Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Daniel Dae Kim on New Series 'Butterfly' Filming in South Korea
Actor Daniel Dae Kim is excited about his new TV show, 'Butterfly'!
He stars in it and helped make it.
The show is about a former spy hiding in South Korea and the problems he faces.
Daniel always wanted to film in South Korea, and he got to do it for this show, filming in many cities.
The show shows what it's like to be a Korean-American.
He even made sure the show included the language and the culture of the region.
The series explores themes of family and identity.
Daniel Dae Kim stars in and executive produces the series 'Butterfly'.
'Butterfly' is a personal project for Kim, fulfilling his goal of filming in South Korea.
The series, which premiered on August 13, reached the second spot on a streaming platform's top 10 series list.
The show was shot in over 20 cities in South Korea, including Busan and Andong.
Kim highlights themes of identity, family, and the Korean-American experience in 'Butterfly'.
- Who
- Daniel Dae Kim, the cast and crew of 'Butterfly'.
- What
- Daniel Dae Kim discusses his work on the series 'Butterfly'.
- When
- The article discusses the show's development, filming, and premiere.
- Where
- The show was filmed in various locations across South Korea.
- Why
- Kim's desire to create a series reflecting Korean-American identity and his wish to film in South Korea.
- Lead Actor/Producer
- Daniel Dae Kim
- Production Company
- 3AD
- Premiere Date
- August 13
- Filming Locations
- South Korea (over 20 cities)
- Co-stars
- Park Hae-soo, Reina Hardesty
- Category
- Drama/Thriller