[Upcoming Drama 2025] Trigger, 트리거- Kim Nam Gil & Kim Young Kwang- Premieres in first half 2025

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Drama: Trigger

Hangul: 트리거

Genre: action, mystery, thriller

Network: Netflix

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Director: Kwon Oh Seung

Writer: Kwon Oh Seung

Release Date: 2025

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Plot

 

Netflix’s original series “Trigger” is an action-thriller drama that follows two men who are trying to solve the mess that ensues after firearms are suddenly widely available in South Korea, a gun-free country, through an unknown source. While one man believes guns must be used in order to defend the weak, the other insists that no man should ever use a gun.

 

Cast

 

Kim Nam Gil as Lee Do

Kim Young Kwang as Moon Baek

Woo Ji Hyun as Yoo Jeong Tae

 

 

 

Character descriptions

 

 Teasers/Trailers

 

 

 

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Kim Nam Gil And Kim Young Kwang In Talks To Lead New Netflix Series

TV/Film

May 18, 2023

by M. Lim

 

Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang may be starring together in an upcoming Netflix series!

On May 18, Star News reported that Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang will play the lead characters in Netflix’s new original series “Trigger” (literal title).

In response to the report, a source from Kim Nam Gil’s agency Gilstory ENT clarified, “Kim Nam Gil has received an offer for ‘Trigger’ and is positively reviewing it.”

Kim Young Kwang’s agency Wide-S Company similarly stated, “Kim Young Kwang is positively considering to star in ‘Trigger.'”

Netflix’s original series “Trigger” is an action-thriller drama that follows two men who are trying to solve the mess that ensues after firearms are suddenly widely available in South Korea, a gun-free country, through an unknown source. While one man believes guns must be used in order to defend the weak, the other insists that no man should ever use a gun.

Kim Young Kwang is reportedly offered the role of Moon Baek, a key figure in the world of firearms dealing, while Kim Nam Gil is reportedly offered to play Lee Do, a former military sniper and Olympic gold medalist who now works as a police officer.

With a budget of a whopping 30 billion won (approximately $22,4 million), “Trigger” reportedly will be released in the first half of 2025.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1588210wpp/kim-nam-gil-and-kim-young-kwang-in-talks-to-lead-new-netflix-series

 

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Kim Young Kwang will join hands with Kim Nam Gil in the upcoming K-drama "Trigger"

by lo_ve, May 18, 2023

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Kim Young Kwang will reportedly work alongside Kim Nam Gil in the upcoming K-drama Trigger.

On May 18, Kim Nam Gil was first reported to lead the upcoming action thriller. In the next few hours, it was revealed that Kim Young Kwang will also join the upcoming K-drama. 

Trigger is a 30 billion won ($22,486,395) production that will premiere on Netflix. It will tell the story of two male protagonists and the story will focus on "guns." It will showcase the different definitions of these two men about guns. 

Kim Nam Gil got the offer to play the role of Lee Do, an incumbent police officer. Kim Young Kwang on the other hand got the offer to play the character named Moon Baek. He is a four-dimensional character who is a key figure in the gun broker world. 

Trigger will be directed by Kwon Oh Seung, who also helmed the movie Midnight. The upcoming K-drama is set to be released in 2025. According to reports, the Netflix K-drama will begin filming starting this Autumn.
 

 

This will be the third upcoming K-drama of Kim Young Kwang. 

This year, he starred in the Disney+ K-drama Call It Love with Lee Sung Kyung, Sung Joon, EXID's Ahn Hee Yeon, Kim Ye Won, and Yeon Je Hyung. The actor will also star in the upcoming series Biography of a Villain and Mission 2: Possible. 

Aside from K-dramas, Kim Young Kwang will also join the upcoming movies 50 First Dates and Comeback Home. 

Kim Young Kwang made his acting debut in 2008. He is known for leading the works Hot Young Bloods, On Your Wedding Day, Mission 1: Possible, A Year-End Medley, D-Day, Room No. 9, The Secret Life of My Secretary, Hello, Me!, Somebody, and more. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/kim-young-kwang-will-join-hands-with-kim-nam-gil-in-the-upcoming-k-drama-trigger

 

 

Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang to Pursue Gun Traffickers in New Drama

 

 

Island actor Kim Nam Gil will reportedly pursue gun traffickers in South Korea with Kim Young Kwang of Call It Love and Happy New Year. In the new action Korean drama, Trigger, Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang trigger a highly anticipated collaboration with their impressive acting and skilled performances. So, what is the drama about, and what characters will the two actors play? Check out the following complete report.

 

Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang to Star in New Action Korean Drama

Expert actor Kim Nam Gil has been through many ups and downs this year. After previously caught in acting controversy and criticism for his weak impression in Island Korean drama with Lee Da Hee and Cha Eun Woo, the brilliant actor managed to bounce back in a magnificent performance in the recent movie Emergency Declaration.

 

Today, Kim Nam Gil will showcase more charismatic side with a new action Korean drama Trigger with Kim Young Kwang.

