“Two estranged classmates reunite to confront traumatic middle school memories of social hierarchy and a mysterious figure named Chul.”
Dwaeji-ui Wang
돼지의 왕
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Synopsis
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)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 10 sampled reviews
What 10 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.96 · split reception
7.1 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 1.5
↑ 4.80
Running avg · Oct 2012 → Mar 2023
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Dwaeji-ui Wang begins and ends here.
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A Movie Production
Studio Dadashow
- Format 1 × 96′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 36m all episodes
- Aired Nov 2011 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-6653 catalog
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- Studio Dadashow Producer