The Drug King

In the bustling city of Busan, South Korea during the 1970s, Lee Doo-sam is a resourceful individual who initially dabbles in small-time smuggling to make ends meet. One fateful day, he finds himself inadvertently entangled with a dangerous drug gang, leading him down a dark path into the treacherous criminal underworld.Despite the inherent dangers and moral complexities of his newfound profession, Lee's quick thinking and unyielding ambition propel him up the ranks within the drug trade. As he ruthlessly seizes control over this shadowy empire, he manages to maintain a dual existence: appearing as an upstanding community leader by day while secretly orchestrating illicit affairs as an infamous drug lord come nightfall.This thrilling tale delves deep into the intricate web of crime and power dynamics in post-war South Korea, exploring themes of ambition, survival, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Amidst a backdrop of period-specific political turmoil, the narrative unfolds to reveal how one man's relentless drive can lead him both to great success and devastating downfall.