The Bait: Part 1

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Drama: The Bait: Part 1 / Decoy: Part 1
Revised romanization: Miggi
Hangul: 미끼
Director: Kim Hong-Sun
Writer: Kim Jin-Wook
Network: Coupang Play
Episodes: 6
Release Date: January 27 - February 10, 2023
Runtime: Fridays
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Gu Do-Han (Jang Keun-Suk) is a former lawyer, now detective. He chases after the truth behind an unsolved crime, that took place in the past, through cases that take place in the present. Those he crosses paths with are Reporter Cheon Na-Yeon (Lee Elijah) and a swindler named No Sang-Cheon (Heo Sung-Tae).

Notes

Early Korean working title was "Beomjweui Yeondaegi" (literally "Chronicles of Crime").
Related titles:
1. The Bait: Part 1 | Miggi (Coupang Play / 2023)
2. The Bait: Part 2 | Miggi (Coupang Play / 2023)

Cast



Jang Keun-Suk	Heo Sung-Tae	Lee Elijah
Gu Do-Han	No Sang-Cheon	Cheon Na-Yeon

BIGS Network



Park Myoung-Hoon	Oh Yeon-A	Jeon Jae-Hong	Oh Sung-Su	Kim In-Kwon
Song Young-Jin	Jung So-Ram	Park Kyung-Dong	attendant	employee (ep.1)

BIGS Network Victims



Lee Seung-Joon	Seo Jung-Yeon	Lee Won-Jong	Woo Hyeon	Park Sung-Yeon
Lee Byung-Jun	Yoo Ok-Nam	Kim Yeon-Gwang	Kim Sang-Bong	Han Da-Jung



Lee Seung-Bi	Son In-Yong	Kim Tae-Hyeong
Ms. Cheongju	Jeon Do-Sik	Jung Jae-Hwang

Police (2023)



Lee Sung-Wook	Baek Seung-Ik	Park Gyung-Soon	Shin Jung-Man	Lee Tae-Gum
Kang Jong-Hoon	Detective Park	Detective Shin	Han Sung-Bo	section chief



Kwon Hye-Ryung	Kim Ki-Nam	Kwon Hae-Sung	Kim Jung-Jin
112 call center operator (ep.1-2)	KCSI technician (ep.3)	Gyeongcheon detective (ep.3,5)	Gyeongcheon detective (ep.3)

Police (2011)



Hwang Jae-Yeol	Lee Do-Goon	Jung Chan-Hoon
Detective Jung	Detective Jo Yoon-Bae	Vice-Commissioner Seo Jin-Mok

Police (2006)



Cha Shin-Tae	Yoo Dok-Hyun
detective (ep.3)	detective 2 (ep.3)

Prosecutors' Office



Yu Seong-Ju	Lee Dong-Soo
Park Sang-Do	Prosecutor Go (ep.5)

Politicians



Park Wan-Kyu	Park Yoon-Hee
Park Gwang-Sin	Kim Sung-Dae

H & News

Kim Dan-Yul

editor (ep.2,4)

Others



Choi Sung-Hyuk	Baek In-Kwon	Kim Han-Soo	Park No-Kyeong	Lee Su-Hyung
Chinese restaurant deliveryman (ep.1)	prisoner 1 (ep.2)	prisoner 2 (ep.2)	prisoner 3 (ep.2)	surgeon (ep.2)



Lee Ye-Ji	Jung Seung-Wook	Lee Kyu-Ho	Sim So-Yeon	Jung Ja-Young
Kang Go-Eun (ep.3)	reporter (ep.3)	Choi Jang-Tae (ep.4)	doctor (ep.4)	dentist (ep.4)



Song Hoon	Kim Hyo-Jin	Lee Suk	Moon Do-Yoon	Oh Cho-Hee
CEO Oh (ep.5)	Jung Jae-Hwang's mother (ep.5-6)	Bang Hyun-Min (ep.6)	medical examiner (ep.6)	celebrity (ep.6)

Lee Dong-Kyu

anchorman (ep.6)

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Comments

King Pup 1722 Mar 04 2025 6:48 am "The Bait" is a gripping Korean thriller that'll hook you from the get-go. Split into two parts, this 12-episode rollercoaster ride follows Gu Do-Han, a former lawyer turned detective, as he digs into an unsolved crime from the past.

