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Delusion (South Korean TV series)

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Delusion
Hangul
현혹
Hanja
眩惑
RRHyeonhok
MRHyŏnhok
GenreRomantic fantasy
Based onDelusion
by Hongjacga
Written byHan Jae-rim
Directed byHan Jae-rim
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
CinematographyHong Kyung-pyo
Production companies
Budget₩45 billion
Original release
NetworkDisney+

Delusion (Korean: 현혹) is an upcoming South Korean romantic fantasy television series based on the eponymous webtoon series by Hongjacga,[1] directed by Han Jae-rim, and starring Bae Suzy and Kim Seon-ho. It is produced by Showbox and Magnum Nine, and scheduled for release on Disney+ in 2026.[2]

Premise

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Set in 1935 Gyeongseong, the story follows struggling artist Yun Yi-ho, who is commissioned by the reclusive elderly Madam Song Jeong-hwa to create a portrait. In a rare moment, she allows him to see her, revealing a young woman before him. However, she requests that he paint an elderly version of herself. Hidden among the previous artist's paint tubes is a troubling letter. Yun Yi-ho discovers that no artist has left Madam Song Jeong-hwa's home alive or in a sound state of mind. The mystery deepens as he contemplates what she is concealing and the potential consequences of completing the portrait.

Cast

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Main

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Special appearance

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Production

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Development

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In June 2021, Showbox announced plans to produce dramas based on webtoons, including The Witch and Delusion.[9] On September 2, 2021, a film industry insider reported that director Han Jae-rim had begun producing a drama adaptation of the latter. The original webtoon, a mystery horror period drama set in Gyeongseong in 1935 and Shanghai in the 1800s, tells the story of a mysterious vampire, and gained significant popularity since its serialization on Naver in 2019. The specific platform for release and the timeline for filming had yet to be determined at the time.[10]

On May 23, 2025, Disney+ confirmed that it would release Delusion as an original series in 2026.[11] The series' production cost was approximately ₩45 billion.[12]

Casting

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Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee were initially considered for the roles of Yun Yi-ho and Song Jeong-hwa, respectively, but decided not to participate in Delusion after their romantic relationship ended in March 2024.[13] On July 30, 2024, an official from Management Soop stated to Sports Chosun that Bae Suzy received an offer to appear in the drama and was reviewing it. Initially, she had been offered the role first, but declined due to scheduling conflicts.[14] After discussions, the production staff decided on a dual lead system featuring Kim Seon-ho and Bae.[15]

On May 23, 2025 Disney+ released script reading photos of Bae Suzy and Kim Seon-ho and officially confirmed their casting.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Khan, Areeba (April 16, 2025). "This Vampire Thriller Webtoon Has an Upcoming K-Drama You Don't Want to Miss". ComicBook.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (May 23, 2025). 수지X김선호, '현혹'으로 다시 만났다…2026년 디즈니+ 공개 확정 [Suzy X Kim Seon-ho, meet again through 'Hwanok'... Disney+ release confirmed for 2026]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2025 – via Naver.
  3. ^ 수지, 2025년 소처럼 열일한다! 기대작 두편 연이어 촬영 [Suzy, working like a cow in 2025! Two highly anticipated works filmed back-to-back]. 아이즈(ize) (in Korean). January 13, 2025. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  4. ^ 김선호, 자유롭고 편안한 모습이 돋보이는 디지털 커버 공개 [Kim Seon-ho, a digital cover that highlights a free and comfortable look]. Arena Korea (in Korean). December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  5. ^ '같지만 다른' 김선호, 새로워진 그를 만날 시간 [Similar but different' Kim Seon-ho, time to meet the renewed him]. Max Movie (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  6. ^ Jo, Yeon-kyung (April 11, 2025). [단독] 허준호 '현혹' 묵직한 존재감…수지·김선호 만난다 [[Exclusive] Jun-ho Heo's 'Delusion' and heavy presence... Meets Suzy and Seon-ho Kim]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  7. ^ Choi, Yi-jeong (April 10, 2025). [단독] 최현욱, 문가영 이어 수지X김선호 만난다..'현혹' 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Choi Hyun-wook, following Moon Ga-young, to meet Suzy and Kim Seon-ho in 'Delusion' casting]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  8. ^ [단독] '현혹' 베일싸인 K, 김영광이었다…특별출연 합류 [[Exclusive] 'Delusion' Mystery Actor K Revealed: Kim Young-kwang Joins as Special Guest Star]. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  9. ^ Development:
  10. ^ [단독] '관상'·'더킹' 한재림 감독, 웹툰 '현혹' 드라마로 만든다 [[Exclusive] 'Face Reader' and 'The King' director Han Jae-rim to adapt webtoon 'Delusion' into a drama". Daum - JTBC. Retrieved August 15, 2024.]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  11. ^ 수지·김선호 '현혹', 넷플릭스 아닌 디즈니+ 공개 확정 [공식] [Suzy and Kim Seon-ho's 'Hwank' Confirmed for Release on Disney+, Not Netflix [Official]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). May 23, 2025.
  12. ^ Sa, Jin (April 11, 2025). 김선호, 아이유 이어 수지 만난다…'현혹'서 5년 만 재회 [Kim Seon-ho, IU, and Suzy meet again… 'Dazzling' reunion after 5 years]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2025 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Ryu, Ji-yoon (April 2, 2024). '결별' 류준열·한소희, 한재림 감독 '현혹' 출연 무산 [Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee's appearance in director Han Jae-rim's 'Hypnotic' falls through]. Dailyan (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  14. ^ [공식] 수지, 한재림 감독 '현혹' 출연할까…"출연 제안받고 검토 중" [[Official] Will Suzy appear in director Han Jae-rim's 'Hypnotic'... "Received offer and under review"]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). July 30, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  15. ^ 김선호‧수지, 4년 만에 뭉치는 '현혹'... 어떤 작품? [Kim Seon-ho and Suzy reunite after 4 years in 'Delusion'... What kind of work?]. Max Movie (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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