No Way Out: The Roulette

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Drama: No Way Out: The Roulette
Revised romanization: No Way Out: The Roulette
Hangul: 노 웨이 아웃: 더 룰렛
Director: Choi Kook-Hee
Writer: Lee Su-Jin
Network: U+Mobile TV, Disney+
Episodes: 8
Release Date: July 31 - August 21, 2024
Runtime:
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

When an unprecedented heinous criminal is released from prison, a public bounty with a payout of 20 billion won is offerred for his murder. Baek Joong-Sik (Cho Jin-Woong) is a detective, who must protect the killer from the citizens. Kim Guk-Ho (Yoo Jae-Myung) is the unprecedented heinous criminal and murderer. He is released from prison after serving 13 years. He has retained Lawyer Lee Sang-Bong (Kim Moo-Yul) as his legal representative. Meanwhile, Yoon Chang-Jae (Lee Kwang-Soo) is a butcher who attempts to recover his missing money.

Notes

Actor Lee Sun-Kyun was first cast to play Baek Joong-Sik, but he dropped out prior to filming any scenes due to a drug scandal in October, 2023.

Cast



Cho Jin-Woong	Yoo Jae-Myung	Kim Moo-Yul	Yum Jung-Ah	Lee Kwang-Soo
Baek Joong-Sik	Kim Guk-Ho	Lee Sang-Bong	An Myeong-Ja	Yoon Chang-Jae



Sung Yoo-Bin	Kim Sung-Cheol	Hsu Kuang-Han
Seo Dong-Ha	Sung Joon-Woo	Mr. Smile

Police



Yu Seong-Ju	Heo Dong-Won	Bae Je-Ki	Oh Woo-Ri	Park Soo-Young
Jang Su-Chang	Ju-Ho	Gwang-Il	Park Eun-Jeong	Won Sang-Hun



Woo Jung-Kook	Nam Joong-Gyu	Park Bo-Kyung	Kim Seung-Hoon	Baek Seung-Chul
cyber dept. chief	detective	Heo Eun-Sook	Jeong Tae-Geom	police officer (ep.6-7)

Hwang Ja-Neung

police officer (ep.6-7)

Mayor An Myeong-Ja's Group

Im Su-Hyung

Byeong-Min

Baek Joong-Sik's Family



Son Yeo-Eun	Choi Myung-Bin
Ye-Eun	Baek So-Mi

Kim Guk-Ho's Group



Choi Hee-Jin	Kim Hee-Seong	Kim Woo-Dam	Ahn Seong-Bong
Seo Yeon-Ju	Seo Dong-Ha (child) (ep.5)	probation officer (ep.2)	Seo Yeon-Ju's lawyer (ep.2)

Lee Mi-Jin's Family



Ahn So-Young	Lee Dong-Chan	Kim Yoon-Ha
Yoon Mi-Ok	Lee Dong-Gyu	Lee Mi-Jin

Ki-Hoon's Group



Lee Tae-Young	Kim Joo-Il
Ki-Hoon	broker (ep.3)

Seo Dong-Ha's Group



Kang Shin	Han Woo-Jin	Lee Jong-Wook
Chae-Won (ep.5)	Jung Chan-Hoon	mart bully (ep.5)

Lawyer Lee Sang-Bong's Group



Lee Sang-Won	Park Ji-Il
Woo-Jin	Lee Bong-Su

Yoon Chang-Jae's Group



Hyun Bong-Sik	Jung Sun-A
Leem Ji-Hong	shop owner

Midian Church



Han Soo-Hyun	Son Sung-Chan	Song Min-Jae	Kyung So-Yong	Hong Ye-Ji
church elder	Park Myeong-Hwan	Sung Joon-Woo (child)	Sung Joon-Woo's mom (ep.8)	church member (ep.8)

Lee Seo-Won

church member (ep.8)

Mr. Smile's Group



Kim Ho-Joon	Kim Ye-Eun
Yamaguchi (ep.6)	container terminal staff (ep.6)

Others



Kim Yoon-Sung	Han Seo-Ul	Kim Dae-Gook	Choi So-Hyun	Jung Hyun-Suk
Boss Jang (ep.1)	bank clerk (ep.1)	doctor (ep.1)	nurse (ep.1)	hospital security staff (ep.1)



Joo Jin-Soo	Park Kyung-Chan	Jang Yoon-Woo	Seo Hong	Koo Do-Kyun
vlogger (ep.1)	prison warden (ep.2)	reporter (ep.2-3)	interviewed protestor (ep.2)	interviewed resident (ep.2)



Kim Chae-Hyun	Seo Young-Sam	Na Ho-Won	Kim Jin-Goo	Park Hyoung-Soo
Lawyer Han (ep.2)	news panelist (ep.2)	apartment security guard (ep.2)	judge (ep.3)	Prosecutor Koo Seok-Hwan (ep.4)



