The Murky Stream

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The Murky Stream
Promotional poster
Hangul
탁류
RRTangnyu
MRT'angnyu
GenreHistorical drama
Written byChun Sung-il [ko]
Directed byChoo Chang-min
Starring
Music by
  • Shin Hyun-sik
  • Jeong Song-hee
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes9
Production
Running time50—60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseSeptember 26 (2025-09-26) –
October 17, 2025 (2025-10-17)

The Murky Stream (Korean: 탁류) is a 2025 South Korean historical drama television series starring Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, and Park Seo-ham. It is a story about the fates of three people: Si-yool, who hides his past and becomes a gangster, Choi Eun, who is smart and righteous, and Jeong-cheon, who dreams of becoming an honest government official. The first two episodes of the series premiered at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the 'On Screen' section on September 18, 2025. Following its festival premiere, the series is available to stream on Disney+ starting with 3 episodes on September 26, 2025, and then two episodes every week for a total of 9 episodes.

Synopsis

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The Murky Stream depicts the story of the destinies of three people in the corrupt Joseon Dynasty in 1592 CE[1], where the once blue Gyeonggang River has turned into a turbid stream.

Cast and characters

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Main

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A gangster of Mapo Ferry. He is a troublemaker in Mapo Ferry on the Han River, the center of Joseon's logistics and economy, and becomes a legend in Joseon with his body.
A merchant who leads the best merchant group in Joseon.
An official of the Police Station who punishes corruption.
A gangster who maintains order in Mapo Naru
  • Jeon Bae-soo as Kang Haeng-soo, in charge of the finances of the Choi family and right-hand man of Choi Eun

Supporting

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Production

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Development

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The Murky Stream is a historical drama directed by Choo Chang-min, who mobilized 12.32 million viewers with the film Masquerade (2012), and written by Chun Sung-il, who previously wrote The Pirates (2014 film). It was produced by NPIO Entertainment and Anew.[2]

Casting

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According to Xports News on June 28, 2023, Rowoon is being considered as a lead role for the series.[3] On July 19, a report came out that Park Seo-ham would be appearing.[4]

PIO Entertainment told Newsen on February 20, 2024, regarding Shin Ye-eun appearance in the series, stating that she is "positively reviewing it."[5] While Hankook Ilbo on the same day reported, Shin had confirmed her appearance.[6] According to SPOTV News interview on March 6, Park Ji-hwan will be joining.[7] On April 12, Lucky Monster Entertainment stated that Kim Dong-won is positively considering appearing.[8] On May 6, Choi Gwi-hwa had been cast as stated by Star News.[9] Ahn Seung-gyun is reported on July 25, that he will make his comeback acting in the series after two years.[10] It was reported by SPOTV News on November 21, that Rowoon, Shin, Park Seo-ham, and Park Ji-hwan will appear.[11]

Filming

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Principal photography began in early May 2024.[12]

Release

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Disney+ unveiled on its upcoming Korean slate on November 20, 2024, that included The Murky Stream, which was released on September 26, 2025 with 3 episodes.[13][14][15]

The 2 episodes of the series premiered at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the 'On Screen' section on September 18, 2025.[16]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.disneyplus.com/play/6a760e7e-417b-4fd6-aff5-4e12ba8682ca
  2. ^ Kim, Bo-ra (December 19, 2024). [단독] SF9 로운→천만 감독 첫 드라마 '탁류', 디즈니+ 간다(종합) [[Exclusive] SF9 Rowoon → Director Cheon Man's first drama 'Takryu' goes to Disney+ (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Kim, Hyun-jung (June 28, 2023). [단독] 로운, '추노' 작가X'광해' 감독 '탁류' 주인공 물망…사극 남신 행보 [[Exclusive] Rowoon, 'Chuno' writer X 'Gwanghae' director 'Takryu' lead role candidate... Historical drama male god's steps] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Lee, Min-ji (July 19, 2023). 박서함 측, 드라마 '탁류' 출연설에 "소집해제 후 일정 확정NO" [공식] [Park Seo-ham's side, "No confirmed schedule after discharge" on rumors of appearing in drama 'Turbulent Flow' [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Park, Soo-in (February 20, 2024). 신예은 측 "'탁류' 긍정검토중" 로운 만날까[공식입장] [Shin Ye-eun's side: "Considering 'Turbulent Flow' positively" Will she meet Rowoon? [Official position]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Woo, Da-bin (February 2, 2024). [단독] 신예은, '탁류' 주인공 발탁…'정년이' 이어 열일 행보 [[Exclusive] Shin Ye-eun, selected as the lead role in 'Takryu'... Following 'Jeongnyeon', she continues to work hard] (in Korean). Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (March 6, 2024). [단독]박지환, 디즈니+ '탁류' 합류…'범죄도시4' 이어 대세 행보ing [[Exclusive] Park Ji-hwan joins Disney+'s 'Turbulent River'... Following 'The Outlaws 4', he continues to lead the trend] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Kang, Seon-ae (April 12, 2024). 배우 김동원, 열일 행보 잇는다…"'탁류' 출연 긍정 검토 중" [Actor Kim Dong-won continues his hot streak… "Positively considering appearing in 'Takryu'"] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment News. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (May 6, 2024). '트리플 천만 배우' 최귀화, OTT 드라마 진출..'탁류' 합류 ['Triple Ten Million Actor' Choi Gwi-hwa, Enters OTT Drama... Joins 'Takryu'] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (July 25, 2024). 안승균, 디즈니+ '탁류' 2년만에 컴백 [Ahn Seung-gyun, Disney+ 'Turbulent Flow' Comeback after 2 Years] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Kim, Hyeon-rok (November 21, 2024). 로운·신예은·박서함·박지환…'탁류', 디즈니+ 첫 사극 "2025 공개"[공식] [Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham, Park Ji-hwan… 'Takryu', Disney+'s first historical drama "2025 release" [Official]] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Park, Jin-young (April 28, 2024). 로운x신예은x박서함 '탁류', 5월 대본리딩→본격 촬영 돌입 [Rowoon x Shin Ye-eun x Park Seo-ham 'Takryu', Script Reading in May → Full-scale Filming Begins]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  13. ^ Merican, Sara (November 20, 2024). "Disney+ Unveils Upcoming Korean Slate, Including 'The Murky Stream,' 'The Manipulated' — Disney APAC Showcase". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  14. ^ Keum, Bit-na (November 21, 2024). [단독] 신예은, '탁류' 주인공 발탁…'정년이' 이어 열일 행보 [Jeon Ji-hyun, Kang Dong-won → Kim Hye-soo, Disney+ 2025 lineup revealed... The counterattack has begun [MK★On-site]] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Hwang Su-yeon (September 1, 2025). "'탁류' 로운·신예은·박서함 3인 포스터…디즈니+ 첫 사극 시리즈 어떨까" '추노' 작가, 14년 만에 깜짝 소식 전했다…'탁류' 9월 26일 공개 [Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, and Park Seo-ham's "Turbulent Currents" posters... What will Disney+'s first historical drama series look like?]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2025 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Ahn Jin-yong (August 11, 2025). "부산영화제, 올해도 OTT와 손잡았다…6편 소개" [The Busan International Film Festival partners with OTT again this year, introducing six films.]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
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