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Korea Herald
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Legendary webtoon comes to life
Netflix Korea's 'Mercy for None' brings popular webtoon to Netflix, with So Ji-sub as main lead Two icons converge in Netflix Korea's latest crime noir series as one of the country's most widely beloved webtoons gets the live-action treatment with fan-favorite actor So Ji-sub stepping into the lead role. Titled 'Mercy for None,' the series follows Ki-joon (So Ji-sub), a former gangster who resurfaces after an 11-year disappearance to avenge his brother's death. Adapted from the wildly popular Naver Webtoon of the same name, which ran from 2020 to 2021, the series builds on the source material's reputation as one of Korea's most anticipated noir-action titles this year. So's casting as Ki-joon was a dream come true for longtime fans of the original comic, who had long envisioned him as the perfect fit for the ruthless fighter, according to the series' director. 'So Ji-sub was the casting that fans of the original webtoon wanted most for the live-action adaptation. I was really glad that he agreed to take the role,' said director Choi Seong-eun at a press conference held Thursday in Jung-gu, Seoul. 'Even I wasn't sure at first what kind of image or expression that actor would bring to the character Ki-joon. But on the first day I met him, I felt that he would be able to convey Ki-joon's emotions well. I was given the opportunity to create freely in a rich environment with truly great ingredients.' Known for his performances in past hit dramas such as "I'm Sorry, I Love You" (2004) and "Master's Sun" (2013), So returns to the action genre for the first time in over a decade, following his role in the 2012 feature "A Company Man." 'Mercy for None' also marks his debut in an streaming original series. Discussing the action-driven narrative, So explained his approach to the role's physicality. 'The director told us not to include unnecessary action. He said it would be better not to throw in action just for the sake of it during transitional scenes. When it comes to revenge, are we going to subdue these people or punish them? There's a difference, and we tried to make that distinction,' he said. 'For each character, I thought of the action as a form of dialogue spoken through the body. The director said it would be great if the characters' energy and emotional flow could be felt when they fight. He also said the action should have a narrative arc —beginning, development, twist and conclusion. He wanted the intensity of the action to build gradually and reach a climax. We talked about a lot of things beyond that too, and fortunately, I think all of that was well reflected in the final piece.' Director Choi emphasized that the emotional stakes were central to staging the combat. 'For the action scenes as well, Ki-joon's emotions were the most important. If the emotions weren't convincing, it could come across as just a physical clash. I directed it so that the collision of emotions would manifest as action.' 'Mercy for None' premiered Friday on Netflix.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
K-dramas to watch on OTT this week, June 2-8: So Ji Sub's Mercy for None, Park Bo Gum's GOOD BOY and more
The first half of 2025 will end on a great note, with 10 new South Korean content slated for release on several OTT platforms. This week, get ready for a thrilling ride as So Ji Sub and Heo Joo Ho's Mercy for None officially premieres. The much-awaited and hyped about series will bring fresh, gripping plot and stellar action sequences to the OTT sphere. Additionally, fans can look forward to new episode releases of ongoing dramas like Our Unwritten Seoul, GOOD BOY, ONE: High School Heroes and more. New premiere Mercy for None This action thriller features a former gangster (So Ji Sub) who returns to the underworld to seek revenge for his brother's murder. This gripping drama, also starring Gong Myung and Huh Joon Ho, premieres on June 6 on Netflix. Ongoing K-dramas Besides the above-mentioned ones, several ongoing series will be back with new episodes as well. Check the list below: Tastefully Yours In episodes 7 and 8, Kang Ha Neul and Go Min Si's will face unforseen challenges and the latter's ex-lover's true colors will be exposed. Watch it on June 3 and 4 on Netflix. Second Shot at Love In episodes 7 and 8 of the rom-com, Gong Myung and Sooyoung will navigate the their rekindled feelings for each other. Watch it on June 3 and 4 on Viki. Nine Puzzles In the finale week, murder suspect Kim Da Mi will finally solve the mystery behind her uncle's death along with Son Su Kyu. Watch episodes 10 and 11 on June 4 on Disney+ or Hulu. Spring of Youth In episode 6, Ha Yoo Joon will distance himself from Park Ji Hu to protect her. Meanwhile, Lee Seung Hyub will confess his feelings for her. Watch the love triangle on June 4 on SBS or Viki. Pump Up the Healthy Love In the finale week of the rom-com, Lee Jun Young and Jung Eun Ji will finally have their sweet dating era. Watch episodes 11 and 12 on June 4 and 5 on Wavve or Viki. ONE: High School Heroes In episodes 5 and 6 of the youth action drama, Lee Jung Ha and Kim Do Wan will start their masked vigilante mission. Watch it on June 6 on Wavve. Oh My Ghost Clients In episodes 3 and 4, labor attorney Jung Kyung Ho who help ghosts find justice for unfair labor practices, with Seol In Ah and Cha Hak Yeon. Watch it on June 6 and 7 on Netflix, Viki, Kocowa or Wavve. The Haunted Palace In the finale, Yook Sungjae, Bona and others will give their all to vanquish the evil spirit for good. Watch episodes 15-16 on June 6 and 7 on SBS or Viki. GOOD BOY In episodes 3 and 4, Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun and team will use their athletic skills to fight bad guys as police officers. Catch it on June 7 and 8 on Prime Video. Koreans can also watch it on Netflix, Disney+ or TVING.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New on Netflix May 31-June 6: 7 new TV shows and movies to stream this week, picked by our editor