Han Hye-Ji	Lee Seung-Ju	Jang Myung-Kab	Kwak Min-Ho
Gwang-Il's wife (ep.4)	reporter (ep.6)	hardware store owner (ep.8)	convicted criminal (ep.8)

Additional Cast Members:

Lee Nam-Woo - judge (ep.8)

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King Pup 1722 Apr 08 2025 9:21 am No Way Out: The Roulette throws viewers into a pressure cooker of moral chaos. A 20 billion won bounty on a released killer? Check. Corrupt politicians, desperate citizens, and hired assassins scrambling to claim it? Double check. This thriller doesn’t just ask “what would you do for money?”—it straps you to a rollercoaster of bad choices and forces you to watch.

Cho Jin-woong anchors the madness as Detective Baek Joong-sik, a cop stuck guarding the man everyone wants dead. His performance nails the exhaustion of someone trapped between duty and survival. Yoo Jae-myung’s Kim Guk-ho isn’t your typical villain—he’s a hollowed-out wreck who somehow makes you pity him even as he manipulates the chaos. The real scene-stealer? Lee Kwang-soo as Yoon Chang-jae, a broke butcher turned bounty hunter. His mix of slapstick panic and genuine desperation adds grit to the dark humor.

Pacing-wise, the show never lets up. Episodes sprint from rooftop chases to backroom deals, with the church finale delivering a blood-soaked payoff. The twist with Pastor Sung Joon-woo (a chilling Kim Sung-cheol) as the puppetmaster? Didn’t see that coming. His “holy” vendetta against corruption gives the story unexpected depth without preaching.

Some might find the body count exhausting, and the post-credit teaser for Season 2 feels a bit forced. But the show’s strength lies in its messy humanity—the mayor trading lives for votes, the lawyer exploiting tragedy for fame, the assassin who actually follows through on threats. These aren’t heroes or villains, just people failing spectacularly at being decent.

Visually, it’s all grimy alleys and claustrophobic rooms, making Seoul feel like a character itself. The action scenes favor brutal efficiency over flashy moves, which works when the stakes feel this real.

No Way Out isn’t here to make you comfortable. It’s a twisted mirror held up to ambition and greed, packaged as a binge-worthy thriller. Perfect for fans of moral gray areas and shows that don’t bother with easy answers. Just don’t expect to root for anyone—this game’s rigged from the start.

There’s just 25 comments at the time I’m posting this. This drama deserves greater recognition. I’ll rate it as 8.5/10 – No Way Out: The Roulette delivers a gritty, adrenaline-packed drama that thrives on moral ambiguity, definitely very watchable!

dramalover Dec 21 2024 8:33 pm I had high hopes for this drama for the roulette concept. I thought this drama will at least similar to Vigilante where dark hero takes matter into his hand but throughout this drama, the police protect the criminal, even sacrificing themselves like whattt??? I can say that I am beyond frustrated throughout 3-8 episode. Also, is that Kim Gukho immortal and able to regenerate like deadpool or something? Why didn't he died already? I watch this and thought that there will be a few cases and roulette spin but none. Just Kim Gukho and stupid polices doing stupid unnecessary things. Not to mention the filler scenes. If I were to rate this drama, it would be 4/10. The acting was good though.

koneko kat Oct 15 2024 10:57 am Yoo Jae-Myung Awesome Excellent Actor and Super Great Director: Choi Kook-Hee !!!!!! and Writer: Lee Su-Jin !!!

koneko kat Oct 11 2024 11:59 pm All I can say is... this drama was very, awesomely executed. So So So impressed with almost everything! Love the casts, too! Thumbs up! Lee Kwang-Soo's acting improved a lot! First time seeing Greg Hsu... but he is an awesome, excellent actor, too! Cho Jin-Woong fit in his role perfectly.

Possie Sep 27 2024 11:32 pm I feel like this series shouldve just been a movie. Lots of useless characters with unworthy fillers to keep the thrills going. some of the plots also lead nowhere, shouldve just focused on the main characters bc its interesting but ig they want to do it for the next season. This series reminds me a lot of the movie believer not just because the actor but also the story is so similar especially last couple episodes. I would rate it 3/5. Solid casts and acting, the story is nothing new and definitely needs to be improved.

Jillybean Sep 15 2024 1:56 am We need season 2 pls!!!! The acting of the cast was top notch especially Lee Kwang Soo!!!!!!!! I knew he was a good actor but damn he really proved himself that he can also act as a villain. Pls more projects from LKS!!! Mr. Smile is amazing as well!!

Torian Aug 28 2024 6:54 pm Lee Kwang-soo acting was so good. Also Greg Hsu!!!!!!! That man looked so good portraying "Mr. Smile." The young pastor was a bit of a twist for me..in a good way tho. And what happened to the Mayor? Hoping for a Season 2!!!

make peace not fight Aug 26 2024 12:14 pm Has the policewoman in the warehouse been found? Am I missing something?