Jang Keun-Suk nails it as Gu Do-Han, bringing a perfect mix of determination and vulnerability to the role. The chemistry between him and Lee Elijah, who plays reporter Cheon Na-Yeon, is off the charts. But it's Heo Sung-Tae as the swindler No Sang-Cheon who really steals the show - this guy's got "villain you love to hate" written all over him.

The plot twists come at you fast and furious, keeping you on the edge of your seat. Just when you think you've got it figured out, bam! Another curveball. The pacing is spot-on, with each episode leaving you hungry for more.

What really sets "The Bait" apart is its exploration of the blurry line between right and wrong. It's not just about catching the bad guys - it makes you question who the real bad guys are.

If you're into crime thrillers with a dash of moral ambiguity, "The Bait" is your next binge-watch. Although it was screened in April 2023, if you haven’t watched it, you must! Trust me, you'll be hooked! I watched it on Amazon Prime where it’s known as “Decoy”.

Irish Apr 18 2023 3:43 pm I'm holding my breath every episode.. One of the best crime dramas I've seen!!! Kudos to everyone!!!

Emeraude Mar 12 2023 3:05 am I really sick of charming prince roles.Finally I saw him a diffrent role. Hi did nice work. If I looked with focuse on him, maybe I didn't reconized.

zz Mar 02 2023 1:39 pm omg , amazing drama after a long time.... excited for the second season

Eun Woo FC Feb 14 2023 10:51 pm The best plot and acting. Heo Sung-Tae is amazing actor. And welcome back Jang Keun-Suk, I can't wait for the season 2!

Hi Feb 12 2023 4:06 am Season 2 out April 7th

yanks Feb 11 2023 3:40 am when is s2

Ojelly Feb 11 2023 2:47 am Jang Keun Suk Oppa.....i really miss his voice, his acting was always feels so serious, even in a funny scene, he is a verry good actor. hope to see his work at least once in a year. cause this asia prince always feels like the first love for me, even in the dark series... hwitinggg Oppa !!!

littlepinky Feb 01 2023 7:46 am welcome back.Jang Geun Seuk!!!!

Hi Jan 30 2023 2:07 pm Jung was her undercover name. It's Cheon Na-yeon

Netty Jan 27 2023 8:26 pm Wow jang geun suk we miss you???

Hady Jan 25 2023 9:56 am Can't waiiiiit for Jang Keun Suk oppppaaaa fighting

Anto Jan 21 2023 12:22 am Lee elijah is back..i love her very much..cant wait to see her back in kdrama again..hwaiting ❤❤

Jenny Jan 20 2023 6:44 am Jang Geun Suk.. You are the very first Korean actor I liked ever since Hwang Jini kdrama series.. Seeing you back in acting again makes me feel so excited! I'm excited to watch this masterpiece!

XiolaJKS Jan 15 2023 8:22 pm Finally! our Actor Jang is back! Waiting to see The Bait! Jang Keun Suk Fighting!

ariEel Jan 07 2023 1:22 pm Looking forward to actor JKS’ performance! What kind of character is Gu Do Han and how will he portray it? Give me goosebumps with great acting skills! Cheers ? Greetings from Singapore!

Debbie Jan 05 2023 1:29 pm Sending love to the cast and crew of Bait! This is going to be an exciting drama. So excited to see the amazing work of Jang Keun Suk.

María del Rosario Carrillo Castro Jan 04 2023 10:15 pm The long-awaited day will soon come, the return of the king of acting, my dear Jang Keun Suk, may this be the best of beginnings, much success, blessings from Mexico ????☺️

Laila AR Jan 04 2023 10:06 pm Welcome back actorJang Keun Suk...it is a great trailer, a great story worth deserving for your great talent. Looking forward to watch this???

Natalia castagnola Jan 04 2023 9:20 pm All the best in this life for you Jang Keun Suk that this 2023 you continue to meet your fighting goals ?????????

