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The Worst of Evil
Promotional poster
Hangul
최악의 악
Hanja
最惡의 惡
Literal meaningWorst Evil
Revised RomanizationChoeag-ui ak
McCune–ReischauerCh'oeagŭi ak
Genre
Created byKakao Entertainment[4]
Written byJang Min-suk
Directed byHan Dong-wook
Starring
Music byHwang Sang-joon
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodesTemplate:Episode counter
Production
Executive producerGang-in
Producers
  • Jang Se-jeong
  • Park Ho-sik
  • Han Jae-deok
  • Joo Jae-sang
Running time52–69 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseSeptember 27 (2023-09-27) –
October 25, 2023 (2023-10-25)

The Worst of Evil (Korean: 최악의 악) is a 2023 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

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]
The leader of Gangnam Union, the key organization which is leading the drug cartel.[8]
  • Im Se-mi as Yoo Eui-jeong
    • Shin So-hyun as young Yoo Eui-jeong[9]
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]
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

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]
A homicide detective from Gangnam Police Station.
  • Kim Beom-soo as Detective Go
A homicide detective from Gangnam Police Station.[16]

Others

The leader of another Gangnam organization.[13]
  • Lee Jeong-heon as Cho Chang-sik
The chief prosecutor of the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office.[17]
The chief of a Busan gang, and the boss of Kyung-chul.
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

  1. ^ a b c Jang, Jin-ri (March 18, 2022). "[단독]지창욱, '최악의 악'으로 열일 행보…범죄 액션 '강렬 변신'" [[Exclusive] Ji Chang-wook, working hard with 'The Worst Evil'... Crime Action 'Intense Transformation'] (in Korean). Spotify News. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Lee, Si-jin (August 28, 2023). "Two global streamers to release shows for Chuseok". The Korea Herald. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Gladys Yeo (October 4, 2022). "Crime-action K-drama 'The Worst of Evil' to premiere on Disney+ in 2023". NME. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 기자, 손봉석 (September 21, 2023). "배우 서준, '최악의 악' 위하준 아역". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ tenasia.hankyung.com, Digital (September 21, 2023). "[공식] '손예진 아역' 신예 신소현, '최악의 악' 출연…임세미 어린 시절 연기 | 텐아시아". 텐아시아 연예뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (September 13, 2023). "이신기 '최악의 악' 출연···지창욱·위하준과 호흡" [Lee Shin-ki to star in 'The Worst Evil' --- working with Ji Chang-wook and Wi Ha-joon] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "[최악의 악 1~3화] 충격적 총격 엔딩.. "니가 정기철이냐?"". KBS 스타연예 (in Korean). September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
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  17. ^ 기자, 손봉석 (September 15, 2023). "'소옆경2' 배우 이정헌, '최악의 악' 냉혈한 부장검사로 변신". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ Lee, Mi-ji (April 28, 2023). "최악의 악' 크랭크업..지창욱X위하준 "최선 다해 후회無..행복한 시간들이었다" ['worst evil' cranks up...Ji Chang-wook, Wi Ha-joon "I did my best, no regrets...happy times"] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
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