Drama: Aema
Type: Drama (Standard Series)
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 6
Aired: Aug 22, 2025
Aired On: Friday
Duration: 58 min.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Synopsis
In 1980s Chungmuro, the heart of South Korea’s film industry, Jung Hui Ran reigns as the nation’s top actress. With a fiery temper and uncompromising personality, she never hesitates to speak her mind or call out wrongdoing. She is set to star in Madame Aema, the latest film from producer Koo Jung Ho, a ruthless industry veteran who will do anything to stay on top.
However, when Jung Hui Ran proves too difficult to control, Koo Jung Ho drops her from the film and holds a large-scale audition to find her replacement. The role ultimately goes to Sin Ju Ae, a nightclub dancer with dreams of becoming an actress. Furious at being cast aside, Jung Hui Ran refuses to back down.
Meanwhile, Kwak In U, a timid yet ambitious rookie director, is tasked with bringing Madame Aema to life. Though he dreams of making his mark in the industry, he soon finds himself caught in a whirlwind of power struggles, ambition, and the unpredictable storm that is Jung Hui Ran.
Main Cast
- Lee Ha Nee as Jung Hui Ran
- Bang Hyo Rin as Sin Ju Ae
- Jin Seon Kyu as Koo Jung Ho
- Jo Hyun Chul as Kwak In U
Support Cast
- Hyun Bong Sik as Heo Hyeok [Actor]
- Ahn Kil Kang as Paul Ko [Costume designer]
- Woo Ji Hyun as Gi Seok [Production department head]
- Lee Joo Young as Lee Geun Ha [Ju Ae’s friend]
- Kim Jong Soo as Kwon Do Il [Director]
- Lee Sung Wook as Manager Choi
- Yoyomi as Na Mi
- Park Hae Joon as Lee Jae Geon [Yeonbang Sports reporter]
- Joo Kwang Hyun as Mr. Lee
- Park Sung Yun as Kil Sin Ae
- Lee Hong Nae as Yang Seok Won
- Lee So E as Hwang Mi Na
- Bae Hae Seon as Madame Cheong Maek [Owner of the Cheong Maek Tea House]
Guest Roles
- Kim Hwi Gyu as Ra Byeong Su (Ep. 1)
- Kim Mi Hwa as President Wang (Ep. 1)
- Sung Do Hyun as Jeong Hun (Ep. 2)
- Kim Shi Ho as CM staff (Ep. 2)
- Lee Chang Ho as CM photographer (Ep. 2)
- Kim Sun Young as Anga Madam (Ep. 3)
- Woo Kang Min as Attendee (Ep. 3-4)
- Gong Ye Ji as Seol Su Hui (Ep. 4, 6)
- Kim Eun Joo as Chief mourner (Ep. 5)
- Moon Hyeon Jeong as Hotel housekeeper (Ep. 5)
- Seo Suk Gyu as Actor (Ep. 5)
- Han Sang Chul as Director (Ep. 5)
- Ahn So Young as Bang Hyeon Ja (Ep. 6)
- Gong Teyu as Japanese TV host (Ep. 6)
- Yoon Jung Sub as Black suit man (Ep. 6)
- Jang Yoon Woo as Award show reporter (Ep. 6)
- Ahn Jung Ho as Award presenter (Ep. 6)
- Hwang Sung Bin as Lee Sang Yeop / Yun Ho
- Yoo Yu Jin as Ji Su Jin
- Park Sung Yeon as Gil Sin Ae
- Lee Sang Jin as Staff
- Yoon Tae In as Cinematographer
- Park Bi Son as Bus guide
Final Thoughts
Aema portrays the intense world of 1980s Korean cinema, highlighting ambition, rivalry, and the struggles of women in the film industry. With a mix of comedy and drama, the series showcases powerful performances, especially by Lee Ha Nee and Bang Hyo Rin, delivering a story of determination, pride, and personal growth.
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