Villains, the newest upcoming K-drama, which is going to be yet another great addition to this year’s list of intense K-dramas, is all set to drop on December 18. The storyline, along with the cast of Villains, is already making the eagerness high amongst the netizens.
It cannot be denied that the fresh storyline featuring the world of crime, but with a distinct touch to it, definitely raises the anticipation for the series. The time for the drop of episodes 1 and 2 is at 9 AM GMT/4 AM ET. Both the first and the second episodes of this thrilling K-drama will drop on December 18.
Villains streaming details, cast details and more
TVING airs this K-drama, which will then be available for streaming on HBO Max in certain regions. Besides the storyline, where the focus is on the criminal world and the danger these crimes have on the world, the cast is truly making the story intense with their performance, as can be seen in the trailer.
Kwak Do-won takes the helm of Jang Joong-hyeok, a man whose life is often driven by greed. Kwang Do-won truly does a remarkable job in bringing out the intensity, which will be a defining factor of this series.
Some of Kwak Do-won’s other notable projects are Phantom, The Attorney, The Wailing, etc. Yoo Ji-tae helms the most significant character in Villains, as J. Yoo Ji-tae’s performance always brings out a distinct level of authenticity, as can be seen in his other projects such as Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, Vigilante, When My Love Blooms, etc.

Other cast members of this crime series are Lee Beom-soo, Tae Won-seok, Lee Min-jung, and many more. This series, which is replete with action sequences and thrill, will feature a total of 8 episodes. Hence, it can be expected that the storytelling of Villains will be quite fast-paced.
For K-dramas such as this one, there is always a distinct level of intrigue related to the revelation of the mystery. The mystery is slowly brought to light as the episodes progress. The storyline features the crime of counterfeiting. ‘Supernotes’ become the main driving factor, as these notes are so close to the originals that they are hard to differentiate.
The mastermind behind bringing these counterfeits into the market is J. J., a mastermind whose capabilities are beyond the level of any simple criminal. There is action along with the steady development in the unveiling of the mystery. The trailer perfectly captures the grim atmosphere, which is a focus of this series as the criminal world is navigated.
Right after the trailer of this impactful series dropped, there has been a rising anticipation. This year, many good K-dramas have released; hence, the expectations are also quite high for this one as well. Featuring many talented artists as the cast members, it is definitely going to make an impact.
The process of releasing new episodes for this series is also quite different, unlike the usual schedule that many K-dramas follow. For Villains, two episodes will drop on the same day every week. So, prepare yourself this holiday season for yet another intense ride filled with crime and action with Villains.
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