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Netflix sets December 11 release for Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo series
Netflix will release “Slowly, Intensely” on December 11, with Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo in the lead roles.
The South Korean series is set in the country’s entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s, a period the story describes as marked by violence and harsh conditions.
Song plays Min-ja, who grows up poor and enters the record business, while Gong plays Dong-gu, her childhood friend who supports her ambitions.
The story follows people with little who pursue success, and the series also features Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won, Lee Ha-nee and Na Moon-hee.
It is written by Noh Hee-kyung, whose last new series was released four and a half years ago.
Viewers can watch it when Netflix releases the series on December 11.
Netflix says its new series starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo will be released on Dec. 11.
The period drama is set in South Korea’s entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Song plays Min-ja, who overcomes poverty and enters the recording industry.
Gong plays Min-ja’s childhood friend Dong-gu, who supports her dream.
The series marks screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung’s return after more than four years.
- Who
- Netflix; the series stars Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo.
- What
- Netflix set the series’ release for Dec. 11.
- When
- Dec. 11; the announcement was made on Oct. 22, 2026.
- Where
- The story is set in South Korea’s entertainment industry.
- Why
- The series follows Min-ja’s dream of success in the recording industry and the support she receives from her childhood friend.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Netflix announced that the series would be released on Dec. 11.
The series is scheduled for release on Netflix.
- Release date
- Dec. 11
- Setting
- South Korean entertainment industry, 1960s–1980s
- Min-ja
- Played by Song Hye-kyo; overcomes poverty and enters the recording industry
- Dong-gu
- Played by Gong Yoo; Min-ja’s childhood friend
- Writer
- Noh Hee-kyung