Villains (South Korean TV series)

Villains
Promotional poster
Hangul
빌런즈
RRBilleonjeu
MRPillŏnjŭ
GenreCrime action
Written byKim Hyung-jun
Directed by
Starring
Music byChung Yae-kyung[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes2
Production
Running time35-45 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkTVING
ReleaseDecember 18, 2025 (2025-12-18)

Villains (Korean: 빌런즈) is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Yoo Ji-tae, Kwak Do-won, Lee Beom-soo, and Lee Min-jung. It premiered on TVING on December 18, 2025.

Synopsis

A crime drama depicting bloody clashes and confrontations between villains over counterfeit "superdollar" money.

Cast

Production

Villains is written by Kim Hyung-jun, directed by Jin Hyuk, Park Jin-young, and planned by CJ ENM, and co-produced by Taewon Entertainment.[6]

The drama Villains was originally scheduled to premiere in 2023, but after filming wrapped in September 2022, actor Kwak Do-won was arrested for driving under the influence, causing a delay. Later, allegations surfaced against Lee Beom-soo, including abuse of power and discrimination as a school principal, along with a lawsuit seeking to prevent the drama's airing due to copyright infringement, resulting in yet another postponement.[7]

Release

After a two-year delay, TVING confirmed the series will be released on December 18, 2025,[7] and will also be streaming simultaneously in 17 countries and regions in Asia Pacific through HBO Max and in Japan through Disney+ Japan.[8]

References

  1. ^ Chung Tae-kyung [@Bronc Music]; (September 23, 2023). 생일을 맞이하여… 오늘 저의 자리입니다. 작년부터 준비하던 드라마 빌런즈 - 막바지 작업으로 모든 스탭들이 피치를 올리고 있어요 [To celebrate my birthday... This is my seat today. The drama "Villains," which we've been preparing since last year, is in its final stages of production, and all the staff are pitching in.] (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ a b c d Moon, Ji-yeon (October 28, 2025). [SC이슈] "각색료 완불"vs"정식 계약無"..'빌런즈' 둘러싼 잡음ing(종합) [[SC Issue] "Full Payment of Adaptation Fees" vs. "No Official Contract"... The Noise Surrounding "Villains" (Comprehensive)]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Jeong, Se-yoon (December 10, 2025). [공식] '박보검 조력자' 태원석, 이번엔 이민정→유지태 만난다…"많은 기대 부탁" ('빌런즈') [[Official] Park Bo-gum's sidekick, Tae Won-seok, will now meet Lee Min-jung and Yoo Ji-tae... "Please look forward to it" ('Villains')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved December 10, 2025 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Lee, Jung-yeon (December 16, 2025). 정영주,‘빌런즈’ 합류…북 특수부대 출신 ‘깡순이’로 강렬한 변신 [Jeong Young-ju joins "Villains" for a powerful transformation into a North Korean special forces soldier.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 16, 2025 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Soon, Bong-seok (December 16, 2025). 배우 김재용 , ‘빌런즈’ 픽서 역 출연[공식] [Actor Kim Jae-yong to star as Fixer in 'Villains' [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 16, 2025 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Park, Soo-in (October 28, 2022). ‘빌런즈’ 제작사 측, 방송금지 가처분 피소에 “원만히 합의중”[공식입장] [The production company of "Villains" has responded to the injunction requesting a broadcast ban, stating, "We are in the process of reaching an amicable agreement." [Official Statement]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Jang, Joo-yeon. ‘빌런즈’, 겹악재 딛고 12월 18일 공개…“곽도원 편집? 스포일러로 공유 불가” ["Villains" overcomes double whammy to release on December 18th... "Kwak Do-won's editing? Spoilers prevent sharing."]. edaily News (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Yoo, Soo-yeon (November 28, 2025). 유지태X이민정, 강력한 빌런 됐다..'빌런즈' 12월 19일 공개 [Yoo Ji-tae and Lee Min-jung become powerful villains... 'Villains' to be released on December 19th.]. OSEN News (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Naver.
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