A Killer Paradox is Netflix’s latest entry to its brilliant Korean drama shows. Based on a Naver webtoon of the same name by Kkomabi, the crime thriller series which turns into a superhero series is developed for television by Son Seung-ae, and it is written by Kim Da-min. The Netflix series revolves around an ordinary part-time worker and college student Lee Tang, who accidentally kills a serial killer, and then he realizes that he can recognize the evil in people and he begins to take them out, but he must be careful as a relentless is in his pursuit. So, if you loved the thrilling drama of A Killer Paradox, here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Dexter (Showtime & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Showtime
If you loved the concept of A Killer Paradox, meaning a serial killer killing evil people then you might Dexter interesting as it has the same plot.
Dexter (Showtime & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Showtime
If you loved the concept of A Killer Paradox, meaning a serial killer killing evil people then you might Dexter interesting as it has the same plot.
- 2/11/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Gone are the days when K-dramas almost exclusively meant love stories, period pieces and family dramas. Today, South Korea produces some of the most chilling and outrageously violent TV shows you’ll ever see—while also continuing to release the more traditional, wholesome fare that longtime K-drama fans fell in love with years ago.
The diversification of genres in recent years can largely be attributed to the rise of global streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+. In the past, most K-dramas were aired on broadcast TV, which comes with certain guidelines around what can and cannot be shown. By contrast, streamers aren’t bound by such rules around content.
The result? More extreme and graphic K-dramas, with Korean original series on Ott services like Netflix, often featuring plenty of gore and violence, and sometimes some sex and nudity as well. This year saw a host of Korean thrillers and horror series,...
The diversification of genres in recent years can largely be attributed to the rise of global streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+. In the past, most K-dramas were aired on broadcast TV, which comes with certain guidelines around what can and cannot be shown. By contrast, streamers aren’t bound by such rules around content.
The result? More extreme and graphic K-dramas, with Korean original series on Ott services like Netflix, often featuring plenty of gore and violence, and sometimes some sex and nudity as well. This year saw a host of Korean thrillers and horror series,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Regina Kim
- The Wrap
Nam Joo-Hyuk’s first action drama has proved that he is capable of it all. The actor does a fantastic job of being a broody young man with a purpose. On the other hand, the show doesn’t quite bring in anything new to the world of action-thriller K-dramas, which we’ve seen too many of, especially recently. Vigilante is one of those that can be watched in the background, and even if you skip a few seconds, you won’t be missing a lot. There’s no disappointment when it comes to action, and the hand-to-hand combat is impressive, as always. But the problem with this story is that it comes across as unfinished and half-baked. In Vigilante episode 7, Jiyong asks Jo Heon to show him the justice he told him about. What will Jo Heon’s final decision be?
Spoilers Ahead
How does Jiyong rescue Miryeo?
Jiyong is...
Spoilers Ahead
How does Jiyong rescue Miryeo?
Jiyong is...
- 11/29/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The Disney+ Korean drama Vigilante has ended with 8 episodes, ready for a quick binge-watch. The show, starring Nam Joo-Hyuk and Yoo Ji-Tae in pivotal roles, is an action thriller about a police officer who decides to take justice into his own hands in a country where the law always sides with criminals. Within the first six episodes, Jiyong is recognised as the Vigilante by Jo Heon, the head of the police force tasked with finding the anonymous man, but he gives Jiyong a chance to stop what he’s doing. In episode 6, Jo Heon is severely injured after some thugs try to break into Miryeo’s office, but his life is saved thanks to Jiyong. Will he recover? and what will he do when he wakes up? Additionally, Jiyong has finally decided to team up with Gang-Ok, his fan and supporter. Together, how much of a difference will the two of them really make?...
- 11/29/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Nam Joo-Hyuk and Yoo Ji-Tae’s Vigilante is one of those highly anticipated K-dramas with an ensemble cast, but the premise is one that we’ve seen numerous times this year alone. While we wonder if this show will do anything different or new by the end, we can’t help but watch it anyway for the sheer star power. At the end of episode 4 of Vigilante, we learn that Jo Heon already knows Jiyong is the vigilante. Jo Heon tries to persuade Jiyong to take a step back and stop trying to take the law into his own hands. Miryeo and her friend are getting closer to the truth about Sewool, and this might end up becoming problematic for them. What is Jo Heon playing at? Let’s learn in episodes 5 and 6 of Vigilante.
