What if guns suddenly flooded a country that’s never known them? Netflix’s upcoming series Trigger, premiering July 25, dares to explore that chilling question with a pulse-pounding twist.
Led by Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang—two heavyweights in the action-thriller genre—Trigger dives into uncharted territory with a premise that’s as gripping as it is unsettling.
Set in a fictional version of South Korea where firearms are virtually nonexistent, Trigger is a gun disaster action thriller that follows two men—each carrying a weapon for deeply personal reasons—as a wave of mysterious gun deliveries rocks the nation. As illegal firearms begin landing on doorsteps disguised as packages, violence erupts and chaos spreads like wildfire. In this volatile new world, safety has been stripped away, and every citizen is a potential threat.
The newly released main poster ramps up the tension. Kim Nam Gil’s character Lee Do is seen with a rattled expression, caught in the moment after a gun has been fired. The faint trail of smoke from the barrel, coupled with the haunting tagline “What if everyone had a gun in their hands?”, instantly sets the stage for a society on the brink of collapse.
Alongside the poster, the main trailer gives a deeper glimpse into the unraveling world. The line “It’s lucky we don’t have guns in Hell Joseon” is quickly rendered ironic as bullets fly, and fear overtakes the streets. Lee Do begins his investigation into the illegal weapons when he crosses paths with Moon Baek (Kim Young Kwang), a mysterious man who claims he received a package containing bullets and an address book. Their uneasy alliance sets off a chain reaction, with more “packages” being delivered to people desperate for power or revenge.
The suspense intensifies with the introduction of Goo Jeong-man (Park Hoon), a shadowy figure who sees opportunity in the rising chaos. As money exchanges hands and motivations grow murky, the series asks urgent questions: Who’s behind the gun distribution? Who’s benefiting from the disorder? And can Lee Do and Moon Baek stop it before it’s too late?
Co-directors Kwon Oh-seung and Kim Jae-hoon dig deep into the psychology of violence. As Kwon explains, “Trigger isn’t just about how guns are used—it’s about who chooses to pick them up and why.” Meanwhile, Kim highlights the broader social themes, saying the story is about “those who arm themselves out of fear or anger, those who want to disarm society, and those trying to tip the balance either way.”
Packed with gripping action, thought-provoking questions, and a hauntingly realistic “what-if” scenario, Trigger is more than a thriller—it’s a stark mirror to a society unraveling under pressure.
Get ready for a shot of adrenaline. Trigger premieres worldwide on Netflix on July 25.
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Locked, Loaded, and Out of Control: “Trigger” Brings Gunfire to Gun-Free Korea
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