After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.
Acting
Ma Dong-seok's physical presence redefines 'gentle giant with rage issues.'
Direction
Lee Won-tae's tight 110-minute sprint—no fat, all knuckle.
Practical Effects
Brutal fight choreography that actually hurts to watch.
Director
Lee Won-tae
Ma Dong-seok
Jang Dong-su
Kim Moo-yul
Jung Tae-suk
Kim Sung-kyu
Kang Gyeong-ho
Heo Dong-won
Choi Moon-sik
You Chea-myung
Heo Sang-do
Lee Seo-hwan
Choi Jeong-gyu
Oh Hee-jun
Kim Dong-chul
Kim Gyu-ri
Cha Seo-jin
Yoo Seung-mok
Ahn Ho-bong
Ryu Tae-ho
Mr. Ahn
Cha Soon-bae
Judge
Jeon Bae-soo
Chief of the Criminal Department
Lee Eun-saem
Student
Yoon Yeong-gyun
Agent
Bae Min-jun
Mercedes-Benz Man's Son
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Remake rights were snapped up by Sylvester Stallone's company before the Korean release—Don Lee was attached to star in the US version.
The real Yoo Young-chak murdered 20 people in 2003-2004; the film's 'K' compresses his crimes but keeps his m.o. of random highway attacks, reflecting Korean anxiety about unprovoked violence.
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