Officer Black Belt

Directed by Kim Joo-hwan (김주환)

Written by Kim Joo-hwan (김주환)

Release date in South Korea: 2024/Third quarter

Link

• Netflix

Filming: 2023/09/04~2023/12/22
Synopsis
This action-drama film follows the antics of Lee Jeong-do, who boasts a 9th degree expertise in taekwondo, kumdo and judo combined, when he lands a job as a martial arts officer electronically monitoring criminals, along with Kim Seon-min, a probation officer who recognizes Jeong-do's crime-detecting abilities and martial arts skills. This is the latest project by director Kim Joo-hwan, whose film "Midnight Runners" painted a witty and suspenseful portrait of youth with its cast of unique characters, followed by his work in the Netflix series "Bloodhounds", which reached first place in Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list. A martial arts officer protects the safety of civilians by preventing crime and electronically monitoring individuals at a high risk of reoffending. Kim Woo-bin plays Lee Jeong-do, a multi talented martial artist who always helps a person in need. Although Jeong-do is an ordinary young man who prioritizes fun and happiness, he achieves character growth by dedicating himself to protecting those at risk of crime. Kim Sung-kyun plays Kim Seon-min, a probation officer who offers Jeong-do the position of martial arts officer after recognizing his talent and intuition. Kim Seon-min's sense of duty and expertise and Lee Jeong-do's martial arts skills and nerves of steel are not all the film has to offer. The biggest reason to anticipate "Officer Black Belt" is the realistic action, the tension of chasing hard criminals and the delightful synergy between the two leads. (Netflix)