Aema
Aema () is a 2025 South Korean historical comedy drama television series written and directed by Lee Hae-young, and starring Lee Hanee, , Jin Seon-kyu, and Cho Hyun-chul. The series depicts Hui-ran and Joo-ae's struggles while making the sensational hit Madame Aema, which swept Korea in the early 1980s. It was released on Netflix in August 22, 2025.
TV series · TMDB
★ 7.6In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."
- Aired
- 2025
- Seasons
- 1 · 6 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Netflix
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
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- Promotional poster
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- Lee Hae-young
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- Lee Hae-young
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12 sectionsContents
- Synopsis
- Cast and characters
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- Supporting
- Episodes
- Production
- Development
- Casting
- Filming
- Release
- References
- External links
Aema () is a 2025 South Korean historical comedy drama television series written and directed by Lee Hae-young, and starring Lee Hanee, , Jin Seon-kyu, and Cho Hyun-chul. The series depicts Hui-ran and Joo-ae's struggles while making the sensational hit Madame Aema, which swept Korea in the early 1980s. It was released on Netflix in August 22, 2025.
== Synopsis == In the vibrant yet male-dominated world of 1980s Korean cinema located on Seoul's Chungmu-ro road, the sensational erotic film "Madame Aema" is set to make its mark, sparking both excitement and controversy. The story centers on two actresses with clashing personalities who are united by a shared struggle against the industry's exploitative nature.