Aema

Aema

1981, a time to bare it all and sock it to the man.

TV-MA2025•59m•7.7/10

DramaComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.7/10(15)

In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."

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Production

The LAMP, Studio N

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 22, 2025

Last Aired

August 22, 2025

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2025-08-22

Disgusted by the steamy "Madame Aema" script, Jeong Hee-ran refuses the lead role. Her vengeful producer retaliates by casting a rookie instead.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2025-08-22

Even before filming starts, the crew faces challenges — tensions grow between Hee-ran and Shin Ju-ae, and strict censorship forces script changes.

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2025-08-22

Ju-ae battles a demanding film set and doubts her acting, but proves her grit. Later, she steps into a mansion that gives her an ominous feeling.

Episode 4

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2025-08-22

Shocked by a glimpse of the industry's dark side, Ju-ae faces a career-defining choice. Will she play it safe — or take Hee-ran's bold advice to fight?

Episode 5

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2025-08-22

In the middle of the night, Hee-ran finds Ku Jung-ho's secret ledger. Later, the director finds all the film reels have vanished without a trace.

Episode 6

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2025-08-22

"Madame Aema" sweeps Korea, bringing Ju-ae fame. At a live award ceremony, Hee-ran steps into the spotlight and gets unexpected help from Ju-ae.

Cast

Lee Hanee

Lee Hanee

Jeong Hee-ran

Bang Hyo-rin

Bang Hyo-rin

Shin Ju-ae

Jin Sun-kyu

Jin Sun-kyu

Ku Jung-ho

Cho Hyun-chul

Cho Hyun-chul

Kwak In-u

Woo Ji-hyeon

Woo Ji-hyeon

Gi Seok

Lee Zoo-young

Lee Zoo-young

Lee Geun-ha

Kim Jong-soo

Kim Jong-soo

Kwon Do-il

Hyun Bong-sik

Hyun Bong-sik

Heo Hyeok

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