Ji Chang-wook returns for revenge in 'The Manipulated' on Disney+

Ji Chang-wook Returns for Revenge in 'The Manipulated' on Disney+

Korean actor Ji Chang-wook returns driven by vengeance in the upcoming Disney+ original thriller, The Manipulated. This series is a rare film-to-series adaptation for Disney+ Korea, reuniting director Park Shin-woo and Ji Chang-wook to reinterpret Park’s 2017 action hit Fabricated City from a new perspective.

The story centers on Tae-joong (Ji Chang-wook), an ordinary man whose life is shattered after being falsely accused of a violent crime. He soon discovers the entire event was masterminded by Yo-han (Do Kyung-soo), leading Tae-joong to seek revenge.

At a press conference in Seoul, Park Shin-woo explained the casting choice:

“When the idea of turning it into a drama first came up, Ji showed his willingness to join even before the script was written. I know he showed great affection for the project by waiting patiently for a long time.”
“To me, it was a natural choice. Although it’s not a direct remake of the film, he did such an outstanding job that I couldn’t imagine anyone else in the role.”

Park also noted that the series format offers a storytelling rhythm impossible to achieve in a feature film.

Author’s summary: Ji Chang-wook reprises a vengeance-driven role in Disney+ Korea's The Manipulated, expanding the story from the film Fabricated City with intense new dimensions and a compelling narrative pace.

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The Korea Herald The Korea Herald — 2025-11-04

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