Aema (2025)
Synopsis
In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."
First Air Date: 2025-08-22
Last Air Date: 2025-08-22
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Networks: Netflix
Top Cast
- Lee Hanee as Jeong Hee-ran
- Bang Hyo-rin as Shin Ju-ae
- Jin Sun-kyu as Ku Jung-ho
- Cho Hyun-chul as Kwak In-u
- Woo Ji-hyeon as Gi Seok
- Lee Zoo-young as Lee Geun-ha
- Kim Jong-soo as Kwon Do-il
- Hyun Bong-sik as Heo Hyeok
- Woo Kang-min as Banquet Attendee
Seasons
Limited Series (2025)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
Disgusted by the steamy "Madame Aema" script, Jeong Hee-ran refuses the lead role. Her vengeful producer retaliates by casting a rookie instead.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Even before filming starts, the crew faces challenges — tensions grow between Hee-ran and Shin Ju-ae, and strict censorship forces script changes.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Ju-ae battles a demanding film set and doubts her acting, but proves her grit. Later, she steps into a mansion that gives her an ominous feeling.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Shocked by a glimpse of the industry's dark side, Ju-ae faces a career-defining choice. Will she play it safe — or take Hee-ran's bold advice to fight?
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
In the middle of the night, Hee-ran finds Ku Jung-ho's secret ledger. Later, the director finds all the film reels have vanished without a trace.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
"Madame Aema" sweeps Korea, bringing Ju-ae fame. At a live award ceremony, Hee-ran steps into the spotlight and gets unexpected help from Ju-ae.
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