On May 18, Star News stated Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang would appear in new action Korean drama. This new drama, Trigger, will be Netflix’s original series in the action-thriller genre. And both actors will be the main characters of the whole storyline.

 

According to the report, Netflix’s Trigger Korean drama will tell the story of two protagonists with entirely opposite perspectives on a firearm.

Facing a sudden gun trafficking case in South Korea, a country where the free use of firearms is strictly prohibited, two main characters collaborate with completely opposite views. These two characters are trying hard to solve the chaos due to the wide availability of these firearms. Together, they pursue those behind the source of this horrid incident. 

Firstly, Island veteran actor Kim Nam Gil will take the role of Lee Do. He is a former military sniper and Olympic medalist, now working as a police officer. In his belief, no man should ever use a gun in their life.

Meanwhile, rising brilliant actor Kim Young Kwang will once again take a striking, fearless character Moon Baek. After going through challenging twists and turns in life, Moon Baek managed to climb the ladder and become a key figure in firearms dealing. However, behind his ruthless business, he believes that people must only use guns to defend the weak.

Still, what is most surprising is that Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang new action drama, Trigger, will be another Korean blockbuster with a massive budget.

Star News stated this Netflix original series had recorded a production cost of 30 billion KRW (± 22.5 million USD). This production budget is almost similar to those of Jirisan and Snowdrop.

Moreover, Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang agencies stated on May 18 that both actors were positively reviewing their offers. These statements almost 90% guarantee that they will highly likely accept the roles if there are no imminent and scheduling issues.

 

https://www.kpoppost.com/kim-nam-gil-kim-young-kwang-new-drama/

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Kim Nam Gil And Kim Young Kwang Confirmed To Star In New Action Thriller Drama

TV/Film

Oct 25, 2023

by S. Kim

 

Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang will be starring in a new action drama together!

On October 25, Netflix confirmed the production of their new original series “Trigger” and its main cast lineup.

“Trigger” is an action thriller drama that follows two men who are trying to solve the mess that ensues after firearms are suddenly widely available in South Korea, a gun-free country, through an unknown source. While one man believes guns must be used in order to defend the weak, the other insists that no man should ever use a gun.

Kim Nam Gil plays the role of Lee Do, a former military sniper and Olympic gold medalist who now works as a police officer with a strong sense of justice. Kim Nam Gil, who showcased his wide acting spectrum by starring in various projects including dramas such as “Song of the Bandits” and “Through the Darkness” as well as the films “Emergency Declaration,” “Okay Madam,” “Memoir of a Murderer,” and “The Pirates,” will draw out the struggles of Lee Do who pursues the source of illegal firearms at the center of a series of shooting incidents.

Kim Young Kwang takes on the role of Moon Baek, a key figure in the world of firearm dealing. Kim Young Kwang, who showcased solid acting skills in various dramas such as “The Secret Life of My Secretary” and “Call It Love” as well as the films “Mission Possible” and “Your Wedding,” is expected to perfectly portray the dual sides of his character Moon Baek, who appears easygoing on the outside while carrying out a meticulous plan.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1621943wpp/kim-nam-gil-and-kim-young-kwang-confirmed-to-star-in-new-action-thriller-drama

 

 

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October 25 2023

Kim Nam-Gil & Kim Young-Kwang cast in Netflix drama “Trigger”

Kim Nam-Gil & Kim Young-Kwang are cast in Netflix drama series “Trigger.” The drama series is scripted and directed by Kwon Oh-Seung (“Midnight“). Story for “Trigger” will be set under the premise of a sudden influx of illegal guns coming into South Korea. Kim Nam-Gil will play Detective Yi-Do. He investigates a serial gun shooting case and tries to find the source of the guns. Kim Young-Kwan will play Moon-Baek. He is a dealer of illegal guns. These two men eventually face off.

“Trigger” will be available to stream sometime next year.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: The purchase, selling, or owning of a gun are banned in South Korea. There’s almost zero crime cases involving guns in the country. Things change quickly. Illegal guns, from unknown sources, are brought into the country and gun incidents proliferate.

Yi-Do (Kim Nam-Gil) is a righteous detective. In his past, he served in the military as a sniper. Now, Yi-Do struggles to stop a series of gun incidents and chases after the source of the illegal firearms.

Moon-Baek (Kim Young-Kwang) is a key figure in the underground arms broker world. He acts like an easy going person, but he is a person who meticulously plans out his actions and then puts his plan into action. These two men, Yi-Do and Moon-Baek, hold a gun for their own reasons.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/kim-nam-gil-kim-young-kwang-cast-in-netflix-drama-trigger

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Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang are confirmed to lead a new Netflix original K-drama

by lo_ve, October 25, 2023

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Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang are confirmed to join forces in the upcoming action thriller K-drama Trigger.

On October 25, Netflix officially confirmed the production of the upcoming K-drama Trigger. They also confirmed that the series will be led by brilliant actors Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang. 

Trigger will depict the story of two men trying to control the situation after illegal firearms are suddenly readily available in South Korea, a gun-free country. Different gun-related crimes suddenly emerged after it happened.  

