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Cast & Crew

Han Jae-rim
Director
Han Jae-rim
Writer
Kim Eui-sung
As Kim Eung-su
Jung Woo-sung
As Han Kang-sik
Oh Dae-hwan
As Song Baek-ho
Jo Woo-jin
As Investigating Officer
Bae Sung-woo
As Yang Dong-chul
Hwang Seung-eon
As Jeon Hee-sung

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"The King" is a South Korean crime drama film directed by Han Jae-rim, released in 2017. The movie follows Park Tae-soo, a young man from a poor family who becomes a powerful prosecutor in the 1990s. Tae-soo's ambition is to have the greatest power and influence, but he soon learns that real power comes at a price. After joining a clique of wealthy and powerful prosecutors, he experiences the luxurious life of the top hierarchy but also witnesses the cruel side of it. The film explores the themes of power, corruption, and the dark side of ambition.

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