New World

The narrative unfolds in a modern, present-day Korea with a flashback to six years earlier that reveals the origins of Ja-Sung and Jung's alliance. The plot continually shifts between current power plays within the conglomerate and past loyalties that shaped those decisions. This structure highlights how circumstances evolve, enabling a controlled rise to power amid relentless intrigue.

Set in South Korea, the film centers on Goldmoon International and its ruthless corporate crime networks. The setting juxtaposes gleaming offices with backroom deals, where power is negotiated as schemes unfold. The urban environment underscores the danger and intrigue of the underworld the characters navigate.

🤝 Power & Loyalty

Power is earned through shifting loyalties rather than formal authority. Ja-Sung navigates the pull between police duty and the seductive influence of Goldmoon’s wealth. Chief Kang leverages loyalty as a weapon to coerce behavior. Ultimately, Ja-Sung’s ascent shows loyalty as flexible currency in a corrupt system.

💔 Betrayal

Loyalty gives way to betrayal as alliances fracture under pressure. Jung discovers Ja-Sung’s duplicity, while Joong-gu seeks revenge after feeling betrayed. The cycle of deceit propels a cascade of murders and shifts in control. The characters continually question whom to trust as ambitions override friendship.

🕵️ Identity

Ja-Sung’s undercover identity shapes every decision, blurring the line between cop and criminal. He must conceal truths while climbing the hierarchy, using deception as a tool for survival and power. The tension between his true self and his corporate disguise drives the narrative. In the end, the hidden identity remains a strategic asset, enabling his ascent.