Tantara (TV series)
| Tantara | |
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| Hangul | 천천히 강렬하게 |
| Lit. | Slowly, Intensely |
| RR | Cheoncheonhi gangnyeolhage |
| MR | Ch'ŏnch'ŏnhi kangnyŏrhage |
| Genre | Period drama |
| Written by | Noh Hee-kyung |
| Directed by | Lee Yoon-jung |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Tantara (Korean: 천천히 강렬하게) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Noh Hee-kyung, directed by Lee Yoon-jung, and starring Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo, Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won, and Lee Hanee. The series follows a group of ambitious individuals striving for success in a competitive and often unforgiving entertainment landscape of South Korean music industry between the 1960s and 1980s. It is scheduled for release on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Synopsis
Set in the South Korean entertainment industry between the 1960s and 1980s, the story follows Min-ja, a woman who pursues a music career following an impoverished upbringing. She is accompanied by her childhood friend Dong-gu, who enters the industry alongside her as they navigate the professional shifts of the era. Their careers involve interactions with Gil-yeo, a composer known for developing successful acts, and Min-hui, a childhood acquaintance who pursues an independent path in the industry. The narrative also includes Min-hui's mother, Yang-ja, who attempts to become a singer while managing the financial and social constraints of the period.
Cast and characters
- Song Hye-kyo as Min-ja
- Gong Yoo as Dong-gu
- Kim Seol-hyun as Min-hui
- Cha Seung-won as Gil-yeo
- Lee Hanee as Yang-ja
Production
Development
In April 2024, reports emerged of a period drama tentatively titled Slowly but Intensely, written by Noh Hee-kyung, directed by Lee Yoon-jung, and produced by Studio Dragon, GTist and Imaginus.[1][2] In addition, a media outlet reported that the drama was planned as a 20-to-24-episode with an estimated total production budget of approximately ₩800 billion, with per-episode costs projected at over ₩3 billion. In response, Studio Dragon stated that while the project was in development, the specific budget, episode count, and casting had not been finalized.[3]
In February 2025, Netflix officially commissioned the series under the working title Show Business.[4]
Casting
Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo was cast to lead the series. This project marks the third collaboration between Song and Noh, who previously worked together on Worlds Within (2008) and That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013), and a reunion for Gong and Lee after their work on the 2007 MBC drama Coffee Prince.[5][6] Song and Gong along with Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won, and Lee Hanee were confirmed to play various roles.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began on January 12, 2025 and concluded on January 10, 2026. Song Hye-kyo announced the wrap via her Instagram story with a caption: "Last day at work...".[1][8]
Release
Netflix confirmed that Tantara is scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of 2026.[2]
References
- ^ a b Kim, Na-yeon (January 12, 2025). [단독]송혜교X공유 '천천히 강렬하게', 첫 삽 떴다..12일 촬영 시작 [[Exclusive] Song Hye-kyo X Gong Yoo's Show Business First Shovel Hits the Ground..Filming Begins on the 12th]. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ a b Brzeski, Patrick (January 20, 2026). "Netflix Unveils Stacked Korean Content Slate of 33 Series and Films for 2026 (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Ha, Su-jeong (April 25, 2024). [단독] "제작비 800억·OTT 논의"..노희경·송혜교·공유 뭉친 역대급 대작(종합) [[Exclusive] "80 Billion Won Production Cost & OTT Discussions"..A Blockbuster for the Ages Starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo, Written by Noh Hee-kyung (Comprehensive)]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Dive into the 1960s and 80s Korean Music Scene with Upcoming Series Show Business (WT)". Netflix Newsroom (Press release). February 10, 2025. Archived from the original on December 29, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Lee, Ye-jin (April 1, 2024). [단독] 송혜교, 노희경 작가와 만난다...'그사세' '그겨울' 이어 세 번째 [[Exclusive] Song Hye-kyo to Reunite with Writer Noh Hee-kyung...Third Collaboration Following Worlds Within and That Winter, the Wind Blows]. Xportsnews (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Yoon, Hyo-jung (April 24, 2024). [단독] 공유, 노희경 작가 신작 주인공 전격 캐스팅...송혜교와 역대급 만남 [[Exclusive] Gong Yoo Cast as Lead in Writer Noh Hee-kyung's New Project...A Legendary Pairing with Song Hye-kyo]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Woo, Ji-won (February 10, 2025). "Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo to star in Netflix's Show Business". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on March 19, 2025. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Jang, Joo-yeon (January 11, 2026). 송혜교·공유, 드디어 본다...노희경 '천천히 강렬하게' 크랭크업 [Finally Seeing Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo..Noh Hee-kyung's Show Business Crank-up]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2026. Retrieved January 11, 2026.