This is a review article based on materials provided by the broadcaster.
Dramax X Wavve original drama "No Mercy" immediately became the center of attention as soon as it premiered, drawing intense interest from viewers.
"No Mercy" is a crime thriller that realistically and densely portrays the reality of advanced cybercrimes such as voice phishing and deepfakes, and from the first episode it handled social issues realistically, delivering a high level of immersion.
Episode 1 begins when unknown actress Ha So-min (Lee Ju-young)'s mother is hit in a hit-and-run traffic accident. On the day she invited her parents to the performance, So-min's mother was suddenly involved in an accident while buying flowers to give her daughter. The perpetrator turned out to be Ma Seok-gu (Ji Seung-hyun), the head of the Ilseongpa organization. Ma Seok-gu caused the accident while fleeing to avoid a police inspection, and he did not hesitate to abandon the victim, showing the extreme of an antagonist's immorality.
Ha So-min's family, unaware of these facts, searches for So-min's missing mother, and in the process the father falls victim to a financial scam after being deceived by voice phishing using deepfakes. Shocked by the large financial loss, So-min's father ultimately makes an extreme choice, and the ensuing chain of events provokes viewers' anger and sadness.
The episode 2 preview heightens curiosity by teasing the appearance of a suspicious woman impersonating the missing mother and a call center agent manager Kim Mi-yang who uses a voice identical to the mother's voice.
It also depicts Ha So-min trying to approach the crime syndicate's mastermind directly to uncover the truth, raising expectations for the subsequent developments.
Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes photos from the set were released on Dramax and Wavve's official social channels, drawing fans' attention. The sight of actress Lee Ju-young and Nam Kwon-ah, who plays the Joseonjok woman In Ye-hyang in the drama, together in a friendly pose conveys a bright and pleasant filming atmosphere. Also, a still cut of actor Gu Jun-hoe, who plays an elite detective, has delighted domestic and international fans and further increased anticipation for the drama.
Episode 2 of the drama "No Mercy," which is receiving praise for the actors' solid ensemble that drives the show's immersion—from Lee Ju-young's emotionally immersive acting to Ji Seung-hyun's strong impression as an overwhelming villain and Gu Jun-hoe's added credibility in the role of an upright detective—will air on the 25th at 9:40 p.m. on Dramax and 9:30 p.m. on Wavve.
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