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Want to find yourself something new on Netflix this week, for a binge-watch or just an evening's entertainment? I'm on the case. As part of my job as What to Watch's streaming editor, compile weekly lists of the best new additions that Netflix releases. This week, I'm looking at new shows, movies and specials that'll release on Netflix between Saturday, May 31 and Friday, June 6. Many of the Netflix Originals I pick end up on our list of the best Netflix shows and best Netflix movies. Not all of them but I want to give you multiple options depending on your taste. Netflix's overall list this week had quite a few returning shows but I wanted a balance of original and popular ones, so there's a fair blend here. There's lots of crime, but that's Netflix for you. So let's find you something to watch on Netflix this week: We begin the week in Spain, for a six-part crime drama about a former spy called Sara. Woman in the Shadows is about this woman who forces herself to return to the intelligence game because she wants to get revenge for the death of her son. However her task sees her having to confront some uncomfortable facts about who her son really was. Releases on Tuesday, June 3 Shaquille O'Neal probably needs no introduction, but the famous basketball player has since his sporting days proven just as successful in business. And his new docuseries coming mid-week explores that side of him. Power Moves is a part-sport, part-business docuseries about Shaq's time leading the Reebok Basketball brand. He tries to revitalize it using his knowledge and passion for the game as well as his financial and branding acumen. Releases on Wednesday, June 4 A beloved though also divisive drama series returns to Netflix this week with Ginny & Georgia season 3, which gets all ten episodes of its new run at the same time. The show is about a mother and daughter (and the mother's other child) who try to find a way to settle down after being on the run for many years. In the season 2 finale, Georgia was arrested for murder, so season 3 will show Ginny trying to free her. Releases on Thursday, June 5 Shane Gillis' home-made workplace comedy Tires returns this week. The first season was made and funded by the divisive comedian and it was successful enough to get Netflix to create a second. Tires is about the workers of an auto shop who struggle to keep in business despite the incompetent and nervous owner, and the slacking attitude of everyone else. Season 2 follows them struggling to come to terms with unexpected new success. Releases on Thursday, June 5 Another Korean action series lands on Friday, June 6 with Mercy for None, which is set among Seoul's seedy criminal underbelly. Mercy for None tells the story of Gi-jun, who was a mob enforcer but left his brother and that life (and the city) behind over a decade ago. However when his brother is killed, Gi-jun returns to the city to find the murderer, a journey which involves fighting lots of the gang members. Releases on Friday, June 6 His partnership with Netflix mostly focuses on TV shows, but prolific creator Tyler Perry has a new movie arriving on Friday, June 6 which he wrote and directed. Straw is about a single mother called Janiyah whose daughter is sick. Janiyah is struggling to keep caring for the child and something happens which pushes her to the edge. Releases on Friday, June 6 We travel to Australia for our final series of the week, which is based on a book by Jane Harper. The Survivors stars Charlie Vickers and Yerin Ha and it's set in a fictional town in Tasmania. The Survivors is about a young boy who leaves said town after the mysterious death of two children and the disappearance of a third. Fifteen years later he returns to the town, this time with a wife and young baby in tow. However another murder takes place, and it sparks off an investigation which seems linked to the last crime. Secrets are revealed which affect the man and his family. Releases on Friday, June 6
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix's new action-thriller show just got another intense trailer — and it looks perfect for 'John Wick' fans
Netflix just dropped the official trailer for its upcoming Korean action-thriller 'Mercy for None,' and it looks like the kind of gritty, revenge-fueled story that fans of 'John Wick' will eat up. Premiering June 6, 2025, this show marks So Ji-sub's big return to action after over a decade away from the genre. He plays Ki-jun, a former gangster who went to extreme lengths, like 'severing his own Achilles tendon,' to escape the criminal underworld. But when his younger brother Ki-seok (Lee Jun-hyuk), now second-in-command in their old gang, dies under mysterious circumstances, Ki-jun has no choice but to dive back into that dangerous life he tried to leave behind. The trailer opens with Ki-jun standing over his brother's casket, making it clear that this story is very personal. From that point on, we watch a man consumed by grief, gearing up for revenge with nothing left to lose. With a bloodied baseball bat in hand, Ki-jun engages in several fast-paced action scenes that had me cringing. The rest of the trailer introduces a cast of powerful, dangerous players who seem ready to either help or stand in his way. 