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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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