Villains

Directed by • Jin Hyeok (진혁) • Park Jin-young-II (박진영)

Written by Kim Hyeong-jun (김형준)

TV Channel/Platform: • HBO Max (HBO 맥스) • TVING (티빙)

Airing dates: 2025/12/18~Now airing

16 episodes - Thu 12PM
Filming dates: 2022~2022~08/31
Synopsis
The discovery of a dead man with a "Super Note" in his mouth draws former NIS agent Gi-tae back into the fray.
He teams up with counterfeiting mastermind Soo-hyeon to uncover the truth behind the "Super Note."
As their investigation deepens, they realize they are confronting a massive conspiracy involving a financial crime of epic proportions that could destabilize the entire nation.

The Characters

J (Yoo Ji-tae)
J is a brilliant yet mysterious criminal mastermind with a perfect record of 100% success in his crimes. Known as a sociopath in the underworld, he views each crime as a work of art and takes immense pleasure in his creations.

Jang Jeong-hyeok (Kwak Do-won)
Jang Jeong-hyeok is a ruthless detective who uses his position to run a criminal business. Driven by an obsession with money and power, he becomes increasingly corrupt, willing to use any means necessary to climb the ranks.

Cha Gi-tae (Lee Beom-soo)
Cha Gi-tae, a former NIS team leader, is determined to capture J, the criminal who turned his life upside down.

Han Soo-hyeon (Lee Min-jung)
Han Soo-hyeon, a master counterfeiter, saw her life destroyed by J's betrayal five years ago. Now, she re-enters the world of crime, waiting for the perfect moment to exact her revenge.