Post Contents What Does Choi Miryeo Find? Who Is The Vole? Who Is Mr. Bang?...
Post Contents What Does Choi Miryeo Find? Who Is The Vole? Who Is Mr. Bang?...
- 11/22/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
It’s fascinating to see Nam Joo-Hyuk’s facial duality in the show Vigilante. How he goes from an innocent and righteous police officer to a crime-fighting law enforcer, and how he’s able to capture both sides of the character in a fantastic way (or maybe it’s our bias talking). It seems the Korean media loves the subject of law and justice, specifically how it’s a terrible matter in the country. In episodes 1 and 2, we are introduced to Jiyong, a student at the police academy who lost his mother at a young age. As he grew up, not only did he choose to become a police officer, but he also took justice into his own hands, making sure he was able to get revenge on the people who pretty much get away scot-free for their violent crimes, like the person who killed his mother. There’s also...
- 11/16/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Vigilante is an action-thriller K-Drama directed by Moon Yoo-seok. The Disney+ series is based on a Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam and it revolves around a young police academy student who becomes a vigilante and kills criminals at night, who don’t change their ways even after being punished by the law. Vigilante stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. So, if you loved the Disney+ series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Killing Vote (Prime Video) Credit – Sbs
Synopsis: People are busy watching the screen. The person wearing a mysterious mask so called ‘Gaetal’ appears, and the Killing Vote begins.
The Devil Judge (Netflix) Credit – tvN
Synopsis: In a dystopian Korea, the nation is in chaos. The people have lost their trust and faith in the justice system and voice their hatred towards their leaders. Within the world...
The Killing Vote (Prime Video) Credit – Sbs
Synopsis: People are busy watching the screen. The person wearing a mysterious mask so called ‘Gaetal’ appears, and the Killing Vote begins.
The Devil Judge (Netflix) Credit – tvN
Synopsis: In a dystopian Korea, the nation is in chaos. The people have lost their trust and faith in the justice system and voice their hatred towards their leaders. Within the world...
- 11/13/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Ahead of the festival of lights, the digital platforms are brimming with fresh exciting titles, that will keep you on the edge-of-your seat. From Ishaan Khatter-starrer ‘Pippa’, to inspiring tale ‘Ghoomer’ featuring Abhishek Bachchan, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention.
‘Valatty’
A tale of tails, ‘Valatty’ is a Malayalam adventure comedy drama written and directed by Devan Jayakumar. It stars the voices of Roshan Mathew, Raveena Ravi, Soubin Shahir, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, and Aju Varghese. The makers have used real dogs as actors without VFX in the movie. It will be streaming from November 7 on Disney+Hotstar in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
‘Vigilante’
The Korean series ‘Vigilante’ stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam, it follows a model student from the...
‘Valatty’
A tale of tails, ‘Valatty’ is a Malayalam adventure comedy drama written and directed by Devan Jayakumar. It stars the voices of Roshan Mathew, Raveena Ravi, Soubin Shahir, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, and Aju Varghese. The makers have used real dogs as actors without VFX in the movie. It will be streaming from November 7 on Disney+Hotstar in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
‘Vigilante’
The Korean series ‘Vigilante’ stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam, it follows a model student from the...
- 11/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Ahead of the festival of lights, the digital platforms are brimming with fresh exciting titles, that will keep you on the edge-of-your seat. From Ishaan Khatter-starrer ‘Pippa’, to inspiring tale ‘Ghoomer’ featuring Abhishek Bachchan, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention.
‘Valatty’
A tale of tails, ‘Valatty’ is a Malayalam adventure comedy drama written and directed by Devan Jayakumar. It stars the voices of Roshan Mathew, Raveena Ravi, Soubin Shahir, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, and Aju Varghese. The makers have used real dogs as actors without VFX in the movie. It will be streaming from November 7 on Disney+Hotstar in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
‘Vigilante’
The Korean series ‘Vigilante’ stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam, it follows a model student from the...
