Butterfly trailer: Daniel Dae Kim's show blends global espionage with slick action
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 show.With 'Butterfly', Daniel Dae Kim not only returns to the screen but also deepens his mark as a producer committed to global, diverse storytelling.The 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
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