Vigilante (TV series)
2023 South Korean television series
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Vigilante (Korean: 비질란테) is a South Korean television series created by Moon Yoo-seok. The series stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk and Kim So-jin. It is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name.[3] The first season aired on Disney+ from November 8 to 29, 2023, in selected regions. It is also available for streaming on Hulu in the United States. A second season has been confirmed. Vigilante premiered at the On Screen section of the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 5, 2023, where three of eight episodes were screened.[4]
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| Vigilante | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 비질란테 |
| RR | Bijillante |
| MR | Pijillant'e |
| Genre | Action thriller[1] |
| Created by | Moon Yoo-seok |
| Based on | Vigilante by Kim Gyu-sam |
| Written by | Lee Min-seop |
| Directed by | Choi Jeong-yeol |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kim Tae-seong |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Michelle Kwon |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 40–50 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | November 8, 2023 – present |
Premise
Kim Ji-yong, a student at the police academy in South Korea, becomes the "Vigilante" at night and punishes criminals, who receive light sentences for heinous crimes. Ji-yong's actions catch the attention of Jo Heon, the head of an investigation team. Jo Heon initiates an operation to capture the Vigilante after learning about him through Choi Mi-ryeo, a news reporter, who covers the Vigilante's activities.
Cast
Main
- Nam Joo-hyuk as Kim Ji-yong[5]
- A Korean National Police University student, and the "Vigilante".
- Yoo Ji-tae as Jo Heon[6]
- The team leader of the regional investigation unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and known as the "Physical Monster".
- Lee Joon-hyuk as Jo Gang-ok[6]
- The vice-chairman of DK Group. He is a fan of the Vigilante, and knows Ji-yong is the Vigilante. He wants to build the Vigilante as a real hero.
- Kim So-jin as Choi Mi-ryeo[6]
- A reporter of broadcast station MBS. She sources and reports on news of the Vigilante.
Supporting
Police
- Lee Seung-woo as Min Seon-wook
- A model student of the Korean National Police University, and Ji-yong's good friend. He was a judo athlete.
- Jo Han-joon as Hwang Joon
- A student of the Korean National Police University, and a good friend of Ji-yong and Seon-wook.
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Lee Jun-yeop
- A professor of the Korean National Police University.
- Lee Hae-young as Eom Jae-hyub[7]
- A police chief who was later transferred to become the principal of the Korean National Police University.
- Won Hyun-jun as Nam Yeong-il
- Heon's replacement as the new team leader of the regional investigation unit.
Others
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Kim Sam-doo
- The CEO of Sewool Future Resources. He was acquitted for instigating murders.
- Shin Jung-geun as Mr. Bang
- A killer who is experienced and agile.
- Yun Jae-wook as Seo Doo-yeop
- A criminal.
- Kim Cheol-yoon as Goo Seong-yeol[8]
- An underling of Seo Doo-yeop.
- Kim Dae-gon as Jang Soon-do[9]
Special appearance
- Jeon Bae-soo as Seok Seung-cheol
- The secretary general of the Blue House, and a close associate of Jae-hyub.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | November 8, 2023 | |
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A young Ji-yong witness his mother's death committed by a thug named Choi Sung-soo. Sung-soo was held guilty, but was given a small sentence due to fake evidence. Ji-yong grows up to become a student at National Police Agency and learns that Sung-soo still commits crimes. Ji-yong tracks down Sung-soo and brutally thrashes him. This makes Ji-yong track down and scare criminals, who are released from prison after being given smaller sentences. Choi Mi-ryeo, a broadcast reporter at Repo25h, learns about Ji-yong's vigilante activities during the weekends and dubs him as the Vigilante. The Vigilante story brings more ratings for the channel, leading Mi-ryeo to decide to double down on it. With no activities of Vigilante in the weekends, Mi-ryeo broadcasts an old case in which a perpetrator called Jeong Deok-heung had sexually assaulted So-yoon, but was given a small sentence. Ji-yeong learns about Deok-heung and decides to track him down. After facing embarrassment from society, Deok-heung learns that So-yoon changed her name and is living in an apartment. He tracks her down and tries to kill him, but Ji-yong manages to save So-yoon and brutally thrashes him. Ji-yong makes Deok-heung write an apology letter and leaves the place. | |||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | November 8, 2023 | |
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Mi-ryeo baits the Vigilante with more information on the criminals on REPO25h. | |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | November 15, 2023 | |
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Copycat crimes emerge nationwide, and Jo Heon and Mi-ryeo chase after the Vigilante. | |||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | November 15, 2023 | |
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The fake Vigilante suggests joining forces, and Heon closes in on the Vigilante's identity. | |||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | November 22, 2023 | |
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Mi-ryeo reports on Sewool's alleged crimes, and Ji-yong and Heon come into conflict. | |||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | November 22, 2023 | |
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Ji-yong and Gang-ok help Mi-ryeo continue digging into Kim Sam-doo and the Vole. | |||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | November 29, 2023 | |
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The Vole tries to bury the case by sacrificing Kim Sam-doo, but Sam-oo retaliates with all he has. | |||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | November 29, 2023 | |
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Ji-yong gathers everyone involved in one location, and the final battle begins. | |||
Production
Studio N announced its plan to remake the webtoon Vigilante by Kim Gyu-sam into a film in September 2019.[2] Nam Joo-hyuk was cast to play lead role in the series in April 2022.[10] Yoo Ji-tae gained 20 kg of weight to realistically portray Jo Heon, the head of the metropolitan investigation team chasing Vigilante.[11]
It was confirmed that a second season is in production.[12]
Release
After its premier at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 5, Vigilante was released on November 8 in a total of 8 episodes with two episodes available per week every Wednesday.[13]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) / work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul International Drama Awards | 2024 | Outstanding Korean Drama | Vigilante | Nominated | [14] |
