Dwaeji-ui Wang
돼지의 왕
“Two estranged classmates reunite to confront traumatic middle school memories of social hierarchy and a mysterious figure named Chul.”
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Two estranged classmates reunite to confront traumatic middle school memories of social hierarchy and a mysterious figure named Chul.
After facing a devastating personal crisis, 30-something Kyung-Min reaches out to his former middle school classmate Jong-Suk, whom he hasn't seen in 15 years. Jong-Suk, now working as a ghostwriter while harboring dreams of becoming a novelist, reluctantly agrees to meet. As the two men reconnect, they find themselves revisiting their difficult middle school days, when they were both part of the lowest social class—derisively labeled as "pigs" by the school's ruling elite known as "dogs." Their shared memories center around a mysterious figure from their past—a student known as Chul, who emerged as a powerful presence among the marginalized group. Through their conversation, the two men confront the lasting impact of their school experiences and the complex relationships that shaped their youth. As Kyung-Min leads Jong-Suk back to their old school grounds, long-buried memories and emotions resurface, forcing both men to grapple with the shadows of their past and how those formative years continue to influence their present lives. (Source: Asian Media Wiki)
After his business goes bankrupt, 30-something Kyung-Min (Oh Jung-Se) kills his wife impulsively. Hiding his anger, he seeks out his former middle school classmate Jong-Suk (Yang Ik-June). Jong-Suk now works as a ghostwriter for an autobiography, but he dreams of writing his own novel. For the first time in 15 years, they meet. Kyung-Min and Jong-Suk both hide their own current situations and begin to talk about their middle school days. At their middle school, they were classified by their wealth and grades. Kyung-Min and Jong-Suk were at the bottom. They were called pigs. They were bullied by a ruling class called dogs. When they were called pigs, they got angry but couldn't do anything against the dogs. Then a king of pigs appears—Chul (Kim Hye-Na). Kyung-Min and Jong-Suk became to rely on Chul-Yi. Now, leading Jong-Suk to their middle school grounds, Kyung-Min discloses the shocking truth to Jong-Suk of what happened 15 years ago. (Source: Asian Media Wiki)
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6.8/10
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7.1 ptsRecommenders 8.6 · others 1.5
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- 10/10 “This is a deeply interesting series that offers a profound and realistic look at the potential for human monstrosity. While the extreme brutality may alienate some viewers, it is an essential...”
- 8/10 “This film is an incredibly dark and disturbing experience that leaves a lasting, haunting impression through its raw exploration of hopelessness, cruelty, and the harsh realities of bullying. There...”
- 9/10 “The King of the Pigs features a masterfully written story, a compelling narrative, and well-crafted characters that make it the best animated story I have seen in a long time. However, the...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-6653
A Movie Production · Fall 2011
in association with Studio Dadashow
- Format
- 1 × 96′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 1h 36m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Nov 2011 – Nov 2011
- Fall 2011
- Source
- Movie
- media type
- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref.
- BS-6653
- catalog