[Upcoming Drama 2024] Mercy for None/Plaza Wars, 광장- So Ji Sub, Lee Bum Soo, Gong Myung

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Drama:Mercy for None/ former title Plaza Wars

Hangul: 광장

Genre: action, mystery, drama

Network: Netflix

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Director: Choi Seong Eun

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Plot

Plaza Wars tells the story of two organizations competing for supremacy. It will revolve around Ki Joon and his journey to avenge his brother's death.

 

Notes

The K-drama will be based on the webtoon of the same name written by Oh Se Hyung and illustrated by Kim Kyun Tae.

 

Synopsis webton

As the toughest fighter in the world of crime, Ki Joon claims victory in a battle that ends the long power struggle between Seoul's gangs. But when his brother Ki Seok rises in rank within the enemy group, Ki Joon decides to slash his own heel and leave the business to avoid fighting him. Just when all seems at peace 15 years later, Ki Seok is mysteriously ambushed and killed in cold blood right before his own retirement. Filled with a chilly rage, Ki Joon sets off on a one-man hunt to track down everyone involved in his brother's death. And he has a feeling he doesn't need to look far to find the main culprit... With revenge and old gang rivalries factoring into the equation, Seoul's underbelly is in for yet another grisly bloodbath! (Source: mangaupdates.com, Mydramalist)

 

Cast

So Ji Sub as Ki Joon

Lee Beom Soo as

Gong Myung as

Heo Joon Ho as

Lee Joon Hyuk as Ki Joon`s brother (cameo)

Ahn Se-ho as

Ahn Gil-gang as

 

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So Ji Sub In Talks To Star In New Noir Drama

TV/Film

Feb 7, 2023

by S. Kim

 

So Ji Sub may be starring in a new drama!

On February 7, Star News reported that So Ji Sub was offered a role in the new drama “Plaza Wars” (working title).

In response to the report, So Ji Sub’s agency 51K Entertainment shared, “So Ji Sub has received an offer to star in the drama ‘Plaza Wars.’ He is currently reviewing the offer, and it is not yet confirmed.”

Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Plaza Wars” depicts the story of two gangs that survived a fight for supremacy in Seoul in front of the National Assembly Plaza in Yeouido. The story centers around a man who begins to uncover secrets after the sudden death of his younger brother.

So Ji Sub starred in various projects including the films “Alienoid” and “Confession” as well as the drama “Doctor Lawyer” in 2022. Anticipation is high for whether he will greet viewers again through this new noir drama.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1565644wpp/so-ji-sub-in-talks-to-star-in-new-noir-drama

 

 

Gong Myung Joins So Ji Sub In Talks For His 1st Drama Since Military Discharge

TV/Film

Jul 5, 2023

by E. Cha

 

Gong Myung may be starring alongside So Ji Sub in a new drama!

On July 4, Korean news outlet Ilgan Sports reported that Gong Myung was set to star in the upcoming drama adaptation of the hit webtoon “Plaza Wars.” According to the report, Gong Myung—who recently returned from the military—had been debating between several roles offered to him before ultimately choosing “Plaza Wars” for his first project since his military discharge.

However, later that evening, Gong Myung’s agency Saram Entertainment clarified that while the actor was in talks for the role, he had not yet made an official decision. “Actor Gong Myung has received a casting offer for the drama ‘Plaza Wars,’ and he is currently reviewing the offer with a favorable outlook,” stated the agency.

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Plaza Wars” will tell the story of the two rival gangs that survived a fight for supremacy in front of Seoul’s National Assembly Plaza—and a man who embarks on a hunt for the truth after the sudden death of his younger brother.

So Ji Sub is also currently in talks to star in the upcoming drama.

Are you excited to potentially see Gong Myung make his return to the screen in this new webtoon adaptation?

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1598457wpp/gong-myung-joins-so-ji-sub-in-talks-for-his-1st-drama-since-military-discharge

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Netflix News

‘Plaza Wars’ Netflix Crime K-Drama: Everything We Know So Far

A K-drama adaptation of the webtoon 'Plaza Wars' is in development at Netflix.

by Jacob Robinson JRobinsonWoN
Published on June 19th, 2023, 7:25 am EST

 

 

Netflix is reportedly producing an adaptation of the popular South Korean webtoon Plaza Wars. Filming for Plaza Wars is scheduled to take place later this year, and we’re looking at a potential 2025 release date. We’ll be keeping track of everything you need to know about Plaza Wars including, the plot, cast news, production updates, and the Netflix release date.

