So Ji-sub's 'Mercy for None' Set for June 6 Release; His Return to Action After 13 Years

Actor So Ji-sub's latest work, 'Mercy for None,' will be unveiled on June 6.

'Mercy for None' is a noir action drama that follows 'Ki-jun,' who had once severed his own Achilles' heel and left the world of Mercy for None, returning after 11 years following the death of his brother 'Ki-seok,' who was the second-in-command of the organization, to unravel the conspiracy behind his revenge. Based on the popular Naver webtoon 'Mercy for None,' which depicted a brutal and intense world of violence, the series marks So Ji-sub's powerful return to action after 13 years, alongside a stellar cast including Heo Jun-ho, Gong Myung, Choo Young-woo, Ahn Gil-kang, Lee Beom-soo, Jo Han-chul, Cha Seung-won, and Lee Jun-hyuk, making it a highly anticipated series.

The released teaser poster captures the attention with the image of 'Ki-jun' (So Ji-sub) standing alone among numerous people lying in a narrow alley. The blood splattered on the wall hints at the fierce battles 'Ki-jun' had to face alone, sparking curiosity about his cold journey of revenge to uncover the secrets behind his brother's death.

The tagline "Rules are broken, and he has returned" raises expectations about the impact 'Ki-jun,' once considered a legend of Mercy for None world, will bring upon his return, highlighting his profound and intense presence.

The teaser trailer also revealed 'Ki-jun' relentlessly pursuing the dark secrets and the mastermind behind his sudden brother's death. After facing an unexpected attack, 'Ki-jun' encounters 'Ki-seok' (Lee Jun-hyuk) returned as a cold corpse, prompting him to seek out his brother's killer. Starting with 'Ki-jun' wielding his signature baseball bat, mercilessly clearing out the people blocking his way in a narrow alley, the trailer promises a variety of action scenes as 'Ki-jun' ruthlessly deals with anyone standing in the way of his revenge.

Finally, 'Ki-jun,' covered in blood, saying, "It's time to end this, all of it," raises questions about what awaits at the end of his lonely journey.

Promising a new world of noir action, 'Mercy for None' will premiere on Netflix at 4 PM on June 6 (Friday). 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)