The Worst of Evil
Appearance
The Worst of Evil | |
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Hangul | 최악의 악 |
Hanja | 最惡의 惡 |
Literal meaning | Worst Evil |
Revised Romanization | Choeag-ui ak |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oeagŭi ak |
Genre | |
Created by | Kakao Entertainment[4] |
Written by | Jang Min-suk |
Directed by | Han Dong-wook |
Starring | |
Music by | Hwang Sang-joon |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | Template:Episode counter |
Production | |
Executive producer | Gang-in |
Producers |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | Disney+ |
Release | September 27, 2023 present | –
The Worst of Evil (Korean: 최악의 악) is an ongoing South Korean streaming television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Wi Ha-joon, and Im Se-mi. It was released on Disney+ on September 27, 2023, at 16:00 (KST).[5][6]
Synopsis
Set in the 1990s, The Worst of Evil follows undercover police investigators who infiltrate a massive criminal organization responsible for the illegal drug trade between Korea, China and Japan.
Cast
Main
- Ji Chang-wook as Park Jun-mo/ Kwon Seung-ho
- A senior patrol officer from a countryside police station who was ordered to infiltrate Gangnam Union, with the promise of promotion. He uses the name Kwon Seung-ho while in Gangnam Union.[1]
- Wi Ha-joon as Jung Gi-cheul
- Seo Jun as young Jung Gi-cheul[7]
- The leader of Gangnam Union, the key organization which is leading the drug cartel.[8]
- Jun-mo's wife who is an elite officer in the security division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. She is also Gi-cheul's first love during high school.[10]
- Bibi as Lee Hae-ryeon
- A Korean-Chinese drug distributor who came to Korea to trade with Gi-cheul.[11]
Supporting
Gangnam Union
- Lee Shin-ki as Seo Jong-ryeol
- A mid-level executive of Gangnam Union. He is a professional killer who wields his knife, assisting Gi-cheul with his brutal skills.[12]
- Jung Jae-kwang as Kwon Tae-ho
- Gi-cheul's best friend.[13]
- Lim Seong-jae as Choi Jeong-bae
- A member of Gangnam Union, and partners with Gi-cheul. He has sharp observation skills, and is rational with strategy to settle issues.[14]
- Cha Rae-hyung as Hong Hee-seong
- A member of Gangnam Union.[14]
- Bae Myung-jin as Bae Yong-dae
- The youngest member of Gangnam Union. He partners Jun-mo in surveilling the Gangnam district.
Gangnam Police Station
- Ji Seung-hyun as Seok Do-hyung
- The chief detective of the anti-narcotics department. He has been acquaintances with Jun-mo since his high school days, and he was the one who recommended Jun-mo to infiltrate the Gangnam Union.[15]
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Hwang Min-goo
- A homicide detective from Gangnam Police Station.
- Kim Beom-soo as Detective Go
- A homicide detective from Gangnam Police Station.[16]
Others
- Jung Man-sik as Jang Kyung-chul
- The leader of another Gangnam organization.[13]
- Lee Jeong-heon as Cho Chang-sik
- The chief prosecutor of the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office.[17]
- Dokgo Young-jae as Song Dong-hyuk
- The chief of a Busan gang, and the boss of Kyung-chul.
- Ye Soo-jung as Yoon Won-gil
- A drug manufacturer, with the nickname Professor Yoon.
- Park Sang-hoon as Sung Ki-soo
- The leader of Jaegeon Gang.
- Woo Kang-min as Bok-nam
- The vice leader of Jaegeon Gang.[18]
- Gyeol Hwi as Cheol-gon
- A member of Jaegeon Gang. He has intended to take advantage of Gi-cheul.
- Keum Kwang-san as Baby
- The operations leader of an organization opposite of Gangnam Union.[19]
Production
Principal photography began on August 24, 2022, and wrapped up on April 28, 2023.[20]
References
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- ^ Lee, Si-jin (August 28, 2023). "Two global streamers to release shows for Chuseok". The Korea Herald. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Gyu-lee (September 5, 2023). "Blockbuster action shows to comedies set to hit small screen this month". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Chae, Seong-oh (March 18, 2022). "[단독]카카오엔터 제작 자회사, 콘텐츠로 뭉친다…'최악의 악' 공동제작" [[Exclusive] Kakao Entertainment's production subsidiaries unite with content... Co-production of 'The Worst Evil'] (in Korean). Blotter. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Gladys Yeo (October 4, 2022). "Crime-action K-drama 'The Worst of Evil' to premiere on Disney+ in 2023". NME. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Na-yeon (August 14, 2023). "지창욱X위하준 강렬한 만남..'최악의 악', 9월 27일 디즈니+ 공개 [공식]" [Ji Chang-wook X Wi Ha-joon Intense meeting...'Worst Evil', released on September 27th Disney+ [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved August 14, 2023 – via Naver.
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- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (April 27, 2022). "[단독]위하준, '최악의 악'으로 강렬 변신…'오겜' 이후 열일 행보" [[Exclusive] Wi Ha-jun, intense transformation into 'The Worst Evil'... Ten days after 'Squid Game'] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver.
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- ^ Hwang, Soo-yeon (August 12, 2022). "[단독] 임세미, '최악의 악' 합류…지창욱·위하준과 장르물 호흡" [[Exclusive] Im Se-mi joins 'The Worst Evil'... Genre collaboration with Ji Chang-wook and Wi Ha-jun] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, Hyo-jeong (August 28, 2023). "지창욱·위하준·임세미·비비(김형서)…'최악의 악' 포스터 공개" [Ji Chang-wook · Wi Ha-joon · Lim Se-mi · Vivi (Kim Hyung-seo)... 'Worst Evil' poster released] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
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- ^ a b Lee Ha-neul (September 28, 2023). "'최악의 악' 정재광, 사건의 트리거·연결고리 맹활약해 존재감 각인" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved September 28, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b 기자, 김현덕 (September 26, 2023). "조인성·한효주→지창욱·위하준, '무빙' 빈자리 '최악의 악'이 채울까 [SS현장]". 스포츠서울 (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "[최악의 악 1~3화] 충격적 총격 엔딩.. "니가 정기철이냐?"". KBS 스타연예 (in Korean). September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "김범수 '최악의 악' 출연". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ 기자, 손봉석 (September 15, 2023). "'소옆경2' 배우 이정헌, '최악의 악' 냉혈한 부장검사로 변신". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Seul-bi (September 18, 2023). "우강민, 디즈니+ '최악의 악' 합류…재건파 부두목 된다" [Woo Kang-min joins Disney+'s 'The Worst Evil'...will be a reconstructionist vice captain] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Son, Bong-seok (September 19, 2023). "배우 금광산, 디즈니+ '최악의 악' 출연" [Actor Geum Kwang-san to star in Disney+'s 'Worst Evil'] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
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External links
Categories:
- Star (Disney+) original programming
- Korean-language television shows
- South Korean web series
- 2023 web series debuts
- 2023 South Korean television series debuts
- South Korean crime television series
- South Korean action television series
- South Korean thriller television series
- South Korean pre-produced television series
- Television series set in the 1980s
- Television series about illegal drug trade