The Manipulated is an upcoming South Korean crime thriller written by Oh Sang-ho and directed by Park Shin-woo and Kim Chang-ju. Starring Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo, Lee Kwang-soo, and Jo Yoon-su in pivotal roles, the series is all set to stream on OTT soon. Here’s everything you need to know before watching.
When and where to watch
The Manipulated will be released on November 5, 2025, and you can watch it on Disney+ under the Hulu on Disney+ section. It will air a total of 12 episodes every Wednesday starting this week.
Cast
The main cast includes Ji Chang-wook as Park Tae-jung, Doh Kyung-soo as An Yo-han, Lee Kwang-soo as Baek Do-kyung, Jo Yoon-su as No Eun-bi, and Pyo Ye-jin.
Plot
The story follows an ordinary man, Tae-joong, whose life takes a drastic turn when he is wrongfully accused of a heinous crime and sent to prison. After discovering that everything was orchestrated by Yo-han, he sets out on a path of revenge.
More about The Manipulated
The series is written by Oh Sang-ho, directed by Park Shin-woo and Kim Chang-ju, and produced by Disney+, CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, and Simplex Films. In November 2024, Disney+ officially announced the English title of the series.
On November 13, 2023, Ji Chang-wook and Doh Kyung-soo were confirmed to play the main characters. Jo Yoon-su joined the cast in September 2024, followed by reports in October 2024 that Pyo Ye-jin would play Ji Chang-wook’s love interest. In November 2024, Lee Kwang-soo’s agency, King Kong by Starship, confirmed his role as Baek Do-kyung in the series
