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Bloodhounds (South Korean TV series)

Bloodhounds () is a South Korean action drama television series directed by Kim Joo-hwan, and starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong and Huh Joon-ho. Based on the Naver Webtoon of the same name by Jeong Chan, the series follows the story of a young boxer who teams up with a delinquent and a moneylender to fight against a loan shark organization. The first season was released on Netflix on June 9, 2023. A second season has been confirmed in production and is scheduled to be released on April 3, 2026.

Plot

Season 1

Kim Geon-woo, a promising young boxer, dreams of providing a better life for his single mother. However, his mother falls prey to Smile Capital, a ruthless loan shark organization led by Kim Myeong-gil. Desperate to save his mother from their clutches, Geon-woo reluctantly accepts help from Choi Tae-ho, a benevolent moneylender with his own complex history. Geon-woo crosses paths with Hong Woo-jin, a former marine and a troubled delinquent who also finds solace in boxing. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they form an unlikely and powerful bond, driven by a shared desire for justice and a need to protect those they love. Together with Tae-ho, Geon-woo and Woo-jin embark on a dangerous mission to bring down Smile Capital. They delve into the murky underworld of debt collection, facing off against ruthless enforcers and navigating the moral gray areas of their chosen path. As they confront Myeong-gil and his formidable organization, Geon-woo and Woo-jin grapple with their own internal struggles. They confront their pasts, confront the harsh realities of the world, and ultimately discover the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and the price of freedom.

Season 2

Fresh from taking down the loan sharks, Geon-woo and Woo-jin gear up for another fight when a global syndicate running an illegal boxing league targets them and puts their loved ones at risk.

Cast and characters

Main

A sincere and considerate boxing prospect and a former Marine.
Geon-woo's partner in action and a former Marine.
The CEO of Smile Capital, and a notorious illegal loan shark who reigns above the law.
Formerly a legend of the private loan industry, he currently provides loans with no interest to people who have no money for medical treatment.
  • Rain as Baek Jeong (season 2)
A menacing boxer who fights for money and power above all else.

Supporting

The third-generation conglomerate of I'll Corporation, and Kang-yong's younger cousin.
Geon-woo's mother.
A private loan shark who formerly worked under Tae-ho, and a former Marine.
The leader of the Serious Crime Investigation Division of the National Investigation Headquarters, and Min-beom's older cousin.
  • Park Ye-ni as Kang Tae-young
The leader of the Cyber Crimes Investigation Division.
Myeong-gil's underling whom he met in prison.

Season 1

Tae-ho's successor and foster granddaughter.
  • Lee Hae-yeong as Hwang Yang-jung
Tae-ho's right-hand man, who runs a Japanese restaurant.
  • Min Kyung-jin as Oh In-mook
Tae-ho's driver, who was originally the security guard for Tae-ho's building.
  • Cheon Dong-bin as Cheon Dong-woo
  • Ha Soo-ho as Im Jang-do
The strategy management director of Smile Capital, who has connections with the police.
  • Jo Wan-gi as Kim Jun-min
A sales manager of Smile Capital.
  • Bae Jae-gi as Yang Jae-myeong
Myeong-gil's underling, who pretends to be a homeless man in order to steal identification cards for loan purposes.
  • Hong Jun-young as Captain Jung
A service representative of Smile Capital, and a former fighter.
A business partner and Myeong-gil's lover.
  • Jeong Da-eun as Oh Da-min
The granddaughter of In-mook, and an archer.

Season 2

Special appearances

Season 1

Tae-ho's left arm who is loyal to him.
Doo-young's wife.
A corrupt officer of the Serious Crime Investigation Division Unit 1, and a junior of Kang-yong.

Season 2

Production

Season 1

Actress Kim Sae-ron played the role of Cha Hyun-joo. On June 2, 2022, Netflix Korea announced Kim would be removed from the series following a DUI incident.

Season 2

On January 16, 2024, Netflix Korea confirmed the production of the series' second season with Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi reprising their respective roles. In addition, Rain joined the cast to play a villain role, a first in his 20-year acting career.

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 9 critics reviews are positive for the first season.

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Listicle

References

External links