The Worst of Evil (Korean: 최악의 악) is a 2023 South Korean crime action thriller noir television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Wi Ha-joon, Im Se-mi, and Kim Hyeong-seo. It was released on Disney+ on September 27, 2023, at 16:00 (KST).[5][6]
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| Hangul | 최악의 악 |
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| Hanja | 最惡의 惡 |
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| Literal meaning | Worst Evil |
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| Revised Romanization | Choeag-ui ak |
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| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oeagŭi ak |
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| Created by | Kakao Entertainment[4] |
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| Written by | Jang Min-suk |
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| Directed by | Han Dong-wook |
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| Music by | Hwang Sang-joon |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
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| Original language | Korean |
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| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Executive producer | Gang-in |
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- Jang Se-jeong
- Park Ho-sik
- Han Jae-deok
- Joo Jae-sang
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| Running time | 52–69 minutes |
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| Network | Disney+ |
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| Release | September 27 (2023-09-27) –
October 25, 2023 (2023-10-25) |
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Set in the 1990s, The Worst of Evil follows undercover police investigators who infiltrate a massive criminal organization responsible for the illegal drug trade between Korea, China and Japan. Park Jun-mo is a senior patrol police officer in the countryside who is constantly belittled by the in-laws for having a lower rank and career prestige than his wife, Yoo Eui-jeong, an elite member of the Security Division of the Seoul Metropolitan police. Despite this, his wife always stands up for him. Sick of being emasculated by his job, he accepts a deal as an undercover cop in the Gangnam organization so he can get a promotion that matches his wife's prestige.
Meanwhile, Jung Gi-cheul, a DJ of a nightclub controlled by the mob called the Gangnam Union, is invited by the boss of the nightclub, Jang Kyung-chul to be his enforcer due to his ability to handle unruly customers. Eventually, Gi-cheul rises up in rank and becomes the manager of the nightclub. After being unable to handle a group of rich and highly influential customers, he suggests to Jang the idea of selling drugs to increase their profits and gain power over influential clients. In response, Jang slams a bucket of water in Gi-cheul's face, rebuffing the suggestion as he does not want to endanger his business by getting involved in narcotics. Having had enough with Jang, Gi-cheul and his friends orchestrate the assassination of both Jang and his followers. However, Gi-cheul's close friend Kwon Tae-ho is killed in the conflict. After the attack, Gi-cheul meets with Song Dong-hyuk, the mob's 'big boss', to gain his blessing to take over the Gangnam territory and promises him 50 million won in profit every month if he allows the trading of narcotics. Song accepts, and Gi-cheul becomes the boss of the Gangnam territory and the drug trade in it.
Main
- A senior patrol officer from a countryside police station who was constantly belittled by the in-laws for having lower rank than his wife. He was ordered to infiltrate Gangnam Union, with the promise of promotion and huge bonus which he accepts as he is tired of being looked down. He uses the name Kwon Seung-ho, a fake cousin of the dead Tae-ho, while in Gangnam Union.[1]
- A former DJ and mob enforcer turned leader of Gangnam Union, the key organization and monopoly of the drug trade, after killing his boss.[8]
- Im Se-mi as Yoo Eui-jeong
- Shin So-hyun as young Yoo Eui-jeong[9]
- Jun-mo's wife who is an elite officer in the security division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. She is also Gi-cheul's first love during high school.[10]
- A Korean-Chinese drug distributor for Dongmu Gang from Changchun. She came to Korea to trade with Gi-cheul.[11]
Supporting
Gangnam Union
- Lee Shin-ki as Seo Jong-ryeol
- A mid-level executive of Gangnam Union. He is a professional killer who wields his knife, assisting Gi-cheul with his brutal skills.[12]
- Gi-cheul's best friend who was fatally stabbed to death during an attack on Kyung-chul and his men.[13]
- Lim Seong-jae as Choi Jeong-bae
- A member of Gangnam Union, and partners with Gi-cheul. He has sharp observation skills, and is rational with strategy to settle issues.[14]
- Cha Rae-hyung as Hong Hee-seong
- A member of Gangnam Union. He has a girlfriend who had gave birth to a boy.[14]
- Bae Myung-jin as Bae Yong-dae
- The youngest member of Gangnam Union. He partners Seung-ho in surveilling the Gangnam district.
