sunshine, will essay the role of Kim San.

The 16-part drama will arrive on Disney+ this year.

Uncle Samshik marks Song's first appearance in a series as well as the first TV project for Shin. The duo previously collaborated on two 2023 films: the volleyball drama One Win and the black comedy Cobweb.

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