Netflix has released the main trailer and key art for its upcoming Korean series “A Killer Paradox” starring “Parasite” actor Choi Woo-shik and “My Liberation Notes” star Son Suk-ku.
“A Killer Paradox” is about an ordinary man, who finds himself killing evildoers, and a detective tenaciously in pursuit of him.
The main key art shows the contrast between Lee Tang (Choi Woo-Shik) and Jang Nan-gam (Son Suk-Ku) at a homicide scene.
Korean actors Choi Woo-shik (left) and Son Suk-ku in "“A Killer Paradox” (Netflix)
Lee Tang looks horrified, standing under the rain while holding the hammer he used to commit his first murder. Detective Jang Nan-gam examines the murder scene, hinting at the tense events that will soon follow.
The story starts when Lee Tang, a submissive man who doesn’t normally fight back, accidentally kills a person. Haunted by fear and guilt, he is constantly on edge, and the detective, Jang Nan-gam, is suddenly on his tail. The psychological warfare is carried out between the two with Jang keeping a close eye on changes in Lee’s demeanor.
But when Lee Tang decides to turn himself in, the news that comes on instantly changes the atmosphere: The victim of Lee’s first murder is a malicious serial killer.
There’s a noticeable shift in his character, evolving from a murderer into a condemner. The plot explores themes such as morality, justice, and personal transformation, with Lee Tang’s evolution from a regular guy to a self-proclaimed judge of justice.
“A Killer Paradox” is based on the original webtoon of the same name, written by Kkomabi, whose story garnered substantial attention for its gripping and shocking narrative.
The series adaptation is directed by Lee Chang-Hee (“Hell is Other People,” “The Vanished”).
“A Killer Paradox” will be released globally on Feb. 9 only on Netflix.