‘Valatty’
A tale of tails, ‘Valatty’ is a Malayalam adventure comedy drama written and directed by Devan Jayakumar. It stars the voices of Roshan Mathew, Raveena Ravi, Soubin Shahir, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, and Aju Varghese. The makers have used real dogs as actors without VFX in the movie. It will be streaming from November 7 on Disney+Hotstar in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
‘Vigilante’
The Korean series ‘Vigilante’ stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam, it follows a model student from the...
- 11/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
It seems like Disney+ has picked a pattern for the kind of K-dramas they want to air: violent and action-packed. The Ott platform has recently had some gems like Moving and Worst of Evil, which are highly successful with big names and great plots. Vigilante seems to be in a similar category of “webtoon adaptations” or something to do with law enforcement. Earlier, The Killing Vote had a similar storyline, but with no buzz, the show didn’t do very well. This kind of storyline is quite overdone in the K-drama world, but somehow people continue to make them. Hopefully, the Nam Joo-Hyuk starrer will be entertaining and do well. The first two episodes are nothing new, and if it continues this way, there’ll be nothing exciting about the show except the lead’s performances.
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In Episode 1?
At a young age, Jiyong loses his mother...
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In Episode 1?
At a young age, Jiyong loses his mother...
- 11/8/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
With Nam Joo-Hyuk enlisted in the military, we were under the impression that we’d have to wait two whole years to see him again, but here we have a new TV show with the actor as the leading man. The actor is known for his slice-of-life roles that are both adorable and emotional, and he does a fantastic job of balancing pain and humor that really makes you root for him, whatever the role may demand. The actor’s last show was Twenty-Five Twenty-One, which was widely beloved, even though the ending received a lot of backlash for being too realistic. Vigilante will see the mostly romantic actor in a completely new light, and we’re excited to see him try something new. The show is based on a webtoon of the same name and follows a very “Batman” tale, where a young man sets out to take revenge...
- 11/8/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The Busan International Film Festival has unveiled its selections for the popular Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere and On Screen strands.
The On Screen section, introduced in 2021, showcases series and this year boasts six world premieres – five from Korea and one from Indonesia.
Tving show “I Am a Running Mate,” about an ordinary student trying to become student president marks the directorial debut of Han Jin-won, winner of best original screenplay as a co-writer for Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite.” The series merges the coming-of-age genre with elements of a political drama, and stars Yoon Hyun-soo, Lee Jung-sic, Choi Woo-sung, Hong Hwa-yeon and Lee Bong-jun. Three of the nine episodes will screen at the festival.
“The Deal,” a Waave original series, is a tale of criminal intrigue in which two young men kidnap their friend and demand KRW10 billion ($7.5 million) as ransom. The cast features Yoo Seung-ho’s streaming debut alongside Kim Dong-hwi,...
The On Screen section, introduced in 2021, showcases series and this year boasts six world premieres – five from Korea and one from Indonesia.
Tving show “I Am a Running Mate,” about an ordinary student trying to become student president marks the directorial debut of Han Jin-won, winner of best original screenplay as a co-writer for Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite.” The series merges the coming-of-age genre with elements of a political drama, and stars Yoon Hyun-soo, Lee Jung-sic, Choi Woo-sung, Hong Hwa-yeon and Lee Bong-jun. Three of the nine episodes will screen at the festival.
“The Deal,” a Waave original series, is a tale of criminal intrigue in which two young men kidnap their friend and demand KRW10 billion ($7.5 million) as ransom. The cast features Yoo Seung-ho’s streaming debut alongside Kim Dong-hwi,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Everett Collection
Nam Joo-Hyuk is definitely the internet boyfriend we deserve! Though fans are missing him dearly while he serves his mandatory service in the Korean military (as all able-bodied Korean men must by age 28), they're relying on his his dreamy roles in hit K-dramas like "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo," "Start-Up," and "The Light in Your Eyes" to keep his face fresh in their minds.
Nam took his dreamboat status to a whole new level through his 2022 role as Yi-Jin on Netflix's romance-drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One." Whether it's his undeniable chemistry with Kim Tae-ri's Na Hee-Do, the way he blushes adorably in the aspiring fencer's presence, his sad eyes whenever they're forced to part ways, or simply his million-dollar smile, Nam is all fans can think about ever since the show aired. And naturally, fans are wondering about the Korean heartthrob's relationship status. Is he still on the market?...
