Synopsis: Bloodhound (Series 2023)

 

“Bloodhound” tells the gripping story of two young boxers, Woojin and Gyumin, who find an unlikely ally in Mr. Choi, a good-natured moneylender. Uncle of the poor and financially desperate, together, they take down the ruthless loan shark group controlled by Myung-Gil.

Plot Summary:

San Woojin and Kim Gyumin are struggling boxers who get caught up in illegal money-lending business. Myung-Gil (with Akin) runs a loan shark operation, preyin on people who through no fault of their own fall on hard times, and gets them so deep in debt they will never escape, but be terrified of his reach. Cross paths of our boxers with Mr. Choi, an ex-boxer and kind-hearted moneylender who stands in opposition to Myung-Gil's ways.

Mr. Choi, who feels a moral obligation to correct Myung-Gil’s misdeeds, mentors Woojin and Gyumin. And as they gather evidence, get support, and challenge Myung-Gil’s network, things don’t go smoothly. Their quest is perilous as they must contend with brutal enforcers, legal obstacles, and the moral complexity of vigilante justice.

As Woojin and Gyumin write with the motivation to improve their boxing ability, they grow to understand the importance of trust, loyalty, and resilience. He guides and mentors them through both their personal struggles and the external threats brought on by Myung-Gil.

The story touches upon several themes including redemption, courage, and the struggle for justice. With the odds against them, Woojin and Gyumin must face their fears and go beyond their previous limits to bring down Myung-Gil's empire to bring hope and dignity back to their community.

 

Character Details:

1. Woojin:

   • An ambitious and gifted boxer with a checkered past. Struggling with personal demons of his own, Woojin is motivated to save his loved ones from the clutches of Myung-Gil. His character personifies resiliency and redemption.

2. Gyumin:

   • Woojin’s loyal friend and boxing companion. Gyumin serves as comic relief and emotional support, offsetting Woojin's scary intensity with his peppy outlook. He is the resourceful, street-smart one who will play an important part in their mission against Myung-Gil.

3. Mr. Choi:

   • A seven former boxer, turned gracious loan shark after seeing how other poor people get exploited by loan sharks. Mr. Choi is wise, seasoned and unyielding in his sense of justice — a mentor and moral compass to Woojin and Gyumin. He has a passionate desire to take down Myung-Gil’s operation and protect those who need it.

4. Myung-Gil:

   • The vicious loan shark, data deep-dive expert, and our main villain. Character of Myung-Gil: Cunning, brutal, and greedy. As a violently-minded man capable of doing whatever it takes to hold his victims in line, he is a formidable antagonist to the central characters.

Bloodhound is a tale of pure tenacity and never wavered heart, the kind that drives you through both the ring and the schemes of mobsters and gangsters.”