June Aug 24 2024 12:59 am Definitely must have a Season 2. I am certain the script writers will surprise us further with more twists and turns.

April Aug 23 2024 9:46 am It is a better version of The Killing Vote, but a cheap version of Mouse. I was actually excited to watch No Way Out because of the stellar cast. I like complicated dramas but I don't like the storytelling. Also, some of the cast seems unnecessary like Mayor Ann and cohorts, the story could've go on w/o them. Imagine having an 8-ep drama with a filler stories like that. The roullette concept has a lot of potentials, if they only add some 'Through The Darkness' KDrama vibes, No Way Out could have been viral. Still nice to watch.

I didn't know that the late Lee Sun Kyun was the OG cast, but Choi Jin Woong did a very good job as a good/bad detective. I miss him like this, but we'll see him soon in Signal season 2. We miss you more, Lee Sunkyun, uri Ajhussi.

Lee kwang Soo has always been good, unlike other comments below me. Nope, he didn't improve, he's always been this good, but his character here gave him the opportunity to prove himself. Love him always, our Girin.

Kim Mooyul oppa shouldn't have died like that, I hate you, writernim.

I hope they would make season 2, it's unfair to end it the drama like that. They deserve season 2 and hope it's better.

Emerald V Aug 18 2024 3:57 am I'm into episode 6 of this drama (which means I'm updated with their release dates). Only two episodes left. All I can say is... this drama was very, awesomely executed. So So So impressed with almost everything! Love the casts, too! Thumbs up! Lee Kwang-Soo's acting improved a lot! First time seeing Greg Hsu... but he is an awesome, excellent actor, too! Cho Jin-Woong fit in his role perfectly.

I love how each character is being introduced in this drama that I couldn't find any flaw in it! Props to the directing crew as well!!

Two episodes left, don't know how the series will end... but I couldn't wait until next week to comment and recommend the drama here. I was at the edge of my seat for almost every episode (aired)!

I love all the casts selected, but the Man of the Match actor is Heo Dong-Won for me. I just like him So much! Best of the best of the best! South Korea is So lucky to have him. :D

Robin Padilla in heat Aug 17 2024 12:51 pm ep 3,4,5,6 are boring wth

Aimen Aug 17 2024 5:06 am This drama is Top Tier!!!!!!!

jean Aug 14 2024 9:41 pm not worth it to watch only episode 1 and 2 interesting but the plot changing in eps 3 , 4 . wasting time

TinTin Aug 08 2024 10:13 pm The production - the show - had a budget. Actors were invited, and contracts were signed. Yes, it was unfortunate that the supposed main was dropped and later died, but to boycott the show because of the controversy which by the way has no direct relation with the show, is such childish. The support for the show and other actors is gone.

www Aug 08 2024 6:05 am They thought they added a gritty filter and it'll be a hit?

cCookie Aug 01 2024 8:21 am Kwangsoo's acting seems to improved :D

Disney+ magz Jul 04 2024 7:05 pm This drama will airing on disney+

Moon Jul 03 2024 3:55 am This drama seems amazing I don't know why Lee sun kyun's fans are mad may him rip but he stepped down from it they didn't fire him so this drama got nothing to do with what happened!

ZANA Jul 03 2024 2:57 am WOW the lineup ??cant wait to watch this drama!

bin-a!! Jun 18 2024 2:28 am Another new project for Sung Yoobin this year!! Can’t wait to see him this July? fighting Sung Yoobin and the actors?

Hana Jan 08 2024 1:43 am Never..never..never gonna watch this one..neveeeeeer

Mina Dec 31 2023 5:30 pm seems prophetic, once those bas***ds in the prosecutor's office got their foot on his neck indeed he had no way out. I believe in Karma, those who used him to cover up the political scandal will get theirs one day. RIP my dear, all will be well in the end.

Anna Dec 27 2023 11:07 pm Won't see this ever after what happened to Lee Sun Kyun today. E-V-E-R. TBA showed no mercy or empathy so why would I? Now there's a widow and two kids have lost their father.

we Oct 31 2023 2:48 pm Wooo... Yeah am so happy to hear that Jo Jin Woong replace Lee Sun Gyun in 'No Way Out

Zazaza Sep 13 2023 8:20 pm Lee Kwang Soo as a villain? can't wait

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

Police

Mayor An Myeong-Ja's Group

Baek Joong-Sik's Family

Kim Guk-Ho's Group

Lee Mi-Jin's Family

Ki-Hoon's Group

Seo Dong-Ha's Group

Lawyer Lee Sang-Bong's Group

Yoon Chang-Jae's Group

Midian Church

Mr. Smile's Group

Others

Trailers

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