Nam Joo-Hyuk is definitely the internet boyfriend we deserve! Though fans are missing him dearly while he serves his mandatory service in the Korean military (as all able-bodied Korean men must by age 28), they're relying on his his dreamy roles in hit K-dramas like "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo," "Start-Up," and "The Light in Your Eyes" to keep his face fresh in their minds.
Nam took his dreamboat status to a whole new level through his 2022 role as Yi-Jin on Netflix's romance-drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One." Whether it's his undeniable chemistry with Kim Tae-ri's Na Hee-Do, the way he blushes adorably in the aspiring fencer's presence, his sad eyes whenever they're forced to part ways, or simply his million-dollar smile, Nam is all fans can think about ever since the show aired. And naturally, fans are wondering about the Korean heartthrob's relationship status. Is he still on the market?...
- 4/11/2023
- by Divya Meena
- Popsugar.com
K-drama fans have a lot more projects to look forward to. While Netflix has a long list of original K-dramas, unscripted series, and more planned for 2023, so does Disney+. The streaming platform is ready to release a few K-dramas fans have been eager to see since last year. Fans got their first teasers from Go Yoon-jung’s Moving to Nam Joo-hyuk’s latest role while serving in the military.
‘The Devil,’ ‘Vigilante,’ and ‘Dr. Romantic’ Season 3 K-dramas | via Disney+ Disney+ will release the 2023 K-drama ‘Han River’ about its police enforcers
Anyone who knows about South Korea knows one of its biggest attractions is the Han River. It is a go-to spot for couples, tourists, or friends who want to hang out and have fun. Disney+ developed an original K-drama for 2023 titled Han River. The action-comedy stars Kwon Sang-woo and Kim Hee-won as the leading characters.
Du-jin (Kwon) and Chun-seok (Kim...
‘The Devil,’ ‘Vigilante,’ and ‘Dr. Romantic’ Season 3 K-dramas | via Disney+ Disney+ will release the 2023 K-drama ‘Han River’ about its police enforcers
Anyone who knows about South Korea knows one of its biggest attractions is the Han River. It is a go-to spot for couples, tourists, or friends who want to hang out and have fun. Disney+ developed an original K-drama for 2023 titled Han River. The action-comedy stars Kwon Sang-woo and Kim Hee-won as the leading characters.
Du-jin (Kwon) and Chun-seok (Kim...
- 4/11/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kim Woo-bin’s long-awaited Netflix K-drama, Black Knight has announced an official release date. The K-drama was part of the long list of projects announced by Netflix for 2023. Taking place in a dystopian world, Kim stars as the male lead as a delivery driver humanity needs. Black Knight promises to be an exciting sci-fi thriller to keep an eye on.
Kim Woo-bin as Knight 5-8 in ‘Black Knight’ K-drama | via Netflix ‘Black Knight’ will premiere in early May 2023 on Netflix
Actor Kim returned to K-dramas in Netflix’s Our Blues after his hiatus to focus on cancer treatment. While fans applauded his role in the Slice of Life K-drama, Black Knight will have Kim lead in an exciting sci-fi storyline. During Netflix’s 2023 lineup of upcoming Korean content, fans got their first look at Kim as his character.
But Netflix had no set premiere date and promised the K-drama would...
Kim Woo-bin as Knight 5-8 in ‘Black Knight’ K-drama | via Netflix ‘Black Knight’ will premiere in early May 2023 on Netflix
Actor Kim returned to K-dramas in Netflix’s Our Blues after his hiatus to focus on cancer treatment. While fans applauded his role in the Slice of Life K-drama, Black Knight will have Kim lead in an exciting sci-fi storyline. During Netflix’s 2023 lineup of upcoming Korean content, fans got their first look at Kim as his character.
But Netflix had no set premiere date and promised the K-drama would...
- 3/29/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
K-drama and K-Pop fans are in for a tough year as many well-known actors and idols enlist to fulfill their military service. Actor Lee Joo-hyuk announced in January that he had set his enlistment date for late March. The day had come as the actor would be away from the spotlight and the small-screen for roughly two years. Thankfully, K-drama fans have a few Nam Joo-hyuk characters to keep them company while he is in the military.
