Whatever may Triger you!!! Don't Pull the Trigger!!!
Trigger is a mix bag of every emotions that a person/people could have, this drama is both compelling and frustrating at the same time.1. Story of the drama is intense, bold and intricate, it trigger you to the question, is it right to take the law into your own hands? this story is not only gripping but also thought provoking social drama which showcases on the thin line between right and wrong, a man/women with a gun can take matter into his/her hands or he/she may avoid the guns completely...
2. Fight Sequences: Unlike the other shows which glorify gunplay this show frames violence as chaotic and life-altering. the fights are brilliantly choreographed.
3. Acting: Kim Nam Gil completely opposite of what he played in the fairy priest, in both dramas he fights crime but in this he is more sensible, silent and precise he gave a phenomenal performance as he balances physical presence with a deeply internalized struggle, making every decision feel layered with past trauma and moral conflict.
Kim Young Kwang brings complexity and charisma to the role, offering a chilling look into the mind of someone who thrives in chaos
The Supporting cast Even the supporting cast delivers, with believable, grounded performances that further humanize the story. Whether it's grieving civilians, stressed-out law enforcement, or morally conflicted government officials, every character feels like a real person trying to survive a nightmare.
4. The logic of the story ends where the thought starts that only hero can save the city and fights the villan and his team all by himself. , it was frustrating to see the main bully escape punishment while innocent students were killed. It made the resolution feel incomplete and unsatisfying.
And yes — I watched the entire thing in one day, the story, fight sequences, actors performances including the support cast did a phenomenal job which makes the show stood out for its moral message and forces us to confront difficult questions about power, fear, and responsibility, which is very rare in action-driven dramas.
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that whole part about the anti gun PSA rhetoric really did not work for me, and the finale , well it could have been better but the ride that got me there was just so entertaining and exciting it works for me, all of it. People getting bullied and the only savior is some guy with a gun.
I like how chaotic things get toward the end, but I mean personally I don't like that whole ml saving the kid and then suddenly everything just gets resolved, that makes no sense because when you get a weapon in your hands you don't care who gets hit but for me it bugged me not so much because it is unrealistic but because the whole lame goody cop who saves lives is just damn boring! There's very little nuance to this character. He never once actually struggled with anything at all, that might work for an antagonist, but for a main lead it gets boring fast when you can literally just know what he's going to do, namely: save people and not agree to the antagonists plans.
There are plenty of similar issues because the ml is just waaay too much of the good guy with a gun character that really doesn't work for me. Did I still enjoy the two ml and their dynamic, yes I did! Very much so!
Also by now it should not be a surprise to anyone else that I love a hot sociopath ! And Kim Yong Kwang's visuals and acting all pretty much on point. That whole thing with his past how he was abandoned by the mother and then the turn of events, I could write a whole thesis lol but I will not.
Just wanted to say all of it was genuinely my favorite, despite the fact that yes*spoiler alert* as a guy with TERMINAL cancer, his character I mean looking this hot is one thing, but that entire action all of it he is able to do, pretty sure it's not something an actual person with a terminal illness does but thatx said they did kind of show him taking drugs, morphine or whatever, so I suppose they did kind of retcon this and it's fiction! Don't need it to be realistic for me personally tbh. But at the very least his character keeps you on your toes even if you are not on his side, because at least all the chaos he wanted to bring, he pretty much did make it happen! My guy really went out with a bang!
So yes, these are my honest feelings for the show.
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When Desperation Meets A Loaded Gun
“What if a desperate person owned a gun?”That’s the terrifying premise of Trigger, a dark K-drama that doesn’t just flirt with chaos — it marries it.
The story takes place in a version of South Korea where guns, which are usually banned, suddenly end up in the hands of regular people. Not through laws or politics — but because one man decides to give them away for free to anyone who wants one.
The main characters are a calm, serious hero and a villain who’s not after money or revenge — he wants to prove a point. He believes people will destroy themselves if given the chance. He doesn’t use violence himself — he just gives people the tools and watches what happens.
Trigger doesn’t show violence just to be dramatic. It actually explores it in a very real and raw way. Every episode shows a different person — someone in debt, someone being bullied, someone exhausted from working nonstop — and shows how close they are to breaking. You might judge them at first, but then you start to understand why they feel so lost.
The drama also looks at the bigger picture. Once the guns start spreading, the whole society splits. Some people say they need guns to feel safe. Others say guns will make everything worse. The media spreads fear, the leaders do nothing, and slowly everything starts falling apart.
The last episode is powerful and disturbing. There’s a protest, people panicking, a truck full of guns, and then white military smoke fills the air. People can't see anything — and they start shooting. Not knowing who they're shooting at. It's chaos. And the villain planned all of it.
🧠 Trigger asks uncomfortable questions and never gives easy answers.
💔 It shows the fragility of peace when desperation meets access.
🎭 It’s a social experiment disguised as a thriller.
Trigger is not an easy watch. It’s dark, emotional, and heavy. But if you’re into dramas that make you think deeply and leave an impact, this one’s worth every second.
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Turned Into an Anti Gun Rant
This an odd duck of a series that posits what would happen if oppressed and wronged people suddenly received guns in the mail. The show doesn't withhold suspense with violent retribution by people with grudges against the guilty and innocent alike. In other words the writers in this fantasy world see lots and lots of random mindless gun violence breaking out.I suspected the between the lines and sometimes obvious anti-gun messaging creeping up but enjoyed the action and story nonetheless. However at the end the messaging becomes obvious and heavy handed.
Living in a US state where obtaining guns is extremely easy IF you haven't committed any crimes I find the message just plain wrong headed. Criminals generally can only get guns illegally here. The odd truth about guns is that they go far to protecting people from violence from people who don't respect the law. A researcher, John Lott, decades ago wrote a book that captured this effect called "More Guns Less Crime" in which he analyzed county by county crime statistics comparing states and counties where guns are restricted vs less restricted and discovered the causal correlation between people having more legal guns and there being less crime.
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Badass action thriller
Really a good thriller that came out after ao long and that to all in one shot so you can sit down and binge.Can’t talk enough about acting. Kim nam gil is on fire here the way he picks up and handles each gun and his poses man really did his homework. Alsonhis chemistry with kim yong kwang is I N S A N E. One the best shows of both in my opinion. It has a really satisfying pace throughout. It does not have a weak ending at all. The ending is satisfactory and i loved it. For me it’s a 10/10.
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impressed but disappointed
it’s worth watching but without really getting a end tbh the kdrama got a really good start every episode was really interesting and was having a lot of suspense the actors was really good I really the main actors but the kdrama kinda fast rushed on the last 2/3 episode and we not even talking about the last episode it was so disappointing and we don’t really got a end they show us a bit of teasing but we know they not gonna give us another season for now when it’s from Netflix.. still a 10 for me but could be above that if they didn’t want to rush..Was this review helpful to you?
At the heart of the conflict are two men who represent opposite sides of the system: one who fights to maintain order, and another who thrives in chaos.
Kim Nam-gil plays a police detective determined to stop the surge in gun violence and uncover who is behind the illegal arms trade. With his signature calm intensity and emotional depth, Nam-gil delivers a restrained yet powerful performance, conveying the burden of a man trying to uphold the law while everything around him is falling apart.
Kim Young-kwang delivers a magnetic performance as the main arms dealer, a cold, elegant, and truly dangerous character. Far from a cartoonish villain, Young-kwang crafts a fascinating antagonist: intelligent, calculated, and armed with a discourse that, at times, directly challenges the protagonist's moral compass. His on-screen presence is undeniable, making the enemy as compelling as he is threatening.
What stands out most about Trigger is not just its dystopian premise, but the dynamic between these two characters. Their confrontations, sometimes physical, other times ideological, are the driving force of the drama. Each encounter is a clash of convictions, experiences, and deeply rooted wounds.
