Actors Park Seo Jun and Um Tae Goo are set to headline a new crime series, signaling a high-impact collaboration in a gritty noir setting.

Disney+ has officially confirmed the cast lineup for its upcoming original series I Am the Sinner, directed and written by Hong Won-chan. Alongside the two leads, Jo Hye Joo will also take a key role.

A High-Stakes Story Set in the 1980s Underworld

Based on a webtoon of the same name, I Am the Sinner unfolds in the 1980s, diving deep into a shadowy criminal underworld. The story follows individuals who survive in darkness and risk everything for one final, dangerous opportunity.

Park Seo Jun takes on the role of "Paengi," a notorious villain who suddenly appears ahead of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He manipulates others into joining a large-scale drug operation.

Um Tae Goo plays "Saengdak," a member of the Buk-gu faction who betrays his organization. After accepting Paengi's life-altering offer, his world begins to collapse.

Jo Hye Joo portrays "Bok-hee," a drug supplier and Paengi's first love. Reuniting through the drug business, she becomes an unpredictable force driven by complex motives.

Strong Chemistry from the Start

The cast recently completed their script reading session, already demonstrating intense immersion into their characters. According to insiders, the actors delivered "overwhelming energy" despite it being their first collaboration.

Park Seo Jun described the project as a long-awaited opportunity, stating that the character naturally sparked his ambition as an actor. He also hinted at showcasing a completely new side of himself through the role.

Um Tae Goo expressed both excitement and nerves, emphasizing his commitment to delivering his best performance. Jo Hye Joo highlighted the compelling narrative and character depth as key reasons for joining the project.

Director Hong Won-chan Returns with Another Genre Hit

Director Deliver Us from Evil, known for redefining action noir in Korean cinema, takes the helm. Expectations are high for his signature tension-driven storytelling to elevate the series.

I Am the Sinner will be released globally, exclusively on Disney+.