Tantara (TV series)
Upcoming South Korean television series
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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.
| Tantara | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 ₩80 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]
