Trigger () is a 2025 South Korean action thriller television series written and directed by Kwon Oh-seung. Starring Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang, it was released on Netflix on July 25, 2025.
Synopsis
Trigger follows a rise in illegal gun distribution and escalating gun crimes. The story centers on two menâÂÂone a righteous police officer, the other a cunning arms dealerâÂÂwho wield weapons for vastly different reasons.
Cast
Main
A former military sniper turned police officer investigating the illegal firearms trade.
A mysterious arms dealer with a dual personality and a carefully orchestrated agenda.
Supporting
The leader of a cleanup squad working for Gong Seok-ho.
A mother who is on a one-man protest for her son who died from a work-related accident.
A police sergeant at Domyeong Police Station and a father figure to Lee Do.
A civil service exam candidate.
- Yang Seung-ri as Gong Seok-ho
The boss of the Glory Gang.
- Lee Suk as Jeon Won-seong
A sex offender who has an electronic tag on his ankle.
A police officer and Lee Do's partner.
- Cha Rae-hyung as Seo Hyung-joo
A detective of the Violent Crimes unit of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.
A bullied student in Jeongil High School.
- Son Bo-seung as Seo Yong-dong
A bullied student in Jeongil High School.
A student in Jeongil High School who frequently bullies Gyu-jin and Yong-dong.
- Kim Joong-hee as Wang Dae-hyeon
A freelance reporter who goes on hot pursuit for news of gun crimes and illegal arms distributions.
Special appearances
A superintendent of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.
The chief of the Violent Crimes unit of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.
Formerly a fellow military comrade of Lee Do.
Episodes
Production
The series is written and directed by Kwon Oh-seung, who directed Midnight (2021). Its production budget was about â©30 billion.
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive.
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