No Mercy (2025 South Korean Series)
No Mercy (Korean: 단죄; RR: Danjwe) is a South Korean television drama series that aired in 2025. The series explores themes of vengeance and justice in the digital age, centering on the impact of organized crime and modern technological fraud.
Plot Synopsis
The story follows Ha So-Min (played by Lee Joo-Young), a former police university student who has transitioned into a career as an aspiring actress. Her life is upended when she becomes the victim of a sophisticated voice phishing scam orchestrated by the criminal organization Ilseong, led by the antagonist Ma Seok-Gu (Ji Seung-Hyun). The loss of her family and her professional dreams drives her to seek retribution. Utilizing deepfake technology as a tool for her investigation and revenge, she partners with Detective Park Jeong-Hun (Koo Jun-Hoe) to dismantle the organization and expose the truth behind their operations.
Production and Release
The series was directed by Choi Hyeong-Joon and written by Kim Dan-Bi. It was broadcast in South Korea, with distribution through Dramax and the streaming platform Wavve. The series premiered on September 24, 2025, and concluded its run on October 16, 2025, airing on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast portraying characters within various groups, including the protagonist's circle, the criminal organization Ilseong, and the Seongan Police Station.
- Lee Joo-Young as Ha So-Min
- Ji Seung-Hyun as Ma Seok-Gu
- Koo Jun-Hoe as Park Jeong-Hun
