Delusion Update: Bae Suzy and Kim Seon Ho's vampire series enters production stage, period fantasy set to release in 2026
After their widely praised performances in the beloved drama Start Up, the two actors are set to bring their undeniable chemistry to a completely different story — a dark, atmospheric period drama filled with horror, mystery, and fantasy. What more does one need? Right.
The anticipation is over— Delusion is officially confirmed to premiere on Disney+ in 2026.
But that leaves the audience with the series plot. Delusion is adapted from a popular webtoon and unfolds across two historical periods: 1935 Gyeongseong (modern-day Seoul under Japanese rule) and the 19th-century Shanghai. The series centers on Song Jeong Hwa (Bae Suzy), a broken-hearted woman, and Yun I Ho (Kim Seon Ho), a painter she hires to capture her portrait. But questions remain - Is she a human? Or blood-sucking wall-crawling unearthy creature - A Vampire?
Though details about the story are closely guarded, early hints suggest a haunting exploration of loneliness, desire, and supernatural secrets that slowly unravel over time. Directed by Han Jae Rim, who previously earned praise for his work on The 8 Show, will helm the new series.
Delusion promises a rich blend of historical drama and chilling horror, layered with mystery and emotional complexity. The reunion of Bae Suzy and Kim Seon Ho — both award-winning actors known for their nuanced performances in Start Up, is already sparking excitement.
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Haryana eyes India's first Disneyland-style park in Manesar; 500 acres identified near Gurgaon, ET Infra
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The manga artist who has prophesied a superquake in Japan on July 5
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STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Japan's megaquake warning that could kill 300,000 Back in April this year, a report by the Japanese government warned of the serious consequences if a major earthquake were to strike the Nankai Trough, an area off Japan's Pacific coast. The report estimated losses of around $1.81 trillion and suggested up to 300,000 people could lose their lives if the long-feared quake were to occur. A damaged road after an earthquake, in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Reuters/File Photo Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Experts believe there is an 80 per cent chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake hitting the Nankai Trough. The Nankai Trough is an undersea trench about 800 kilometres long, stretching from Hyuganada near Kyushu to Suruga Bay in central Japan. 🧵 Japan's next major Disaster, a Thread As we remember the 2011 megaquake, we must stay vigilant and prepared for the next major disaster that could strike Japan. Nankai megathrust earthquakes are massive quakes that occur along the Nankai Trough, where the Philippine Sea… — 由仁アリン Arin Yuni (@Arin_Yumi) March 11, 2025 For years, Japan has warned of a 70 to 80 per cent chance of a massive earthquake striking this region within the next three decades. The country has seen devastating disasters before, including the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, followed by a nuclear crisis. That 9.0-magnitude quake led to the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Japan sits on four major tectonic plates, making it one of the most seismically active places on Earth. With inputs from agencies
