Tantara (Korean title: 천천히 강렬하게, "Slowly and Intensely") is a new Netflix series starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo, written by Noh Hee-kyung. It premieres on December 11, 2026 at 17:00 (KST/JST) on Netflix worldwide. It is a 22-episode epic set in Korea's entertainment world from the 1960s to the 1980s.
📺 Series Info
| 🎬 Title | Tantara (Japanese title: タンタラの詩) |
| 🇰🇷 Korean title | 천천히 강렬하게 (Cheoncheonhi Gangnyeolhage — "Slowly and Intensely") |
| 📅 Premiere | December 11, 2026 (Fri), 17:00 KST/JST |
| 📱 Where to watch | Netflix (worldwide exclusive) |
| 🎞️ Episodes | 22 episodes (about 50 minutes each) |
| ✍️ Writer | Noh Hee-kyung |
| 🎥 Director | Lee Yoon-jung |
| 🏢 Production | Studio Dragon, GTist, Imageinus (planned by Studio Dragon by CJ ENM) |
📖 Plot
The story begins right after the Korean War, on the stage of a U.S. Eighth Army club. Young people with nothing but ambition and dreams of success jump into Korea's entertainment industry and go through growth, setbacks, dreams and love. It is a melodrama about people who lived through the turbulent decades from the 1960s to the 1980s.
It is the new work of screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung, known for Our Blues, and is reported to have a production budget of more than KRW 80 billion.
🎭 Cast
Role names are written differently across reports; we list what we could confirm.
Song Hye-kyo as Min-ja — an ambitious woman who leaps into the music business from a poor background, and the heart of the story. Known for Autumn in My Heart, Descendants of the Sun and The Glory.
Gong Yoo as Dong-gu — Min-ja's childhood friend. Reckless at times, he stays by her side and keeps running toward their dreams with her. Known for Coffee Prince, Goblin and Squid Game.
Lee Ha-nee as Yang-ja — a woman who dreams of becoming a singer. She has made her mark in films such as Extreme Job.
Cha Seung-won as Seok Gil-yo — the top composer of the era, who can turn even a newcomer into a star, and who gets caught up in the industry's power struggles. Known for Best Love and more.
Seolhyun (former AOA) — plays a character who develops a love-hate relationship with Min-ja. Reports differ on both the actress's name spelling (Seolhyun / Seol-hyeon) and the character name (Min-hee / Mini).
Na Moon-hee also appears as Mal-sun.
📱 Where to Watch
| Netflix | Worldwide, from December 11, 2026 at 17:00 (KST/JST) |
| Other services | No other streaming service has been announced for Japan at this time |
Details such as whether episodes are released weekly or all at once have not been confirmed yet; we will update this page when they are announced.
✨ Highlights
- Song Hye-kyo × Gong Yoo — a star duo carrying a Noh Hee-kyung epic
- The 1960s–80s entertainment world — music and the changing times
- A strong ensemble — Cha Seung-won, Lee Ha-nee, Seolhyun, Na Moon-hee
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tantara premiere?
December 11, 2026 (Friday) at 17:00 KST/JST on Netflix.
How many episodes does Tantara have?
22 episodes of about 50 minutes each.
Where can I watch Tantara?
On Netflix, worldwide. It can also be watched on Netflix in Japan.
What does the Korean title 천천히 강렬하게 mean?
It means "Slowly and Intensely". The English title is Tantara.
Who stars in Tantara?
Song Hye-kyo (Min-ja) and Gong Yoo (Dong-gu), with Lee Ha-nee, Cha Seung-won, Seolhyun (former AOA) and Na Moon-hee.
Who wrote Tantara?
Noh Hee-kyung, known for Our Blues. The director is Lee Yoon-jung.
When is Tantara set?
From right after the Korean War through the 1960s–80s, in Korea's entertainment world.
🔥 Soonho's Take
December 11 is coming up — a big-budget drama that fits the end of the year. We will update this page as soon as there is news.
🔗 Sources
・Navicon News – Tantara series information / Netflix – release date announcement (Japanese and Korean)
Based on reports and Netflix's announcement as of October 29, 2026. Release schedule and role-name spellings may change — please check Netflix for the latest information.