Made in Korea
tv·TV-MA·Dec 24, 2025·
Made in Korea scores a low 1/10 by delivering straight historical crime thriller storytelling focused on ambition, corruption, and real events, with zero identity politics or activist messaging.
"Made in Korea" is a 1970s Korean period crime thriller following KCIA agent Baek Ki-tae (Hyun Bin) as he engages in smuggling, drug operations, and power struggles while clashing with prosecutor Jang Geon-young (Jung Woo-sung) and navigating family conflicts, including a rift with his brother.
The series draws directly from real historical events such as the 1970 Japan Airlines Flight 351 hijacking and the 1979 assassination of President Park Chung-hee, emphasizing themes of ambition, corruption, betrayal, and institutional graft in an authoritarian context. Its all-Korean cast operates in authentic era-specific roles without any alterations for diversity or modern frameworks.
Across both seasons, the narrative remains tightly focused on traditional political intrigue and noir-style vendettas, with zero references to identity politics, LGBTQ themes, or activist messaging. This consistent absence of progressive ideological content results in the show's official overall woke score of 1/10.
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We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
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