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The Worst of Evil

Original title: Choeakui Ak
  • TV Series
  • 2023–
  • TV-MA
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
6.8K
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Ji Chang-wook and Wi Ha-joon in The Worst of Evil (2023)
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GangsterKorean DramaActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

In the 1990s, a police officer goes undercover to infiltrate a mega crime syndicate that distributes illegal drugs across South Korea, China and Japan. His wife, a narcotics officer, is also... Read allIn the 1990s, a police officer goes undercover to infiltrate a mega crime syndicate that distributes illegal drugs across South Korea, China and Japan. His wife, a narcotics officer, is also involved.In the 1990s, a police officer goes undercover to infiltrate a mega crime syndicate that distributes illegal drugs across South Korea, China and Japan. His wife, a narcotics officer, is also involved.

  • Stars
    • Ji Chang-wook
    • Wi Ha-joon
    • Im She-mi
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,112
    284
    • Stars
      • Ji Chang-wook
      • Wi Ha-joon
      • Im She-mi
    • 57User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Ji Chang-wook
    Ji Chang-wook
    • Kwon Seung Ho…
    • 2023
    Wi Ha-joon
    Wi Ha-joon
    • Jung Ki-cheol
    • 2023
    Im She-mi
    Im She-mi
    • Yoo Eui-jung
    • 2023
    Ji Seung-hyun
    Ji Seung-hyun
    • Seok Do-hyung
    • 2023
    Lee Shin-Ki
    • Seo Jong-ryeol (Gangnam Union's member)
    • 2023
    Cha Rae-hyung
    • Hong Hee-seong (Gangnam Union's member)
    • 2023
    Lee Jung-hun
    • Jo Chang-sik (Prosecutor)
    • 2023
    Im Sung-jae
    Im Sung-jae
    • Choi Jeong-bae (Gangnam Union's member)
    • 2023
    Bae Myung-jin
    Bae Myung-jin
    • Bae Yong-dae (Gangnam Union's member)
    • 2023
    Lee Han-ju
    • Jeong Byeong-woo (Gangnam Union's member)
    • 2023
    Bibi
    • Lee Hae-ryeon
    • 2023
    Park Ji-hoon
    Park Ji-hoon
    • Jo Kang-san
    • 2023
    Im Hyeong-gook
    • Tsuyoshi Oyama (Yakuza)
    • 2023
    Yoon Kyung-ho
    Yoon Kyung-ho
    • Hwang Min-goo
    • 2023
    Kim Beom-soo
    • Detective Go (Min-gu's partner)
    • 2023
    Choi Seong-Hyuk
    • O Gyeong Jin (Gangnam Union's member)
    • 2023
    Jung Eui-gap
    Jung Eui-gap
    • Kang Geon (Busan Gang's member)
    • 2023
    Woo Kang-min
    • Bok-nam (Jaegeon Gang's member)
    • 2023
    • All cast & crew
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    10hywx-86429

    THE TENSION BETWEEN EVERYONE IS SO GOOD

    Definitely one of the best kdramas of 2023! The cinematography is insane and the character dynamics are so interesting!! I'm so excited to see where this goes as I've been seeing many exciting theories with interesting possible plot twists so far.. also the acting is INSANEE the lead actors definitely portray all of the emotions perfectly and I actually cried during the 4th episode. This drama definitely changes my Wednesday I LOVE ITT Note: don't watch it if you easily ship characters or else you'll end up shipping EVERYONE with each other because they all have insane chemistry.

    Also I have a feeling that "the worst of evil" is going to be someone very unexpected.
    10devyanireport

    JCW at his best!! Simply incredible

    Honestly speaking, even if I am an ardent JCW fan, I didn't expect brilliance the drama has showcased!! JCW as 'Park Jun Mo' simply ate and digested the character- once again proving how great he is when it comes to acting! He blended with the character so perfectly that I am not finding proper adjective to explain it. A refreshing, well-crafted, edge-of-the-seat drama! Awaited long for this..The lull of hits JCW had since 2019, has finally come to end. Though he played 3-4 charaters since then, according to me, he was splendid in 'Love-struck-in-the-city', partially good in 'Sound of Magic' but it's sad that it didn't catch the attention of the audience. I am awestruck while comparing characters like Park Jae Won and Park Jun Mo! How diverse and perfect this actor could be!! Even a pessimistic drama like 'The Worst of Evil' is extremely likable because of his presence. Everyone in this is good but Chang Wook surpassed all my expectations! May his success journey continues like this!!!!!
    10dipsy-22608

    Eager to see next episodes

    The show has impressed me so far. The action is raw and real. Somehow the fancy choreographed action scenes that JCW did brilliantly in The K2 would not have fit here. JCW is my favourite but the show did not immediately get me hooked. As I went through each episode, I got invested in the story and characters without realizing and look forward to what happens next. It's a bummer they didn't release all episodes together. I would have seen them in one go. I like that. JCW's character is driven to the undercover operation for the selfish motive of rising up the ranks. It makes his character more believable.
    10Emjay_Movielover

    Edge of Your Seat Cat & Mouse Game

    I am absolutely loving this series. In it's evolution it has challenged the good versus bad stereotype, and takes the viewer in with each thrilling twist and turn. You are drawn in, and engulfed in the life or death need to outwit the enemy which is revolving. What you may think is a plot that we have seen before, ends up turning down the dark alleys and corridors making us wonder where we are going to wind up. The actors are doing justice to each of their characters, and I am engrossed in the way they bring each character to life as I am on the edge of my seat with the suspense of the chase, or the hunt. The tables keep turning, and I am here for all of it. It is so nice to have a series like this with high caliber acting, story line, and let's not forget ACTION! The fight scenes are visceral and gruesome, yet it seems refreshing to see fight scenes that feel so raw and real. All 10 Stars for me.
    9bebeskpoper

    Just Bravooooooooo!!!

    It has been a wild since i saw K-Drama attracted me like this one!!

    Each Episode made me so eager to watch the next one ASAP , even my Mom loved it and watching it with me.

    Respect Wook's role and how he nailed it so damn well more than any other role he has ever made.

    But we have another equal hero "Wi Ha-joon" his role is unique the bad guy makes you afraid of him and at the same time the good guy with soft side loyal to his friends & family taking responsibility but he is jut got involved in wrong way.

    As a recap since I am a K-drama fan for almost 2000 or 2002 his drama is a MUST TO WATCH.

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      • September 27, 2023 (United States)
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