'Mercy for None' looks like it's going to be a popular watch for anyone who loves a good mix of brutal action and drama. And not to mention it comes out on the same day as the 'John Wick' spinoff 'Ballerina.' If the trailer's anything to go by, this one's definitely earning a spot on my must-watch list next month. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Along with the new trailer and release date, Netflix also dropped a synopsis, which reads: 'The series follows Ki-jun, a former underworld figure who severed his own Achilles tendon to leave that life behind 11 years ago. When his brother Ki-seok, once the second-in-command of their organization, is found dead, Ki-jun returns to uncover the truth behind his brother's death.' 'Mercy for None' is actually based on the popular webtoon 'Plaza Wars,' written by Oh Se-hyung and illustrated by Kim Gyun-tae. For fans of the original digital comic, the Netflix live-action series offers a new way to experience the story, and it looks like it will stay true to the webtoon's dark and violent themes. The 90 seconds of footage was quick to prove that. Starring alongside So Ji-sub is a stacked cast that includes Huh Joon-ho, Gong Myoung, Choo Young Woo, An Kil-kang, Tiger Lee, and Cho Han-cheul — plus special appearances from Cha Seung Won and Lee Jun-hyuk to round things out. 'Mercy for None' is one of those action-thrillers that Netflix just can't seem to get enough of, and I'm sure viewers won't complain considering most movies and shows in this genre crack the top 10 list at some point. Dropping on June 6, this limited Korean series will have eight episodes to binge-watch — and like most of Netflix's originals, they'll likely drop all at once. The show is directed by Choi Sung-eun, who's known for creating intense stories with morally complex characters, like in 'Plaza.' Writer Yoo Ki-sung also worked on 'The Devil Judge,' which was full of unexpected twists that kept you guessing. So with both of them on board, you can expect 'Mercy for None' to be a genuinely intense watch, even if the revenge story feels familiar. I'm definitely looking forward to 'Mercy for None' especially since I really enjoyed 'Karma,' another thriller adapted from a webtoon. Plus, anything that involves impressive fighting sequences has my attention, and I'm always up for a new binge-watch on Netflix. Stream "Mercy for None" on Netflix starting June 6.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean Dramas release dates on Netflix: New K-Dramas dropping this June. Is your couch ready?
The younger generation is crazy about Korean dramas and not just the shows, but also the fashion styles featured in them. Well, for all the Korean drama lovers out there, Netflix has just dropped a fresh lineup of new K-dramas for June 2025. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Pak moving troops to border areas? All that's happening Why India chose to abstain instead of 'No Vote' against IMF billion-dollar funding to Pakistan How Pak's jihadi general Munir became trapped in his own vice The debut show Mercy for None is set to release in June 2025. Also making a return is Netflix's most famous original series Squid Game, which has a global fan following of nearly 3 billion. In addition, there will be new weekly K-dramas streaming throughout June. To simplify your binge watching, here's a list of the newest and freshest K-dramas coming in 2025. Mercy for None (Season 1) Mercy for None is coming up on June 6 with 8 episodes, 50 minutes each, with action, crime, and drama. This series is based on a super popular webtoon. Even though Squid Game is dropping in the same month, Mercy for None might steal the spotlight. The story follows Gijun, the toughest guy in Korea's crime world. After winning a gang war, he disappears to avoid fighting his brother, Giseok, who's with a rival gang. Fifteen years later, Gijun comes back when Giseok is murdered right before retiring. Now, Gijun is out for revenge. Squid Game (Season 3) Squid Game is coming up on June 27 with 6 episodes, 60 minutes each. It's an action, drama, and thriller show. The storyline revolves around Gi Hun in a dark place after the failed fight against the Frontman. But the Squid Games don't stop. The games get even more deadly, and those who want to quit have to survive bloodthirsty players who will do anything to win. Tastefully Yours (Season 1) Tastefully Yours is coming up with its finale on June 9 with 10 episodes, 60 minutes each. New episodes drop on Mondays and Tuesdays. The storyline is Han Beom U is rich and owns a top restaurant in Seoul, but he doesn't care about food. Mo Yeon Ju LOVES food and runs a tiny place in the countryside. After they meet, they decide to open a small restaurant together in a quiet town. Live Events Our Unwritten Seoul (Season 1) Our Unwritten Seoul is coming up with its finale on June 29 with 12 episodes and 70 minutes each. The new episodes will stream on Saturdays & Sundays. It is a story of identical twin sisters, Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Ra, who live totally different lives. One used to be an athlete and is now carefree. The other works for a big company and is a total perfectionist. But something crazy happens, they end up swapping lives! Now they have to pretend to be each other. FAQs Q1. When is Mercy for None releasing on Netflix? A1. "Mercy for None" is releasing on Netflix on June 6, 2025. Q2. How many episodes are in Squid Game Season 3? A2. Squid Game Season 3 is set to feature a total of six episodes.
