38 task force is a South Korea drama released in 2016 rated 8.1/10 with 16 episodes. This mystery series has been watched by 18,170 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | MysteryComedyCrimeDrama |
| Year | 2016 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:04:00 |
| Rating | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Han Dong Hwa |
| Main Cast | Ma Dong Seok, Seo In Guk, Choi Soo Young |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
A special task force will mix cops and criminals in order to catch bad guys, but this time the good-bad guys will be con artists who use their skills of fraud and deception in order to help catch tax evaders. While the working class faithfully pays its taxes, the wealthiest elite uses elaborate schemes to get out of paying their fair share of taxes. Righteous Baek Sung Il is a civil service employee who works as the Division 3 Chief at the National Tax Service who becomes fed up with the wealthiest citizens circumventing Article 38, which governs tax payments. Under pressure from his bosses to increase his division’s delinquent tax collections, Sung Il tries to go after the largest tax evader in the country, Ma Jin Seok, a shady Gangnam businessman who owes the country an estimated $50 million in back taxes. But when Sung Il and his faithful subordinate Chun Sung Hee are humiliated by Jin Seok and faced with possible disciplinary action, Sung Il realizes that he needs help going after the corrupt businessman. He accepts the help of professional scammer Yang Jung Do to beat Jin Seok at his own game.
Critical Reception
38 task force has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.1/10 based on 6,684 ratings. It is ranked #1,615 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of 38 task force?
38 task force has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 6,684 ratings.
How many episodes does 38 task force have?
38 task force has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:04:00 long.
What genre is 38 task force?
38 task force is a Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in 38 task force?
The main cast of 38 task force includes Ma Dong Seok, Seo In Guk, Choi Soo Young.
When was 38 task force released?
38 task force was released in 2016 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.