Hee-Jin

The Manipulated delivers a high-stakes revenge thriller where justice and manipulation blur into one. The story centers on Park Tae‑joong (played by Ji Chang‑wook), an ordinary man whose life is shattered after being wrongfully imprisoned. Once he discovers the truth behind his downfall, Tae-joong becomes a force of ruthless determination, consumed by a desire to reclaim what was stolen from him and expose those responsible. Opposing him is An Yo‑han (played by Doh Kyung‑soo) — the chilling mastermind who “sculpts” crimes to serve the wealthy, fabricates evidence and orchestrates lives from behind the scenes. Yo-han’s cold logic and manipulative control bring a psychological edge to the thriller, making him a formidable villain. Adding further complexity is Baek Do‑kyung (played by Lee Kwang‑soo), a powerful VIP client tangled in Yo-han’s web of deceit. On the surface, he appears composed and confident — but just beneath lies a sinister unpredictability that makes every scene with him tense and unsettling. The interplay between Tae-joong’s desperate quest for justice, Yo-han’s cold-hearted orchestration, and Do-kyung’s dangerous ambiguity creates a gripping, morally ambiguous ride. With tight pacing, gritty action scenes, and emotional intensity, The Manipulated stands out as a compelling thriller that keeps you on edge until the final reveal.