Karma (South Korean Television Series)
Karma, also known by its Korean title Akyeon (meaning "ill-fated relationship"), is a South Korean crime thriller series released on Netflix in 2025. The series is directed by Lee Il-Hyeong, who also contributed to the writing. The narrative is based on the webcomic Akyeon by Choi Hee-Sun, which was serialized on Kakao from April 2019 to January 2020.
Plot
The series follows the lives of six individuals whose paths become inextricably linked through a series of unfortunate and fateful events. The plot explores themes of trauma, desperation, and the consequences of irreversible decisions. Key characters include a man who witnesses a mysterious accident and enters into a life-altering deal, a doctor named Lee Ju-Yeon who struggles with childhood trauma, and a man who faces financial ruin after a failed cryptocurrency investment. The story further weaves in the lives of a man who loses his job and becomes entangled in a high-stakes financial situation, as well as a private clinic owner in Gangnam and his girlfriend.
Cast
The series features an extensive ensemble cast, including:
- Park Hae-Soo as the witness
- Shin Min-A as Lee Ju-Yeon
- Lee Hee-Jun as the debtor
- Kim Sung-Kyun as Jang Gil-Ryong
- Lee Kwang-Soo as Han Sang-Hun
- Gong Seung-Yeon as Lee Yu-Jeong
Production
Karma consists of six episodes. It was produced for distribution on the Netflix platform. The screenplay was adapted from the original webcomic by Choi Hee-Sun, with director Lee Il-Hyeong overseeing the production.