Nam Joo-hyuk as male lead in ‘The Bride of Habaek’ K-drama | via tvN ‘The Bride of Habaek’ is Nam Joo-hyuk’s most popular fantasy K-drama romance roles
In 2017, Nam starred as the male lead, alongside actor Shin Se-kyung as his female co-star. The Bride of Habaek is a fantasy staple for many fans that takes care of all the well-known tropes of the genre. Ha-baek (Nam) is the God of Water and seeks...
Nam Joo-hyuk as male lead in ‘The Bride of Habaek’ K-drama | via tvN ‘The Bride of Habaek’ is Nam Joo-hyuk’s most popular fantasy K-drama romance roles
In 2017, Nam starred as the male lead, alongside actor Shin Se-kyung as his female co-star. The Bride of Habaek is a fantasy staple for many fans that takes care of all the well-known tropes of the genre. Ha-baek (Nam) is the God of Water and seeks...
- 3/21/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What makes for a good stress-free rom-com K-drama? Fans have seen their fair share of romantic storylines with comedic elements, but there is one troped they often have in common. The main characters face turmoil through an intense murder case or severe scandal. Netflix’s Crash Course in Romance is a prime example of a rom-com that is not stress-free. Sometimes, fans want a smooth-sailing K-drama full of fun, swoon-worthy moments, and no extra drama.
Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyung in ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’ | via Mbc ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’ is a K-drama classic that always does the job
The 2016 sports K-drama is an oldie but a goodie for a reason. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo has a bit of everything that fans want for an easy K-drama to watch whenever they need. Lee Sung-kyung stars as Bok-joo, a university student on track to becoming a professional weightlifter. She has...
Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyung in ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’ | via Mbc ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’ is a K-drama classic that always does the job
The 2016 sports K-drama is an oldie but a goodie for a reason. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo has a bit of everything that fans want for an easy K-drama to watch whenever they need. Lee Sung-kyung stars as Bok-joo, a university student on track to becoming a professional weightlifter. She has...
- 3/18/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of the most challenging things for K-drama fans is letting go of their favorite male actors as they must fulfill their military service. Over the past few years, many K-Pop and Korean actors have enlisted for their mandatory 2-year service and put their careers on hold. A list of popular K-drama actors like Song Kang are set to enlist. Twenty-Five Twenty-One actor Nam Joo-hyuk officially announced his military enlistment date and what branch.
‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ actor Nam Joo-hyuk set to enlist in military | via tvN Actor Nam Joo-hyuk will serve in the Military Police Force
According to Soompi, Nam’s agency, Management Soop, announced the news everyone has been waiting for. The 28-year-old actor is set to enlist on March 20, 2023. In May last year, Nam applied for The Capital Defense Command Military Police Group and was accepted to serve.
The actor will fulfill five weeks of basic training before...
‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ actor Nam Joo-hyuk set to enlist in military | via tvN Actor Nam Joo-hyuk will serve in the Military Police Force
According to Soompi, Nam’s agency, Management Soop, announced the news everyone has been waiting for. The 28-year-old actor is set to enlist on March 20, 2023. In May last year, Nam applied for The Capital Defense Command Military Police Group and was accepted to serve.
The actor will fulfill five weeks of basic training before...
- 1/31/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘Noryang: The Sea Of Death’ is a sequel to box office smash ‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents’.
Acemaker movieworks has closed a raft of pre-sales on Remember, the Korean remake of Atom Egoyan’s 2015 revenge film of the same title, including to Alibaba for China and Relay Motion for Taiwan.
At the Asian Content & Film Market (Acfm) in Busan, the company is also launching sales on Noryang: The Sea Of Death (working title), the third in the historical action franchise of Korea’s all-time biggest box office hit, The Admiral: Roaring Currents.
Remember has now sold to 75 territories including Hong Kong...
Acemaker movieworks has closed a raft of pre-sales on Remember, the Korean remake of Atom Egoyan’s 2015 revenge film of the same title, including to Alibaba for China and Relay Motion for Taiwan.
At the Asian Content & Film Market (Acfm) in Busan, the company is also launching sales on Noryang: The Sea Of Death (working title), the third in the historical action franchise of Korea’s all-time biggest box office hit, The Admiral: Roaring Currents.
Remember has now sold to 75 territories including Hong Kong...
- 10/8/2022
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
Multifaceted Korean film company Acemaker Movieworks will unveil four titles at this year’s Asian Contents & Film Market, which operates alongside the Busan International Film Festival. Action and revenge feature prominently as unifying themes.
