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Movie: The King
Revised romanization: Deo King
Hangul: 더 킹
Director: Han Jae-Rim
Writer: Han Jae-Rim
Producer: Lee Jong-Ho, Han Jae-Rim
Cinematographer: Kim Woo-Hyoung
Release Date: January 18, 2017
Runtime: 134 min.
Genre: Crime / Drama
Distributor: Next Entertainment World
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Park Tae-Soo (Zo In-Sung) becomes a prosecutor after going through a difficult childhood. He wants to wield absolute power and meets Han Kang-Sik (Jung Woo-Sung).

Notes

Filming began February 4, 2016 and finished July 3, 2016.

Cast



Zo In-Sung	Jung Woo-Sung	Bae Sung-Woo	Ryu Jun-Yeol	Kim Eui-Sung
Park Tae-Soo	Han Kang-Sik	Yang Dong-Chul	Choi Doo-Il	Kim Eung-Soo



Kim A-Joong	Kim Min-Jae	Jung Sung-Mo	Jung Eun-Chae	Park Jeong-Min
Lim Sang-Hee	Reporter Baek	Park Myung-Hoon	Park Si-Yeon	Heo Ki-Hoon



Kim So-Jin	Ko Ah-Sung	Jo Woo-Jin	Han Soo-Yeon	Sung Dong-Il
Ahn Hee-Yeon	Ms. Kim	Detective investigating Tae-Soo	head hostess	Tae-Soo's teacher



Jung Do-Won	Bae Yong-Geun
prosecutor 1	prosecutor 2

Additional Cast Members:

Song Hyung-Soo - Woo Chul-Hee
Oh Dae-Hwan - Song Baek-Ho
Hwang Seung-Un - Jeon Hee-Sung
Jung In-Gi - high ranking prosecutor
Park Sang-Gyu - high-ranking prosecutor 3
Goo Min-Hyuk - high-ranking prosecutor 5
Kim Jin-Goo - senior prosecutor
Song Young-Chang - Lee Hak-Chul
Jung Won-Joong - Moon Hee-Goo
Ryu Tae-Ho - Hong Sung-Chan
Kim Do-Young - Hong Sung-Chan's secretary
Lee Joo-Yeon - Cha Mi-Ryun
Lee Yul-Eum - Eul-Soon
Kim Kyu-Seon - Yeon-Sil
Jang Myung-Kab - Uhm Hyun-Ki
Park Sung-Geun - secretary for Uhm Hyun-Ki
Nam Moon-Chul - central figure of opposition party
Park Jin-Young - President of chaebol
Nam Myung-Ryul - Kim Min-Jae
Choi Gwi-Hwa - Choi Min-Suk
Jo Wan-Ki - Choi Doo-Il's subordinate
Won Gun-Su - Choi Doo-Il's subordinate 5
Hwang Bo Jung Il - Choi Doo-Il's subordinate 6
Lim Wook-Jin - Choi Doo-Il's subordinate 9
Jeon Jin-Ki - Ha Tae-Il
Ryujin - Hyun Ji-Min
So Hee-Jung - Hyun Ji-Min's mother
Lim Eun-Seo - Ahn Hee-Yeon's daughter
Jo Dae-Hee - Mokpo prosecutor
Kong Sang-A - matchmaker
Cha Yub - judo guy
Shin Seong-Hoon - partner attorney
Jo Hyun-Woo - fitness center owner
Lee Suk-Ho - public prosecutor 2 at department 2
Kim Byung-Soon - senior prosecutor
Kim Seo-Yeon - Prosector Man-Seok's wife
Ji Gun-Woo - wild dog gang 1
Mi Seok - wild dog gang 2
Lee Kyu-Ho - wild dog gang 3
Jung Ki-Sun - wild dog gang 5
Seo Dong-Suk - wild dog gang 6
Kim Jin-Man - wild dog gang 7
Lee Yoon-Hee - shaman
Han Mi-Jin - Kang-Sik's wife
Park Ji-Hong - Tae-Soo's friend 1
Jung Woo-Young - Tae-Soo's friend 2
Yoo Hyun-Jong - Tae-Soo's friend 3
Seo Hae-Won - Hee-Sung's friend 1
Keum Sae-Rok - Hee-Sung’s friend 2
Cha Ji-Won - Sang-Hee's employee 1
Kim Dong-Hyuk - Sang-Hee's employee 2
Lim Yong-Soon - construction company ceo
Kwon Hyuk - public security department detective
Lee Se-Rang - middle aged woman 1 who works for the local community
Yoon Boo-Jin - middle aged woman 2 who works for the local community
Han Dam-Hee - penthouse girl 1
Kim Ha-Rim - penthouse girl 3
Lee Ga-Kyung - penthouse girl 5
Geum Hannah- penthouse girl 11
Park Chae-Ik - police chief
Yang Ki-Won - detective 1
Kim Keum-Soon - prosecutor's wife in Mokpo
Lee Seo-Yi - training institute woman
Kwon Yong-Sik - male announcer 1
Park Sung-Kyun - male announcer
Kim Mi-Hye - female announcer
Lim Hyang-Ju - Sang-Hee's fellow announcer 1
Han Ho-Yong - AM announcer
Choi Young-Do - truck accident man

