Mission: Possible

Mission: Possible

Year: 2021

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Kim Hyung-joo

Echo Score: 73
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A rookie secret agent’s first mission spirals into chaos when a Chinese agent, Da-hee, is sent to investigate a large shipment of illegal firearms being smuggled into Korea. She is partnered with Su-han, but his inexperience leads to constant friction and disagreements. When witnesses connected to the case are suddenly murdered, both Da-hee and Su-han become the prime suspects and must work together to clear their names and uncover the truth behind the smuggling operation.

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Gangnam Café, Alvin Hotel, Mugwang International, Russia

The story unfolds in Seoul's upscale Gangnam district, centered around a chic café used for covert exchanges. The Alvin Hotel serves as a high-stakes backdrop for tense negotiations and disguises. The plot shifts overseas to Russia, signaling an expansive international conspiracy linking a Chinese firearms pipeline to Korean crime networks and Mugwang International.

📍 Gangnam 🏨 Alvin Hotel 🗺️ Mugwang International 🌍 Russia

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Yoo Da-hee (Lee Sun-bin)

A skilled Korean operative working with MSS who infiltrates the operation and shares critical intelligence with Soo-Han. She guides the mission through deception and strategic information gathering, but her role includes a sacrificial twist that tests loyalty and courage.

🕵️ Operative 🧠 Strategist 🗣️ Deception

Woo Soo-Han (Kim Young-kwang)

A detective and former special forces soldier known for his grit and resourcefulness. He partners with Da-hee, faces the risk of capture, and ultimately assists in dismantling the arms network while seeking justice.

🔎 Detective 🗡️ Combat 🛡️ Loyal

Director Jeon-Hoon (Oh Dae-hwan)

A ruthless corporate security head and organizer behind the arms deal, manipulating events to protect the interests of Mugwang International. He orders others to kill or coerce, playing a pivotal role in the betrayal and climactic showdown.

⚖️ Power 🗡️ Ruthless 🕰️ Manipulation

Da-rong (Angus Yang)

Leader of the Axe Clan, a violent arms dealer with rivalries and dangerous schemes. He drives much of the kinetic action and is ultimately confronted by Soo-Han and Da-Hee.

🔥 Arms 🗺️ Clan Leader 🕵️‍♂️ Crime Boss

NIS Agent

A government operative who becomes entangled as the NIS learns about Da-Hee's real identity. He represents the shadowy world of intelligence and the shifting alliances within the investigation.

🧭 Bureaucracy 🕵️ Espionage 👁️ Surveillance

Wong Iring

The MSS rookie sent to infiltrate Korea, whose undercover mission drives much of the early investigation and the unexpected encounters with Soo-Han and Da-Hee.

🧭 Rookie 🛰️ Infiltration 🌀 Tension

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🕵️ Espionage

An undercover MSS operation threads through Korea as operatives chase a smuggling network. The mission weaves together MSS and NIS efforts, revealing fragile loyalties and the constant risk of discovery. Deception, coded phones, and covert surveillance drive the tension from city streets to international corridors.

💣 Crime

Arms trafficking and criminal factions like the Axe Clan drive the conflict, with deals and killings shaping the narrative. The investigation exposes corruption within Mugwang International and its associates, showing how local crime ties into a broader, global network. The pursuit culminates in explosive confrontations that dismantle the operation.

🗡️ Betrayal

Shifting loyalties and hidden agendas propel the plot, with allies becoming targets and plans flipping at critical moments. Da-Hee's mission carries a sacrificial twist, testing trust among operatives and officials. The tension escalates from a nightclub to a hotel party and a brutal showdown in a hideout.

🌍 International

The narrative spans multiple jurisdictions, from Seoul to international venues and a Russia-bound mission. It reveals how local actors align with foreign networks, blending domestic intelligence with overseas operations. The global scope heightens stakes and quickens the pace toward a decisive finale.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:13

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