February 4, 2025 – Actor So Ji Sub triumphantly returns in the highly anticipated noir action series 'Mercy for None,' set to premiere exclusively on Netflix in 2025. Based on the hit webtoon 'Square,' this gritty drama promises to deliver an intense and unforgettable viewing experience, with its dark storyline and stellar cast.
'Mercy for None' delves into the life of Nam Gi Jun (So Ji Sub), a former enforcer for the Bong San Gang, led by the formidable Gu Bong San (Ahn Gil Kang). Known for his ruthless efficiency in violent gang battles, Gi Jun played a pivotal role in expanding Bongsan into a powerful organization. However, driven by a desire to protect his younger brother, Nam Gi Seok (Lee Jun Hyuk), who had joined the rival Joo Woon Gang under Lee Joo Woon (Huh Joon Ho), Gi Jun made the drastic decision to leave the criminal underworld. To ensure his exit, he severed his own left Achilles tendon, a symbolic and painful act of departure.
Eleven years later, Gi Jun lives a quiet life, supplying drinks to businesses affiliated with Bong San. His brother, Gi Seok, has risen to become the second-in-command of Joo Woon, but their fragile peace is shattered when Gi Seok is suddenly murdered. Consumed by grief and a burning need for justice, Gi Jun is thrust back into the dangerous world he once abandoned. Determined to uncover the truth behind his brother’s death and exact vengeance on those responsible, Gi Jun navigates a treacherous landscape of betrayal, power struggles, and moral ambiguity.
So Ji Sub delivers a powerhouse performance as Nam Gi Jun, capturing the character’s raw emotion and internal conflict with striking intensity. The series is set against the backdrop of a Seoul torn apart by the fierce rivalry between the Bongsan and Joowoon factions. The ensemble cast is equally compelling: Lee Beom Soo portrays a ruthless fixer, Gong Myung steps into the role of Bong San’s ambitious heir, and Choo Young Woo plays the son of Joo Woon’s boss, who also serves as a prosecutor. Jo Han Chul shines as Joo Woon’s loyal right-hand man, while Cha Seung Won and Lee Jun Hyuk add further depth and intrigue to the narrative.
Dark, gripping, and unflinchingly brutal, 'Mercy for None' is set to redefine the noir genre. Fans of the original webtoon can expect a faithful yet fresh adaptation that captures the heart-pounding tension and moral complexity of the source material. Keep an eye out for more updates on the release date—this is one you won’t want to miss, only on Netflix.
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