Jang Seo-yeon Cast in Amazon Prime Video's 'Butterfly'—Rising Korean Star Joins Global Lineup

Actor Jang Seo-yeon has been cast in the Amazon Prime Video series Butterfly.

On the 13th, Jang Seo-yeon's agency, Contents Hap, announced, "Jang Seo-yeon will appear in Amazon's Prime Video series Butterfly."

Butterfly is a spy thriller series based on the graphic novel of the same name. The story follows the tense cat-and-mouse chase between David Jung (played by Daniel Dae Kim), a mysterious former U.S. intelligence operative, and Rebecca (played by Reina Hardesty), an active agent sent to eliminate him.

Jang Seo-yeon is set to showcase her versatility alongside Daniel Dae Kim and Piper Perabo, bringing a variety of characters to life.

Produced and led by Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim, Butterfly boasts an impressive creative team. Ken Woodruff, known for The Mentalist and Gotham, joins forces with Korean-American author Steph Cha—winner of the LA Times Mystery/Thriller Book Prize in 2019—as co-producer and showrunner.



Major scenes were filmed at iconic Seoul landmarks such as the Han River, Cheonggyecheon, Jongno, and Yeouido, capturing the essence of Korea. The trailer also features BTS member J-Hope's solo track "What If," further fueling excitement for this further fueling excitement for this American series authentically set in Korea.

With a star-studded cast including Daniel Dae Kim, Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, Kim Tae-hee, Park Hae-soo, and Kim Ji-hoon, the addition of rising global talent Jang Seo-yeon has drawn even greater attention.

Just last month, Jang Seo-yeon made headlines for joining the cast of Netflix's BEEF Season 2. Now, with her role in Amazon's Butterfly, anticipation is building to see her growth as an influential figure in Hollywood.

Meanwhile, Butterfly will consist of six episodes. All episodes will be released on Amazon Prime Video in the United States on August 13 (local time), and Korean audiences can catch the series on tvN every Friday and Saturday at 10:40 p.m. KST starting August 22.

Photo Credit: Contents Hap

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Jeong Mingyeong. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.