Trigger (South Korean TV series)
2025 South Korean TV series
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Trigger (Korean: 트리거) is a 2025 South Korean action thriller television series written and directed by Kwon Oh-seung. Starring Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang, it was released on Netflix on July 25, 2025.[2]
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| Trigger | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 트리거 |
| RR | Teurigeo |
| MR | T'ŭrigŏ |
| Genre | Action thriller |
| Written by | Kwon Oh-seung |
| Directed by | Kwon Oh-seung |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Hwang Sang-jun[1] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 37–61 minutes |
| Production company | Bidangil Pictures |
| Budget | ₩30 billion |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | July 25, 2025 |
Synopsis
Trigger follows a rise in illegal gun distribution and escalating gun crimes. The story centers on two men—one a righteous police officer, the other a cunning arms dealer—who wield weapons for vastly different reasons.
Cast
Main
- Kim Nam-gil as Lee Do
- A former military sniper turned police officer investigating the illegal firearms trade.[3]
- Kim Young-kwang as Moon Baek
- Moon Seong-hyun as teen Moon Baek
- A mysterious arms dealer with a dual personality and a carefully orchestrated agenda.[3]
- Park Hoon as Koo Jeong-man
- The leader of a cleanup squad working for Gong Seok-ho.[2]
Supporting
- Gil Hae-yeon as Oh Kyung-sook
- A mother who is on a one-man protest for her son who died from a work-related accident.[2]
- Kim Won-hae as Jo Hyeon-sik
- A police sergeant at Domyeong Police Station and a father figure to Lee Do.[2]
- Woo Ji-hyun as Yoo Jung-tae
- A civil service exam candidate.[4]
- Yang Seung-ri as Gong Seok-ho
- The boss of the Glory Gang.
- Lee Suk as Jeon Won-seong
- A sex offender who has an electronic tag on his ankle.
- Jang Dong-joo as Jang Jung-woo
- A police officer and Lee Do's partner.[5]
- Cha Rae-hyung as Seo Hyung-joo
- A detective of the Violent Crimes unit of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.
- Park Yoon-ho as Park Gyu-jin
- A bullied student in Jeongil High School.
- Son Bo-seung as Seo Yong-dong
- A bullied student in Jeongil High School.
- Hong Min-gi as Kang Seong-joon
- A student in Jeongil High School who frequently bullies Gyu-jin and Yong-dong.
- Kim Joong-hee as Wang Dae-hyeon
- A freelance reporter who goes on hot pursuit for news of gun crimes and illegal arms distributions.
Special appearances
- Jung Woong-in as Yoon Won-cheol
- A superintendent of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.
- Jo Han-chul as Chief Joo
- The chief of the Violent Crimes unit of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.
- Lee Ji-hoon as a repairman
- Formerly a fellow military comrade of Lee Do.
- Carson Allen as subway rider
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 9 | "Episode 9" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
| 10 | "Episode 10" | Kwon Oh-seung | Kwon Oh-seung | July 25, 2025 |
Production
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[6]
See also
- Madharaasi, has a similar premise about dealing with gun culture and distribution – 2025 Indian film by A. R. Murugadoss
