--- title: "Disney+ Treasure Island | Episodes 1-5 Plot Update: Park Hyung-sik's First Battle as a Dark Character Competing for Power and Profit, Climbing to the Top of the Food Chain through Bribery and Extortion" description: "Disney+ new drama \"Treasure Island\" has updated episodes 1-5, with Park Hyung-sik taking on a dark character for the first time, participating in power struggles and bribery extortion. The plot revolv" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/230050239.md" published_at: "2025-02-28T08:16:25.000Z" --- # Disney+ Treasure Island | Episodes 1-5 Plot Update: Park Hyung-sik's First Battle as a Dark Character Competing for Power and Profit, Climbing to the Top of the Food Chain through Bribery and Extortion > Disney+ new drama "Treasure Island" has updated episodes 1-5, with Park Hyung-sik taking on a dark character for the first time, participating in power struggles and bribery extortion. The plot revolves around the DaeSan Group being investigated by Congress for corruption, with Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik) attempting to take control of the company through illegal means, becoming the center of power. The show premieres exclusively every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 PM, attracting the attention of many drama fans Disney+ Treasure Island | Episodes 1-5 Plot Update Park Hyung-sik's First Battle as a Dark Character Competing for Power and Profit, Climbing to the Top of the Food Chain through Bribery and Extortion Park Hyung-sik stars in Disney+'s new Korean drama "Treasure Island." This male god, known as the "Kiss Artisan," challenges a dark character for the first time, participating in a battle mixed with black gold, power struggles, revenge, and ambition, ignited by a political investigation. Park Hyung-sik challenges his dark acting skills, facing off against the powerful actor Heo Jun-ho; having just aired two episodes, new episodes are exclusively released in South Korea every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 PM. Below is a summary of the plot, cast, and character information for "Treasure Island" organized by Sing Tao Daily for drama fans. ## Treasure Island Plot Introduction: Corruption in Korea's Top Enterprises Triggers a Domino Effect The plot of "Treasure Island" revolves around a controversial energy project that makes the multinational company "Daesan Group" the focus of national attention. The group is under congressional investigation due to the disappearance of 2 trillion Korean won in government funds, facing heavy charges of mismanagement and corruption. Ignoring moral boundaries, Daesan Group's executive Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik) sees this investigation as a great opportunity for career advancement, aiming to take control of the company as his ultimate goal. He begins to use illegal means such as bribery and extortion without hesitation to save the group, positioning himself as an indispensable member of the company, seeking to reach the pinnacle of power. ## Treasure Island Episodes 1 to 5 Plot (Continuously Updated) ### Episode 1: If what you said was taken to heart, these things wouldn't have happened. Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik) grew up in an orphanage, possessing a photographic memory and a meticulous mind. He catches the eye of Daesan Group's chairman Cha Gang-cheon (played by Yoo Hyun) upon their first meeting. Dong-joo has served Daesan Group for many years as the head of the chairman's secretariat's external cooperation team, secretly yearning for a high position. Daesan Group has no male heirs, only daughters and granddaughters, and someone suggests that Seo Dong-joo pursue the chairman's granddaughter. Dong-joo develops feelings for the new employee Ryu In-nam (played by Hong Hwa-yeon), and they sweetly cohabit for a while. Dong-joo plans to propose to In-nam but is suddenly called by the chairman to accompany him to a wedding, where the bride is none other than Daesan Group's daughter Ryu In-nam. ### Episode 2: Why apologize to the chairman? Ryu In-nam (played by Hong Hwa-yeon) lost her father at a young age, and her mother Cha Deok-hee (played by Kim Jeong-ran) remarried her father's friend Heo Il-do (played by Lee Hae-young), leading her to suspect that Heo Il-do is related to her father's death and is determined to uncover the truth Lü Yinnan concealed her identity and enjoyed a wonderful romantic time with Xu Dongzhu (Park Hyung-sik), ultimately heartlessly dumping him to marry the prosecutor of the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office, Lim Hee-cheo (Kwon Soo-hyun). Lim Hee-cheo is the nephew of former National Intelligence Service director Lim Jang-seon (Heo Joon-ho) and had a conflict with Xu Dongzhu during their school days, leading to a sharp confrontation upon their first meeting. ## Treasure Island's Two Major Highlights: ### **Park Hyung-sik Breaks Free from Warm Male Image with a Cold Debut** Park Hyung-sik