First released in 2017, the action-packed film series The Outlaws continues to captivate audiences. Following a detective’s pursuit of major criminals, this Korean film delivers thrilling scenes that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
In the fourth installment titled The Roundup: Punishment, Detective Ma Seok Do (played by Ma Dong Seok) tackles narcotics trafficking facilitated by delivery apps. Actor Kim Moo Yeol takes on the role of the newest antagonist in this film.
Prior to Kim Moo Yeol, several other Korean actors portrayed villains in the The Outlaws film series. Who are they?
1. Yoon Kye Sang in the film The Outlaws (2017)
Yoon Kye Sang in the film The Outlaws (doc. ABO Entertainment/The Outlaws)The Outlaws marks the beginning of Detective Ma Seok Do’s journey. Set in Seoul’s Chinatown, the film follows Ma Seok Do as he confronts Jang Chen (played by Yoon Kye Sang), a loan shark operating in the area. Jang Chen employs ruthless tactics to maximize profits, posing a challenge for Ma Seok Do and sparking conflicts among local gangs.
2. Son Suk Ku in the film The Roundup (2022)
Son Suk Ku in the film The Roundup (doc. ABO Entertainment/The Roundup)In the sequel released five years later, titled The Roundup, Ma Seok Do pursues fugitive killers. His mission takes him to Vietnam, where he uncovers a string of tourist murders orchestrated by Kang Hae Sang (played by Son Suk Ku). Ma Seok Do and his team face daunting challenges as they pursue Kang Hae Sang.
3. Lee Joon Hyuk in the film The Roundup: No Way Out (2023)
Lee Joon Hyuk in the film The Roundup: No Way Out (doc. ABO Entertainment/The Roundup: No Way Out)Set seven years after Kang Hae Sang’s arrest, The Roundup: No Way Out sees Ma Seok Do joining the Metropolitan Investigation Team. Tasked with capturing Joo Seong Cheol (played by Lee Joon Hyuk), a wealthy businessman’s son allied with Japanese gangsters, Ma Seok Do confronts escalating chaos fueled by criminal activities.
4. Kim Moo Yeol in the film The Roundup: Punishment (2024)
Kim Moo Yeol in the film The Roundup: Punishment (doc. ABO Entertainment/The Roundup: Punishment)In the latest installment, The Roundup: Punishment, Ma Seok Do returns to tackle a new assignment. Joining the Cyber Investigation Team, he aims to apprehend Baek Chang Ki (played by Kim Moo Yeol), a former mercenary and member of an online gambling syndicate. As Ma Seok Do pursues his duty, he also seeks vengeance against Baek Chang Ki for past betrayals.
From Yoon Kye Sang to Kim Moo Yeol, these actors have delivered compelling performances as villains in the The Outlaws film series. Despite portraying antagonists, their captivating portrayals leave a lasting impression on audiences.
