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The K2

Original title: Deo keitu
  • TV Series
  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Song Yun-ah, Jo Sung-ha, Ji Chang-wook, and Im Yoon-ah in The K2 (2016)
Kim Je Ha is a former soldier for hire. He is also called K2. He is hired as a bodyguard by Choi Yoo Jin. Choi Yoo Jin is the wife of Jang Se Joon, who is running for president. Meanwhile, Go Anna is the reclusive illegitimate daughter of Jang Se Joon whom Je Ha has to guard.
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A highly trained special ops agent goes off the grid after being framed for murder, and is hired as a bodyguard when the powerful and influential father of a troubled girl sees his skills.A highly trained special ops agent goes off the grid after being framed for murder, and is hired as a bodyguard when the powerful and influential father of a troubled girl sees his skills.A highly trained special ops agent goes off the grid after being framed for murder, and is hired as a bodyguard when the powerful and influential father of a troubled girl sees his skills.

  • Stars
    • Ji Chang-wook
    • Song Yun-ah
    • Im Yoon-ah
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,101
    453
    • Stars
      • Ji Chang-wook
      • Song Yun-ah
      • Im Yoon-ah
    • 111User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes16

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    Ji Chang-wook
    Ji Chang-wook
    • Kim Je Ha
    • 2016
    Song Yun-ah
    Song Yun-ah
    • Choi Yoo Jin
    • 2016
    Im Yoon-ah
    Im Yoon-ah
    • Go Anna
    • 2016
    Jo Sung-ha
    Jo Sung-ha
    • Jang Se-joon
    • 2016
    Kim Kap-su
    Kim Kap-su
    • Park Gwan-soo
    • 2016
    Jeon Bae-soo
    Jeon Bae-soo
    • Joo Chul-ho
    • 2016
    Shin Dong-mi
    Shin Dong-mi
    • Secretary Kim Dong Mi
    • 2016
    Yeom Hye-ran
    Yeom Hye-ran
    • Housekeeper
    • 2016
    Lee Jae-woo
    Lee Jae-woo
    • Kang Sung-gyu
    • 2016
    Lee Jung-Jin
    Lee Jung-Jin
    • Choi Sung Won
    • 2016
    Lee Soon-won
    Lee Soon-won
    • JSS bodyguard team leader
    • 2016
    Lee Ye-Eun
    Lee Ye-Eun
    • Jang Mi-ran
    • 2016
    Son Tae-Yeong
    Son Tae-Yeong
    • Ume Hye Rin
    • 2016
    Song Kyeong-cheol
    Song Kyeong-cheol
    • Song Young-chun
    • 2016
    Park Soon-chun
    Park Soon-chun
    • Choi Seong-won's mother
    • 2016
    Lee Cheol-min
    Lee Cheol-min
    • Kwan-soo's Secretary
    • 2016
    Ko In-beom
    Ko In-beom
    • President Kook Chae-wan
    • 2016
    Yoo-joo Lee
    Yoo-joo Lee
    • Young Anna
    • 2016
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    User reviews111

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    8angsl-15102

    Entertaining show to watch

    First, Choi Yoo Jin had carried out the role in perfect shot! Well done! Beside having the actions thrill, the story ended without indepth review of the relationship between K2 and Je Ha....sad... An-na role is the most boring part of the show... not much opportunity for her to emphazise different expression...I love the supporting roles which made the entire drama more interesting..all thanks to the professional actors and actresses.. It is a waste to see a talented professional body guard to stay inhouse protecting a lady..this part of the story can improve..I shall say K2 had delivered a good shot of his role. His hairstyle with the long fringe 🤔 still prefer his smart look. Hope to see more of JCW action drama 😃☺ Cloud 9 is the best part that i liked! Mystery is all there for us to find out...haha! Overall the drama can extend few more episode will be perfect!
    9Giselle1710

    Just ignore the bad reviews and WATCH IT.

    Can this storyline be any better? No. Can there be such a better strong female antagonist? Definitely not. I loved the fact that this drama kept the typical k drama romance aside and really flourished a UNIQUE COMPLEX never seen before chemistry between protagonist male and antagonist female. Bravo to the actress playing Choi Yoon. Would have rated this drama a solid 6 without her in it. I was confused about what Kim Je Ha actually thought about Choi Yoon though. How come he asked nothing about her to Mirror? Well, I was in cloud 9 after watching this. I hope u will be too!
    8Cps1818

    "Straighten your back and raise your head. Your enemies are watching."

    I've watched this drama a long time ago, and even after all this time there's something about The K2 that just simply remains in the air. What makes this drama taste different is the complex relationship between the hero, lead actor Ji Chang Wook, and the antihero Song Yun-ah. Unexpected. And their acting skills. Superb. Scenography, storyline and cast are ok most of the time, and impressive on a few occasions, the action scenes seriously well done (lead actor is impressive in combat skills and stunts) and the plot really captivating. The antagonists in this drama are interesting and well portrayed, but the real magic happens when the hero K2 and Madame Choi take the scene. As actors, they excelled. On their own and together. The evolution of their relationship in the drama is unexpected, hard to understand at first, atypical. The character of Madame Choi is something you won't forget easily... If you really understand what's going on. One of the most brilliant antihero out there. Worth watching.
    9soneagu

    One character makes the movie

    Of course I love Ji Chang-Wook (who doesn't?), however in this series I loved Yun-ah Song who plays Choi Yoo-jin. Both the script and the play for her character were at the highest level, and this kept me watching and watching and watching until towards the end of episode 16. Kim Je-ha is non plausible in plenty of situations, Anna is not bad, but unnaturally full of wisdom after an entire life of complete wisdom-less, the others either laugh like cows when they shouldn't or behave like clowns when the situation requires a completely different attitude. Yun-ah is amazing, Dong-mi and Sung-ha are kind of ok, the others are pathetic. The script is not bad, but the other guys make it ridiculous.
    9donkrishna-dk

    Complicated but Interesting to Watch

    I was kind pessimistic that Ji Chang Wook could play well in this movie since his face is too handsome, too friendly, and too soft to cast a highly trained spec ops soldier. I thought So Ji Sub would be better for this role since he is bigger and has tougher face than him. But after I see him acting in this movie my doubt disappear. He must be trained and prepared very well in this movie because I can see hungry predatory stare on his eyes and also showing excellent athletic and fighting skill. Two thumbs up for Ji Chang Wook. Also I give special credit to Song Yun-ah who played the role as smart ambitious beautiful and tricky chaebol heirs which you can hardly tell whether she is truly generous or just a gimmick to get sympathy from people. Ji Chang Wook character was half forced to cooperate with this evil woman but he can not refuse her offer because he need her unlimited resources to revenge the death of her lover. The conflict in this movie is kind of complicated since the "good" side is not that good and the "bad" side is not also that bad. Many grey area shown by character in this movie to show how rotten the politics is.

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      Early working title was "K2".
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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • tvN (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Mật Danh K2
    • Production companies
      • HB Entertainment
      • Studio Dragon
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      • 1h(60 min)
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