Kim Nam-gil, along with Kim Young-kwang and director Kwon Oh-seung, introduced Netflix's new original series Trigger at a production press conference on Monday.

They raised important questions about justice, violence, and human empathy amid Korea's growing concerns about illegal firearms.

Trigger, set to premiere on July 25, tells the story of a near-future South Korea in chaos as illegal guns fill the streets.

Former sniper-turned-cop Lee Do, played by Kim Nam-gil, teams up with the mysterious Moon Baek, portrayed by Kim Young-kwang, to investigate a dangerous weapons ring. Their intertwined journeys are driven by very different motives.

"This is a story that is absolutely necessary to create a world worth living in," Kim Nam-gil stated. "It's about the choices we make when we hold the trigger, both literally and morally."

Director Kwon drew inspiration from modern fears. "In tense moments, people think, 'If only I had a gun. That frightening thought sparked the idea," he explained.

He mentioned a recent shooting in Incheon, where a man killed his son with an illegal firearm, as a serious reminder of the show's importance. Following this tragedy, Netflix canceled a planned fan event for the drama.

Kwon stressed that the series does not glorify guns. "We don't romanticize violence," he said. "The goal is to question: What happens when power falls into the wrong hands?"

Both Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang prepared thoroughly for their roles. Nam-gil described his character as "an observer torn between duty and restraint." Young-kwang admitted that playing an extroverted character was challenging for him as an introvert.

Their on-screen partnership starts off conflicted but grows with subtle chemistry. "(Kim Nam-gil) hyung accepted everything," Young-kwang said affectionately. "He became my anchor on set."

Trigger has 10 episodes and aims to inspire national reflection. "It's not about who's right," Nam-gil added. "It's about empathy, understanding, and the world we want to live in."