The Covid pandemic continues to have a delayed impact on the Korean production and film releasing scenes. Last year’s prolonged theatrical drought meant funds for reinvestment were in short supply and releases postponed. Many of Acemaker’s movies were shot in 2020, but are only now confirming completion and new release dates.
“Remember” is an action drama film starring Lee Sung Min (“The Spy Gone North”) and Nam Joo Hyuk (best known for TV series “Start-Up” and “Twenty-Five Twenty-One”). Directed by Lee Il Hyung (“A Violent Prosecutor”), the story revolves around a retired soldier suffering from dementia, seeking revenge from people he believes caused the death of his family. The film is a remake of Atom Egoyan...
The Covid pandemic continues to have a delayed impact on the Korean production and film releasing scenes. Last year’s prolonged theatrical drought meant funds for reinvestment were in short supply and releases postponed. Many of Acemaker’s movies were shot in 2020, but are only now confirming completion and new release dates.
“Remember” is an action drama film starring Lee Sung Min (“The Spy Gone North”) and Nam Joo Hyuk (best known for TV series “Start-Up” and “Twenty-Five Twenty-One”). Directed by Lee Il Hyung (“A Violent Prosecutor”), the story revolves around a retired soldier suffering from dementia, seeking revenge from people he believes caused the death of his family. The film is a remake of Atom Egoyan...
- 10/4/2022
- by Rebecca Souw
- Variety Film + TV
The Japanese occupation was no doubt a terrible time for Korea. The medium of film has portrayed this period often. ”A Violent Prosecutor” director Lee Il-hyeong takes a unique approach for his sophomore feature by telling a modern-day set revenge story rooted very much within the emotional scars left behind by the Occupation.
Synopsis
Pil-joo, a retired soldier of his 80s with dementia, goes in search of the people he believes to be responsible for the death of his family in the past. With 5 names tattooed on the fingers, and pieces of his collapsing memories, Pil-joo tracks down his target and kill them one by one. A young innocent guy In-gyoo unintentionally gets involved in his revenge, and eventually becomes the prime suspect of the murder that Pil-joo committed. To prove his innocence, and to stop this old man’s rush, In-gyoo can’t help but accompanying Pil-joo’s revenge journey.
Synopsis
Pil-joo, a retired soldier of his 80s with dementia, goes in search of the people he believes to be responsible for the death of his family in the past. With 5 names tattooed on the fingers, and pieces of his collapsing memories, Pil-joo tracks down his target and kill them one by one. A young innocent guy In-gyoo unintentionally gets involved in his revenge, and eventually becomes the prime suspect of the murder that Pil-joo committed. To prove his innocence, and to stop this old man’s rush, In-gyoo can’t help but accompanying Pil-joo’s revenge journey.
- 9/15/2022
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Image Source: Everett Collection
The finale of "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" is nearly here, and fans are still wondering whether Na Hee-Do (Kim Tae-Ri) and Baek Yi-Jin (Nam Joo-Hyuk) will end up together. The series, which primarily takes place between the years 1998 to 2001, focuses on the pair's relationship as they go from friends to lovers. However, since their love story takes place in the past and we learn about it from Hee-Do's present-day daughter, Kim Min-Chae (who obviously has a different family name than Yi-Jin), fans can't be sure how things will ultimately play out.
There are a couple of theories to help explain how Yi-Jin could still be Min-Chae's father (and Hee-Do's husband), but just when fans were starting to believe Hee-Do and Yi-Jin were definitely endgame, episode 14 of "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" threw a curveball. During the episode, Min-Chae searches Hee-Do and Yi-Jin's names online and finds a YouTube clip from 2009 that...
The finale of "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" is nearly here, and fans are still wondering whether Na Hee-Do (Kim Tae-Ri) and Baek Yi-Jin (Nam Joo-Hyuk) will end up together. The series, which primarily takes place between the years 1998 to 2001, focuses on the pair's relationship as they go from friends to lovers. However, since their love story takes place in the past and we learn about it from Hee-Do's present-day daughter, Kim Min-Chae (who obviously has a different family name than Yi-Jin), fans can't be sure how things will ultimately play out.