Yanina Jan 04 2023 7:30 pm Wow, finally the wait is over and we will be able to see the excellent actor that is Jang Keun Suk ❤️. I'm sure it will be a success ? and I hope we can see it from Peru. Thank you prince for the great work done.

Olivia Jan 04 2023 5:45 pm the feeling of being able to see you in action after so long makes my heart beat so fast I wish you all the success you deserve and the whole set I am happy to see you again my beloved Jang Keun Suk

Luisa Jan 04 2023 5:14 pm ???? Looks like a movie trailer... I'm so happy for Jang Keun Suk's return to dramas, seems to be a very strong and intense history. Already doing the emergency kit food for JKS Dramas ?

Claudia Jan 04 2023 4:50 pm I'm happy for JKS

Claudia Jan 04 2023 4:48 pm looking forward to seeing JANG Keun suk's new drama. greetings from Argentina

Kristen Jikai Jan 04 2023 1:51 pm Looks fantastic - wish I could watch from USA ??☀️

_isa.belle_m_ Jan 04 2023 12:58 pm Incredibly excited for Jang Keun Suk in his big comeback! Sending the best to JKS and the fellow actors, director and crew of Bait! Will always support JKS in his projects. Everything he touches turns to gold, as he’s the most sincere and works the hardest at everything he does! Looking forward to watching Bait very soon! Congratulations and sending you heartfelt support!

Valerie Jan 04 2023 3:17 am Congratulations on the new drama, I am so excited and I can't wait to watch it!! I'm sure it will be amazing!! ???

Lyn Catz Jan 03 2023 10:44 pm So excited to see Jang Keun-suk back on the screen again, praying this will be shown on Netflix or Viki so more fans like me, local or international, will be able to see the genius in JKS once again...all the best for JKS...God bless and thank you.

Cora Jan 03 2023 12:59 pm Good Luck on your comeback drama Jang Jeun Suk! I just hope this will be on Netflix so it can be access by your international fans including me. Thank you!

Lyannie Jan 03 2023 12:45 pm Yasssss, this is great news, can't wait to see JKS on this new role, congratulations ???

CCCri Jan 03 2023 11:26 am So excited to watch this. Finally Actor JKS is back! Please, please, please stream it internationally.

Cmroms Jan 03 2023 10:51 am We’re thrilled that JKS is back, and also thrilled that this role is so different than anything he’s done in the past! We’re really, really looking forward to viewing this drama in the US!

Alliyya Jan 03 2023 6:27 am My villain Sang-cheon! I can't wait for Sung-tae's action :D

Amira Jan 03 2023 12:59 am The poster was wooooow...i can't wait anymore to watch you JSK and watch your creativity again... Welcome back to screens again

Ji Jin Hee's Jabra Fan Nov 21 2022 1:34 pm JKS! Asia Prince. Welcome back! JKS is the first Korean actor that i know. Between 2009 or 2010, You're Beautiful aired for the first time here in Indonesia. I was in last years of primary school back then. I rushed to go back home after school just to watch it. There was a friend who watch it too, we were crazy abt u. We use to write ur name, sometimes "Hwang Tae Kyung" in our try out exam papers, n gt scolded by teachers. :D

Rocelos Nov 20 2022 8:15 pm I'm so happy when Lee Elijah join this drama!!

Jessica Lumaque Oct 11 2022 2:07 am Been missing him kdrama

Kimchi Sep 15 2022 8:07 am Jang Geun Suk!!! Looking forward to this.. welcome back to small screen

Neel Sep 10 2022 1:08 pm I'm so happy to hear that JKS comeback to small screen. Fighting ASIA PRINCE !! I wait for this drama patienly. Love you always ?

SunnyJ Sep 01 2022 4:20 am Iam so happy to wait for this drama. Fighting, Jang Keun Suk and all team.

Fansof_heo Aug 30 2022 1:26 pm Heo Sung-tae!!!!

Hana Aug 29 2022 9:22 pm I really wait for a Long time, Jang Keun Suk comes back, thanks. Love all your dramas, movies. Zikzin AP

The Bait: Part 1

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

BIGS Network

BIGS Network Victims

Police (2023)

Police (2011)

Police (2006)

Prosecutors' Office

Politicians

H & News

Others

Trailers

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