Series synopsis
The King of Pigs, also known as 돼지의 왕 is a South Korean drama mystery television series that premiered on TVING on March 18, 2022. It ended on April 22, 2022. It was created by Yeon Sang-ho. It stars Kim Dong-wook, Kim Sung-kyu, Chae Jung-an and Choi Hyeon-jin.
Two friends in the past were victims of serious school bullying. One could not resist his trauma, and becomes a serial killer, walking in the path of revenge. Another one tries his best to overcome the trauma and becomes a police detective. He now faces tragic fate to risk his life to capture the serial killer.
Premise
Two friends in the past were victims of serious school bullying. One could not resist his trauma, and becomes a serial killer, walking in the path of revenge. Another one tries his best to overcome the trauma and becomes a police detective. He now faces tragic fate to risk his life to capture the serial killer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Dong-wook as Hwang Kyung-min
- Kim Sung-kyu as Jung Jong-suk
- Chae Jung-an as Kang Jina
- Choi Hyeon-jin as Kim Chul
- Oh Min-suk as Kang-min
- Moon Seong-hyun as Kang-min (teen)
- Han Soo-yeon as Park Min-ju
- Lee Ji-ha as Kyung-min's mother
Supporting cast
- Jung Eui-jae as Jin Hae-su
- Ji Chan
- Song Seung-hwan
- Sim Hyun-seo as Jung Jong Suk
Guest cast
- Bae Yu-ram as Park Chan Young
- Choi Young-do as Reporter Park
- Kim Min-seok as Choi Seong Kyu
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | March 18, 2022 | April 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prelude to Revenge Kyung-min leaves a message to Jong-suk at a crime scene. Jina delivers the message to Jong-suk. Thus, Jong-suk and Kyung-min reunite through the message for the first time in twenty years. |
March 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
First Revenge Jong Suk helps Ji Na solve the case. They found out that Kyung Min lived with an alias for a certain amount of time Meanwhile, Kyung Min determines revenge against An Jeong Hee. who tormented him during his school days. |
March 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Prelude to the Chase Kyung Min leaves a second message to Jong Suk at the murder scene. Jong Suk realizes that Kyung Min is revenging every perpetrator of school violence. And Jong Suk reminds a terrible memory from the past. |
March 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVING |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 18, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 22, 2022 |
| Runtime | 56 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday, Saturday |