So Ji-Sub is cast for the lead role in Netflix drama series “Mercy for None.” Heo Jun-Ho, Ahn Kil-Kang, Lee Beom-Soo, Gong Myung, Choo Yeong-Woo and Jo Han-Chul are cast for major supporting character roles, plus Cha Seung-Won and Lee Joon-Hyuk will make special appearances. The drama series is based on webcomic “Gwangjang” written by Oh Se-Hyeong. For So Ji-Sub, “Mercy for None,” marks his return to the noir action world that he last appeared in with 2012 movie “A Company Man.”
“Mercy for None” will be available to stream sometime next year.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In his past, Nam Ki-Joon (So Ji-Sub) was a member of the Bongsan Gang that was led by Gu Bong-San (Ahn Kil-Kang). Nam Ki-Joon defeated other gangs through violent battles and the gang grew into a large company, but Nam Ki-Joon decided to leave the gang. His younger brother Nam Ki-Seok (Lee Joon-Hyuk) joined the Joowoon Gang that was led by Lee Joo-Woon (Heo Jun-Ho). The two gangs were rivals. For his brother, Nam Ki-Joon quit the Bongsan Gang by cutting his left Achilles tendon.
11 years later, Nam Ki-Joon lives peacefully and makes a living by suppling drinks to businesses run by Bongsan. His brother Nam Ki-Seok is now the second highest ranked person in Joowoon, but he suddenly dies. In order to reveal the secret behind Nam Ki-Seok’s death and take revenge on those responsible, Nam Ki-Joon goes back to the gang world that he left behind 11 years ago.
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