Ryu Seungryong is diving back into Disney+ waters with “Low Life,” a treasure-hunting crime drama set in 1970s Korea.
The 11-part series stars the “Moving” and “Chicken Nugget” actor as Oh Gwanseok, an opportunistic chancer who teams up with his nephew Oh Heedong (Yang Sejong) to chase get-rich-quick schemes. When word spreads about an ancient treasure ship discovered off the Korean coast, the uncle-nephew duo races against time and rival treasure hunters to claim their fortune.
“Low Life” comes from writer-director Kang Yunsung, who previously created the Disney+ hit “Big Bet” and helmed “The Outlaws.” The series also features Lim Soojung (“Melancholia,” “Single in Seoul”) as Yang Jungsook.
Yang Sejong, known for “Doona!” and “Temperature of Love,” plays the nephew caught up in the high-stakes treasure hunt alongside his uncle’s schemes.
The treasure-hunting premise of “Low Life” taps into the popular Korean cinema tradition of heist and crime capers, with the 1970s setting providing a nostalgic backdrop for the high-stakes adventure.
“Low Life” continues Disney+’s strong slate of Korean originals in 2025. The platform has already seen success this year with serial killer thriller “Hyper Knife” and “Nine Puzzles,” which became the most-watched Korean drama of 2025 on Disney+.
Later this year, Disney+ will roll out additional Korean content including “Tempest,” starring Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon and John Cho, and “Made In Korea,” featuring Hyun Bin and Jung Woosung.
“Low Life” will launch with a three-episode premiere on July 16, followed by two episodes each week until a two-part finale on August 13.