Shin Ha Kyun

Once legendary figures in their respective fields, three men find their lives upended and sidelined to the remote Yeongseon Island following a mysterious, life-altering event. Jeong Ho Myung (Shin Ha Kyun), a former National Intelligence Service agent, now works as a cook while nursing a decade-old grudge. He is joined by Bong Jae Soon (Oh Jung Se), a North Korean operative grappling with memory loss, and Kang Beom Ryong (Heo Sung Tae), a once-feared gang leader currently managing a quiet convenience store. As they navigate the mundane struggles of middle age, a series of incidents forces these sidelined professionals to awaken their dormant instincts. Together, they embark on a bittersweet and comedic quest to uncover the buried truth behind the fateful day that changed the trajectory of their lives.

Fifties Professionals

Jeong Ho Myung

Corruption is rife at the affluent JU Construction, so the firm brings in a new auditing team to clean the company up. Heading this unit is the ice-cold cynic Shin Cha Il (Shin Ha Kyun), a specialist in hunting down white-collar criminals. However, his audit team members do not all share his deep distrust of humanity. The team includes new hire Goo Han Soo (Lee Jung Ha), a warm-hearted Gen Z employee who applied to join the audit team thinking it might help him to land a job in the United States. The duo immediately begin butting heads, due to their wildly different world views. However, they soon begin to discover that pitting their wits leads them both to success. Can they form a bond of respect – and help purge corruption from the company once and for all? This 2024 South Korean drama series was directed by Kwon Young Il.

The Auditors

~ The Audit Team ~

Sin Cha Il

JTBC

Lee Dong Sik (Shin Ha Kyun), a former ace detective haunted by a failed serial killer case, now works at a small police station doing menial tasks. When Han Joo Won (Yeo Jin Goo), a privileged young detective sent by his police chief father, arrives, their initial friction gives way to an uneasy partnership after a new murder case emerges with striking similarities to the unsolved killings from 20 years ago. As they investigate, both men's hidden secrets and complex motivations come to light, testing their loyalties and pushing them to uncover the truth behind these mysterious murders. This 2021 crime drama received 4 Baeksang Art Award nominations.

Beyond Evil

Beyond Evil team

KBS02

Han Woo Joo (Jung So Min) is a rising musical actress, but regularly struggles with intense anger that affects her career. She confides in psychiatrist Ji Young Won (Park Ye Jin), but refuses to discuss her childhood, making it difficult to treat her. However, after Woo Joo is “arrested” during an awards show by a mentally ill man who believes he’s a policeman, her public image takes a huge hit. Young Won asks psychiatrist Lee Si Joon (Shin Ha Kyun) to take Woo Joo on as a patient, hoping that his empathetic yet unusual approach to treatment might reach Woo Joo where traditional approaches failed. Si Joon asks Woo Joo if she can use her acting abilities to help his patients in an unconventional form of therapy – and treat her at the same time. Will this unorthodox approach prove successful, or is Si Joon attempting to do too much?

Fix You

🔧💖 Soul Mechanics 💖🔧

NIS agent Tae Joo (Lee Sung Min) is tasked with protecting a special Chinese guest: a panda named Ming-Ming. Despite his fear of animals, Tae Joo accepts the mission. When Ming-Ming is kidnapped by an international terrorist organization, Tae Joo is knocked unconscious and mysteriously gains the ability to communicate with animals. Teaming up with Ali, a retired military dog, Tae Joo embarks on a mission to rescue the panda. The unlikely partners navigate through dangerous territory, using their unique skills to track down the criminals and ensure Ming-Ming's safe return. This wild adventure pushes Tae Joo far beyond his comfort zone as he relies on his newfound animal communication abilities to solve the case. "Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP" is a 2020 South Korean crime comedy film directed by Kim Tae Yoon.

Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP

🐼 V.I.Panda Team 🐼

Se Ha (Shin Ha Kyun) and Dong Goo (Lee Kwang Soo) share an extraordinary bond that transcends blood relations. Despite Se Ha being confined to a wheelchair and Dong Goo being mentally challenged, they complement each other perfectly - Se Ha's brilliant mind and eloquence balancing Dong Goo's physical strength. Together, they navigate life's challenges, with Se Ha advocating for those often marginalized by society and Dong Goo providing unwavering physical support. Their deep friendship is tested when a young woman enters their lives, challenging their established dynamic and offering a fresh perspective of equality. This heart-warming tale explores the power of true companionship and mutual support beyond societal limitations.