Trailers

Awards

2017 (38th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 25, 2017
- Best Supporting Actress (Kim So-Jin)
- Popularity Award (Zo In-Sung)
- Best Film Editing (Shin Min-Kyung)
2017 (1st) The Seoul Awards - October 27, 2017
- Best New Actor (Ryu Jun-Yeol)
2017 (54th) Daejong Film Awards - October 25, 2017
- Best Supporting Actor (Bae Sung-Woo)
- Best Supporting Actress (Kim So-Jin)
- Best Screenplay (Han Jae-Rim)
- Best Editing
2017 (53rd) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 3, 2017
- Best Supporting Actress (Kim So-Jin)
- Best New Actor (Ryu Jun-Yeol)

Comments

Sunsun Dec 10 2020 4:17 pm This movie didn't satisfy me. In my opinion asian movies have a different taste from Hollywood movies. I don't know how to explain but most of the asian movies have a soul according to me. Most of Hollywood movies lost this thing/soul last years, they are like fabricated. This movie is like a Hollywood movie which is played by Korean actors. It is not a bad movie, i really liked all actors but i feel like something is missing.

JustForRyu Sep 15 2020 4:10 am Must-Watch

Ryu Junyeol is just so good in everything he does. Doo-il is such a remarkable character. I literally cried in the scene where In Sung and Junyeol were talking on the phone near the end of the movie. My God, Insung's voice, Junyeol's eyes. It was definitely one of most unforgettable movie scenes I've ever watched.

I also loved Han's dance moves. Lol

Cheng May 02 2020 2:14 pm Awesome twist! Got goosebumps Jo In sung is so soo good ♡

deer Sep 25 2019 2:29 am The only reason I watched is because of Ryu Joon Yeol Oppa. Every movie he is in is always great. Joon Yeol Oppa Fighting!!!!!

Jinny Nov 01 2018 11:18 am The only reason i watched this movie because of shin ryujin. The contestant of mixnine. And the girl who acting in bts short movie

Misederama Apr 22 2018 12:01 am I dont get the story . i felt like it was just telling how dirty prosecutor personal life is . and I just dont get the plot and storyline . some parts i felt like i lost and dont know what are they doing ?? still i tried my best to understand the story even i still dont get it ??

Cactus Jan 29 2018 9:50 pm Its Zo In Sung and Ryo Joon Yeol of course its daebak

Tamara Jan 03 2018 11:12 pm Ok, i had to come here and post something about this movie. Don't ask if the movie is good or not. Just watch it for yourselfs. I just wanna say that i was blown away by everything in this movie. And the cast OMG, the cast is pure gold, since we got only the best of the best. The top korean actors are in this, so yeah, this alone should be enough reason for you to watch this movie. 10/10

nalle Nov 29 2017 10:43 pm Okay, this is just one of those have to say it comments not about the movie I was checking out...but the casting director seriously had some song SUNG blues when going into this... Look at the cast:

Zo In-Sung, Jung Woo-Sung, Bae Sung-Woo, Kim Eui-Sung, Jung Sung-Mo, Ko Ah-Sung, Sung Dong-Il all in the main cast... Then two Songs and a Seung, a Seong (pronounced suhng), and a couple of Sangs just to play with my head a little... Can you imagine all of the cast members having to double check if it was them someone called? You don't usually have to listen so intently to discern when you are the one spoken of or to...

Oh, you can also see they adore JUNG-maybe the UNG sound has been underappreciated and like affirmative action/anti-discriminatory hiring they were doing it sound-based... Jung Woo Sung should almost be the lead for his name alone... Or Jung Sung Mo...Jung Eun Chae, Park Jung Min, Jung Do Won, Jung In Gi, Jung Won Joong...

Bit of a name fetishist if you ask me :)

Keytie Sep 24 2017 11:44 am Watched the film out of curiousity and i’m glad that i tried. The plot interests me and the movie itself is well-executed. Never a dull moment. I loved the storytelling approach kinda reminds me of the movie Wolf of Wall Street - Leonardo Di Caprio. Superb acting and excellent story. Another best from Jo In-Sung

This is wierdly good! Jul 01 2017 10:58 pm I felt like listening to someone's interesting story. It's not typical law/crime movie at all. narrated script is well written. The details are very amusing. And the feeling after watching is good. I like the main messege of the movie. Though it is said obviously but I felt convinced and not soap opera or boring.

And after watching this, i found Ryu junyeol super hot & handsome here TT

aghase May 12 2017 12:06 am I love this movie. The script is really good and the cast was picked well. Oh, i hope the director will get an award for this movie. His the director and at the same time the scriptwriter. How amazing! I love how this movie conveys to us that being hungry for power and attaining it by leaving behind your principles in life will hunt you in the end.

