In just 24 hours, the most recent series of 19+ Korean of Netflix Trigger He stunned the public and critics in the same way, uphill at the top of the “Tendend Now” list of Netflix Korea and exceeds the main successes, including the much expected Squid Game 3.
Issued on July 25th at 16:00, Trigger It quickly became the most watched show in Korea the next day, overtaking Test: we become miracles AND Squid Game 3. Explosive success has aroused intense online conversation, with fans praising the raw representation of the chaos show, morality and terrifying consequences of the widespread access of weapons in a country where firearms are severely prohibited.
Gunfire, guilt and determination: meet the cast
Directed by Kwon Oh-Seung (Midnight) and co-director by Kim Jae-Hoon, Trigger presents a compelling scenario: And if the illegal pistols were randomly distributed in South Korea. In a society already stretched by growing social tensions, Trigger Imagine how access to lethal weapons could break the order and which choices individuals could make under pressure. “I started with the question: how would people react if someone mildly distributed weapons in such a company?” Director Kwon said. “The action changes depending on whoever holds the weapon.”
Kim Nam-Gil leads how he does, a former sniper transformed into a police, who collects a weapon not for desire again, but need. “Instead of a flashy action, I aimed at moderation, in line with the values of the character”, Kim said. Kim Young-Kwang interprets Moon Baek, the unpredictable partner of Lee do whose carefree external mask a philosophical nucleus. “The transformation of the character fascinated me. I gradually changed my style while his journey intensified.”
Park Hoon, like the repairer GOO Jung-Man and Kil Hae-Yeon, who portray the mother in mourning Oh Kyung-Sook, add emotional depth to a show full of actions with a high post-content and chilling realism. “The nightmare of the incoming guns and the despair of people gave me chills”, Kil said.
A virus of violence: the characters guide the action
What imposed Trigger In addition to the series of typical actions is his attention to the psychology of the character. The show clarifies it: it’s not just about pressing the trigger, but it is Why. “The people holding guns change every episode” Kim Nam-Gil said. “Understanding why they make that choice, this is the true” trigger “.”
Kim Young-Kwang added, “The guns have spread like a virus. But if someone pulls the trigger depends on their inner conflict.” Director Kwon underlined the relatability of each scenario, with the owners of weapons portrayed as common-non-bad or extremist people, they have even more disturbing their decisions.
A blow on the run: the reactions pour
From its exit, Trigger He generated a storm of reactions from the spectators:
- “So electrifying that I can’t sleep.”
- “Kim Nam-Gil is getting old as a good wine.”
- “This is the best content I have seen recently.”
The Stark graphics of the series, the moral ambiguity and raw emotion hit an agreement, turning Trigger In one of the most buzzed Korean dramas of 2025. With all 10 episodes now in streaming, Trigger He firmly planted himself like a must-winch, showing that sometimes the most frightening weapon is not the gun, but the reason why someone collects it.
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