Aema
“1981, a time to bare it all and sock it to the man.”
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In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."
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Cast
Lee Hanee
Bang Hyo-rin
Jin Sun-kyu
Cho Hyun-chul
Woo Ji-hyun
Lee Zoo-young
Kim Jong-soo
Hyun Bong-sik
Lee So-i
Yoo Yu-jin
Hwang Sung-bin
Yoon Tae-in
Seasons
1.Episode 1
7.022-08-202547mDisgusted by the steamy "Madame Aema" script, Jeong Hee-ran refuses the lead role. Her vengeful producer retaliates by casting a rookie instead.
2.Episode 2
7.022-08-202553mEven before filming starts, the crew faces challenges — tensions grow between Hee-ran and Shin Ju-ae, and strict censorship forces script changes.
3.Episode 3
7.022-08-202560mJu-ae battles a demanding film set and doubts her acting, but proves her grit. Later, she steps into a mansion that gives her an ominous feeling.
4.Episode 4
7.022-08-202559mShocked by a glimpse of the industry's dark side, Ju-ae faces a career-defining choice. Will she play it safe — or take Hee-ran's bold advice to fight?
5.Episode 5
7.022-08-202564mIn the middle of the night, Hee-ran finds Ku Jung-ho's secret ledger. Later, the director finds all the film reels have vanished without a trace.
6.Episode 6
7.022-08-202568m"Madame Aema" sweeps Korea, bringing Ju-ae fame. At a live award ceremony, Hee-ran steps into the spotlight and gets unexpected help from Ju-ae.