Plaza Wars, also known as Gwangjang, is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original crime-drama, and based on the webtoon of the same name written by Oh Se Hyung and illustrated by Kim Kyun Tae. The series is yet to announce a director or screenwriter.

 

Netflix is reportedly producing an adaptation of the popular South Korean webtoon Plaza Wars. Filming for Plaza Wars is scheduled to take place later this year, and we’re looking at a potential 2025 release date. We’ll be keeping track of everything you need to know about Plaza Wars including, the plot, cast news, production updates, and the Netflix release date.

Plaza Wars, also known as Gwangjang, is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original crime-drama, and based on the webtoon of the same name written by Oh Se Hyung and illustrated by Kim Kyun Tae. The series is yet to announce a director or screenwriter.

 

According to reports, shooting is currently scheduled to begin in early October 2023 and will finish in early March 2024.

With filming scheduled for October 2023 – March 2024 we can safely assume the earliest we’ll be seeing the K-drama on Netflix is late 2024.

A more realistic release date is sometime in early 2025.

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/plaza-wars-netflix-crime-k-drama-everything-we-know-so-far/

 

 

 

 

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[Exclusive] 'Acting master' Lee Beom-soo appears in 'The Square'

 

 

As a result of iMBC Entertainment's exclusive coverage on the 24th, Lee Beom-soo will appear in the new drama 'The Square'. 'The Square' is a work based on a popular webtoon of the same name. The story of two organizations that fought for supremacy in Seoul and survived the battle will unfold in front of the National Assembly Plaza in Yeouido. The protagonist unravels the mystery behind the sudden death of his younger brother, who became the leader of an organization.

 

Prior to Lee Beom-soo, So Ji-seop, Gong Myung, Lee Jun-hyuk, and Heo Jun-ho were named in the lineup to raise expectations. 'The Square', which is organized by Netflix, is expected to start filming in earnest after finishing all casting in the second half of the year.

 

https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/392226

 

 

Lee Joon-hyuk is considering a special role in 'The Square/Plaza Wars '...could he be paired with So Ji Sub?

 

Actor Lee Jun Hyuk is positively considering a special appearance in 'Gwangjang'. As a result, expectations are gathering whether Lee Jun Hyuk and So Ji Sub will work together as brothers. On the 17th, an official from his agency Ace Factory said that the actor is "positively considering" joining the drama.

 

"Gwangjang" is based on the webtoon of the same name. It tells the story of two organisations that once fought for supremacy in Seoul in front of the Yeouido Parliament Square and survived the battle.

Earlier, actor So Ji Sub revealed that he was considering joining the cast of 'Plaza Wars'. It will be interesting to see how Lee Jun Hyuk and So Ji Sub will work together.

 

Meanwhile, Lee Jun Hyuk made his debut in KBS2's "Drama City - The Way Love Moves Us" in 2007 and went on to star in dramas such as "Jogang Jichae Club," "The World They Live In," "Secret Forest," "60 Days, Designated Survivor," and "365: A Year Against Fate. Recently, he is experiencing his second heyday as a 10 million actor through the film 'Crime City 3'.

Currently, Lee Jun Hyuk has confirmed Disney+'s 'Vigilante' as his next project and is in the midst of filming preparations.

https://tenasia.hankyung.com/tv-drama/article/2023081788954

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Heo Joon Ho in Talks to Join Lee Bum Soo and So Ji Sub in a New Netflix Original K-Drama

by lo_ve, August 24, 2023

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Veteran actor Heo Joon Ho will reportedly join the star-studded cast of the upcoming Netflix K-drama Plaza Wars.

On August 24th, media outlets shared that Heo Joon Ho would be joining So Ji Sub, Lee Bum Soo, and Gong Myung in the upcoming action mystery K-drama Plaza Wars.

Heo Joon Ho's agency Story J Company shared their official statement regarding the news. According to the company, "Our artist Heo Joon Ho received the offer to star in Plaza Wars. The actor is positively reviewing the offer. There's no official confirmation yet."

If Heo Joon Ho confirms his casting, this will be his second Netflix original K-drama since its debut. He also participated in the 2023 action thriller K-drama Bloodhounds led by Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Park Sung Woong, Kim Sae Ron, and Jung Da Eun. 

Heo Joon Ho is also set to star in the upcoming movies Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman and Noryang: Deadly Sea. 

The actor is known for being part of the K-dramas Why Her?, Snowdrop, Undercover, Missing: The Other Side, Kingdom, and more. 

 

 

Plaza Wars will tell the story of two organizations competing for supremacy. It will revolve around Ki Joon and his journey to avenge his brother's death. The K-drama will be based on the webtoon of the same name written by Oh Se Hyung and illustrated by Kim Kyun Tae. It will be helmed by director Choi Seong Eun. 

