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The Kidnapping Day

Original title: Yugoeui Nal
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2023–
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
865
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The Kidnapping Day (2023)
KoreanDark ComedyKorean DramaActionComedyDramaMysteryThriller

In dire need of money to pay for his daughter's hospital bills, Myeong-jun decides to kidnap a girl named Ro-hee in exchange for a ransom from her rich parents.In dire need of money to pay for his daughter's hospital bills, Myeong-jun decides to kidnap a girl named Ro-hee in exchange for a ransom from her rich parents.In dire need of money to pay for his daughter's hospital bills, Myeong-jun decides to kidnap a girl named Ro-hee in exchange for a ransom from her rich parents.

  • Stars
    • Yoon Kyesang
    • Yuna
    • Woo Ji-hyeon
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    865
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Yoon Kyesang
      • Yuna
      • Woo Ji-hyeon
    • 15User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Episodes12

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    Yoon Kyesang
    Yoon Kyesang
    • Kim Myeong-joon
    • 2023
    Yuna
    Yuna
    • Choi Ro-Hee
    • 2023
    Woo Ji-hyeon
    Woo Ji-hyeon
    • Choi Taek-gyoon
    • 2023
    Oh Man-seok
    Oh Man-seok
    • Choi Dong-joon
    • 2023
    Kim Dong-won
    • Ho-yeong
    • 2023
    Kwak Ja-hyoung
    Kwak Ja-hyoung
    • Police team leader
    • 2023
    Min Kyung-jin
    Min Kyung-jin
    • Gi-soon
    • 2023
    Lee Tae-hyung
    Lee Tae-hyung
    • Moon Ho-seung
    • 2023
    Lee Seung-hun
    • Chang Hun
    • 2023
    Park Sung-hoon
    Park Sung-hoon
    • Park Sang-yoon
    • 2023
    Kim Shin-rock
    Kim Shin-rock
    • Seo Hye-eun
    • 2023
    Kang Young-seok
    Kang Young-seok
    • Jayden
    • 2023
    Kim Sang-ho
    Kim Sang-ho
    • Park Cheol-won
    • 2023
    Seo Jae-hee
    Seo Jae-hee
    • Mo Eun-seon
    • 2023
    Jung Soon-won
    Jung Soon-won
    • Chae Jeong-man
    • 2023
    Go Ha
    • So Jin-yoo
    • 2023
    Ross Forrest
    • The Boss
    • 2023
    Kim Seung-hun
    Kim Seung-hun
    • Park Jeong-hoon
    • 2023
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    User reviews15

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    8alaningle7

    Just stop thinking altogether !

    Yoon Kye-sang plays Kim Myung-joon who needs money to pay for his daughters transplant and at his wife's suggestion kidnaps 12 year old Choi Roo-hee (Jeon Yu-na) for the ransom. This sounds like a simple premise but the child is a genius and the kind hearted kidnapper is soon out of his depth. When they discover her parents have been murdered she investigates with him on what happened pursued by an evil organisation who invested money in scientific research to create gifted children. The story is well written with lots of twists and turns as both the police and bad guys pursue this odd duo. The leading pair are outstanding in their roles and their interactions are enchantingly funny and the best part of the series. It's worth a watch for this alone and I look forward to the roles the young actress will take on in the future.
    10Raracmutt

    It's worth watching. There are many good messages in this drama.

    The Kidnapping Day is adapted from the popular Korean novel with the same title, using the black-comedy thriller genre. An amateur kidnapper who is willing to commit crimes to pay for his child's hospital bills, this drama will probably tell the story of a father's struggle for his child. A seemingly simple mistake sets off a chain of unexpected and tragic events, leaving these two characters in a complex moral and emotional dilemma. It's quite light to watch, even though it has the thriller, crime and comedy genres, but it doesn't seem to drain a lot of thought, although that doesn't mean it's not good, it's still recommended to watch because there are lots of implied moral messages that can be taken away.
    9refordgarry

    Kidnap Adventure with Dystopian Science Subplot

    Don't get misled by the synopsis, since this kdrama offers a lot more for your money than a mere kidnap story. It's so far been in parts a mixture of touching human drama mixed with "boy's-own" stuff, that's guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Very recommendable, as far as the first six episodes go - and here's hoping that the story and plot continue to surprise and outsmart the viewer's expectations. The lead character, Meong-Joon Kim definitely puts one in mind of the 1980s roles played by actors such as Bruce Willis, the sort of person who's just a born survivor, or, as we often like to say, a "Die Hard".
    10Jamespieter

    Not boring but really enjoyed the content of this series of intelligent girls who kidnap innocent, kind hearts

    Is the series that I chose and watched, with the theme about a kind man who was forced to become a kidnapper who gave his whole life for the sake of a child he kidnapped. Instead of hurting her, the kidnapper really felt sorry for and cared about a girl named Ro Hee, a smart girl who was described as one of the youngest genius girls in Korea

    Each episode displays interesting scenes, reasonable conflicts, light stories and real life. For those of you who like classic stories, please just watch it because this is my version of the best interesting series.

    Not boring but really enjoyed the content of this series of intelligent girls who kidnap innocent, kind hearts.
    10sjinnie

    Definitely Worth a Watch

    I usually tend to avoid this genre, but to my surprise, I found myself completely engrossed in it. As someone who often fast-forwards through many scenes while watching a K-drama, this specific series had an incredible ability to keep me hooked. I was so captivated that I even went back and rewatched several key moments. The overall experience was genuinely enjoyable, defying my expectations and making me appreciate this genre in a whole new light. The character development, storyline, and cinematography all contributed to its allure, and I'm delighted to recommend it to others who may have reservations about this type of show.

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      • September 13, 2023 (South Korea)
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