뺑반 AKA Hit-and-Run Squad

<p data-start="24" data-end="951" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">Hit-and-Run Squad (2019), also known by its Korean title <em data-start="81" data-end="92">Bbaengban</em>, is a South Korean action crime film directed by Han Jun-hee and released on January 30, 2019. Running for 133 minutes, the movie follows a specialized police unit investigating hit-and-run cases and takes the familiar police thriller into the world of illegal street racing, reckless speed, corruption, wealth, and high-stakes pursuit. The story centers on police detective Eun Shi-yeon, played by Kong Hyo-jin, who is reassigned to the hit-and-run squad after being demoted, and rookie officer Seo Min-jae, portrayed by Ryu Jun-yeol, whose natural driving ability makes him an important asset to the team. Their investigation leads them toward Jeong Jae-cheol, played by Jo Jung-suk, a wealthy and powerful former racing driver whose obsession with speed places him at the center of a dangerous criminal investigation. <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="914" data-content-reference-end="946"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span><span aria-hidden="true" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor"></span></p> <p data-start="953" data-end="1810">What makes <em data-start="964" data-end="983">Hit-and-Run Squad</em> particularly appealing to fans of Korean crime movies and action thrillers is the combination of police investigation and adrenaline-fueled car-chase action. Rather than focusing exclusively on conventional detective work, the film builds its tension around the pursuit of a wealthy speed maniac who appears to have the resources, confidence, and influence to stay one step ahead of the authorities. Eun Shi-yeon and Seo Min-jae must work together despite their very different personalities and circumstances, while the squad's investigation gradually reveals how dangerous their target really is. Min-jae's exceptional driving talent becomes crucial during the pursuit, giving the film an energetic automotive dimension that complements its police procedural and crime-thriller elements. <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="1768" data-content-reference-end="1800"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p> <p data-start="1812" data-end="2602">The cast is one of the movie's strongest attractions, bringing together several prominent South Korean performers. Kong Hyo-jin leads as Eun Shi-yeon, Ryu Jun-yeol plays talented rookie officer Seo Min-jae, and Jo Jung-suk takes on the role of the wealthy and unpredictable Jeong Jae-cheol. The supporting cast includes Yum Jung-ah, Jeon Hye-jin, Son Suk-ku, Kim Ki-bum, Lee Hak-joo, Jung Soo-ji and Bae Yoo-ram. Han Jun-hee, who previously directed <em data-start="2262" data-end="2280">Coin Locker Girl</em>, brings the film a distinctly modern crime-action approach, while the story uses the hit-and-run investigation as a foundation for escalating confrontations, dangerous driving sequences, police teamwork and a tense cat-and-mouse battle between investigators and their elusive target. <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="2555" data-content-reference-end="2588"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p> <p data-start="2604" data-end="3365">For viewers searching for a Korean action movie with police investigation, crime, fast cars, intense pursuits and a compelling battle between determined detectives and a powerful antagonist, <em data-start="2795" data-end="2821">Hit-and-Run Squad (2019)</em> offers a distinctive combination of genres. The film is officially categorized as an action and crime movie, and its premise revolves around a police unit specializing in hit-and-run investigations as they pursue a wealthy, reckless speedster. With its Korean setting, strong ensemble cast, high-speed chase sequences and crime-driven storyline, <em data-start="3168" data-end="3187">Hit-and-Run Squad</em> is a solid choice for audiences interested in Korean crime thrillers, police action movies, car-chase films and modern South Korean cinema.</p>