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Shark: The Storm

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Shark: The Storm
1.15
Promotional poster (Season 2)
Hangul
샤크 : 더 스톰
Revised RomanizationSyakeu : deo seutom
McCune–ReischauerSyak'ŭ : tŏ sŭt'om
Genre
Based on
Shark
by
  • Woon
  •     Kim Woo-seob
Written byMin Ji
Directed byKim Geon
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes6
Production
Production companies
  • SLL
  • Toyou's Dream
Original release
NetworkTVING
ReleaseMay 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
Related
Shark: The Beginning [ko] (film)

Shark: The Storm (Korean: 샤크 : 더 스톰) is a 2025 South Korean action thriller crime drama television series written by Min Ji, directed by Kim Geon, and starring Kim Min-seok and Lee Hyun-wook. The series is based on the Kakao Webtoon Shark by Woon and Kim Woo-seob and the sequel of the 2021 TVING original film Shark: The Beginning [ko]. It was released on TVING on May 15, 2025.

Synopsis

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Cha Woo-sol, once a target of unyielding school bullying, took a drastic step when he snapped and stabbed his abuser, resulting in a prison sentence. While incarcerated, he encountered Jung Do-hyun, a former MMA champion, who became his mentor, teaching him the skills to fight and survive. After his release, Woo-sol is resolved to move on from his past and chase his aspiration of becoming a professional mixed martial arts fighter. He trains rigorously, aiming to carve out a new future despite the stigma attached to being an ex-convict. His former prison companions, who are also striving to lead reformed lives, support him. Among them, Lee Won-joon stands out as he seeks to make amends to those he bullied in his past. Nevertheless, Woo-sol's attempts to lead a tranquil life are disrupted when he encounters Hyun Woo-yong. Woo-yong is a formidable and sadistic gang leader who operates a brutal underground fighting league for his own twisted enjoyment. A skilled fighter himself, he views Woo-sol as a new plaything to manipulate and exploit. Initially, Woo-sol attempts to steer clear of Woo-yong's perilous realm, but Woo-yong's unyielding pursuit and readiness to harm those close to Woo-sol compel him to act. This leads to an intense struggle for survival, with Woo-sol being pulled into the merciless illegal fighting circuit. He is no longer merely fighting for himself but also to safeguard his friends and loved ones from Woo-yong's violent syndicate.

Cast and characters

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Supporting

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Special appearance

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Production and release

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The series is based on Kakao webtoon Shark by Woon and Kim Woo-seob, and the sequel of the 2021 TVING's original film Shark: The Beginning [ko]. Kim Min-seok, Bae Myung-jin [ko], and Lee Jung-hyun [ko] would reprised their roles along with Lee Hyun-wook, who made a special appearance in the film and Park Jin. The principal photography began in July 2022 and was supposed to be released in the first half of 2023.[7] In November 2024, TVING revealed their original content lineup for 2025 and Shark: The Storm is among them.[8] In April 2025, TVING confirmed that all six episodes of the series would be released on May 15, 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lee, So-jung (April 27, 2025). 차주영 만나고 빵 뜨더니...빌런 된 이현욱, 김민석과 맞대결 펼친다 ('샤크') [After meeting Cha Joo-young and having a blast...Lee Hyun-wook becomes a villain and faces off against Kim Min-seok ('Shark')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  2. ^ Yoo, Jung-woo (January 24, 2024). [이슈人] '팔색조' 배우 배명진 "인생 캐릭터요? 지금도 진행중" [[Issue People] 'Palchaetto' Actor Bae Myung-jin "Life Character? Still in Progress"]. Get News (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  3. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (June 28, 2022). 이정현, 티빙 오리지널 '샤크' 시즌2도 출연 확정 '액션 기대' [Lee Jung-hyun confirmed to appear in TVING original 'Shark' season 2 'Action expected']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  4. ^ Son, Bong-suk (May 15, 2025). 배우 정다은, '샤크 : 더 스톰' 킥복싱 챔피언 꿈꾸는 이연진 역 출연 [Actress Jung Da-eun to appear as Lee Yeon-jin, a kickboxing champion in 'Shark: The Storm']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Kim, Soo-jin (May 21, 2025). '샤크 : 더 스톰' 이유준, 온몸 불사른 '리얼 액션' ['Shark: The Storm' Lee Yoo-jun, 'real action' that burned his whole body]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  6. ^ Yeon, Hwi-sun (May 13, 2025). 위하준, 수의 입고 싸늘한 표정...'감옥 의형제' 김민석 멘토 재등장 ('샤크') [Wi Ha-joon, wearing a suit and a cold expression...'Prison Brother' Kim Min-seok mentor reappears ('Shark')]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Park, Pan-seok (June 28, 2022). '샤크 더 스톰' 김민석X이현욱 더 강력하게 돌아온다..막강 라인업 완성 ['Shark the Storm' Kim Min-seok X Lee Hyun-wook return stronger..Complete powerful lineup]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  8. ^ Choi, Hee-jae (November 1, 2024). 드라마→애니·스포츠...티빙, 2025 오리지널 라인업 공개 [Drama→Animation·Sports...TVING, 2025 Original Lineup Revealed]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025.
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