cruel city is a South Korea drama released in 2013 rated 8.6/10 with 20 episodes. This action series has been watched by 23,943 viewers.
Key Details
| Country | |
| Genre | ActionThrillerRomanceCrime |
| Year | 2013 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Lee Jeong Hyo |
| Main Cast | Jung Kyung Ho, Nam Gyu Ri, Lee Jae Yoon, Son Chang Min, Kim Yoo Mi |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
It portrays the cruel life of the drug cartels and the story of revenge for a loved one. Jung Shi Hyun is a newly appointed under-boss of the drug cartel. He lives in the shadows. No one knows his true name. No one knows his identity except the ones he calls friends. When Jung Shi Hyun is accused of murder, he is determined to find out who really killed the girlfriend of Ji Hyung Min. But is it really only for himself? Or does he have another reason to find out who killed her? Ji Hyung Min is a detective who is seeking revenge for the death of his girlfriend. He only has one suspect in mind, Doctor's Son. He's determined to catch him and kill him for what he has done. But no one knows what Doctor's Son looks like or any details about him, so how is he supposed to know who he is and how to find him? He proceeds on a long journey to fight for justice. (Source: Hwayi at MyDramaList)
Critical Reception
cruel city has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.6/10 based on 9,471 ratings. It is ranked #381 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of cruel city?
cruel city has a rating of 8.6/10 based on 9,471 ratings.
How many episodes does cruel city have?
cruel city has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is cruel city?
cruel city is a Action, Thriller, Romance, Crime drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in cruel city?
The main cast of cruel city includes Jung Kyung Ho, Nam Gyu Ri, Lee Jae Yoon, Son Chang Min, Kim Yoo Mi.
When was cruel city released?
cruel city was released in 2013 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.