directed by:
Won Shin-yong, year:
2018actors:
Song Kang-ho

In The Drug King, Song Kang-ho stars as Cho Deok-cheol, a shrewd small-time criminal who rises to become a feared narcotics king amid Busan’s 1970s underworld. The film traces his explosive ascent, the brutal rivalries, and the systemic corruption of police and government that fuels his empire. Directed by Won Shin-yong, the drama blends gritty crime sequences with period detail, offering a tense, sprawling look at ambition, loyalty, and the price of power. The film also examines how corruption intertwines with personal risk and family loyalties.
Crime Syndicate, Crime Drama, Biographical Crime, Period Crime Thriller, Korean Cinema