Ioneha Mar 25 2017 4:10 pm It was a pretty good movie and the cinematography was fantastic! It completely shifts pace a bit passed the hour mark (a bit too fast for my liking) but overall enjoyable.

sarax Mar 09 2017 10:12 pm Looks really good! gonna watch it tonight hell yeaaaaaaa!

Danniah Mar 08 2017 5:38 pm This movie is excellent. The overall story is told from Park Tae-soo's point of view with his narrative monologue. The King is about a naive little country boy who only knew how to fight. Suddenly, he dreamt to live like a king. He started to study and worked hard to change his life. When he thought that he is already the king, he met the real king. He joined the king and didn't have to work hard to enjoy the world. This naive boy didn't realize that he was used by the king and, after a while, he was dumped. He lost his family and friend. He learns from it and commits to take revenge then become the real king. He used the king's tactic to get his revenge.....

Flo Jan 17 2017 3:51 am Wooww joon yeol look different in the teaser. Look cooler. I love him, can't wait this movie :D

vat Jan 07 2017 5:01 am Very Good

Lizzy Dec 28 2016 10:29 am JUNG WOO SUNG. That's all I needed to see to want to watch this. Hands down one of my favorite actors, and one of the most versatile I've ever seen. AND Jo In Sung? Pfffffff sign me up. It's already broken the record at being the most viewed Korean trailer in history. This is gunna stir up some noise, get those awards and hopefully finally give Jung Woo Sung that Best Actor at the Blue Dragon Awards in 2017.

JUNGMIN! Dec 26 2016 8:14 pm Im gonna watch this as im a fan of park jungmin. Park jungmin fighting! <3

lalaland Dec 23 2016 12:30 am ryu jun yeol will resurrect and save mankind with his acting

jaein Dec 20 2016 1:54 am why do I get the same feeling? Zo in Sung + Jung Woo sung = Gong Yoo + Lee Dong Wook? Daebak!!! looking forward oppadeul!! saranghaeyo!!! fighting!!!

lynz Dec 18 2016 5:39 am Jo In Sung ♥ ♥ ♥ waiting for this movie also!

Loveat1stsight Dec 07 2016 11:54 am Waiting In Sung Oppa new film. I like Jung Woo Sung Oppa too start from Athena. In Sung Oppa fighting! I've already watched "That Winter, The Wind Blows". Love your acting so much. I've known you about 2 or 3 weeks ago. How bad? I should know you earlier. Because of Song Jihyo Onnie I watched "Frozen Flower" and love you so much. My love at first sight.

Na Yun Ki Dec 04 2016 9:27 pm This is going to be great. I can't wait! !!

faaw Aug 30 2016 12:04 am ryu oppaaaaaaaa ^^

kay Aug 28 2016 5:38 am joon yeol~~~

Tiara evy yanthy Aug 16 2016 4:55 am Can't wait to see your acting oppaa.Sarangheyoo

NMAHMUDA Aug 11 2016 5:17 am junyeol oppa all the best, cant wait to watch this fil, So excited

haze Jul 16 2016 11:03 pm Ryu jun yeol !!!

fairy_pillow Jul 11 2016 8:38 pm Ryu Jun Yeol oppa fighting...

Nobody Jul 03 2016 6:02 pm Well.. in sung.. woo sung... i hope i won't see dirty moments anymore guys.. you are scaring me seriously

gorjuz gorjuz Jun 29 2016 8:12 am I'm here for RJY! You're gonna be huge oppa! Fighting!

mariem Jun 21 2016 10:08 am Wow ryu joon yeol is here!!! Waaaahhhh cant wait to see this!♡♡♡

Ryu Jun 19 2016 12:38 am Ryoo oppa.......

charlotte magtira Jun 16 2016 7:53 pm what a powerful cast! kim a-joong + jo insung + jung woo sung = perfection

nurul azmi May 12 2016 5:54 am when's this movie begin? -_- i hope this will be Drama !! not an Movie

KdramaNoona Mar 18 2016 6:08 am OMGGGGGGGGGG..I always found that Jo In Sung and Jung Woo Sung have a resemblance and now they are acting together. Will definitely watch this.

me_nina Jan 22 2016 5:15 am interesting! two 'Sung' in the same screen [Jo In Sung & Jung Woo Sung]

@@ Line 105: / Line 105: @@
 * [[Lim Wook-Jin (1988)|Lim Wook-Jin]] - Choi Doo-Il's subordinate 9
 * [[Jeon Jin-Ki]] - Ha Tae-Il
-* [[So Hee-Jung]] -  Ji-Min's mother
+* [[Ryujin (Itzy)|Ryujin]] - Hyun Ji-Min
+* [[So Hee-Jung]] -  Hyun Ji-Min's mother
 * [[Lim Eun-Seo (2010)|Lim Eun-Seo]] - Ahn Hee-Yeon's daughter
 * [[Jo Dae-Hee (1984)|Jo Dae-Hee]] - Mokpo prosecutor

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