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As a series of terrible, otherworldly tragedies spread across Seoul, city leaders and law enforcement are at a loss for what to do. Only one team can save the city: Holy Night, a group of demon hunters comprised of leader Ba Woo (Ma Dong Seok), exorcist Sharon (Seo Hyun), and strategist Kim Gun (Lee David). When neuropsychiatrist Jung Won (Gyeong Su Jin) approaches Holy Night for help exorcising a demon from her sister Eun Seo (Jung Zi So), the team realizes that the evil possessing Eun Seo is the most powerful they've ever encountered, all plotted out by shadowy cult called Black Mass. As they work on a way to save Eun Seo, the members of Holy Night must defeat Black Mass' followers – and their own worst nightmares. Who will complete their quest first: Holy Night or Black Mass?

Holy Night: Demon Hunters

Ba Woo

Three years after taking down a synthetic drug syndicate, Ma Seok Do's (Ma Dong Seok) new mission involves chasing down criminals who deal drugs through a delivery app. When one of the app's workers is found dead in the Philippines, the team's investigation reveals that his death is linked to a complex web of online gambling and cryptocurrency schemes. The mastermind behind it all? Ex-special forces mercenary Baek Chang Gi (Kim Mu Yeol), who aims to monopolize Korea’s illegal online gambling business in the Philippines by any means necessary, while his accomplice, IT genius Chang Dong Cheol (Lee Dong Hwi), plans to launch a massive cryptocurrency scam. Needing a way in, Detective Ma teams up with prior adversary Jang I Su (Park Ji Hwan), a former gangster and casino owner, to try and dismantle the criminal network – but is Detective Ma in over his head? This is the fourth installment in the "Crime City" series, following "The Roundup: No Way Out."

The Roundup: Punishment

Ma Seok Do

Seven years after his previous mission in Vietnam, Detective Ma Seok Do (Ma Dong Seok) is transferred to a new crime investigation unit in Seoul, where he is tasked with solving a murder case. However, as Seok Do and his team investigate, they find that the murder is tied to a crime syndicate distributing a powerful new synthetic drug. Seok Do arrests the culprit behind the murder, but the case takes a swift turn – Joo Sung Chul (Lee Jun Hyuk), the captain of a police narcotics investigations unit, has his own agenda, killing Seok Do's suspect and seizing the drugs that Seok Do's team secured. As Seok Do and his team plan a new strategy, the yakuza dispatches a hitman named Ricky (Munetaka Aoki) to steal the drugs back from Sung Chul. Can Seok Do prevent an all-out drug war from spilling out onto the streets of Seoul? This 2023 South Korean movie is the third in the "Crime City" series, following 2017's "The Outlaws" and 2022's "The Roundup."

The Roundup: No Way Out

In the affluent Apgujeong District of Seoul, Dae Guk (Ma Dong Seok) dreams of launching a mega-clinic amid the area's numerous plastic surgery centers. When he meets Park Ji Woo (Jung Kyung Ho), a talented surgeon with a suspended medical license, Dae Guk sees an opportunity to become the unofficial king of cosmetic surgery. Determined to succeed despite legal obstacles, the unlikely duo forms a partnership that challenges medical regulations and pushes ethical boundaries. Their ambitious plan to revolutionize the plastic surgery world hangs in the balance as Park Ji Woo's secret threatens to unravel everything. This is a 2022 South Korean movie directed by Lim Jin Sun.

Men of Plastic

Kang Dae Guk

Detective Ma Seok Do (Ma Dong Seok) and Captain Jeon Il Man (Choi Gwi Hwa) travel to Vietnam on what seems like an easy assignment to repatriate a criminal. Their mission quickly turns dangerous when Kang Hae Sang (Son Seok Gu), a brutal expat, begins murdering South Korean tourists. As panic spreads, Ma Seok Do and Jeon Il Man pursue the cunning killer through Vietnam, facing challenges with their unconventional policing methods. Determined to stop the murders and capture Kang Hae Sang, the detectives must navigate cultural differences and a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The Roundup

The Geumcheon Detectives

Taek Il (Park Jung Min) is an 18-year-old struggling with life's challenges, finding himself in Gunsan after running away from home. At a Chinese restaurant, he encounters Geo Seok (Ma Dong Seok), a burly cook with whom he develops an unconventional friendship marked by playful antagonism. As their relationship evolves, Taek Il discovers Geo Seok harbors a mysterious, painful past. Meanwhile, his best friend Sang Pil (Jung Hae In) takes a dubious job collecting debts to support his grandmother battling Alzheimer's. Together, they navigate the complexities of youth, survival, and hope in a difficult world. Based on the web cartoon "Start" by Jo Geum San, this is a 2019 South Korean film written and directed by Choi Jung Yeol.

Start-Up

The ⚡️Start-Up⚡️ Team

A prisoner transport goes terribly wrong when the transport van is attacked by a group of assassins, allowing several high-profile criminals to go free, including a gangster who was about to give up his boss' real name. To round up the escaped inmates, the head of the Special Crime Unit assigns veteran police officer Oh Gu Tak (Kim Sang Joong) to the job. Gu Tak, known for his unorthodox methods of solving crimes, turns to incarcerated former gangster and partner Woong Chul (Ma Dong Seok) and imprisoned cop Yoo Sung (Jang Ki Yong) for help in exchange for reduced prison sentences, and later recruits escaped con artist No Soon (Kim A Joong). Will Gu Tak and his team manage to find them all before it's too late? This movie is a spin-off from the 2014 drama "Bad Guys."

