The production team of Netflix's "Trigger" revealed key points to watch ahead of the premiere.
The new Netflix series "Trigger" will be released today at 4 p.m. The production team garnered attention by unveiling the show's key points.
# Guns of unknown origin delivered by courier
The Netflix series "Trigger" is an action thriller about gun accidents that occur continuously in Korea, amid the delivery of illegal firearms of unknown origin. The story follows two men who pick up guns for their own reasons. Since the teaser video was released, the most significant interest has been drawn to the intriguing setting of "Trigger." In Korea, where firearms are illegal, the concept of guns being delivered through an everyday occurrence such as a 'courier' has caught viewers' attention.
Kim Nam-gil noted, "The project's planning was fresh," adding that it was impressive to explore human nature and social structures through the symbol of 'gun,' rather than simply treating firearms superficially. He described "Trigger" as a work that is both an action film and psychologically close, questioning how far a person can collapse and what they can uphold. As director Kwon Oh-seung introduced the series as "a story that anyone has imagined at least once," the episodes are expected to blur the lines between reality and imagination, immersing viewers. In modern times, where everyone has their own 'trigger,' the narrative of "Trigger" focuses on what a world without safety devices looks like and the choices characters make within it.
# Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang confront each other with differing beliefs
The meeting of Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang, who have both shown a distinct presence in the action thriller genre, is a significant reason to anticipate "Trigger." Kim Nam-gil plays the role of 'Lee Do,' a police officer who picks up a gun again to uphold justice. Having once excelled as a military sniper, he understands the duality of firearms better than anyone and struggles to disarm people when illegal gun-related incidents occur. As Lee Do picks up a gun to save someone, he has also maintained restraint in the action.. The impactful action, rooted in Lee Do's heavy emotions, is expected to provide genre-related enjoyment to viewers.
Kim Young-kwang's transformation is already raising viewers' expectations. He plays 'Moon Baek,' a mysterious ally of Lee Do, who possesses a carefree charm, in contrast to Lee Do's serious and calm demeanor. Lee Do and Moon Baek unexpectedly team up after a fateful encounter at a crime scene, and their relationship gradually evolves. The chemistry between Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang, who collaborated for the first time through "Trigger," revealed their deep trust in one another. Regarding their chemistry, Kim Nam-gil said, "Kim Young-kwang portrayed the changes his character goes through throughout the process, which allowed me to clearly depict Lee Do's emotional lines as well. We were able to share intensely dense chemistry by matching each other's rhythm." Kim Young-kwang also noted, "The chemistry was fantastic," stating, "Kim Nam-gil maintained his character consistently with his own strength, and I was able to naturally continue my character's attitude in response to that."
# Stories of various 'people' and dynamic variations of action
"Trigger" features various characters who pick up guns for their own reasons, and each episode connects to their inner triggers. Lee Do and Moon Baek weave together the narratives of the characters while following the incidents. Director Kwon Oh-seung stated, "The most important consideration when setting up the episode situations was creating a relatable reality that anyone could empathize with." He emphasized that the characters picking up guns should not be special or extreme individuals, but rather ordinary people whom we could easily encounter in our surroundings. He continued, "The firearm action in 'Trigger' is different from flashy action films that treat guns as entertainment. The action changes based on who is holding the gun, and we aimed to implement realistic and emotionally charged firearm action that matched the situation, emotions, and attitudes of the characters involved."
Co-director Kim Jae-hoon stated, "'Trigger' features individuals who pick up guns for various reasons and emotions," and added, "We specifically focused on ensuring that the firearm action was connected to the emotional aspects of the characters, emphasizing their emotions over the physical aspect of the action." Thus, "Trigger" has dedicated effort to portraying the characters' psychology while maintaining the genre's entertainment value. Kim Nam-gil mentioned, "In each episode, the character who picks up the gun changes. The process of following why they had no choice but to choose a gun, and what that 'trigger' is, is a key point to watch." Kim Young-kwang emphasized, "In the work, the gun spreads like a virus. However, whether to pull that trigger or not depends solely on the choices of those who receive it. I believe this point is the core key point of 'Trigger.'"
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