Aside from So Ji Sub, Lee Bum Soo, and Gong Myung, actor Lee Joon Hyuk will also reportedly join the K-drama as a cameo appearance. 

Plaza Wars will exclusively air on Netflix. There is no official confirmation yet on the release date of the upcoming series. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/heo-joon-ho-in-talks-to-join-lee-bum-soo-and-so-ji-sub-in-a-new-netflix-original-k-drama

https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004913636

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News bites: August 26, 2023

by tccolb

 

 

 

Netflix’s Plaza Wars has been busy with casting news as well, with Heo Jun-ho (Bloodhounds), Lee Beom-soo (Private Lives), Ahn Gil-kang (Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938), and Ahn Se-ho (Glitch) now up to join the lineup. Reports are still mixed on whether So Ji-sub (Doctor Lawyer) has signed on as the lead, but filming is set to begin later this year once the full cast has been finalized. [MBC (1), (2)]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/08/news-bites-august-26-2023/

 

[Exclusive] Ahn Se-ho X Ahn Gil-gang, So Ji-seop → Lee Jun-hyeok meet at the 'Plaza'

 

According to iMBC Entertainment's exclusive coverage on the 25th, Ahn Se-ho and Ahn Gil-gang are scheduled to appear in the new drama 'The Square' (directed by Choi Seong-eun) and perform passionately.

'The Square' is a work based on a popular webtoon of the same name. The story of two organizations that fought for supremacy in Seoul and survived the battle will unfold in front of the National Assembly Plaza in Yeouido. The protagonist unravels the mystery behind the sudden death of his younger brother, who became the leader of an organization.

 

Prior to Ahn Se-ho and Ahn Gil-gang, So Ji-sub, Gong Myung, Lee Jun-hyuk, Heo Jun-ho, and Lee Beom-soo were included in the lineup, raising expectations. Netflix's "Square" is scheduled to begin filming in earnest after finishing all castings in the second half of the year.

 

Born in 1981, Ahn Se-ho, who debuted in the musical 'Subway Line 1' in 2006, is 'Oh! 'While You Were Sleeping' and 'Brothers Were Brave', plays 'Model Students', 'Judo Boy', dramas 'Save Me', 'A Wise Prison Life', 'When the Camellia Blooms' and films 'Going Out', 'Friend 2' ', 'Battleship Island', 'Honest Candidate' and 'Smuggling'.

 

Ahn Gil-gang made his debut in the 1997 movie 'Triple'. Since then, the dramas 'Invincible Paratrooper', 'The King and I', 'Iljimae', 'Queen Seondeok', 'Chuno', 'Coffee House', 'Dream High', 'Gyebaek', 'Lights and Shadows', 'Great Feng Shui' ', 'Daebak', 'Cheese in the Trap', 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo', and 'The Tale of a Gumiho' series, leaving a strong impression.

 

https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/392307

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So Ji Sub, Gong Myung, And More Confirmed For Noir Drama “Mercy For None” + Lee Joon Hyuk And Cha Seung Won To Make Guest Appearances

TV/Film

Oct 27, 2023

by S. Nam

 

Netflix’s upcoming series “Mercy for None” has announced its star-studded cast lineup!

On October 27, “Mercy for None” revealed the cast lineup consisting of So Ji Sub, Heo Joon Ho, Ahn Gil Kang, Lee Bum Soo, Gong Myung, Choo Young Woo, and Jo Han Chul. Furthermore, the casting lineup teased the special appearances of Cha Seung Won and Lee Joon Hyuk.

Based on a webtoon, “Mercy for None” depicts the story of two gangs that survived a fight for supremacy in Seoul in front of the National Assembly Plaza in Yeouido. The story centers around a man who begins to uncover secrets after the sudden death of his younger brother.

So Ji Sub will transform into the leading role of Gi Jun, the man who slashes his own heel and leaves the world of gangs. Returning to the noir action genre for the first time in 11 years since his film “A Company Man,” So Ji Sub is already raising excitement for his portrayal of Gi Jun’s cold journey for revenge.

“Stranger” and “The Roundup: No Way Out” star Lee Joon Hyuk will make a special appearance in the drama as the role of Gi Jun’s younger brother Gi Seok. After Gi Seok leaves his older brother, he grew his organization Joowoon into a corporation and became an executive director, but he faces a mysterious death, sparking a new case.

