Korean actress Lee Young-ae, who rose to global fame as Jang-geum in the hit Korean drama “Jewel in the Palace,” is back with a mystery thriller series on Disney+.
“Maestra: Strings of Truth,” coming to Disney+ on Dec. 9, tells the story of a highly accomplished conductor who decides to leave her life in New York behind to take up the challenge of reviving a struggling Korean orchestra. However, her past threatens to destroy everything she has worked for.
Lee Young-ae in “Maestra: Strings of Truth” (Disney+)
In the series, Lee Young-ae is Cha Se-eum, a visionary violin player from a young age who quickly swapped her bow for a baton, traveling from Seoul to New York City, where she became one of the world’s most accomplished conductors.
After building a successful career, Cha Se-eum returns to South Korea when it becomes clear her past is about to be exposed. She will attempt to revive Seoul’s failing Han River Philharmonic Orchestra while also working to uncover the mysterious person who is threatening to expose her secret to the world.
Produced by CJ ENM’s production powerhouse Studio Dragon, the series features Lee Young-ae; Lee Moo-saeng (“The Glory,” “The World of the Married”) as Se-eum’s former partner Yoo Jung-jae; Kim Young-jae (“Reborn Rich,” “Stranger 2”) as Seeum’s husband Kim Phil; and Hwang Boreumbyeol (“The Secret Romantic Guesthouse,” “The World of My 17”) as Lee Luna, the young concertmaster of the Han River Philharmonic.
“Maestra: Strings of Truth” is written by Hong Jung-hee (“The Taste of Curry,” “Changall’s Birthday”) and is directed by Kim Jeong-kwon (“Ditto,” “Lie After Lie”).