The K2

7.7

2016•1h

Action & Adventure

A patriotic bodyguard who was abandoned by his country and colleagues, a hidden daughter of leading Presidential candidate who regards love as a tool for revenge, and the First Lady contender who hides her ambition and charisma behind a kind and friendly personality.

Production

Production

Seasons

16 Episodes • Premiered 2016

A fugitive soldier gets swept up in personal and political intrigue when he's hired as a bodyguard for the family of a presidential candidate.

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1. Episode 1

7.8

When Assemblyman Jang Se-joon comes under attack, a mysterious banner hanger suddenly comes to his rescue showing incredible signs of combat training.

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2. Episode 2

9.0

President Park searches for Je Ha, who is on the run. Yoo Jin orders Anna be brought to Korea.

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3. Episode 3

9.5

Se Joon uses an assassination attempt against Yoo Jin to further his campaign. Chief Joo offers Je Ha a job with JSS.

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4. Episode 4

9.0

Yoo Jin convinces Je Ha that they can both benefit from working together, even when he doesn't quite fit in at JSS.

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5. Episode 5

9.0

At a funeral, Yoo Jin falls into a trap that she cannot escape without Je Ha's help.

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6. Episode 6

8.5

Yoo Jin offers Je Ha a chance to find out more about his past. Anna escapes the house with the intent of finding her father.

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7. Episode 7

8.5

After rushing to save Anna, Je Ha makes a difficult promise. Yoo Jin gives away information that could be used against her to secure an alliance.

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8. Episode 8

8.5

The investigation that Se Joon asked for on Yoo Jin's family's company begins. As the search for Anna attracts more online attention, JSS scrambles to do damage control.

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9. Episode 9

9.0

Anna meets a family member she didn't know she had who can change her life. Je Ha receives another employment offer.

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10. Episode 10

9.5

Anna appeals to the public to find out more about her mother's death. The investigation of Se Joon takes a new turn.

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11. Episode 11

9.0

The assassination does not turn out as planned, but Yoo Jin manages to turn it to her and Se Joon's advantage. Je Ha makes a deal with Park.

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12. Episode 12

8.5

Anna asks Chairman Choi to help her get justice for her mother. An online post that goes viral results in a re-investigation of Hye Rin's death that may get Yoo Jin arrested.

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13. Episode 13

9.5

Se Joon's explanation of Yoo Jin's statement to the press may not be enough to save his candidacy. Yoo Jin tries to convince Anna to leave the country.

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14. Episode 14

9.0

Je Ha is seriously wounded trying to get Kim Suk Han's memory card. Park decides to take advantage of the confusion and bring down JSS.

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15. Episode 15

9.5

Yoo Jin refuses to give up Cloud Nine without a fight. Je Ha agrees to give Park Kwan Soo the memory card.

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16. Episode 16

9.5

Chairman Choi takes Anna hostage, but ends up trapped in Cloud Nine with Se Joon, Yoo Jin, and the bomb.

Cast

Photo of Ji Chang-wook

Ji Chang-wook

Kim Je-Ha

Photo of Song Yun-ah

Song Yun-ah

Choi Yoo-Jin

Photo of Yoona

Yoona

Ko An-Na

Photo of Cho Seong-ha

Cho Seong-ha

Jang Se-Joon

Photo of Kim Kap-soo

Kim Kap-soo

Park Gwan-Soo

Photo of Lee Jung-jin

Lee Jung-jin

Choi Sung-Won

Photo of Son Tae-young

Son Tae-young

An-Na's Mother

Photo of Shin Dong-mi

Shin Dong-mi

Kim Dong-Mi

Photo of Park Geon-lak

Park Geon-lak

Public Prosecutor

Photo of Lee Yea-eun

Lee Yea-eun

Jang Mi-Ran

Photo of Lee Jae-woo

Lee Jae-woo

Lee Sung-Kyu

Photo of Jeon Bae-soo

Jeon Bae-soo

Joo Cheol-Ho

Photo of Song Gyeong-cheol

Song Gyeong-cheol

Song Young-Choon

Photo of Park Soon-cheon

Park Soon-cheon

Sung Won's Mother

Photo of Lee Cheol-min

Lee Cheol-min

Kwan Soo's Secretary

Photo of Ko In-beom

Ko In-beom

Kook Chae Wan

Photo of Yeom Hye-ran

Yeom Hye-ran

An-Na's Housemaid

Photo of Ju Seok-tae

Ju Seok-tae

Notary

Photo of Kim Bo-mi

Kim Bo-mi

Girl who took a Selfie

Photo of Lee Han-wi

Lee Han-wi

Blue House Chief of Staff

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Reviews

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한

9/10

**_Definitely a must watch show_**

**I. Story**
When you thought you have guessed the twists and turns, a new layer is introduced to prove your guesses wrong. This is rare in this genre and the writer, Hyuk Rin Jang, wrote a masterpiece.

While "The K2" was mainly about the political game, it was also about family relationships and the politics that is common in large clans with huge money at stake. This type of story is usually told by showing a dragging drama but in this TV series they approached it from an "outsider" view or as a secondary story. THe family politics was there but they were careful in keeping it from becoming the main story.

**II. Acting**
Excellent acting from the veteran and younger actors. The fight scenes, especially in episode one was beyond Western choreography, "James Bond" and "Mission: Impossible" can never match what they did.

I was also impressed by YoonA's acting of her character. At first it looked like her role was easy but as we get into the middle episodes, her character was challenging--she had to be a totally different person, someone with PTSD and deep hatred.

**III. Music**
The background music were perfect. It adds to the impact of an already powerful scene. It was good because BGMs should act as an amplifier for scenes and not as "the scene".

**IV. Production**
Great production. Clearly every centavo was spent to create a realistic show which captivated the audience and made the boundary between reality and fiction non-existent.

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