Park Min-young fronts Confidence Queen, a slick Korean caper about three con artists who take down villains with elaborate scams. The series premieres Saturday, September 6, 2025, with weekly releases. Globally, it streams on Prime Video; in Korea, it airs at 9:10 p.m. KST on TV CHOSUN and streams on Coupang Play.
At a glance
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Premiere: September 6, 2025 (weekly episodes Sat & Sun)
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Where to watch: Prime Video (global, 240+ territories); TV CHOSUN & Coupang Play in Korea (9:10 p.m. KST)
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Leads: Park Min-young (Yoon Yi-rang), Park Hee-soon (James), Joo Jong-hyuk (Myung Gu-ho)
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Creative team: Director Nam Ki-hoon; writers Hong Seung-hyun with Kim Da-hye
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Origins: A Korean remake of the Japanese hit The Confidence Man JP
What it’s about
Confidence Queen follows Yi-rang, a brilliant chameleon-con who assembles a small team to fleece the corrupt and redistribute some karmic justice. Expect fast heists, disguise play, and a breezy tone that blends crime and comedy. Amazon’s official preview calls it a “comedic caper” and explicitly notes it’s a remake of the popular Japanese series.
Cast & characters
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Park Min-young as Yoon Yi-rang — a prodigy who masterminds every con.
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Joo Jong-hyuk as Myung Gu-ho — the optimistic, warm-hearted teammate.
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Park Hee-soon as James — the quiet fixer who rounds out the trio.
All three are confirmed by Amazon’s overview of the show.
Release plan & where to watch
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Global: Prime Video will carry the show in 240+ countries/territories, dropping new episodes on Saturdays and Sundays.
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South Korea: First run Saturdays & Sundays at 9:10 p.m. KST on TV CHOSUN, with streaming on Coupang Play. Multiple Korean outlets and Soompi list the same time.
Who’s making it
The series is directed by Nam Ki-hoon (Destined With You, Kiss Sixth Sense) and written by Hong Seung-hyun(Criminal Minds, Cheo-Yong), with Kim Da-hye also credited—details highlighted in Amazon’s preview.
Is it a remake?
Yes. Confidence Queen is the Korean take on Fuji TV’s 2018 hit The Confidence Man JP—the core premise (clever swindlers targeting the greedy) carries over, adapted for a Korean setting and tone.
Trailer
Prime Video and Korean partners have rolled out teasers/posters; you can sample the tone in the official promo materials now.
Why it could hit big
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Star power: Park Min-young riding post-Marry My Husband momentum.
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Breezy caper energy: Light, stylish cons rather than grim crime.
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Two-track rollout: A classic weekend K-drama slot in Korea plus day-and-date global streaming.
FAQ
What day/time does it drop?
Saturdays and Sundays. In Korea: 9:10 p.m. KST on TV CHOSUN/Coupang Play; globally: Prime Video updates on the same days.
How many episodes?
Local trade notes and listings reported to a 12-episode run; some official English materials focus on date/time rather than count. Treat 12 as the working expectation until the episode card appears on Prime Video.
Who are the main creatives?
Director Nam Ki-hoon; writer Hong Seung-hyun (with Kim Da-hye)—as named in Amazon’s overview.
Is this connected to the Japanese films?
It’s a remake of the original TV drama The Confidence Man JP; expect fresh plots/targets tailored to Korea rather than a direct retread of the movies.
