June 25, 2025, Netflix has confirmed the launch date of its long-awaited new series, Triggerscheduled for July 25. This action thriller promises to shake up the platform's subscribers with a tense, suspenseful plot featuring 2 men confronted with a chaotic situation that shakes the foundations of society.
Trigger's plot
Trigger takes place in near-future South Korea, a country where firearms ownership is strictly forbidden. However, a series of violent incidents erupt due to the sudden appearance of illegal weapons, delivered in mysterious ways. Kim Nam-gilan actor acclaimed for his intense roles, plays Lee Do, a policeman who takes up arms to bring justice to this growing threat. At his side, Kim Young-kwang plays Moon Baek, an enigmatic character who helps him at gun-related crime scenes.
The teaser, already explosive, begins with a punchy narration: "Everyone carries a trigger in their heart".followed by deafening gunfire, revealing boxes of unknown weapons being delivered across the country. This discovery triggers a chain of tensions and confrontations that highlight the growing danger of this crisis. Moon Baek asks the question that sows anguish: "What if everyone in Korea had a gun?" This questioning sharpens the tension throughout the story.
Director Kwon Oh-seung, known for his unique approach to thrillers, defines Trigger as a story in which situations that anyone could imagine are transformed into dizzying reality. The treatment of firearms in the series stands out from what has been seen in previous Korean productions, offering an innovative and hard-hitting perspective.
With a talented team including Kim Nam-gil, Kim Young-kwang, and director Kwon Oh-seung, Trigger is shaping up to be a summer must-see, ready to captivate viewers with its thrilling action and captivating plot. The series will be available to stream worldwide on Netflix from July 25.
