15-07-2025
Butterfly trailer: Daniel Dae Kim's show blends global espionage with slick action
Prime Video shared the official trailer for 'Butterfly', an action-packed, character-driven spy thriller headlined by Daniel Dae Kim. Based on the graphic novel series by Arash Amel and produced by Kim's 3AD, the series is set to premiere globally on August 13, 2025, with all six episodes releasing at in South Korea, in the shadowy world of global espionage, 'Butterfly' follows David Jung (Kim), a former US intelligence operative now living in SK. Haunted by a decision from his past, Jung's carefully built life begins to unravel when he becomes the target of Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), a ruthless young assassin working for the nefarious spy agency trailer teases slick action sequences, psychological tension, and layered storytelling. At its core, 'Butterfly' promises to explore themes of identity, family, and betrayal. The star-studded cast includes Kim Ji-hoon, Park Hae-soo (Squid Game), Kim Tae-hee, Charles Parnell, Sean Dulake, and Nayoon Kim, with special appearances by veterans Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa. Also starring are Piper Perabo and Louis Landau.
Watch the trailer here: Ken Woodruff (Gotham, The Mentalist) serves as showrunner and co-creator alongside novelist Steph Cha. Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) directs the first two episodes. To make things exciting, Jung Hoseok aka J-hope's track 'What If' also features in the soundtrack for the 'Butterfly', Daniel Dae Kim not only returns to the screen but also deepens his mark as a producer committed to global, diverse upcoming espionage series releasing ahead of India's Independence Day, comes at a time of growing audience for spy shows and international content.'Butterfly' will be available for streaming on Prime Video India from August 13, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
