Name: The K2
Genre: Romance, Action, Drama
Released: 2016-09-23
Rating: 9.4
Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Song Yoon Ah, Yoona, Jo Sung Ha, Son Tae Young

Ji Chang Wook is a popular South Korean actor and singer. Born on July 5, 1987, he began his career in musical theater and made his onscreen acting debut in the 2006 film “Days…” He has since starred in many popular films and dramas, including “Smile, Dong Hae” (2010), “Warrior Baek Dong Soo” (2011), “Empress Ki” (2013), “Healer” (2014-2015), “The K2” (2016) and “Suspicious Partner” (2017), as well as the Chinese drama “Whirlwind Girl 2” (2016). Ji Chang Wook also has appeared in many music videos of popular artists and contributed tracks to the soundtracks of many of his dramas.

Ji Chang Wook

Kim Je Ha

Song Yoon Ah is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on June 7, 1973, she made her entertainment debut after winning three awards at the KBS Super Talent Contest in 1995. After working as an extra on television shows that year, she made her acting debut in the 1996 drama “Tears of the Dragon.” Song Yoon Ah has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “Hotelier” (2001), “On-Air” (2008), “Mama” (2014), “Assembly” (2015) and “The K2” (2016). Song Yoon Ah married actor Sol Kyung Gu in 2009 and had a son in 2010, after which she took a five-year hiatus from acting. Her comeback in the 2014 touching drama “Mama” garnered many acting awards.

Song Yoon Ah

Choi Yoo Jin

Yoona is the stage name of Im Yoona, a South Korean singer and actress who is best known for being a member of the popular K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation. Born on May 30, 1990, Yoona has said she always dreamed of becoming a singer and passed an open audition when she was 12. After five years of training, she made her debut as a member of Girls’ Generation in 2007, two years before she graduated from high school. After the hit single “Gee” became “the most popular song of the decade” upon release in 2009, Girls’ Generation became known as “The Nation’s Girl Group.” Yoona made her acting debut in the 2007 television drama “Two Outs in the Ninth Inning” and has gone on to star in other popular dramas, including “You Are My Destiny” (2008), “Love Rain” (2012), “The Prime Minister Is Dating” (2013), “The K2” (2016), as well as the starring role in the Chinese drama “God of War, Zhao Yun” (2016).

Yoona

Ko An Na

Jo Sung Ha is an award-winning veteran South Korean actor. Born on August 8, 1966, he made his acting debut in the 1997 film “Insh’allah” and has had a prolific career in films, television and theater since. He is best known for his roles in the films “The Yellow Sea” (2010) and “Helpless” (2012) as well as his television dramas “Korean Peninsula” (2012), “The Innocent Man” (2012), “IRIS II” (2013), “Gu Family Book” (2013), “Wang’s Family” (2013), “Splendid Politics” (2015), “Neighborhood Hero” (2016) and “The K2” (2016).

Jo Sung Ha

Jang Se Joon

Son Tae Young is South Korean actress and former Miss Korea. Born on August 19, 1980, she rose to fame after competing as Miss Daegu in the 2000 Miss Korea pageant, placing second runner-up in the competition. She then represented Korea at the 2000 Miss International pageant, where she won first runner-up and the Miss Photogenic Award. Son Tae Young later turned to acting and starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “I Am Sam” (2007), “Iljimae” (2008), “Queen of Ambition” (2013) and “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin” (2013). She also hosted several lifestyle and fashion programs, including “Son Tae Young’s Life Magazine” (2008), “Actress House – Season 2” (2011) and “Son Tae Young’s W Show!” (2013). Son Tae Young married actor Kwon Sang Woo in 2008, and they have two children.

Son Tae Young

Lee Jung Jin is a South Korean actor and model. He was born on May 25, 1978 in Seoul, South Korea and made his debut as an actor in 1998. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “9 End 2 Outs” (2007), “100 Year Legacy” (2013), “Ms. Temper & Nam Jung Gi” (2016), “The K2” (2016), and “The Liar and His Lover” (2017).