There are a couple of theories to help explain how Yi-Jin could still be Min-Chae's father (and Hee-Do's husband), but just when fans were starting to believe Hee-Do and Yi-Jin were definitely endgame, episode 14 of "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" threw a curveball. During the episode, Min-Chae searches Hee-Do and Yi-Jin's names online and finds a YouTube clip from 2009 that...
- 3/30/2022
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Nam Joo-Hyuk has stolen fans' hearts with his portrayal of Baek Yi-Jin in the hit K-drama, "Twenty Five Twenty One." In the series, Nam takes on the role of a kind and hardworking young man who's struggling to make ends meet due to his family going bankrupt. Just when he begins to lose hope that his situation will get better, he meets a high school fencer named Na Hee-Do (Kim Tae-ri), who teaches him how to dream big again.
Over the course of the series, the two develop feelings for each other. Their love story is told through a series of flashbacks when Hee-Do's daughter, Kim Min-Chae, learns about their relationship by reading her mother's old journal in the present-day.
If you're one of those fans who eagerly awaits new episodes each week, you're probably curious about what the "Twenty Five Twenty One" cast is like behind the scenes. Scroll...
Over the course of the series, the two develop feelings for each other. Their love story is told through a series of flashbacks when Hee-Do's daughter, Kim Min-Chae, learns about their relationship by reading her mother's old journal in the present-day.
If you're one of those fans who eagerly awaits new episodes each week, you're probably curious about what the "Twenty Five Twenty One" cast is like behind the scenes. Scroll...
- 3/24/2022
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Nothing can get us quite in our feelings like "Twenty-Five Twenty-One." The hit K-drama, which is currently streaming on Netflix, centers around high school fencer Na Hee-Do (Kim Tae-ri) befriending a hardworking college dropout named Baek Yi-Jin (Nam Joo-Hyuk). Over the course of the series, the two grow closer and begin to catch feelings as they help each other deal with their own personal struggles. With every episode, viewers also fall deeper in love with Yi-Jin, since he's basically the definition of a perfect boyfriend: kind, caring, and always there for Hee-Do during her toughest moments.
Besides "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," Nam has also portrayed the leading male love interest in other romantic K-dramas like "Start-Up" and "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo." The actor has never failed to make fans swoon with his roles. If you've become a big fan of Nam as well, scroll through the slideshow to see 20 of his best photos through the years.
Besides "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," Nam has also portrayed the leading male love interest in other romantic K-dramas like "Start-Up" and "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo." The actor has never failed to make fans swoon with his roles. If you've become a big fan of Nam as well, scroll through the slideshow to see 20 of his best photos through the years.
- 3/23/2022
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Netflix's latest Korean romance drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" has us hooked already! The series follows Na Hee-Do (Kim Tae-Ri), an 18-year-old high-school fencer, and her budding love story with Baek Yi-Jin (Nam Joo-Hyuk), a diligent 22-year-old college dropout who's struggling amid a sudden financial crisis that bankrupted his formerly ultra-rich family.
The story begins in 2021 as a present-day Hee-Do's teenage daughter, Kim Min-Chae (Choi Myung-bin), learns about her mother's high-school life in 1998 through her old journal. While there's a lot we don't know about the present-day Hee-do, the biggest question on fans' minds is who's Kim Min-Chae's father? Did Hee-Do and Yi-Jin make it throughout the years, or did "the times" pull them apart? Is Baek Yi-Jin still in the picture?! Tell us already!
While we might have to wait a few episodes (or even until the end of the series) to get the full picture here, we have some...
The story begins in 2021 as a present-day Hee-Do's teenage daughter, Kim Min-Chae (Choi Myung-bin), learns about her mother's high-school life in 1998 through her old journal. While there's a lot we don't know about the present-day Hee-do, the biggest question on fans' minds is who's Kim Min-Chae's father? Did Hee-Do and Yi-Jin make it throughout the years, or did "the times" pull them apart? Is Baek Yi-Jin still in the picture?! Tell us already!
While we might have to wait a few episodes (or even until the end of the series) to get the full picture here, we have some...
- 2/22/2022
- by Divya Meena
- Popsugar.com
Remaking highly regarded works is often a difficult, and occasionally a thankless task. It requires a level of staying true to the material it is based on, but nonetheless an original spin, and a narrative which takes the audience to a place it has not been to before. In that regard, “Josee”, the remake of the 2003 Japanese film “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish”, both of which are based on the award-winning short story of the same name, works to a degree, but in a similar fashion to a large portion of remodelled movies, fails to lack the ultimate punch that its predecessor so succinctly offered.
