Villain Is Alive (2015 Film)

Villain Is Alive (Korean: 악인은 살아 있다; RR: Akineun Sala Itda) is a 2015 South Korean thriller film directed by Kim Harry. The film explores themes of corruption, corporate scandal, and personal vengeance.

Promotional poster for the film Villain Is Alive.

Plot

The narrative centers on a high-profile corruption and embezzlement scandal involving Baek Dong-Il, the president of Hanseung Venture Capital. The situation intensifies when Na Yoo-Mi, a high-ranking manager at the firm, is discovered dead at the base of a cliff. While authorities officially classify the incident as an accident or suicide, her husband, Han Byung-Do, suspects foul play linked to Baek Dong-Il. Driven by grief and suspicion, Han Byung-Do initiates a plan to exact revenge against the executive.

Simultaneously, Baek Dong-Il coordinates a smuggling operation with the assistance of Song Chan-Hyuk. Detective Kim Joo-Won conducts a clandestine investigation into the unfolding events, tracking both the criminal activities of the corporation and the vengeful actions of Han Byung-Do.

Actor Park Byung-Eun — Park Byung-Eun portrays Han Byung-Do.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Park Byung-Eun as Han Byung-Do
Kim Hong-Fa as Baek Dong-Il
Kim Pub-Lae as Song Chan-Hyuk
Han Soo-Yeon as Na Yoo-Mi
Park Ji-Hwan as Detective Kim Joo-Won
Shin Rin-Ah as Han Yeon-Woo

Actor Kim Hong-Fa — Kim Hong-Fa portrays Baek Dong-Il.

Actor Kim Pub-Lae — Kim Pub-Lae portrays Song Chan-Hyuk.

Actress Han Soo-Yeon — Han Soo-Yeon portrays Na Yoo-Mi.

Production and Release

Villain Is Alive was released in South Korea on July 16, 2015. The film has a runtime of 91 minutes and was distributed by Yejilim Entertainment.