Under the Gun (TV series)

Under The Gun () is a 2024 South Korean romance noir television series for Lifetime. The drama is written by Lee Hae-ri, directed by Hong Chung-gi, and starring Zuho, Jo Soo-min and Seo Ji-won. It is also available for streaming on Viu and Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

When Ko Gun, the son of Korea's esteemed Hold'em expert Ko Jun Ha, finds his family facing financial ruin, he embarks on a mission to salvage their reputation by joining the Korean Poker League. Along the way, he crosses paths with the charismatic transfer student Se Young, who aspired to be a world-class pianist.

Cast and characters

Main

Zuho as Ko Gun

A student at Sunhwa High School who is also the son of a professional poker player in Korea.

Jo Soo-min as Cha Se-young

A transfer student of Sunhwa High School who was studying abroad in Los Angeles. She dreams of becoming a pianist.

Seo Ji-won as Joo Tae-ha

A pro-Hold'em player who considers Gun as his rival. He has a crush on Se-young for a long time.

Supporting

Park Noh-shik as Ko Jun-ha

Gun's father who is one of the best Hold'em player in Korea.

Ji Su-min as Lee Ji-min

Se Young's friend.

Production

Filming

The filming began in June 2022 and was originally scheduled to broadcast in the later half of the year.

Music

Zuho, the male lead of the drama composed and wrote one of the drama's original soundtrack, "Here I Stay". The song was performed by Zuho and Jo Soo-min, the female lead of the drama.

Episodes

Original soundtrack

The original soundtrack of Under the Gun was released on April 29, 2024, through music label MUSIC&NEW.