The upcoming K-drama will be helmed by director Kwon Oh Seung, the same director who created the movie Midnight led by Jin Ki Joo, Wi Ha Joon, Park Hoon, Kil Hae Yeon, Kim Hye Yoon, and Jung Won Chang.

There is no official confirmation yet on the release date of the upcoming K-drama Trigger. The series will exclusively air on Netflix.

 

 

Kim Nam Gil will portray the role of Lee Do. He is a former soldier who served as a sniper. Currently, he works as a police officer who searches for the source of illegal firearms at the center of a series of gun incidents. 

This will be the second Netflix original K-drama of Kim Nam Gil. This year, the actor led the series Song of the Bandits with Girls Generation's Seo Hyun, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Ho Jung, and Lee Jae Kyoon. 

Kim Nam Gil will also star in the upcoming K-dramas Execution and The Fiery Priest Season 2.

Meanwhile, Kim Young Kwang will play the role of Moon Baek in Trigger. He will be the key figure in the gun broker world. 

Kim Young Kwang is currently starring in the mystery thriller K-drama Evilive with Shin Ha Kyun, Shin Jae Ha, Bae Na Ra, Park Sang Won, and Choi Yoo Ha. 

The actor will also lead the K-drama version of Mission 2: Possible with Lee Sun Bin.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/kim-nam-gil-and-kim-young-kwang-are-confirmed-to-lead-a-new-netflix-original-k-drama

[CarolynH]

Wow, I like these two actors!  But 2025? 

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7 hours ago, CarolynH said:

Wow, I like these two actors!  But 2025?

 

Usually the dramas on Netflix take time to be broadcast. They will film in 2024 or late 2023.

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Actors Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang were cast in the Netflix original series 'Trigger'.

 

https://thumbnews.nateimg.co.kr/view610///news.nateimg.co.kr/orgImg/mt/2023/10/25/2023102518250616168_1.jpg

 

According to News 1 on the 25th, Netflix announced that it would cast Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang in the new original series 'Trigger' and proceed with production.

'Trigger' is an action disaster thriller that tells the story of two men who take up guns for their own reasons as illegal guns are delivered from unknown sources and gun incidents constantly occur in the gun-free country of Korea.

 

In particular, the gun action and chase chasing serial shooting incidents that will take place in downtown Seoul are expected to have a huge scale, high level of completion, and spectacular visual beauty.

Kim Nam-gil takes on the role of Lee Do, who struggles to prevent a serial shooting incident. Lee do is a former soldier who worked as a sniper and a current police officer with a sense of justice. He is the person who pursues the source of illegal guns at the center of a series of shooting incidents.

 

Kim Young-kwang played the role of Moon Baek, a key figure in the world of weapons brokers. Moon Baek is a sly character, but he is a two-faced character who carries out a carefully planned plan.

 

https://news.nate.com/view/20231025n34228?mid=n1101

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Hmmm.  I liked the actor Kim Young Kwang in Somebody.  I am still trying to figure out what I thought or how I felt about that series after eight months.....Kim Nam-gil was good in the Song of the Bandits.  I just wished there was another female lead than the idol.

Edited October 29, 2023 by mskololia1

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Woo Ji Hyun confirmed to join Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang in a new Netflix original K-drama

by lo_ve, February 1, 2024

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Woo Ji Hyun will star in another Netflix original K-drama.

According to the media outlet Seoul Economic Star on February 1, Woo Ji Hyun is joining Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang in the upcoming Netflix original K-drama Trigger. 

This will be his third Netflix original K-drama since his debut. In 2022, he starred in All of Us Are Dead. Last year, Woo Ji Hyun also appeared in the Netflix action thriller K-drama Gyeongseong Creature with Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Han Chul, and Wi Ha Joon.

 

Trigger will also be the first official project of Woo Ji Hyun for 2025. 

Woo Ji Hyun made his acting debut in 2014 through the movie A Fresh Start. Since then, he has been active both in films and K-dramas. 

He is best known for being part of the works The Deal, The Kidnapping Day, Anna, Moebius: The Veil, Mouse, SKY Castle, Decibel, Inseparable Bros, and more. 

 

 

The upcoming K-drama Trigger will be the next work of director Kwon Oh Seung who also helmed the film Midnight led by Jin Ki Joo, Wi Ha Joon, Park Hoon, Kil Hae Yeon, Kim Hye Yoon, and Jung Won Chang.

The series will showcase the journey of two men who are doing their best to control the situation after illegal weapons are suddenly accessible in South Korea, a gun-free country. Different gun-related crimes will all of a sudden emerge after they happen.  

Woo Ji Hyun will portray the character named Yoo Jeong Tae. He is a student who is about to take the civil service examination. He will be the beginning of the key case in the series. 

Trigger is set to premiere on Netflix in 2025. 

Source

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/woo-ji-hyun-confirmed-to-join-kim-nam-gil-and-kim-young-kwang-in-a-new-netflix-original-k-drama

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