On May 26, Amazon Prime Video confirmed that the first Korean drama produced by Amazon, The Confidence Man KR (working title), will feature actress Park Min Young.
This is an adaptation of the Japanese comedy The Confidence Man JP, which tells the story of three credit scammers with extraordinary talent against bad guys from all walks of life.
In the film, Park Min Young will show his versatility as Yoon Yi Rang, the leader of a group of talented scammers who specialize in stealing money from greedy businessmen and illegal or mafia companies, by all means possible.
A representative of the production company Higround said: Park Min Youngs participation in the Amazon original drama is not only a great achievement for the actress herself, but also marks a new milestone in the history of Korean content.
This is a recognition of Park Min Young's value as a global actress, who has gone beyond Korea to reach audiences around the world.
We hope you will pay attention and enthusiastically support The Confidence Man KR, the first Korean-origin content chosen and produced by the global streaming platform Amazon.
Previously, it was reported that The Confidence Man KR will be directed by Nam Ki Hoon of This Love Is Irresistible, Casino, and written by Hong Seung Hyun - screenwriter of Crime Behavior, Exorcised Investigator.
The filming process for "The Confidence Man KR", consisting of 12 episodes, began in September 2024 and has recently been completed. The film is currently awaiting a release in the second half of 2025.
This will mark Park Min Young's comeback after nearly 2 years, since the hit TV series "You Go and Marry My Husband" aired in January 2024.
Park Min Young's role as Kang Ji Won in "You Go and Marry My Husband" has won a lot of affection from the audience and praise in the media.
Park Min Young was praised for her convincing role, transforming from a weak cancer patient to a trendy woman in the office and satisfying the audience when taking revenge on her rich boyfriend.
In addition, Park Min Young is said to be considering playing the main role in the drama Siren (working title), also a film adapted from the Japanese work of Kori no sekai (also known as Ice World), about an insurance investigator caught up in a mysterious case related to the death of a female teacher.
