Trigger (South Korean TV series)

Trigger (South Korean TV series)

Trigger (Korean: 트리거) 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 (South Korean TV series)

Trigger follows a rise in illegal gun distribution and escalating gun crimes. The story centers on two men—one a righteous police officer, the other a cunning arms dealer—who wield weapons for vastly different reasons.

Cast

Main

A former military sniper turned police officer investigating the illegal firearms trade.

• Kim Young-kwang as Moon Baek • Moon Seong-hyun as teen Moon Baek

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.

• Gil Hae-yeon as Oh Kyung-sook

A mother who is on a one-man protest for her son who died from a work-related accident.

• Kim Won-hae as Jo Hyeon-sik

A police sergeant at Domyeong Police Station and a father figure to Lee Do.

• Woo Ji-hyun as Yoo Jung-tae

A sex offender who has an electronic tag on his ankle.

• Jang Dong-joo as Jang Jung-woo

A detective of the Violent Crimes unit of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.

• Park Yoon-ho as Park Gyu-jin

• Hong Min-gi as Kang Seong-joon

A student in Jeongil High School who frequently bullies Gyu-jin and Yong-dong.

A freelance reporter who goes on hot pursuit for news of gun crimes and illegal arms distributions.

Special appearances

• Jung Woong-in as Yoon Won-cheol

A superintendent of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.

The chief of the Violent Crimes unit of Gyeongin Seobu Police Station.

• Lee Ji-hoon as a repairman

• Carson Allen as subway rider

Episodes

Trigger (South Korean TV series)

<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Title</th><th>Directed by</th><th>Written by</th><th>Original release date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>"Episode 1"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>"Episode 2"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>"Episode 3"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>"Episode 4"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>"Episode 5"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>"Episode 6"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>"Episode 7"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>"Episode 8"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>"Episode 9"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>"Episode 10"</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>Kwon Oh-seung</td><td>July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)</td></tr></tbody></table>

Production

Trigger (South Korean TV series)

The series is written and directed by Kwon Oh-seung, who directed Midnight (2021). Its production budget was about ₩30 billion.

Reception

Trigger (South Korean TV series)

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive.