Joo-won is a phantom thief in Stealer

10 March 8, 2023April 10, 2023

Joo-won is a phantom thief in Stealer

by solstices

Who doesn’t love a good heist? In the first teaser for tvN’s upcoming action comedy Stealer: The Treasure Keeper (previously Stealer: Seven Joseon Coins), we get a glimpse into the adventures of the cultural artifact thief “Skunk” as Joo-won (Alice) displays his action prowess.

Decked out in an all-black tech-equipped bodysuit, the infamous Skunk stands atop a roof. He’s ready to commence his latest robbery, and with a daredevil plunge off the ledge, he’s crashing into a window to obtain the elusive treasure within. As he says in voiceover, tonight is his only chance — it’s now or never.

In contrast to his adrenaline-filled nighttime escapades, Skunk’s civilian persona is a lot more down to earth. As Hwang Dae-myung, he’s an ordinary civil servant who’s dull and dispassionate at his job in the cultural heritage administration. But his clandestine crimes soon earn him the notice of “Karma,” a secret organization that recovers cultural artifacts.

See, Skunk is a bit of a Robin Hood — he only swipes artifacts that have been illegally obtained by the affluent high society. Although the authorities are hot on Skunk’s heels, his competence and moral compass align perfectly with Karma’s, making him a perfect addition to the team.

Skunk’s first encounter with Karma has him coming face to face with leader Jang Tae-in, played by Jo Han-chul (Big Bet). As Skunk makes his escape, he meets with the muzzle of Tae-in’s gun. Unaware of his true agenda just yet, a wary Tae-in demands to know Skunk’s identity.

Well, that’s a question someone else would also like to hear the answer to. Played by Lee Deok-hwa (One Dollar Lawyer), antagonist Kim Young-soo has wealth in spades. Presumably, his insatiable greed will manifest in the illicit hoarding of cultural artifacts, putting him at odds with our heroes.

Though we don’t see her in the teaser just yet, Lee Joo-woo (Why Her) plays Choi Min-woo, a tenacious police officer who has just been transferred to the cultural assets unit. And rounding out the rest of the Karma team, we have Kim Jae-won (Our Blues) as the zealous maknae Shin Chang-hoon, and Choi Hwa-jung (Jealousy Incarnate) as the elite hacker Lee Choon-ja.

Directed by Choi Joon-bae (Mouse) and written by Shin Kyung-il, Stealer: The Treasure Keeper premieres on April 12.

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Via YNA

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1 LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death

March 8, 2023 at 3:12 PM

OMG this sounds so bad but potentially in only the best way.
Hopefully Joo Won gets to wear more than a g-string this time.

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aicaramba

March 8, 2023 at 3:58 PM

I missed Joo Won, but not the g-string! Ugh. that movie gave me motion sickness, I couldn't even get halfway.

Thankfully, it looks like he's got whole body suit this time.

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DancingEmma

March 10, 2023 at 12:55 AM

I am asking this Qn with a fair bit of trepidation as I hate the idea of g-strings and the fact that they exist. Even the word itself is unpleasant to me. How did it get passed the Censors in that drama?

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LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death

March 10, 2023 at 12:59 AM

🤣🤣🤣 It was a film rather than a drama. You're right, I don't think that would have made it through the censors if it was a drama.

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2 wheguhreh

March 8, 2023 at 4:58 PM

I actually think I'm going to watch this for potential. I love a good art caper, and this one sounds like it has the promise of a good action thriller along the lines of Entrapment, except kdrama with a male lead. Sounds like a decent premise with the potential for an easy watch.

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3 Lonestar Girl

March 8, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Why am I getting Yong-Pal vibes? I really like Joo Won, but would prefer to see him in a comedy.

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4 Kafiyah Bello

March 8, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Hmmm, hopefully this will be better than his more recent outings, yikes.

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5 Linarrick

March 8, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Joo-won as Robin Hood?!
It could go either way, but I’d be definitely into this if Park Ki-woong was also cast…

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6 Unaspirated

March 9, 2023 at 5:32 AM

I am here for whatever this turns out to be. Action? Comedy? Heist? Robin Hood? Thriller? Sprinkle of romance? Yes to all of it. Even if it's intensely campy and the story goes off the rails hard, I bet I will have a blast watching this drama.