Bad Guys prepares to unleash its hunting dogs

56 October 3, 2014October 12, 2014

by girlfriday

This totally crept up on me, partly because October crept up on me, but also because Saturday night isn’t the usual timeslot for OCN — their newest drama Bad Guys is finally premiering tomorrow, after spending months in development and production. (We’ve been calling it Bad Boys, but OCN seems to be going with Bad Guys.) Naturally we’ve got a dark crime thriller on our hands, but this one is boasting grittiness and action that seems a cut above, and I’m hoping that the extra time it took to get the show on the air means we get a more polished product.

The 11-episode action-thriller features a great cast of “bad guys to catch bad guys”: Leading the crew is Kim Sang-joong (A New Leaf), who plays a detective whose moral line is so blurry that the only thing differentiating him from the people he puts behind bars is his police badge. He cares only about chasing down criminals like a rabid dog, and will use any means necessary. He somehow finagles a way to bust three long-term jailbirds out of prison, and builds a team of criminals to hunt down other criminals.

Park Hae-jin (You From Another Star) is the serial killer psychopath with a genius IQ, who kills without emotion and leaves no trace of evidence behind. Ma Dong-seok (Kundo) plays a mob boss who crushed his way to the top of the gangster chain in 25 days, and still remains top dog in prison. Kim Sang-joong is the detective who put him behind bars, but he’s the one to get him back out to be the team’s muscle.

Jo Dong-hyuk (Age of Feeling) plays a contract killer who never once made a mistake, but suddenly confessed and turned himself in one day. He still makes a full-time living killing people from inside the prison walls. Something tells me you’ll need to convince this guy to get out of jail.

And Kang Ye-won (The Huntresses) plays the inspector who has to sign off on this shady arrangement and work with these guys, which she does because she’s ambitious. The teaser below cracks me up: She asks the three felons if they don’t want to try living like people, and Ma Dong-seok complains, “What’re we, dogs?” Jo Dong-hyuk: “Bear! Aren’t you a bear?” Let’s hope the show delivers the same moments of humor — amongst the rampant badassery, of course.

Bad Guys premieres tomorrow on OCN.

Via Wow TV

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1 TG

October 3, 2014 at 9:10 AM

This looks like so much fun! And with some very pretty people. I like the 11 episode arc for this - 16 on these thrillers often seems like a few episodes too long and they lose steam right around episode 10.

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scantilily

October 3, 2014 at 1:14 PM

Couldn't agree more.

Really looking forward to this drama. So tired of the current crop of dramas, and seems the Korean audience agrees as well (see low ratings).

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday dramas are pretty much terrible across the board. Only the weekend family dramas, seem to be worth a watch.

Monday-Tuesday

Discovery of Romance - stopped watching, would have been better off as a movie, not drama.

Night Watchman - what happened to the good sageuks, where are the current DJG, Yi San, Jumong, heck even Dong Yi

Secret Door - too early to tell

My Secret Hotel - snooze control

Yoo-na's Street - only decent one in the bunch

Wednesday-Thursday

Iron Man - bootleg YWCFTS, and terrible to boot.

My Spring Days - Yawn
She's So Lovable - Zzzzzzzzzzzz

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Morgantown

October 3, 2014 at 1:30 PM

Phil Mushnick and you should hang out sometime, compare notes on everything in the world that displeases you guys.

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Cat

October 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM

Same I'm not interested in the dramas airing currently - so I've resorted to Variety shows to fill the void haha.

So definitely watching "Bad Guys" and the Korean remakes "Nodame Cantabile" & "Liar Game".

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meh

October 3, 2014 at 9:35 PM

This year was a big Zzzzzz and I'm thankful because it got me hooked to Jdrama. :D

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Yuki

October 4, 2014 at 1:29 AM

Something interesting to watch this year? It's been a long time since a Jdrama caught my attention, but I love their style so I would be happy to have some advice :D

Anyway, I love the vibe that these bad guys are giving. :) Definitely will be looking forward to watch it. I'm also longing for something different and exciting.

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meh

October 4, 2014 at 10:00 PM

I've been mostly watching dramas from previous years: Liar Game Season 1, Liar Game Season 2, Liar Game Final Game, Galileo Season 1, Galileo Season 2, Border, Top Dog, and Hanzawa Naoki.

Renee

October 4, 2014 at 11:59 AM

Wow! I thought I was the only feeling this way. I've had to stop watching dramas for a while now. Everything feels the same. Same story line and one can always predict the ending.

