Lee Hae-young
Director
Aema (2025)
Limited Series
In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."
Released Aug. 22, 2025
Episode 58 min
16+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
Keywords: tmdb.filmmaking, tmdb.1980s, tmdb.entertainment-industry, tmdb.film-industry, imdb.1980s, imdb.year-1981, imdb.20th-century + 25 more, imdb.filmmaker, imdb.life, imdb.career, imdb.cinema, imdb.based-on-true-story, imdb.crew, imdb.property, tmdb.miniseries, tmdb.aspiring-actress, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.showbiz-comedy, imdb.showbiz-drama, imdb.director, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.period-drama, imdb.actress, imdb.korean-drama, imdb.period-piece, imdb.raunchy-comedy, imdb.docudrama-drama, mdblist.netflix-original, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.female-nudity, imdb.female-rear-nudity, imdb.k-drama
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: The LAMP, Studio N
Network: Netflix
Country: South Korea
Languages:
Korean
7.0
S1E1 - Episode 1
Disgusted by the steamy "Madame Aema" script, Jeong Hee-ran refuses the lead role. Her vengeful producer retaliates by casting a rookie instead.
Aug. 22, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E2 - Episode 2
Even before filming starts, the crew faces challenges — tensions grow between Hee-ran and Shin Ju-ae, and strict censorship forces script changes.
Aug. 22, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - Episode 3
Ju-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.
Aug. 22, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E4 - Episode 4
Shocked 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?
Aug. 22, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E5 - Episode 5
In 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.
Aug. 22, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E6 - Episode 6
"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.
Aug. 22, 2025, midnight
Network: Netflix
Episode Runtime: 58 min.
Season Runtime: 351 min.
Released: Aug. 22, 2025
Last Air Date: Aug. 22, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 16+
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