Heo Joon Ho will play CEO Lee Joo Woon of the organization Joowoon that Gi Jun was a part of, while Ahn Gil Kang will take on the role of Gu Bong San, the head of the rival organization Bongsan. Heo Joon Ho previously captivated audiences with his charisma in “Kingdom,” “Escape from Mogadishu,” and the “Missing: The Other Side” series, while Ahn Gil Kang also charmed viewers in numerous projects including “Sell Your Haunted House” and “Tale of the Nine-Tailed.”

“Hansan: Rising Dragon” and “Extreme Job” star Gong Myung will take on the role of Joon Mo, the successor to Bongsan, which also became a corporation from its origins as a gang like Joowoon.

Choo Young Woo, who impressed through “Police University,” “School 2021,” and “Oasis,” will play the role of Geum Son, the son of Lee Joo Woon who is currently distancing himself from the gang as an incumbent prosecutor. However, he will raise tension within the drama with his unpredictable ambition.

Furthermore, “The Roundup: No Way Out” star Lee Bum Soo will portray Shim Sung Won who seems to be involved in Gi Seok’s death as the CEO of Enclean, which is in charge of cleaning up the scene of the crime that the gangs committed.

Jo Han Chul of “Rebron Rich” and “Casino” will play right hand man Sung Chul who is the closest to the boss Lee Joo Woon.

Cha Seung Won, who impressed in “Believer” and “Night in Paradise,” will make a special appearance as Mr. Kim, who exists for the purpose of coexistence of the two organizations.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1622480wpp/so-ji-sub-gong-myung-and-more-confirmed-for-noir-drama-mercy-for-none-lee-joon-hyuk-and-cha-seung-won-to-make-guest-appearances

 

 

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So Ji Sub Confirmed to Lead his First-ever Netflix Original K-drama!

by lo_ve, October 27, 2023

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Actor So Ji Sub will officially return to the K-drama scene with Plaza Wars (Mercy For None).

Netflix announced on October 27 that So Ji Sub will be the main lead of the upcoming noir action K-drama Plaza Wars (Mercy For None) alongside Heo Joon Ho, Ahn Kil Kang, Gong Myung, Choo Young Woo, Lee Bum Soo, Jo Han Chul, and Cha Seung Won. It was also confirmed that actor Lee Joon Hyuk will be making a special appearance in the series. 

Plaza Wars (Mercy For None) is a noir action K-drama that will depict its story from a webtoon of the same name written by Oh Se Hyung and illustrated by Kim Kyun Tae. It will tell the story of Ki Joon, a former gang member, who will dig into the sudden death of his younger brother. 

The upcoming Netflix original K-drama will be directed by Choi Sung Eun (Tong: Memories). The series will be produced by Yong Film and Studio N. 

According to reports, Plaza Wars (Mercy For None) will officially begin filming after the whole casting is finalized. There are no official reports yet on the release date of the K-drama. It will exclusively air on the global OTT platform, Netflix.

 

 

So Ji Sub will portray the role of Ki Joon, the toughest fighter in the gang. After 15 years, he rejoined the gang to find the truth about his younger brother's sudden death. 

Lee Joon Hyuk will portray the role of Ki Seok, the younger brother of Ki Joon. After his older brother left the gang, he was promoted to executive director but one day, he died mysteriously. 

Heo Joon Ho will play the role of Lee Ju Woon, the head of the gang. Ahn Kil Kang on the other hand will play the role of the representative of Bongsan Mountain who will have a confrontation with Lee Ju Woon's gang.

Gong Myung will portray as Jun Mo, the successor of Bongsan Mountain.

Choo Young Woo will be the son of Heo Joon Ho's character named Geum Son. He is an incumbent and ambitious prosecutor. 

Kim Bum Soo will portray the role of the CEO of ENCLEAN named Shim Sung Won. 

Jo Han Chul will portray the role of Sung Cheol, Heo Joon Ho's character Lee Ju Woon's right arm. 

Lastly, Cha Seung Won will give life to the character named Mr. Kim. He is the bridge of the two gangs. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/so-ji-sub-confirmed-to-lead-his-first-ever-netflix-original-k-drama

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October 27 2023

So Ji-Sub cast in Netflix drama “Mercy for None”

So Ji-Sub is cast for the lead role in Netflix drama series “Mercy for None.” Heo Jun-Ho, Ahn Kil-Kang, Lee Beom-Soo, Gong Myung, Choo Yeong-Woo and Jo Han-Chul are cast for major supporting character roles, plus Cha Seung-Won and Lee Joon-Hyuk will make special appearances. The drama series is based on webcomic “Gwangjang” written by Oh Se-Hyeong. For So Ji-Sub, “Mercy for None,” marks his return to the noir action world that he last appeared in with 2012 movie “A Company Man.”