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dae_bak

October 5, 2014 at 12:11 AM

You should try Plus Nine Boys...but then again, maybe not, considering your tastes. I personally love it because of its atmospheric tone and music choice, but the show itself is not at all dramatic or epic. It's very slice of life, and some things may frustrate you, but the entire show feels really organic and grounded.

It's ending next week at 14 episodes, so it's not THAT long of a marathon?? LOL it's up to you though

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2 mjj2

October 3, 2014 at 9:12 AM

i'm so ready for this, been waited for months XD.

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3 ...

October 3, 2014 at 9:18 AM

Just can't wait for this drama. Looks like the actors had a lot of fun on the set & hopefully that will show on screen.

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4 Crystal

October 3, 2014 at 9:25 AM

Does anyone know who will have the english subbed version online? The usual players (Viki, Dramafever, Kdrama) don't show a listing for "Bas Guys".

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panda

October 3, 2014 at 10:03 AM

So pumped about this show but when I read your comment I realized I also don't know who is subbing.it.

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kimchikay

October 3, 2014 at 3:26 PM

Wait till the first episode comes out, I'm sure we'll know then though I feel darksmurf may sub this

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4D

October 5, 2014 at 7:42 PM

Anyone seen it? I only saw it on one site and it says it's not available in my region. *sigh*

(I'm in NYC)

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Cavenurse

October 16, 2014 at 12:54 PM

I'm on the west coast USA. I have seen 2 episodes on Dramacool site. Both were subbed in English.

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5 Mama J

October 3, 2014 at 9:27 AM

There are just no words to describe how I feel at this moment.

Hopefully I will have words once I have seen the first episode, and with any luck at all they will be more than just NSFW explosions of nonsense.

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mary

October 3, 2014 at 11:31 AM

"OH GOD PLEASE YES."

-- that's safe for work, right?

Otherwise I might have to schedule watching this on a weekend......

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6 CaroleMcDonnell

October 3, 2014 at 9:34 AM

Omo! It looks like this season I'll be hanging out in dramaland on the weekends. Usually, I'm a weekday person. So excited for this. Am hoping this'll be good.and not full of easy plotting and mucho coincidences.

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7 Adal

October 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM

Gosh, I'm going to love the series! I can feel the anticipation building in my veins. I can't wait!

Keeping my fingers crossed - it had better be good!

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8 canxi

October 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM

I like the title Bad Guys better; I'm glad they changed it.

This looks like a good watch! I see 2014 is still determined to churn out lots of good projects for the remainder of the year, lol.

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9 trotwood

October 3, 2014 at 9:48 AM

I feel like I have been waiting forever and teased about this forever. It is THE show I have been looking forward to for the fall, and like Cates above, I am concerned because I have seen NO news about subbing.

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10 hipployta

October 3, 2014 at 10:07 AM

I'm quite looking forward to it...still

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11 Cocoboo

October 3, 2014 at 10:17 AM

Been waiting for this show. So excited that it's gonna be airing tomorrow!

I'm really in the mood for a gritty, dark crime thriller show. Hope this one delivers.

But I actually don't know who's gonna sub this show. Hopefully, there will be someone soon. ;_;

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12 SuziQ

October 3, 2014 at 11:10 AM

Thank goodness... TGIS ..Can't wait.
Strong cast and lots of badass characters!

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13 Angélina Eang

October 3, 2014 at 11:25 AM

Oh My Gosh', I love it so much and I hope it ain't going to disappoint me !
No but seriously, it looks so damn good.

NOBODY IS GOING TO SUB IT ? NO FREAKIN WAY ! I don't care, I will watch it raw, hahaha.

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Jaeminuf

October 6, 2014 at 12:26 AM

If you're willing to watch it raw, you can see it on ondemandkorea. It's legal.

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14 museofmanymasks

October 3, 2014 at 12:23 PM

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! WHO IS SUBBING!!?? I MUST KNOW!! I REFUSE TO MISS THIS! This is going to be SO. GOOD. And yes I prefer Bad Guys to Bad Boys as well.

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15 Mrs. Jang guem suk

October 3, 2014 at 12:35 PM

My my oh my this totally took me by surprise But I'm all 4 it oh please be good and show........ Do not under any circumstances kill Shimchi Please&ThankYou

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16 Dahlia

October 3, 2014 at 12:54 PM

Going to give it a shot for the cast. Hope it's entertaining!

