Made in Korea
After her boyfriend's betrayal leaves her alone in Seoul, Shenba faces isolation and cultural differences. Through personal growth and new friendships, she finds strength and lasting connections.
Directed by Ra Karthik · Drama · 2026
Trailer
Director
Ra Karthik
Writer
Ra. Karthik
Studio
Rise East Entertainment
Release
2026
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
A young woman from India dreams of visiting South Korea, where she eventually moves with her boyfriend after he convinces her to leave behind her family's expectations. However, upon arrival, she discovers that his intentions may not be entirely genuine. Struggling to adjust and find employment, she takes a stand against injustice in her new surroundings, leading to unexpected consequences.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Priyanka Arul Mohan
Lead
Park Hye-jin
Shenbagam "Shenba"
Priyanka Mohan
young Shenbagam
Riya Manoj
Heo Jun-jae
Si-hun Baek
the drummer
Jae-hyeon Jang
Hansol, the woman whose boyfriend gets slapped by Shenba for mistreating her
Kim So-ri
a guitarist
Ha-Ram Jo
Did You Know?
Priyanka Arul Mohan appears in 5 films in our catalog, including Brother, Etharkkum Thunindhavan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film was officially commissioned by Netflix in October 2025, with Ra.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 31% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
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Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Made in Korea good? What are critics saying?+
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Who directed Made in Korea?+
Made in Korea was directed by Ra Karthik.
Where can I watch Made in Korea?+
Made in Korea is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Made in Korea" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its cast performances and production values, others felt that the screenplay was slow-paced or struggled to execute its premise effectively. The film's cultural appropriation and lack of emotional impact were also criticized by some reviewers.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)The trailer received positive comments, with some expressing excitement for a movie targeting Indian girls who have moved to Seoul, while others appreciated the cultural references and scenery. A Korean reviewer expressed enthusiasm as a Korean fan of India, noting similarities between the village setting and Busan's Colorful Village. The film is expected to be released in theaters, according to a Tamil Nadu schoolgirl and her friends from Karur district.
From the trailer's comments
Finally a movie for every Indian girl whose entire personality has been ‘moving to Seoul 🇰🇷✈️ they literally made this for them 😭✨🤌🏼
@WayLogic · 2028 likesAs a korean who loves india, I'm truly happy and excited!!
@abcd-iv5hl · 1037 likesAs a Korean, the Indian village that appears first resembles the Colorful Village in Busan, Korea. The scenery is beautiful. 😊
@MrDreamsnail · 346 likes0:20 Korean tamil princess Sembavalam from pandian dynasty
@ajithar7590 · 586 likesThis story based on true story right like few years back in tamil nadu karur district three school girls students there also like to Korea but they didn't how to go Korea they also to railways junction and ask tickets to Korea this same like this 😂
@balamukesh3563 · 262 likesThis flim should be released in theaters.
@tarunr-pm1jt · 751 likesThis movie writer is Nitham oru Vaanam writer..so confirm screenplay nalla irukum❤
@Meena_20-03 · 193 likesKorean actors in this movie acted very well, they just lived in characters ❤ and Priyanka mohan's best performance in her career
@Monsty.... · 92 likes
