The Manipulated

The Manipulated

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Release Date

11/5/2025

Runtime

12 eps, 584 mins

Overview

Taejoong's life is torn apart when he's framed for a heinous crime and imprisoned. Discovering it was all orchestrated by someone on the outside, he embarks on a rage-fueled quest for revenge.

Status

Ended

Original Language

Korean

Budget

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Revenue

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A man wrongfully imprisoned returns from the inside, consumed by rage and determined to dismantle those who orchestrated his downfall. This is a long, absorbing revenge thriller that builds momentum across twelve episodes, balancing intimate character study with escalating stakes.

Mood

AngryTenseDefiantParanoid

Themes

RevengeBetrayalJusticeCorruptionPower

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violence

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The Manipulated (2025) directed by Park Shin-woo | FirstCinema