A Killer Paradox is the story of a regular guy who finds himself killing evil-doers and a detective tenaciously in pursuit of him. It is the contrast between Lee Tang (Choi Woo Shik, known for the K-drama series Our Beloved Summer and for being a member of the Wooga gang of BTS V and Park Seojoon) and Jang Nan-gam (Son Suk Ku, known for My Liberation Notes, Designated Survivor) at a homicide scene. Lee looks horrified, standing under the rain while holding the hammer he used to commit his first murder. Detective Jang examines the murder scene, hinting at the tense events to follow.
The story begins when Lee Tang, a submissive man who doesn’t normally fight back, accidentally kills a person. Haunted by fear and guilt, Lee is constantly on edge, and the detective, Jang Nan-gam, is suddenly on his tail. The psychological warfare is carried out between the two, with Jang keeping a close eye on changes in Lee’s demeanor.
Just when Lee decides to turn himself in, news comes that instantly changes the atmosphere: The victim of Lee’s first murder, turns out, is a malevolent serial killer. There’s a noticeable shift in Lee’s character, evolving from a murderer to one who condemns. The plot explores themes of morality, justice, and personal transformation, with Lee evolving from a regular guy to a self-proclaimed executor of justice.
A Killer Paradox is based on the original webtoon of the same name, written by Kkomabi, whose story gained substantial attention for its gripping narrative. The series adaptation is directed by Lee Chang-Hee (Hell is Other People, The Vanished), renowned for genre features.
Is he a God-appointed hero or a villain who will face judgment? A Killer Paradox will be released globally on February 9, only on Netflix.
