Gil Hae-yeon Joins the Cast for a Gun-Toting Disaster Thriller
Veteran actress Gil Hae-yeon turned heads at the press conference for Netflix’s upcoming K-drama Trigger, held June 22 at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo District.
The high-octane action thriller unfolds in an alternate version of South Korea, where guns are strictly illegal, yet mysterious firearms start circulating. With chaos erupting, two men—with very different motivations—find themselves drawn into a deadly showdown. And yes, there’s plenty of gunfire, grit, and high-stakes suspense.
Mark Your Calendar: ‘Trigger’ Drops Worldwide on June 25
The drama is set to launch globally on June 25, making it Netflix’s latest Korean series aimed at fans of dark thrillers and disaster-themed narratives. Trigger doesn’t just bring bullets—it’s locked and loaded with moral dilemmas and psychological tension.
Who Was There?
The press event wasn’t short on star power. Alongside Gil Hae-yeon, lead actors Kim Nam-gil, Kim Young-kwang, and Park Hoon appeared on stage, joined by director Kwon Oh-seung. Each of them shared insights into their characters and the unique challenges of shooting a firearms-heavy drama in a country where such weapons are taboo.
Gil Hae-yeon, known for her emotion-packed roles and graceful gravitas, is expected to bring depth to a story already fueled by adrenaline.
Why It Matters
With K-dramas continuing to dominate the global streaming charts, Trigger adds another high-concept, emotionally grounded saga to Korea’s Netflix roster. And with its daring take on gun violence in a gun-free society, it might just spark more than one kind of conversation.
