Kim Sung Kyu Returns With New Thriller Drama With Kim Dong Wook

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TVING's newest heart-shaking drama "The King of Pigs" starring Kim Sung Kyu, Kim Dong Wook, Chae Jung Ahn and Han Soo Yeon unveiled its first ever teaser!

Kim Sung Kyu Tries to Stop Kim Dong Wook From Becoming a Monster in 'The King of Pigs'

TVING's thriller drama "The King of Pigs" follows the story of people who recall their experience of violence from the serial killings that happened when they receive a strange message from the past.

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Kim Dong Wook, Kim Sung Kyu

The drama stars Kim Dong Wook as Hwang Kyung Min, a man who lives with the trauma from the school violence he experienced 20 years ago. On the other hand, Kim Sung Kyu takes on the role of Jung Jong Suk, a passionate detective who traces the mysterious messages sent by a friend from the past.

Meanwhile, Chae Jung Ahn plays the role of the tactical detective Kang Jin Ah, a principled woman who will do anything to solve a case.

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Kim Dong Wook

The newly released trailer depicts the relationship of Hwang Kyung Min and Jung Jong Suk, who were once schoolmates but grew apart and became very different adults.

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The video begins with high school student Hwang Kyung Min celebrating his freedom from his bullies. In the next scene, adult Hwang Kyung Min scratches out someone's face in a school photo that is covered with blood.

Jung Jong Suk is welcomed with a new murder case as Kang Jin Ah mentions Hwang Kyung Min. The former replies with "I haven't seen him since middle school. He was warm and bright."

However, his memories of the man show a different thing. He then predicts that Hwang Kyung Min continues killing people.

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Kim Dong Wook

At the end of the teaser, Hwang Kyung Min appears with a blood-covered face. Jung Jong Suk then declares that he will do anything to stop his old friend from becoming a cold-blooded murderer.

The chemistry between the two veteran actors raises fans and viewers' anticipation for the drama. In particular, the genre of the new drama piques fans' interest, amplifying excitement.

'The King of Pigs' K-Drama Details and What We Know for Now

Based on the director Yeon Sang Ho's animated film of the same name, "The King of Pigs" tackles the origin of school violence, and violence in general, in modern society.

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Kim Dong Wook
'The King of Pigs' Poster
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The TVING drama will be produced by "Less Than Evil" and "Hotel King" director Kim Dae Jin and penned by screenwriter Tak Jae Young.

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Kim Dong Wook

"The King of Pigs" airs for the first time on March 18 on TVING. It will also be available for worldwide streaming on Netflix.

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What are you most excited to see in Kim Sung Kyu and Kim Dong Wook's new thriller drama? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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