Vigilante (TV series)

Vigilante is a South Korean television series created by Moon Yoo-seok. The series stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk and Kim So-jin. It is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name. The first season aired on Disney+ from November 8 to 29, 2023, in selected regions. It is also available for streaming on Hulu in the United States. A second season has been confirmed.

Vigilante premiered at the On Screen section of the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 5, 2023, where three of eight episodes were screened.

Premise
Kim Ji-yong, a student at the police academy in South Korea, becomes the "Vigilante" at night and punishes criminals, who receive light sentences for heinous crimes. Ji-yong's actions catch the attention of Jo Heon, the head of an investigation team. Jo Heon initiates an operation to capture the Vigilante after learning about him through Choi Mi-ryeo, a news reporter, who covers the Vigilante's activities.

Main

 * Nam Joo-hyuk as Kim Ji-yong
 * A Korean National Police University student, and the "Vigilante".


 * Yoo Ji-tae as Jo Heon
 * The team leader of the regional investigation unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and known as the "Physical Monster".


 * Lee Joon-hyuk as Jo Gang-ok
 * The vice-chairman of DK Group. He is a fan of the Vigilante, and knows Ji-yong is the Vigilante. He wants to build the Vigilante as a real hero.


 * Kim So-jin as Choi Mi-ryeo
 * A reporter of broadcast station MBS. She sources and reports on news of the Vigilante.

Police

 * Lee Seung-woo as Min Seon-wook
 * A model student of the Korean National Police University, and Ji-yong's good friend. He was a judo athlete.


 * Jo Han-joon as Hwang Joon
 * A student of the Korean National Police University, and a good friend of Ji-yong and Seon-wook.


 * Kwon Hae-hyo as Lee Jun-yeop
 * A professor of the Korean National Police University.


 * Lee Hae-young as Eom Jae-hyub
 * A police chief who was later transferred to become the principal of the Korean National Police University.


 * Won Hyun-jun as Nam Yeong-il
 * Heon's replacement as the new team leader of the regional investigation unit.

Others

 * Yoon Kyung-ho as Kim Sam-doo
 * The CEO of Sewool Future Resources. He was acquitted for instigating murders.


 * Shin Jung-geun as Mr. Bang
 * A killer who is experienced and agile.


 * Yun Jae-wook as Seo Doo-yeop
 * A criminal.


 * Kim Cheol-yoon as Goo Seong-yeol
 * An underling of Seo Doo-yeop.

Special appearance

 * Jeon Bae-soo as Seok Seung-cheol
 * The secretary general of the Blue House, and a close associate of Jae-hyub.

Production
Studio N announced its plan to remake the webtoon Vigilante (Naver Comics) by Kim Gyu-sam into a film in September 2019. Nam Joo-hyuk was cast to play lead role in the series in April 2022. Yoo Ji-tae gained 20 kg of weight to realistically portray Jo Heon, the head of the metropolitan investigation team chasing Vigilante.

It was confirmed that a second season is in production.

Release
After its premier at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 5, Vigilante was released on November 8 in a total of 8 episodes with two episodes available per week every Wednesday.