“Mercy for None” will be available to stream sometime next year.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In his past, Nam Ki-Joon (So Ji-Sub) was a member of the Bongsan Gang that was led by Gu Bong-San (Ahn Kil-Kang). Nam Ki-Joon defeated other gangs through violent battles and the gang grew into a large company, but Nam Ki-Joon decided to leave the gang. His younger brother Nam Ki-Seok (Lee Joon-Hyuk) joined the Joowoon Gang that was led by Lee Joo-Woon (Heo Jun-Ho). The two gangs were rivals. For his brother, Nam Ki-Joon quit the Bongsan Gang by cutting his left Achilles tendon.

11 years later, Nam Ki-Joon lives peacefully and makes a living by suppling drinks to businesses run by Bongsan. His brother Nam Ki-Seok is now the second highest ranked person in Joowoon, but he suddenly dies. In order to reveal the secret behind Nam Ki-Seok’s death and take revenge on those responsible, Nam Ki-Joon goes back to the gang world that he left behind 11 years ago.

 

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/so-ji-sub-cast-in-netflix-drama-mercy-for-none

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I knew that this drama will have a male centric cast but I wonder if there is an important role for an actress. I wish there is one but I don`t know if the writer could come up with a good role for her. We`ll see. But I doubt it. They will focus on violent gangs.

 

I did not know anything about the webton. They will adapt or they will follow the webton ?

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So Ji Sub, Lee Joon Hyuk, More Confirmed To Headline Netflix’s Noir Drama ‘Mercy For None’

 

Keep on reading to know more about who are the stars to appear in the project.

Netflix's 'Mercy For None' Names Star-Studded Cast

 

On October 27, Netflix officially confirmed the stellar cast of the soon-to-be-released noir drama "Mercy For None." The lineup is composed of So Ji Sub, Hu Joon Ho, Cha Seung Won, Lee Joon Hyuk, Gong Myung, Ahn Gil Kang, Tiger Lee, Choo Young Woo, and Jo Han Chul.

 

The upcoming series is based on the Naver webtoon "Plaza Wars," which follows the story of two gangs that survived a war for supremacy in Seoul. The story revolves around Gi Jun, a man who starts to uncover secrets after the sudden death of his younger brother.

 

So Ji Sub takes the role of Gi Jun, the man who breaks his own heel and leaves his gang. It will be his first noir drama after 11 years. The actor is already raising excitement for his new role as he seeks revenge for his brother. 

 

 

Lee Joon Hyuk, who just finished his successful movie "The Roundup: No Way Out" is returning to the small screen and will portray the role of Gi Jun's younger brother, Gi Seok. 

Veteran actor, Hu Joon Ho is Lee Joo Woon, the CEO of the organization that Gi Jun was part of. Ahn Gil Kang will be Gu Bong San, the head of the rival gang, Bongsan. 

Gong Myung who just concluded his military service is back in the spotlight and is expected to play the role of Joon Mo, the successor of Bongsan. 

Choo Young Woo, who made a good performance in "Oasis," "School 2021," and "Police University" will immerse himself in the character of Geum Son, the son of Lee Joo Won, who is distancing himself from the gang and is a soon-to-be prosecutor. 

Jo Han Chul is Sung Chul, the closest person to Lee Joo Woon. After meeting the viewers in "Reborn Rich" and "Casino," the actor is set to transform into a new character and give viewers a fresh performance. 

Lee Bum Soo from "The Roundup: No Way Out" is about to play Shim Sung Won, the mysterious man involved in Gi Seok's death, and is in charge of cleaning up the mess. 

Cha Seung Won is said to have a special appearance as Mr. Kim, who exists for coexistence of the two gangs.

 

https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/131811/20231027/so-ji-sub-lee-joon-hyuk-more-confirmed-headline-netflix-noir-drama-mercy-for-none.htm

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News bites: October 30, 2023

by tccolb

Over on Netflix, the action-noir Mercy for None (previously Plaza Wars) announced a hefty ensemble cast with So Ji-sub (Doctor Lawyer), Heo Jun-ho (Bloodhounds), Ahn Gil-kang (Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938), and Lee Beom-soo (Private Lives). Joining them, we also have Gong Myung (Lovers of the Red Sky), Choo Young-woo (Oasis), and Jo Han-chul (Race) in addition to special guest appearances by Cha Seung-won (Our Blues) and Lee Jun-hyuk (Dark Hole). [News1]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/10/news-bites-october-30-2023/