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Aema

Aema
★ 7.4/10•2025•59m•TV-MA•Drama•Comedy
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1981, a time to bare it all and sock it to the man.

In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."

StatusEnded
Runtime59m
LanguageKO
First Air DateAug 22, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E147m

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.

Aug 22, 2025

Episode 2 - Episode 2E253m

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.

Aug 22, 2025

Episode 3 - Episode 3E360m

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.

Aug 22, 2025

Episode 4 - Episode 4E459m

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?

Aug 22, 2025

Episode 5 - Episode 5E564m

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.

Aug 22, 2025

Episode 6 - Episode 6E668m

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.

Aug 22, 2025

Actors

Lee Hanee

Lee Hanee

Jeong Hee-ran

Bang Hyo-rin

Bang Hyo-rin

Shin Ju-ae

Jin Sun-kyu

Jin Sun-kyu

Ku Jung-ho

Cho Hyun-chul

Cho Hyun-chul

Kwak In-u

Woo Ji-hyun

Woo Ji-hyun

Gi Seok

Lee Zoo-young

Lee Zoo-young

Lee Geun-ha

Kim Jong-soo

Kim Jong-soo

Kwon Do-il

Hyun Bong-sik

Hyun Bong-sik

Heo Hyeok

Lee So-i

Lee So-i

Hwang Mi-na

Yoo Yu-jin

Yoo Yu-jin

Ji Soo-jin

Hwang Seong-bin

Hwang Seong-bin

Lee Sang-yeob

Yoon Tae-in

Yoon Tae-in

Cinematographer

Lee Sang-jin

Lee Sang-jin

Staff

Lee Sung-wook

Lee Sung-wook

Manager Choi

Ahn Kil-kang

Ahn Kil-kang

Paul Oh

Han Sang-jo

Han Sang-jo

Assistant

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