The King of Pigs (2022)

Other name: 돼지의 왕, Dwaejiui Wang, King of Pigs

Description:

The King of Pigs is a gripping drama that unflinchingly portrays the devastating legacy of school bullying. Twenty years after suffering horrific experiences, two friends are propelled into a dark new reality when a cryptic message from an old acquaintance triggers a series of mysterious serial killings. Kyung Min, still grappling with the profound trauma of past school violence, experiences his long-suppressed emotions resurfacing with intense force. Concurrently, Detective Jong Suk receives a similar message, reigniting painful memories of the bullying they endured. As he races against time, chasing the mysterious sender, Jong Suk endeavors to halt the escalating murders. Through these characters with tragic fates, The King of Pigs offers a powerful and unsettling exploration into the origins of school violence and the pervasive issue of bullying in modern society, adapted from a true story.

Producer: tvN

Director: Kim Dae Jin [김대진]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Detective; Drama; Investigation; Mystery; Suspense; Thriller