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Aema
"1981, a time to bare it all and sock it to the man."
Overview
In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Seasons & Episodes

Limited Series
Episodes

Episode 1
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
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
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
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
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
"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.
Top Cast

Lee Hanee
Jeong Hee-ran

Bang Hyo-rin
Shin Ju-ae

Jin Sun-kyu
Ku Jung-ho

Cho Hyun-chul
Kwak In-u

Woo Ji-hyun
Gi Seok

Lee Zoo-young
Lee Geun-ha

Kim Jong-soo
Kwon Do-il

Hyun Bong-sik
Heo Hyeok

Lee So-i
Hwang Mi-na

Yoo Yu-jin
Ji Soo-jin

Hwang Sung-bin
Lee Sang-yeob

Yoon Tae-in
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