Left to right: Yang Se-jong, Im Soo-jung and Ryu Seung-ryong lead the cast of Disney+'s 'Low Life.' Courtesy of Disney+South Korean actors Ryu Seung-ryong and Yang Se-jong play relatives who are desperate for riches in "Low Life," slated to premiere on Disney+ in 2025.

Set in 1970s Korea, the series is set in motion when a fisherman discovers a treasure at the bottom of the ocean, a portion of which is taken home, causing word to spread in the community, Disney said in a press release.

Desperate to escape his depressing life, Oh Hee-dong (played by Se-jong) partners with his uncle Oh Gwan-seok (Seung-ryong) to attempt to reach the treasure before the rest of the world.

Seung-ryong previously starred in shows such as the superhero action "Moving" and comedy "Chicken Nugget," while Se-jong recently had a lead role in the romance series "Doona!".

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Also part of the main cast is actress Lim Soo-jung, whose notable dramas include "Chicago Typewriter" and "Melancholia."

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