Lee Ha Nee And Bang Hyo Rin Are Actresses Who Clash Over A Career-Defining Role In New Netflix Drama “Aema”

Feb 04, 2025

Netflix’s upcoming drama “Aema” has unveiled an exciting first look at its dynamic characters!

Set in 1980s Chungmuro, “Aema” is a fictional comedy that delves into the fierce realities behind the glitz and glamour of the film industry. It follows the struggles and triumphs of two actresses, Hee Ran and Joo Ae, during the creation of “Madame Aema,” the film that took South Korea by storm in the early 1980s.

Lee Ha Nee stars as Jung Hee Ran, the biggest actress of her time, who loses her lead role in “Madame Aema” due to conflicts with the production team. Sharp-tongued and unyielding, Hee Ran is a woman who fiercely stands by what she believes is right.

Rising actress Bang Hyo Rin plays Shin Joo Ae, an aspiring actress struggling to make ends meet as a nightclub dancer. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she lands the lead role in “Madame Aema,” the most buzzed-about film in Chungmuro—the heart of Korea’s burgeoning film industry.

Jin Sun Kyu takes on the role of Goo Joong Ho, a film producer who stops at nothing to survive in the industry. Determined to keep the unpredictable Hee Ran in check, he holds a large-scale audition to hand the coveted role to a fresh face.

Cho Hyun Chul plays Kwak In Woo, a timid yet ambitious rookie director set to make his debut with the highly anticipated “Madame Aema.”