Netflix's New Series 'Trigger' Set to Premiere on July 25

Netflix is gearing up to release its latest series, 'Trigger' (트리거), on July 25, 2025. This action-packed disaster thriller unfolds in South Korea, a nation known for its strict gun control, where illegal firearms mysteriously appear and gun-related incidents escalate. The story follows two men, each armed for their own reasons, in a chaotic world where safety mechanisms are stripped away, igniting the triggers within people's hearts and delivering intense gun action and suspense.

The series features acclaimed actors Kim Nam-gil (김남길) and Kim Young-kwang (김영광), who are expected to elevate audience anticipation. Kim Nam-gil portrays Lee Do (이도), a police officer who takes up arms to uphold justice, while Kim Young-kwang plays Moon Baek (문백), a mysterious ally assisting Lee Do at crime scenes. The cast also includes trusted names like Park Hoon (박훈), Gil Hae-yeon (길해연), and Kim Won-hae (김원해), further enhancing the show's credibility and quality.

Directed and written by Kwon Oh-seung (권오승), who gained recognition at the Fantasia International Film Festival for his film 'Midnight' (미드나이트), 'Trigger' promises a fresh take on the genre.

Recently released teaser posters and trailers have heightened curiosity. The visuals depict Lee Do and Moon Baek confronting a box containing an unknown firearm, with the tagline, 'Illegal firearms have been delivered to the gun-free nation of South Korea,' hinting at the chaos to come. The contrasting expressions of the two men suggest their differing motivations for wielding guns, while the teaser captivates viewers with its gripping intensity. A haunting question lingers: 'Does everyone have a trigger inside them?' followed by the sound of gunfire, signaling the start of a series of violent discoveries.

The narrative explores the alarming reality of illegal firearms being distributed through deliveries, igniting conflicts in a world where money fuels chaos. As Lee Do embarks on a quest for the truth amidst this unexpected turmoil in South Korea, Moon Baek's provocative question, 'What would happen if everyone had a gun in Korea? Aren't you curious?' tightens the tension. Kwon Oh-seung describes 'Trigger' as a story where the unimaginable becomes reality, presenting firearms in a way that diverges from traditional Korean cinema and drama, making them central to the plot.