This is not the Park Seo Joon you’re used to. No charming rom-com hero. No lovable underdog. Born Guilty is dark, gritty, and set in one of Korea’s most turbulent historical periods — and the cast assembled for it is absolutely stacked.
Born Guilty: Everything You Need to Know
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Drama Title | Born Guilty |
| Platform | Disney+ |
| Expected Premiere | 2027 |
| Genre | Crime Action Noir |
| Setting | 1980s South Korea (Redevelopment Era) |
| Based On | Webtoon of the same name |
| Director | Hong Won Chan (Deliver Us from Evil) |
| Script Reading | Completed — filming underway |
Born Guilty Cast & Their Roles
Park Seo Joon takes on the role of Paengi, a notorious villain who embodies the desires of the era — a mysterious figure who suddenly appears in an area swept up in a redevelopment frenzy ahead of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. As he enters the drug business, he pulls Saengdak and Bok Hee into the scheme, plunging them into chaos.
Um Tae Goo joins as Saengdak, a North Gang member whose life is turned upside down after he betrays his organisation and accepts a once-in-a-lifetime offer from Paengi.
Jo Hye Joo plays Bok Hee, a key supplier in the drug trade and Paengi’s first love, who reconnects with him through the drug business and disrupts the situation with unexpected choices. FilmGordon
What the Stars Are Saying
Park Seo Joon said it’s both a character and a story he’s been waiting for, adding that he thinks he can show a new side of himself through Paengi. For fans who’ve loved him in lighter roles, this is the pivot they didn’t know they needed.
Jo Hye Joo shared she was immediately drawn in by the historical setting and the unique motivations of the characters — calling it a compelling project she wanted to join as soon as she read the script.
Um Tae Goo described the script as fun and the character range as wide, admitting he feels both nervous and excited going into filming. FilmGordon
Why Born Guilty Could Be a Game-Changer
The drama is directed by Hong Won Chan of Deliver Us from Evil — a filmmaker known for visceral, high-tension action storytelling set against gritty real-world backdrops.
A webtoon source, a period 1980s setting, a villain-led narrative, and one of Korea’s most beloved actors stepping completely outside his comfort zone — this combination has prestige written all over it.
Learn more about Park Seo Joon on Wikipedia — from his rom-com roots to his Marvel debut in The Marvels and now this bold new chapter.
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