Lee Jung Jin

Kim Kap Soo is an award-winning South Korean actor who has enjoyed a prolific career in film, TV and theater. Born on April 7, 1957, he made his acting debut in 1977 and has starred in many iconic film and television roles as well as produced and directed many popular theater productions. Some of his most recent television drama roles include “Inspiring Generation” (2014), “Marriage, Not Dating” (2014), “Iron Man” (2014), “Blood” (2015), “Divorce Lawyer in Love” (2015), “Mrs. Cop” (2015), “All About My Mom” (2015-2016), “Neighborhood Hero” (2016) and “The K2” (2016). In addition to many acting awards, Kim Kap Soo was named Most Influential Star at the 4th Mnet 20’s Choice Awards in 2010 and received the Prime Minister’s Commendation at the 4th Korea Popular Culture & Arts Awards in 2013. The actor also owns a master-class acting studio.

Kim Kap Soo

Jo Dong Hyuk is a South Korean actor. Born on December 11, 1977, he made his acting debut in the 2002 film “Make It Big.” He also has appeared in a number of popular television dramas, including the recent “”Brain” (2011), “Inspiring Generation” (2014) and “Bad Guys” (2014).

Jo Dong Hyuk

Lee Ye Eun

Yeom Hye Ran is a South Korean actress. She was born in 1976 and began her acting career in theater in 1999. She made her big-screen debut in 2003 and took her first role in a television series in 2016. Since then, she has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “The K2” (2016), “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” (2016), “Queen for Seven Days” (2017), “Lawless Lawyer” (2018), and “SF8” (2020).

Yeom Hye Ran

So Hee Jung is a South Korean actress. She was born on May 28, 1973, in Seoul, South Korea, and made her theater acting debut in 1994. In 2011, she made her debut in both film and television. Since then, she has appeared in a number of theatrical performances, as well as countless films and television dramas, including “Sunny” (2011), “Angry Mom” (2015), “My Father is Strange” (2017), “Psychopath Diary” (2019), “No Matter What” (2020), and “Kairos” (2020).

So Hee Jung

Go In Bum is a South Korean actor who was born on October 5, 1959, in Busan, South Korea. He graduated from the Department of Performing Arts at Dongseo University and went on to study at the Graduate School of Arts and Culture at Busan National University. He made his acting debut in 2001 and has since gone on to appear in scores of South Korean dramas and films, including the movies “Miryang” (2007) and “Golden Slumber” (2018), as well as the drama series titles “Monster” (2016) and “Kkondae Intern” (2020).

Go In Bum

Jeon Bae Su is a South Korean actor who was born on June 2, 1970, in North Jeolla Province. He debuted as an actor in 2004, but took a long hiatus from the profession, returning in 206 with roles in the drama series titles “The K2” and “Becky's Back” in 2016. He has since starred in a wide number of dramas, such as “Mad Dog” (2017), “Stranger 2” (2020), and “Mr. Queen” (2020).

Jeon Bae Soo

A fugitive searches for justice. 

Kim Je Ha (Ji Chang Wook) is a former mercenary soldier known as “K2” who suddenly turns into a fugitive when he is wrongfully accused of killing his girlfriend while he is serving in Iraq. He finds his way back to Korea and gets a job as a bodyguard for Choi Yoo Jin (Song Yoon Ah), the owner of JSS Security and the wife of Jang Se Joon (Jo Sung Ha), who is running for president. 

Je Ha uses his new job to plan his revenge on Park Kwan Soo (Kim Kap Soo), the leader of the current ruling party and Se Joon’s rival, whom Je Ha believes ordered the murder of his girlfriend. 

When Je Ha is assigned to guard Go An Na (Yoona), the reclusive illegitimate daughter of Se Joon, they begin to develop feelings for each other. But what happens when the person who wants to harm An Na the most is Yoo Jin, Je Ha’s boss and revenge ally? Where will Je Ha’s loyalty lay? 

“The K2” is a 2016 South Korean drama series directed by Kwak Jung Hwan.

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