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The Worst of Evil

The Worst of Evil

In 1990s Gangnam, they ran the streets.

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Overview

Set in the 1980s, a husband and wife, both detectives, infiltrate a massive criminal organization responsible for the illegal drug trade between Korea, China, and Japan.

Created by Jang Min-seok
Written by Jang Min-seok
NetworksDisney+

Top Cast

Ji Chang-wook

Ji Chang-wook

Park Jun-mo

Wi Ha-jun

Wi Ha-jun

Jung Gi-cheol

Lim Se-mi

Lim Se-mi

Yoo Eui-jeong

BIBI

BIBI

Lee Hae-ryeon

Im Sung-jae

Im Sung-jae

Choi Jeong-bae

Cha Rae-hyung

Cha Rae-hyung

Hong Hee-seong

Lee Shin-ki

Lee Shin-ki

Seo Jong-ryeol

Jeong Jae-kwang

Jeong Jae-kwang

Kwon Tae-ho

Bae Myeong-jin

Bae Myeong-jin

Bae Yong-dae

Ji Seung-hyun

Ji Seung-hyun

Seok Do-hyung

Themes & Keywords

detectivedrug dealerdrug smugglinginvestigationorganized crimedrug tradedrug lord1990sseoul, south korea

About The Worst of Evil

The Worst of Evil is a crime, action & adventure, drama series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of detective, drug dealer, drug smuggling, investigation, organized crime, drug trade. Created by Jang Min-seok, it stars Ji Chang-wook, Wi Ha-jun, Lim Se-mi. Set in the 1980s, a husband and wife, both detectives, infiltrate a massive criminal organization responsible for the illegal drug trade between Korea, China, and Japan.

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