The Worst of Evil

The action unfolds in a decade of rapid modernization in Korea, with rising wealth and evolving criminal networks. The cross-border drug trade echoes the era's globalization, forcing law enforcement to adapt. The Gangnam scene epitomizes the era's mix of prosperity, glamour, and danger.

Set in the Gangnam district of Seoul, the film presents a glittering yet dangerous urban landscape where nightlife and organized crime intersect. The story also spans cross-border networks involving Korea, China, and Japan, highlighting how drug trafficking links cities across Asia in the 1990s. The setting blends police work with the flashy ambiance of nightlife, underscoring how place shapes ambition and risk.

🕵️ Undercover

Undercover work drives the narrative as Park Jun-mo infiltrates the Gangnam crime organization. His role tests loyalty, morality, and the line between law and crime. Ambition collides with duty, creating constant tension.

💰 Power & Money

Control over drug routes and territory becomes the engine of power. Characters negotiate influence, wealth, and risk, often at the expense of relationships and safety. The pursuit of profit exposes vulnerabilities on both sides of the law.

⚔️ Loyalty & Betrayal

Allies turn on allies as rival factions vie for control of the Gangnam turf. Betrayals reveal how trust erodes in a world where loyalty is instrumental. The tension between personal loyalty and organizational ambition drives pivotal confrontations.