Mercy for None (2025) is a seven-episode South Korean noir action series based on the webtoon Plaza Wars. Nam Gi-jun (So Ji-sub), a former gangster who severed his Achilles tendon to leave Seoul’s underworld, returns after 11 years when his brother, Nam Gi-seok (Lee Jun-hyuk), is murdered. Armed with a baseball bat, Gi-jun seeks vengeance against the rival Bongsan and Juwoon gangs, uncovering a web of betrayal involving crime lords and a corrupt prosecutor.
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Noir
Publishers: Netflix (Streaming, June 6, 2025)
Main Characters:
Nam Gi-jun (So Ji-sub): Ex-gangster, relentless avenger.
Nam Gi-seok (Lee Jun-hyuk): Gi-jun’s brother, killed Juwoon executive.
Lee Ju-woon (Huh Joon-ho): Juwoon Group leader, Gi-jun’s former boss.
Gu Bong-san (Ahn Kil-kang): Bongsan Group leader, rival kingpin.
Gu Jun-mo (Gong Myoung): Bong-san’s chaotic son, Gi-seok’s killer.
Lee Geum-son (Choo Young-woo): Corrupt prosecutor, hidden mastermind.
Sim Seong-won (Lee Beom-su): Murder cleanup expert, NClean CEO.
Mercy for None, Netflix’s gritty K-drama, dropped June 6, 2025, and has fans buzzing with its relentless action and noir vibes. Directed by Choi Sung-eun, the series stars So Ji-sub as Nam Gi-jun, a brooding ex-gangster on a bloody revenge quest after his brother’s murder. Its stellar fight choreography, like the brutal “Death Hallway” scene with over 100 kills, draws John Wick comparisons, earning a 100% Tomatometer and 91% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise So Ji-sub’s magnetic performance but note a convoluted plot and weak final villain, giving it a 3.5/5 average. Filmed in Seoul, the show’s high production values and twist-heavy story keep viewers hooked, though some on X call the second half repetitive. Stream all seven episodes on Netflix for a visceral, action-packed ride.
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