Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo will be phenomenal headliners of a new series on Netflix, which will take audiences to Korea's entertainment scene of the 1960s.
For the first time, stills from the project have released the two together, signaling a major collaboration that has already set significant attention without the release expected later this year.
Netflix unveiled its 2026 Korean content lineup on Jan. 21 in the "Next on Netflix 2026 Korea" held at a hotel in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. According to the report from AllKpop, this year's showcase revealed upcoming series, films, and variety programs and also included the creative teams and actors behind it.
The event was spearheaded by Kang Dong Han, vice president of Netflix Korea content, who was joined by senior and executive directors like Bae Jong Byung, Kim Tae Won, and Yoo Gi Hwan as he delineated the wider creative direction of the platform.
Several prominent actors from upcoming Netflix projects also made appearances to discuss their work. Reports from AllKpop noted appearances by Jeon Do Yeon from "Possible Love," Nam Joo Hyuk from "The East Palace," Son Ye Jin from "The Scandal," Park Eun Bin from "The Wonder Fools," and Ahn Sung Jae from "Culinary Class Wars," underscoring the scale of Netflix's forthcoming slate.
During the presentation, attention turned to writer Noh Hee Kyung's new series, "Tantara." Introducing the project, Senior Director Bae Jong Byung described its setting and themes.
He said, "Viewers will be able to experience an intense and passionate story set against the entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s. Just hearing their names is exciting, as Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo come together in a powerful way that fits the title. Seolhyun, Cha Seung Won, and Lee Ha Nee also join the cast to portray human desire, emotion, and the density of life."
Additional details shared by Soompi explained that "Tantara" explores a turbulent era marked by violence and survival, following individuals who start with nothing yet devote everything to their dreams of success. The drama spans multiple decades, tracing growth, struggle, and ambition within Korea's evolving entertainment industry.
The creative pedigree behind the series has further fueled anticipation. Noh Hee Kyung is known for acclaimed works such as Our Blues, Dear My Friends, and It's Okay, That's Love, while director Lee Yoon Jung previously helmed Coffee Prince and Cheese in the Trap, as noted by Soompi.
Stills released alongside the announcement show Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo in period styling, immediately sparking discussion about their on-screen chemistry. Netflix confirmed that "Tantara" is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of this year.
