The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a 2019 South Korean action thriller film directed by Lee Won-tae and starring Ma Dong-seok, Kim Moo-yul, and Kim Sung-kyu. The movie tells the story of Jang Dong-su, a ruthless gang boss who becomes the target of a notorious serial killer, known only as K, after surviving a brutal attack.
Despite his violent reputation, Jang Dong-su quickly becomes a sympathetic character as he teams up with Jung Tae-seok, a police detective, to catch K and bring him to justice. However, their partnership is uneasy at first, as the two men must overcome their mutual mistrust and animosity to work together.
As the hunt for K intensifies, the tension between the gangster and the cop reaches a boiling point and threatens to derail their mission. Meanwhile, K continues to taunt his pursuers with cryptic messages and gruesome killings, leaving the city in a state of fear and panic.
With pulse-pounding action scenes, complex characters, and a gripping plot, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a thrilling ride that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It has been widely praised by critics for its performances, direction, and storytelling, and is regarded as one of the best Korean films of 2019.
