The King of Pigs

"The King of Pigs" digs into the story of a mysterious serial murder case committed by someone who is haunted by childhood trauma. The drama revolves around Hwang Kyung Min and the detectives, Jung Jong Suk and Kang Jin Ah.

Hwang Kyun Min turns into a relentless serial killer because of his deep childhood trauma. He's been a victim of violence during his school days.

One day, Detective Kang Jin Ah finds a murder case and discovers a message from the perpetrator addressed to Detective Jung Jong Suk. Upon investigation, Jung Jong Suk is a actually a high school friend of Hwang Kyung Min. Driven by the message, Jung Jong Suk tries to stop the merciless murder committed by his old classmate.

"The King of Pigs" is a live-action adaptation of Yeon Sang-ho's animated movie with the same title. The narrative provokes contemplation on the profound theme of how childhood bullying and trauma can profoundly shape one's future.