Ryu Seungryong is diving again into Disney+ waters with “Low Life,” a treasure-hunting crime drama set in Nineteen Seventies Korea.

The 11-part sequence stars the “Shifting” and “Rooster Nugget” actor as Oh Gwanseok, an opportunistic chancer who groups up together with his nephew Oh Heedong (Yang Sejong) to chase get-rich-quick schemes. When phrase spreads about an historical treasure ship found off the Korean coast, the uncle-nephew duo races in opposition to time and rival treasure hunters to assert their fortune.

“Low Life” comes from writer-director Kang Yunsung, who beforehand created the Disney+ hit “Huge Guess” and helmed “The Outlaws.” The sequence additionally options Lim Soojung (“Melancholia,” “Single in Seoul”) as Yang Jungsook.

Yang Sejong, recognized for “Doona!” and “Temperature of Love,” performs the nephew caught up within the high-stakes treasure hunt alongside his uncle’s schemes.

The treasure-hunting premise of “Low Life” faucets into the favored Korean cinema custom of heist and crime capers, with the Nineteen Seventies setting offering a nostalgic backdrop for the high-stakes journey.

“Low Life” continues Disney+’s sturdy slate of Korean originals in 2025. The platform has already seen success this yr with serial killer thriller “Hyper Knife” and “9 Puzzles,” which grew to become the most-watched Korean drama of 2025 on Disney+.

Later this yr, Disney+ will roll out extra Korean content material together with “Tempest,” starring Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon and John Cho, and “Made In Korea,” that includes Hyun Bin and Jung Woosung.

“Low Life” will launch with a three-episode premiere on July 16, adopted by two episodes every week till a two-part finale on August 13.