Trigger goes beyond simple entertainment: it’s a fierce critique of gun culture, the illegal arms market, and the fragility of social order. With sharp direction, gripping action scenes, and ever-present psychological tension, the series keeps the viewer hooked from the very first episode.
Conclusion: Trigger is a powerful and timely drama that asks uncomfortable questions and delivers memorable performances. Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang shine in their respective roles, facing off as two opposing forces in a country on the edge of collapse. A must-watch for fans of socially conscious thrillers.
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New Mature KDRAMA ? Thank you finally !!
This drama really put me in the mind of how different cultures/ people view gun crimes and violence it’s very interesting to see each storyline play out. I loved each episode especially the ep2 storyline hit home the best. The camera work made it seem like you the viewer were inside the characters heads or even there inside the movie watching each scene go down I loved it. It’s very violent hence the name trigger it’s a lot of guns but it’s ment for mature audiences because it mature themes. Personally I need more action pack 18+ dramas with new storylines like this pushing the boundaries of what’s consider a the mainstream k drama with “fluffy and rainbows love ” Nope let’s get triggered!!Was this review helpful to you?
GOAT action seires
First of all Kim nam gil is great action actor . His skills and abilities and talent is so unique and good . His action scenes and acting makes me forget park bogum and ji chang wook and I do consider him top action kdramas actor which we all should start now to recognize one actual star of actionThe trigger series story plot twist acting set cinematic mode everything was so good . I am kdrama fan but I usually watch kdrama on fast speed and try to skip many seconds to let the story move on but in trigger I didn't even skipped I continued watching it without skipping and plot twist and story was hell so good . The action scenes were so good and I think we all need now season 2 also . The thriller the good and evil side the monster inside us the humanity they showed is amazing. If you have nothing to watch feeling so bored or you are bored and can't find any master peices kdrama at all and want to spend your time and bettery worthingly than watch this drama and become a fan of Kim nam gil also
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The message hidden inside this drama
I recommended to anyone who love action, thrill, suspense, and emotional this is the one. Although the storyline is predictable, but the message hidden such as for me, when we might give advice on others who feel the pain, the suffer they going thru, but the moment it happen to us, we might become ruthless, vengeful and might fall into darkness, it takes a courageous to fight our inner self to do the right thing, yet when something bad happen to our beloved ones, story will be different, i kept me questioning myself what satisfaction do people get if they choose vengeance or forgive the murderer by this drama.. Great story to tellWas this review helpful to you?
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It had the potential
It hooked me from the get-go.It showed how life is influenced by weapons- fatal in the wrong hands. Guns. Legal in some countries. Not legal in some.
It had me crying when Officer Lee was protecting the boy; he saw himself in that boy and wanted to help him, as he was helped by Captain Jo.
But as much as I like the action scenes and the suspense, it always leaves us on cliffhangers.
We can't ignore the bland dialogue that I skimmed through as it was totally irrelevant to the story. I'm still confused about how the gangs were relevant as well. Everyone ends up dead.
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Great start but lost it along the way
The show starts presenting all the characters and we get to know a little about all of them, mostly what led them to this point of the story, For example, for the shooters we are presented with the happenings that led them to shoot, with Lee Do we see why he chooses not to use guns and Moon Baek tells about his difficult past.But I think they started to lose the tread, Lee Do picks up a gun and we see a brief moment of hesitation in the evidence locker, but he kills the man either way. At this point the viwer would expect some kind of sadness and regret from him, but that is not shown clearly and soon after he's using a gun again, and doesn't stop.
Moon Baek's reasoning is kinda of nonsens, I don't know if he's supposed to want the chaos or just introduce the guns in Korea, so I don't think the show put it well, in the end I was left wodering what was all that for.
The ending of the show was the chaos followed by the people handing over the guns, but they did leave and opening that could be for a seconde season. Overall is a good show if you're looking for action.
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