plays the secretary to the chairman of the Daesan Group in "Treasure Island." The first two episodes have already reported success, with the second episode achieving an 8.1% viewership, making it the ratings champion in its time slot. Park Hyung-sik appears in a sharp suit, marking his first challenge with a darker character, breaking away from his previous sunny and affectionate roles. His entrance brings a scene of power calculations behind the scenes, as Park Hyung-sik threatens a congressman before a hearing, forcing him to help the group president during the hearing, successfully turning the situation around despite strong opposition. Park Hyung-sik sits coldly among the attendees, exuding an overwhelming aura of dominance, opening the series and successfully creating a new direction in his acting career, allowing viewers and fans to see a new side of him. ### **Park Hyung-sik and Hong Hwa-ryeon Live Together, Hot Kisses and Shared Baths Lead to High Ratings** Park Hyung-sik and Hong Hwa-ryeon form a couple, and after meeting and falling in love at work, their passion is undeniable. They share a passionate kiss on the company’s back stairs and continue kissing from the front door to the bedroom, spanning two episodes. In a scene where they kiss in bed, Park Hyung-sik shows off his muscles with his bare upper body. The couple shares a steamy bath, embracing and declaring their feelings. Park Hyung-sik sees the woman as a potential marriage partner, but the next day, he witnesses his girlfriend getting married and learns that Hong Hwa-ryeon is the daughter of a wealthy family, shattering his dreams. Park Hyung-sik realizes that in the game of power, emotions are merely transactions of interests. ## Treasure Island Character Introductions: ### Park Hyung-sik as Xu Dongzhu The head of the external cooperation team in the chairman's office of Daesan Group, he is meticulous and ambitious. ### Lee Hae-young as Heo Il-do President of Daesan Energy and the second husband of Cha Deok-hee (Kim Jeong-ran). Cha Deok-hee remarried Heo Il-do shortly after her first husband passed away, and her daughter Lü Yinnan (Hong Hwa-yeon) suspects Heo Il-do is related to her father's death. ### Heo Joon-ho as Lim Jang-seon A former director of the National Intelligence Service and a visiting professor at the law school, he is a key figure coordinating everything behind King Maker. ### Hong Hwa-yeon as Lü Yinnan The granddaughter of Cha Gang-cheon (Woo Hyun) and the daughter of Daesan Group, she is ambitious about the group and determined to uncover the secrets behind her father's death. ### Han Ji-hye as Sister Agnes Xu Dongzhu's only older sister, living under an assumed name. ### Hong Joo-hyun as Cha Guk-hee President of Daesan Chemicals and the second daughter of Cha Gang-cheon (Woo Hyun), she is straightforward and speaks her mind, often thinking and speaking simultaneously. Cha Guk-hee does not hide her ambition to inherit her father's legacy, frequently expressing her desire to become the chairman of Daesan Group. ### Do Ji-won as Ji Yong-soo The woman holding a huge secret and entangled with Dashan Group was once a popular news anchor on public television. ### Kim Jeong-ran as Cha Deok-hee Director of Dashan Cultural Foundation, eldest daughter of Cha Kwang-cheon (played by Yoo Hyun), mother of Ryu In-nam (played by Hong Hwa-yeon) and Heo Dae-yoon (Dae Sang-hyun), her first husband died in a car accident, and she remarried Heo Il-do (played by Heo Jun-ho). ### Yoo Hyun as Cha Kwang-cheon ### Chairman of Dashan Group, always greets people with a smile, has a delicate mind and excellent means ### Related Stocks - [DIS.US - Disney](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DIS.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | 好萊塢對新的 Seedance 2.0 視頻生成器感到不滿 | 好萊塢對字節跳動推出的新 AI 視頻生成器 Seedance 2.0 表示強烈反對。包括電影協會在內的批評者認為，該工具通過允許用户在沒有保護措施的情況下使用真實人物和知識產權的肖像來促進版權侵犯。迪士尼也發出了停止侵權信，指責字節跳動未經 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275985752.md) | | Mubadala Investment Co Pjsc 解除在 Salesforce 和 Verizon 的持股；減少了在迪士尼的持股 | 阿布扎比投資公司（Mubadala Investment Co PJSC）已將其在迪士尼的持股比例大幅減少 48.7%，目前持有 35,984 股。該公司還完全清除了在 Salesforce、Verizon 和思科的股份。此外，Mubada | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276145715.md) | | 美財政部讓步，擬修訂主權財富基金税收提案，此前遭私募業警告 | 美國財政部正就一項針對主權財富基金和公共養老基金徵税方式進行全面改革的提案作出讓步。相關提案此前由美國國税局提出，擬更新税法第 892 條，將這些基金持有的多數美國債務投資歸為商業活動，這將令其面臨被徵税的風險。此前，私募信貸和私募股權公司 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276491732.md) | | 特朗普暗示違法徵收的關税不退了，美財長稱今年關税收入將 “基本保持不變” | 美國總統特朗普暗示不會退還被最高法院裁定違法的關税，預計 2026 年關税收入將保持不變。特朗普計劃簽署行政令，對全球商品加徵 10% 進口關税，取代被推翻的關税。財長貝森特表示，政府將利用替代法律權力維持關税收入，強調國家安全和財政收入不 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276494362.md) | | 傳言成真？英偉達對 OpenAI 的 “1000 億美元投資” 最終 “打了三折” | 據報道，英偉達正接近敲定對 OpenAI 最高 300 億美元的股權投資，取代此前官宣的 1000 億美元合作框架。原有協議因條款分歧與內部疑慮未能落地，黃仁勳亦曾強調其不具約束力。此次新融資輪規模或超 1000 億美元，OpenAI 估值 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276507066.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.