The Netflix original series ‘Tangum,’ which will be released on May 16th, tells the story of Hong Lang (played by Lee Jae-wook), the long-lost eldest son of the top of the Joseon Dynasty, who returns after 12 years with amnesia. Amidst suspicions about his true identity, only his stepsister Jae-i (played by Cho Bo-ah) senses the unknown emotions growing between them in this mystery melodrama set in historical times. The production team has raised expectations by bringing together director Kim Hong-sun, known for Netflix series ‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’ and occult drama ‘The Guest,’ as well as writer Kim Jin-ah, known for the SF thriller ‘Dr. Brain’ on Apple TV+, who created fresh settings in ‘Voice.’ The teaser poster, featuring Hong Lang and Jae-i facing each other after 12 years, captivates viewers. The strange tension between Hong Lang, who has returned to the top with lost childhood memories, and Jae-i, who suspects him of being fake, stimulates curiosity about how their relationship will unfold. Furthermore, the teaser trailer, released alongside the poster, begins with a young Hong Lang wandering through a dark forest with a fearful expression, raising questions about why he disappeared. The caption “Swallowing secrets and sincerity” leaves viewers wondering whether the returned Hong Lang is the real brother Jae-i has been eagerly searching for and what truth he may be hiding. As the teaser unfolds, it shows a young Jae-i desperately searching for her brother in the gloomy forest. Amidst those claiming to be Hong Lang to inherit the Min family fortune, the real Hong Lang reappears after 12 years. However, Jae-i, upon meeting him, immediately denies his identity as genuine, leading to a tense dynamic between Hong Lang and Jae-i as they remain wary of each other. The introduction of Min Sang-dan’s successor Yang Ja-mi (played by Jung Ga-ram), Min Sang-dan’s host and Hong Lang’s birth mother Min Yeon-i (played by Um Ji-won), Min Sang-dan’s opponent and the father of Hong Lang and Jae-i, Shim Yeol-guk (played by Park Byung-eun), and the appearance of the Joseon Dynasty’s most aesthetically gifted artist Han Pyeong, played by Kim Jae-wook, raises curiosity about the roles they will play in the events surrounding Hong Lang and Jae-i. The scene where Hong Lang, who had been subduing unknown individuals with his skilled swordsmanship, says, “How dare you? My sister,” while protecting Jae-i, concludes with a suspenseful atmosphere, hinting at how their relationship, filled with doubt and caution, may evolve. Based on the popular novel ‘Tangum: Swallowing Gold’ by Jang Da-hye, ‘Tangum’ depicts the beautiful yet cruel fate that the characters must endure, much like the ancient Chinese punishment of swallowing gold until death. With fresh settings that defy conventional beliefs and compelling characters who defy fate, the narrative of ‘Tangum’ promises to captivate viewers. Particularly intriguing is the romance budding between Hong Lang, who returns after 12 years, and his stepsister Jae-i, who doubts his true identity, as well as the reappearance of the missing children coinciding with Hong Lang’s return, and the mysterious rumors surrounding the deity following the missing children. The intertwined genres of mystery and melodrama are expected to provide viewers with a multifaceted and transcendent entertainment experience.