“Josee” is screening at the Florence Korea Film Fest
At the heart of the story are two characters of a similar age, but yet two people with completely contrary lives and perspectives. Firstly, there is Young-seok (Nam Joo-hyuk), a confident college student who takes things as they come,...
“Josee” is screening at the Florence Korea Film Fest
At the heart of the story are two characters of a similar age, but yet two people with completely contrary lives and perspectives. Firstly, there is Young-seok (Nam Joo-hyuk), a confident college student who takes things as they come,...
- 5/21/2021
- by Nathan Sartain
- AsianMoviePulse
Remaking highly regarded works is often a difficult, and occasionally a thankless task. It requires a level of staying true to the material it is based on, but nonetheless an original spin, and a narrative which takes the audience to a place it has not been to before. In that regard, “Josee”, the remake of the 2003 Japanese film “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish”, both of which are based on the award-winning short story of the same name, works to a degree, but in a similar fashion to a large portion of remodelled movies, fails to lack the ultimate punch that its predecessor so succinctly offered.
At the heart of the story are two characters of a similar age, but yet two people with completely contrary lives and perspectives. Firstly, there is Young-seok (Nam Joo-hyuk), a confident college student who takes things as they come, never really striving for perfection,...
At the heart of the story are two characters of a similar age, but yet two people with completely contrary lives and perspectives. Firstly, there is Young-seok (Nam Joo-hyuk), a confident college student who takes things as they come, never really striving for perfection,...
- 2/28/2021
- by Nathan Sartain
- AsianMoviePulse
Pre-sales also closed on crime feature ‘Dirty Money’.
South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks is launching sales ahead of the EFM on Remember, a Korean remake of Atom Egoyan’s 2015 Nazi-hunter film that starred the late Christopher Plummer.
The thriller, in post-production, is directed by Lee Il-hyung, whose 2016 crime film A Violent Prosecutor recorded 9.7 million admissions and took $69.5m at the local box office. Leading cast members include Lee Sung-min (The Man Standing Next) and Nam Joo-hyuk (The Great Battle).
The story is set in Korea where a retired octogenarian soldier with dementia goes in search of vengeance against pro-Japanese collaborators,...
South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks is launching sales ahead of the EFM on Remember, a Korean remake of Atom Egoyan’s 2015 Nazi-hunter film that starred the late Christopher Plummer.
The thriller, in post-production, is directed by Lee Il-hyung, whose 2016 crime film A Violent Prosecutor recorded 9.7 million admissions and took $69.5m at the local box office. Leading cast members include Lee Sung-min (The Man Standing Next) and Nam Joo-hyuk (The Great Battle).
The story is set in Korea where a retired octogenarian soldier with dementia goes in search of vengeance against pro-Japanese collaborators,...
- 2/24/2021
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
The Asian cinema market has been growing steadily over the last couple of decades and gaining millions of fans both on and off the continent. China alone has a gigantic movie industry that is projected to surpass $22 billion by the end of 2025, but South Korea and other countries don’t lag too far behind.
Instagram is the place where you can witness the unparalleled popularity of Asian films, actors, and actresses. The network is crowded with popular movie accounts, so it’s always interesting to follow who ranks highly in the cinematography of the largest continent.
We decided to do the dirty work for you and present some of the finest Asian movie profiles on Instagram. Let’s take a look!
Lee Min-Ho
With more than 21 million followers, Lee Min-Ho is definitely one of the most popular Asian actors – at least on Instagram. We appreciate Min-Ho for his acting skills...
Instagram is the place where you can witness the unparalleled popularity of Asian films, actors, and actresses. The network is crowded with popular movie accounts, so it’s always interesting to follow who ranks highly in the cinematography of the largest continent.
We decided to do the dirty work for you and present some of the finest Asian movie profiles on Instagram. Let’s take a look!
Lee Min-Ho
With more than 21 million followers, Lee Min-Ho is definitely one of the most popular Asian actors – at least on Instagram. We appreciate Min-Ho for his acting skills...
- 12/21/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
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