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17 kimchikay

October 3, 2014 at 3:28 PM

This looks good! Maybe it'll end the drama drought I've been experiencing.

Everything has been such a fail this season -_-
My crack drama...are you out there?....somewhere?

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18 4D

October 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM

A refreshing 11 episodes...I'm liking the shorter shows at the moment. And I'm hoping that this is put up somewhere subbed quickly after airing!

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19 Cocoboo

October 3, 2014 at 5:59 PM

I just watched the official Sneak Peak video: http://youtu.be/ampJZDSKY9k

9+ minutes long! I'm really curious about how the 3 bad guys were able to get out of jail and what is their incentive for helping the cop???!

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20 isabel

October 3, 2014 at 8:13 PM

I can only say... KIM SANG-JOONG!!! This man is amazing.

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21 LillyLee

October 3, 2014 at 9:22 PM

Yay!!! This looks exciting.

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22 dramafan100

October 3, 2014 at 9:31 PM

I want to watch this one.

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23 korfan

October 3, 2014 at 9:46 PM

I have a hunch Kim Sang-joong is going to be in fine form here.

But then again, when isn't he?

This definitely sounds quite interesting.

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24 Dray

October 3, 2014 at 10:39 PM

Looks, interesting. I need a new drama to watch in between waiting for a weekly new Three Musketeers episode. I've been bored with everything else.

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25 ricky

October 4, 2014 at 12:23 AM

This is exactly the type of lead I wanted to see in a drama--an anti-hero. I think this will be worth checking out.

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26 draculinho

October 4, 2014 at 3:39 AM

Hello, does anyone know where you can watch this for free? I think dramabay will have it up but any other site? I am looking for some good quality sites :) thank you~

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27 Tururu

October 4, 2014 at 5:08 AM

First thing that comes to my mind after seeing the first picture:

Whoa, is that L with a death note? hahaha

I've been bored too with kdramas airing right now so I go to animeland, that place never bores me haha.

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28 piggy68gal

October 4, 2014 at 7:04 AM

Looking forward to watching this so much, the whole cast looks really great and the storyline sounds interesting as well :D

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29 LillyLee

October 4, 2014 at 3:00 PM

I found a place on Viki where they are requesting people fill out a form to request Viki get the licensing. I filled mine out and hope a lot of people do. I really, really want to see this.

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Cocoboo

October 4, 2014 at 5:04 PM

I just did that too! Only place I've found that might sub Bad Guys so far.

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30 suzeeeer

October 4, 2014 at 7:44 PM

Looks kickass bad! I hope dramabeans plans to recap it. The guys look mean and hot.

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31 min_nie

October 4, 2014 at 9:52 PM

Can't wait hope it's good this year drama fall line up has been such a disappointment

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32 dae_bak

October 5, 2014 at 12:12 AM

Is it just me or will this drama have me feeling really guilty about thinking killers attractive? Because hot damn.

Say what you will about questionable morals - they're all really bad ass.

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33 saphia

October 5, 2014 at 2:27 AM

Omg, I've been looking everywhere for bad guys with subbing.. does anybody know any websites I can watch this where they have subs.

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34 saphia

October 5, 2014 at 2:57 AM

Really really need subbing

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35 Ruth Gian

October 5, 2014 at 10:06 AM

I just watch the first episode! What to do I'm seriously in love with Park Hae Jin's character. WHY only one episode a WEEK! That puppy need some love, bromance and taking care of!

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4D

October 5, 2014 at 7:45 PM

Did you happen to see it somewhere with subtitles?!

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Ruth Gian

October 5, 2014 at 8:53 PM

Yes. It's Chinese subs though. I'm glad I know mandarin. Chinese subs always appear within 24 hours.

It's really good! Be anticipating! I'm so curious to know their back story and what connects all of them together. And I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope for just some small amount of bromance. Please. Please please please please.

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36 Jaeminuf

October 6, 2014 at 12:29 AM

Just caught Episode 1. Promising though it didn't catch me quite there since this episode was mostly set-up. Jo Dong Hyuk's pretty will ensure I come back to catch Episode 2. By then, I hope the story will get going in earnest.

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37 umi bella

October 6, 2014 at 12:52 AM

i too love that the episode is not long like the typical korean drama...
i think it is going to be the same like the english series "leverage". and i love it so much....