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Filled with universal themes of family, love, triumph, fate and resilience, the series chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive. Starting in South Korea in the early 1900s, the story is told through the eyes of a remarkable matriarch, Sunja, who triumphs against all odds. It juxtaposes her story with that of her grandson, Solomon, in the 1980s.

“Pachinko” is written and executive produced by Soo Hugh (“The Terror,” “The Killing”), who created the series and serves as showrunner. Kogonada and Justin Chon are executive producers and directed four episodes each, with Kogonada directing the pilot. Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer executive produce for Media Res; Theresa Kang-Lowe executive produces for Blue Marble Pictures; and Richard Middleton also executive produces. Media Res’ Dani Gorin co-executive produces along with David Kim and Sebastian Lee.

The series stars Academy Award-winning actress Youn Yuh Jung as older Sunja; Lee Minho as Hansu; Jin Ha as Solomon; Minha Kim as teenage Sunja; Anna Sawai as Naomi; Jung Eun-chae as young Kyunghee; Inji Jeong as Yangjin; Jimmi Simpson as Tom Andrews; Junwoo Han as Yoseb; Kaho Minami as Etsuko; Steve Sanghyun Noh as Isak; Soji Arai as Mozasu; and, Yu-na Jeon as young Sunja.

Release date

March 25, 2022

Studio

Media Res, Blue Marble Pictures

Cast

Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Inji Jeong, Minha Kim, Lee Minho, Kaho Minami, Steve Sanghyun Noh, Anna Sawai, Junwoo Han, Eunchae Jung, Jimmi Simpson, Yuna, Yuh-Jung Youn

Writer

Soo Hugh

Executive Producers

Soo Hugh, Kogonada, Justin Chon, Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer, Theresa Kang-Lowe, Richard Middleton

Directors

Kogonada, Justin Chon

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EPISODE 8

Chapter Eight

Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young son. Solomon makes a fateful decision.  

Premiere Date: April 29, 2022

EPISODE 7

Chapter Seven

As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.  

Premiere Date: April 22, 2022

EPISODE 6

Chapter Six

Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.  

Premiere Date: April 15, 2022

EPISODE 5

Chapter Five

As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.  

Premiere Date: April 8, 2022

EPISODE 4

Chapter Four

Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.  

Premiere Date: April 1, 2022

EPISODE 3

Chapter Three

Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.  

Premiere Date: March 25, 2022

EPISODE 2

Chapter Two

Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.  

Premiere Date: March 25, 2022

EPISODE 1

Chapter One

In 1920s Korea, Yangjin and Hoonie shield their only child, Sunja, from the realities of life under colonial rule. In 1989, Solomon closes a big deal.  

Premiere Date: March 25, 2022