Series synopsis
The Manipulated, also known as 조각도시 is a South Korean crime drama television series that premiered on Disney+ on November 5, 2025. It ended on December 3, 2025. It was created by Oh Sang-ho. It stars Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo, Lee Kwang-soo and Jo Yoon-soo.
Taejoong's life is torn apart when he's framed for a heinous crime and imprisoned. Discovering it was all orchestrated by someone on the outside, he embarks on a rage-fueled quest for revenge.
Premise
Taejoong's life is torn apart when he's framed for a heinous crime and imprisoned. Discovering it was all orchestrated by someone on the outside, he embarks on a rage-fueled quest for revenge.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ji Chang-wook as Park Tae-jung
- Doh Kyung-soo as Ahn Yo-han
- Lee Kwang-soo as Baek Do-kyeong
- Jo Yoon-soo as Noh Eun-bi
- Kim Jong-soo as Noh Yong-sik
- Yang Dong-geun as Yeo Deok-su
- Lee Jong-hyun as Sports Car Driver
Guest cast
- Ahn Ji-ho as Park Tae-jin
- Lee Suk-hyeong as Dae-hoon
- Jang Ui-don as Lawyer
- Pyo Ye-jin as Song Su-ji
- Lee Jae-won as Prosecutor
- Kim Joong-hee as Kim Sang-rak
- Min Kyung-jin as Chaplain
- Kim Jae-chul as Yang Chul-hwan
- Um Mun-suk as Do Gang-jae
- Lee Seo-hwan as Park Han-hee
- Lee Jae-kyoon as Gu Ji-yong
- Bae Na-ra as Woo Min-hyung
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | November 5, 2025 | December 3, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Taejoong, a deliveryman dreaming of opening a flower café, is arrested for murder. His loved ones race to prove his innocence but will it be enough? |
November 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Taejoong endures brutal life in prison with things going worse but begins to find inspiration again until a new inmate reveals a shocking truth. |
November 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Yohan, the CEO of a powerful company, receives a troubling call. Meanwhile, Taejoong embarks on a dangerous mission, meticulously plotting every step. |
November 5, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 3, 2025 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |