the king of pigs

Key Details

Country	South Korea
Genre	ThrillerMysteryDrama
Year	2022
Episodes	12
Duration	00:55:00
Rating	8.7/10
Director	Kim Dae Jin
Main Cast	Kim Dong Wook, Kim Sung Gyu, Chae Jung An
Type	Drama
Content Rating	18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

Plot & Analysis

Story Overview

Two friends meet up and recall their experiences as victims of school bullying when they receive a message from a friend from 20 years ago and mysterious serial killings begin to occur. Kyung Min lives with the trauma of the school violence he experienced twenty years ago and an unexpected case causes his suppressed emotions to reappear. Meanwhile, Detective Jong Suk receives a mysterious message sent from a friend from 20 years ago which reminds him of the school violence that took place back then. Chasing the mysterious message, he tries to put a stop to the murders. Through these characters with tragic fates, the drama touches on the origin of school violence and the bullying that pervades modern society. (Source: AsianWiki) ~~ Adapted from the animated film "The King of Pigs" (돼지의 왕) by Yeon Sang Ho (연상호), based on a true story.

Critical Reception

the king of pigs has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.7/10 based on 2,911 ratings. It is ranked #243 in popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of the king of pigs?

the king of pigs has a rating of 8.7/10 based on 2,911 ratings.

How many episodes does the king of pigs have?

the king of pigs has 12 episodes, each approximately 00:55:00 long.

What genre is the king of pigs?

the king of pigs is a Thriller, Mystery, Drama drama from South Korea.

Who are the main actors in the king of pigs?

The main cast of the king of pigs includes Kim Dong Wook, Kim Sung Gyu, Chae Jung An.

When was the king of pigs released?

the king of pigs was released in 2022 in South Korea.