Inseparable Bros

Inseparable Bros 🤸‍♀️

After failing their most recent mission, a team of five narcotics cops – Captain Ko (Ryu Seung Ryong) and detectives Jang (Lee Ha Nee), Ma (Jin Seon Kyu), Young Ho (Lee Dong Hwi), and Jae Hoon (Gong Myoung) – are offered one final chance to save their jobs. They're tasked with surveilling an international drug ring... by running a fried chicken restaurant across the street from the gang's safe house. However, Detective Ma's unexpected culinary prowess turns the struggling restaurant into a popular hot spot with lines out the door. Can the team still manage to carry out their mission to take down the drug gang while frying up chicken for hundreds of hungry customers?

Extreme Job

Lee Moo Bae

Du Sik (Shin Ha Kyun) owns a private video screening center in Seoul, but his business is on the verge of collapse and he's desperately trying to sell to avoid financial ruin. But he's not the only one in deep financial trouble: his employee Tae Jung (Doh Kyung Soo) is mired in student loan debt. At his lowest point, a shady underworld figure asks Tae Jung to hide a bag of drugs for a few days in exchange for cash. Tae Jung agrees, hiding the bag in Room No. 7. But when the time comes to retrieve the drugs, Tae Jung is horrified to find that Du Sik has sealed the door to protect a horrifying secret of his own. The two men suddenly find themselves locked in a high-stakes battle for control of the room. As tensions boil over, who will prevail?

Room No. 7

Du Sik

Amidst the turbulence of 1398 in the Joseon Dynasty, King Tae Jo names his youngest son as the Crown Prince instead of Yi Bang Won (Jang Hyuk), his fifth son who played a crucial role in overthrowing the previous dynasty. Kim Min Jae (Shin Ha Kyun), a skilled general, is appointed supreme commander of the military, and decides to keep a close eye on Yi Bang Won, who he believes seeks the throne for himself. However, Min Jae hides several secrets, namely that his son (and the King's son-in-law) Kim Jin (Kang Ha Neul), who lives an unambitious life of leisure and pleasure, is not actually his son by blood. Min Jae's life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with courtesan Ga Hee (Kang Han Na), who resembles his deceased mother – but Ga Hee is hiding a deep secret and quest for revenge of her own.

Empire of Lust

Kim Min Jae

Choi Ik Ho (Lee Jung Jae), a former footballer and mixed martial artist, is thrust into a deadly game when his brother disappears and he is arrested on suspicion of foul play. Ace (Shin Ha Kyun), a mysterious figure, offers Ik Ho a chance to save his brother by following his instructions alongside Soo Kyung (BoA). Trapped in a high-stakes gambling ring run by wealthy South Koreans who bet on his rescue mission, Ik Ho must complete a dangerous task in a packed soccer stadium during a crucial match to save his brother and clear his name. This is a 2014 South Korean thriller movie directed by Choi Ho.

Big Match

The Team of Evil

Kim Soo Young (Shin Ha Kyun) has just been elected as a member of the National Assembly as a member of the conservative New Korea Party. A former judge, he decided to enter politics to escape pressure from his superiors for judicial favors. This puts him in opposition with fellow National Assembly member No Min Young (Lee Min Jung), one of two representatives of the Progressive Labor Party. Min Young herself decided to become a politician after her sister passed away while she attempted to run for president. Their paths cross after Min Young accidentally hits Soo Young on the head with a fire extinguisher – and from then on, their professional and personal lives only grow more intertwined as they unexpectedly begin to fall for each other.

All About My Romance

The Secret Lovers

During the Korean War in 1950, a North Korean unit led by Rhee Soo Hwa (Jung Jae Young) escapes an ambush and encounters Yeo Il (Kang Hye Jung), a free-spirited mentally challenged woman who brings them to Dongmakgol, a remote village untouched by the conflict. Two South Korean army deserters, Pyo Hyun Chul (Shin Ha Kyun) and Moon Sang Sang (Seo Jae Kyung), also find refuge in this isolated community where villagers are completely unaware of the war. As these rival soldiers from opposing sides converge in this peaceful settlement, tensions rise and the villagers' innocent way of life is threatened. The unexpected encounter challenges the soldiers' perceptions of enemy and friend, setting the stage for a unique exploration of humanity amidst the brutal backdrop of war. This is a 2005 South Korean movie directed by Park Kwang Hyun that offers a poignant look at the human cost of conflict.

Welcome to Dongmakgol

Humanism in Wartime Team

So Hee (Kim Hee Sun), who lost her father at a young age, copes with grief by writing letters to him on Mars. Her childhood friend Seung Jae (Shin Ha Kyun) secretly responds to these letters, helping her through her loss. Years later, a hardened So Hee returns to her hometown after facing life's challenges, while Seung Jae, now a postman, still harbors deep feelings for her. As he sees her again, Seung Jae hopes to win her heart, but fears his long-held secret might jeopardize their potential relationship. This is a 2003 South Korean romance film directed by Kim Jung Kwon that explores love, loss, and the power of connection.

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