Gangnam Police Station
- The chief detective of the anti-narcotics department. He has been acquaintances with Jun-mo since his high school days, and he was the one who recommended Jun-mo to infiltrate the Gangnam Union.[15]
- A shady homicide detective from Gangnam Police Station.
- Kim Beom-soo as Detective Go
- A homicide detective from Gangnam Police Station, and Min-goo's partner.[16]
Others
- The leader of another Gangnam organization.[13]
- Lee Jeong-heon as Cho Chang-sik
- The chief prosecutor of the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office.[17]
- The chief of a Busan gang, and the boss of Kyung-chul.
- A drug manufacturer, with the nickname Professor Yoon.
- Park Sang-hoon as Sung Ki-soo
- The leader of Jaegeon Gang.
- The vice leader of Jaegeon Gang.[18]
- A member of Jaegeon Gang. He has intended to take advantage of Gi-cheul.
- The operations leader of an organization opposite of Gangnam Union.[19]
Principal photography began on August 24, 2022, and wrapped up on April 28, 2023.[20]
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Jang, Jin-ri (March 18, 2022). "[단독]지창욱, '최악의 악'으로 열일 행보…범죄 액션 '강렬 변신'" [[Exclusive] Ji Chang-wook, working hard with 'The Worst Evil'... Crime Action 'Intense Transformation'] (in Korean). Spotify News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver. Chae, Seong-oh (March 18, 2022). "[단독]카카오엔터 제작 자회사, 콘텐츠로 뭉친다…'최악의 악' 공동제작" [[Exclusive] Kakao Entertainment's production subsidiaries unite with content... Co-production of 'The Worst Evil'] (in Korean). Blotter. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver. Kim, Na-yeon (August 14, 2023). "지창욱X위하준 강렬한 만남..'최악의 악', 9월 27일 디즈니+ 공개 [공식]" [Ji Chang-wook X Wi Ha-joon Intense meeting...'Worst Evil', released on September 27th Disney+ [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023 – via Naver. 손, 봉석 (September 21, 2023). "배우 서준, '최악의 악' 위하준 아역". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023. Jang, Jin-ri (April 27, 2022). "[단독]위하준, '최악의 악'으로 강렬 변신…'오겜' 이후 열일 행보" [[Exclusive] Wi Ha-jun, intense transformation into 'The Worst Evil'... Ten days after 'Squid Game'] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver. Hwang, Soo-yeon (August 12, 2022). "[단독] 임세미, '최악의 악' 합류…지창욱·위하준과 장르물 호흡" [[Exclusive] Im Se-mi joins 'The Worst Evil'... Genre collaboration with Ji Chang-wook and Wi Ha-jun] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Naver. Yoon, Hyo-jeong (August 28, 2023). "지창욱·위하준·임세미·비비(김형서)…'최악의 악' 포스터 공개" [Ji Chang-wook · Wi Ha-joon · Lim Se-mi · Vivi (Kim Hyung-seo)... 'Worst Evil' poster released] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver. "김범수 '최악의 악' 출연". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023. Lee, Seul-bi (September 18, 2023). "우강민, 디즈니+ '최악의 악' 합류…재건파 부두목 된다" [Woo Kang-min joins Disney+'s 'The Worst Evil'...will be a reconstructionist vice captain] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver. Lee, Seung-hoon (May 7, 2024). '무빙'→'서울의 봄' 대상..'파묘'는 4관왕 [제60회 백상예술대상][종합] ['Moving' → 'Seoul Spring' Grand Prize..'Buried Grave' wins 4 awards [60th Baeksang Arts Awards] [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024 – via Naver. Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024). 60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024 – via Naver.
