Series synopsis
Tempest, also known as 북극성 is a South Korean drama mystery television series that premiered on Hulu on September 10, 2025. It ended on October 1, 2025. It stars Gianna Jun, Gang Dong-won, Lee Mi-sook and Park Hae-joon.
Seo Munju, a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations, and Sanho, an international special agent shrouded in a veil of secrets, race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.
Premise
Seo Munju, a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations, and Sanho, an international special agent shrouded in a veil of secrets, race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.
Premise: Who can you trust? What will you protect?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gianna Jun as Seo Munju
- Gang Dong-won as Paik Sanho
- Lee Mi-sook as Lim Okseon
- Park Hae-joon as Jang Junik
- Oh Jung-se as Jang Jun-sang
- Lee Sang-hee as Yeo Mi-ji
- Joo Jong-hyuk as Park Chang-hee
- Park In-hwan
Supporting cast
- Jung Young-sook
- Christopher Gorham as Ethan
- John Cho as Anderson Miller
Guest cast
- Kim Hae-sook
- You Chea-myung
- Spencer Garrett as Hauser / US President
- Hiram Piskitel as Marine Battalion Commander
- Lee Seung-won as Police Officer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | September 10, 2025 | October 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Munju returns to support a candidate's presidential run. At a mass they attend, a gunshot rings out. |
September 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A mysterious shadow looms over the shooting. Munju enters the presidential race to find the truth. |
September 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A crisis strikes Munju on her way to declare her candidacy. Sanho races in once again to save her. |
September 10, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 10, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 1, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |