awl is a South Korea drama released in 2015 rated 7.8/10 with 12 episodes. This life series has been watched by 2,568 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | LifeDrama |
| Year | 2015 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 01:05:00 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Kim Seok Yoon |
| Main Cast | Ji Hyun Woo, Ahn Nae Sang |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Soo In has a timid personality and is easily frightened, but he stands up for justice and does not cower in fear when he feels that he has been wronged. Early on in his military career, he becomes disillusioned with the falling standards and poor morale in an institution that supposedly practices strict discipline. This leads him to leave the military. In his new civilian life, he gets hired by a foreign retail distribution company and becomes the head manager of a large retail store. The retailer he works for slashes labor costs by firing part-time workers before they can qualify for benefits and higher wages. He cannot tolerate the company's poor and immoral treatment, so he decides to fight against the management. However, as he faces pressure from the company, he is forced to seek help from a labor counseling center and meets Go Shin, the center's manager. His only way to win the case is to utilize the Labor Act like a sword in his mission to fight against corruption and illegal corporate behavior. He boldly 'pierces into' the society that suppresses individual people with tyranny, just like an awl that bores a hole into the stiff wall… Soo In's lone fight to reclaim the labor rights workers have forgotten is about to begin! (Source:JTBC)
Critical Reception
awl has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 572 ratings. It is ranked #3,334 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of awl?
awl has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 572 ratings.
How many episodes does awl have?
awl has 12 episodes, each approximately 01:05:00 long.
What genre is awl?
awl is a Life, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in awl?
The main cast of awl includes Ji Hyun Woo, Ahn Nae Sang.
When was awl released?
awl was released in 2015 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.