Daniel Dae Kim Stars, Produces Korea-Set Spy Thriller Butterfly

Daniel Dae Kim stars in and executive produces 'Butterfly,' a new six-part spy thriller on Prime Video that adapts Arash Amel’s graphic novel but relocates the story from Europe to South Korea, reflecting Kim’s desire to bridge his Korean American heritage and culture. The series follows David Jung, a retired spy who faked his death and must rescue his estranged daughter, Rebecca, who has followed in his footsteps by working for a dangerous organization he once co-founded. The show was filmed entirely in South Korea with a Korean crew, which presented communication challenges that required careful translation efforts. The music for 'Butterfly,' composed by Curtis Green, features a richly layered main title theme designed to evoke the complex emotions and intertwined lives of the main characters. Kim also discussed doing his own stunts, bringing an ice cream truck to set, and shared his excitement about the cultural melding portrayed in the series. Both Kim and co-star Reina Hardesty have expressed enthusiasm for Bollywood and hope for greater acceptance of Asian film industries in Hollywood.