Gold Land
| Gold Land | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 골드랜드 |
| RR | Goldeu raendeu |
| MR | Koldŭ raendŭ |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Hwang Jo-yoon |
| Directed by | Kim Sung-hoon |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production company | Studio Dragon |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
Gold Land (Korean: 골드랜드) is an upcoming South Korean mystery thriller television series written by Hwang Jo-yoon, directed by Kim Sung-hoon, and starring Park Bo-young and Kim Sung-cheol.[1] It is scheduled for release on Disney+ in 2026.
Synopsis
A story that unfolds at Gold Land, the first domestic casino in Korea, which was established for the purpose of revitalizing the economy of a closed mining area due to the decline of the coal industry.
Kim Hui Ju works as a security screening agent at an international airport. Due to her boyfriend Lee Do Gyeong, who works as a co-pilot for an airline, she accidentally receives gold from a smuggling organization. Kim Hui Ju becomes obsessed with the gold. She becomes the center of chaos, greed, and betrayal involving various people, including loan shark employee Jang Uk, detective Kim Jin Man, and executive Park Ho Cheo from the gang Geumsung, engaged with the hotel casino Gold Land.
Cast
- Park Bo-young as Kim Heeju
- Kim Sung-cheol as Jang Wook
Production
Development
The series was officially commissioned by Disney+, with Kim Sung-hoon serving as director, who helmed Confidential Assignment (2017) and the script is penned by Hwang Jo-yoon, who wrote Oldboy (2003), while Studio Dragon managed the production.[2]
Casting
In November 2024, it was reported that Park Bo-young was offered the lead role of the series.[3] In February 2025, it was reported that Kim Sung-cheol joined the series.[4]
Filming
Principal photography of the series commenced in August 2025.[5] Later on, Park Bo-young joined the shoot.[6] Filming wrapped in January 2026.[7]
References
- ^ "Disney+ Unveils 'Gold Land' Penned By 'Oldboy' Screenwriter; Park Boyoung & Kim Sung-cheol Set To Star". Deadline. June 10, 2025.
- ^ "'Oldboy' Scribe Hwang Jo-yoon Sets Korean Crime Thriller 'Gold Land' at Disney+". Variety. June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Park Bo Young considers headlining drama about Korea's first Casino 'Goldland'". The Statesman. November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Kim Sung Cheol joins talks to headline 'Goldland' with Park Bo Young". The Statesman. February 26, 2025.
- ^ "이광수, "영화 '러브 바리스타' 10월 베트남 개봉 앞둬.. '골드랜드'는 촬영 중". 씨네플레이 (in Korean). August 15, 2025.
- ^ ""최강 동안" 박보영, 35살인데…차기작서도 '교복' 목격담 포착[핫피플] : 네이트 연예". 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). September 2, 2025.
- ^ "이광수, 드디어 '황금 이빨' 탈출한다.."떼는 작업 들어가" (쑥쑥)". 조선일보 (in Korean). January 23, 2026.