The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos

Park Woong Chul

Jeong Tae Seok (Kim Mu Yeol), a dedicated police officer, investigates a brutal murder involving a mysterious serial killer who attacks motorists. When the killer targets mob boss Jang Dong Soo (Ma Dong Seok), the gangster fights back but is severely injured. Believing the attack is from a rival gang, Dong Soo initially mobilizes his henchmen. However, Tae Seok convinces Dong Soo that they must work together to catch the real serial killer, with Dong Soo agreeing on the condition that he can exact his own justice if he catches the murderer first. The unlikely partnership between the principled cop and the ruthless gangster becomes their best hope for stopping the violent criminal before more lives are lost. This is a 2019 South Korean thriller movie directed by Lee Won Tae.

The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil

The Bad World

Judo instructor Jang Su (Ma Dong Seok) is a single father dedicated to raising his daughter after his wife's passing. While he's generally indifferent to others around him, he eventually encounters someone impossible to ignore despite his best efforts: Tae Jin (Kim Young Kwang), an overly-enthusiastic police officer who became a ghost after an investigation went awry. Since Tae Jin is no longer able to work on his case, which led to his demise, he begs Jang Su to help him scope out the neighborhood instead and figure out what happened. Will this unlikely duo manage to find the culprit?

The Soul-Mate

Jang Su

Su Hong (Kim Dong Wook), a legal student killed during military service, returns as a vengeful spirit seeking justice. Guided by otherworldly guardians Hae Won Maek (Joo Ji Hoon), Lee Deok Choon (Kim Hyang Gi), and Gang Rim (Ha Jung Woo), he must pass trials to gain reincarnation. The underworld king (Lee Jung Jae) offers Su Hong a chance at rebirth, but with a challenging condition: the guardians must take the life of an elderly man protected by his household deity and grandson Sung Ju (Ma Dong Seok). As they pursue their mission, the guardians are unexpectedly drawn into their own past lives, complicating their quest. This is a 2018 South Korean movie directed by Kim Yong Hwa.

Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days

✨Reincarnate if you can✨

Mark (Ma Dong Seok), an adopted Korean-American arm wrestling champion working as a bouncer, returns to South Korea after 30 years, hoping to find his biological mother. Guided by his friend Jin Ki (Kwon Yool), Mark discovers his mother has passed away but finds unexpected family in his step-sister Soo Jin (Han Ye Ri) and her children, Joon Hyung (Choi Seung Hoon) and Joon Hee (Ock Ye Rin). As he connects with his newfound relatives, Mark's long-standing loneliness begins to heal, and he prepares for an upcoming arm wrestling tournament with renewed purpose and support. This heartwarming journey helps Mark rediscover his roots and find a sense of belonging he has long missed. "Champion" is a 2018 South Korean sports comedy film directed by Kim Yong Wan.

Champion

We are the Champions 

Ma Seok Do (Ma Dong Seok) is a fearless police officer in Seoul's Crime Unit tasked with stopping a violent Chinese-Korean gang war in Chinatown. Jang Chen (Yoon Kye Sang), a ruthless loan shark, aims to take over the entire territory with his brutal henchmen Wei Sung Rak (Jin Seon Kyu) and Yang Tae (Kim Sung Kyu). As tensions escalate and violence threatens to consume the neighborhood, Seok Do must find a way to restore order before the conflict spirals out of control. Based on the real-life "Heuksapa Incident" of 2007, this is a 2017 South Korean crime film directed by Kang Yoon Sung.

The Outlaws

Ma Suk Do

Lee Jung Woo (Lee Hak Joo), a hot-tempered young boy from Busan, learns to defend himself against bullies and becomes a legendary street fighter. His best friend Kwon Doo Hyun (Heo Ji Won) constantly lives in Jung Woo's shadow as he rises to become the top fighter in the local scene. Through his struggles and determination, Jung Woo transforms from a vulnerable child into a formidable fighter who commands respect. This is a prequel to the popular webtoon "Tong," exploring the origins of a street fighter's journey. This is a 2023 South Korean web movie that delves into the early life of a local Busan legend.

Tong: Memories

Tong: Memories Team

Go Ju Yeon (Kim Hye Soo), a fading forty-something actress, finds her glamorous life feeling empty as her career declines and her younger boyfriend uses her for personal gain. Desperate to become a mother, Ju Yeon discovers she has reached menopause, crushing her dreams of motherhood. When she meets Dan Ji (Kim Hyun Soo), a pregnant teenager in need of help, Ju Yeon proposes an unconventional solution to her maternal longings. As their unusual arrangement unfolds, both women navigate complex emotional terrain, uncertain whether their risky plan will lead to the happiness they seek. This is a 2016 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Kim Tae Gon that explores unexpected paths to family and fulfillment.

Familyhood

Kang Il (Go Soo), a guilt-ridden firefighter haunted by a past tragedy where saving another life cost him his wife, dedicates himself to recklessly rescuing others. Mi Soo (Han Hyo Joo), a doctor facing legal challenges after misdiagnosing a patient, seeks Kang Il's help in a court case. Initially resistant, Kang Il becomes the target of Mi Soo's desperate attempts to secure his testimony, leading her to join a paramedic unit to get closer to him. As she spends more time with him, her initial manipulative intentions transform into genuine romantic feelings. Their complex relationship develops against the backdrop of personal struggles and professional challenges, raising the question of whether Kang Il might reciprocate her growing emotions. This is a 2012 South Korean movie directed and co-written by Jeon Gi Hyun.

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