Overview: “Villains” Kdrama (also known as “The Golden Age of Villains”) is a TVING original drama series that released on 18 December 2025 and starring Yoo Ji Tae, Kwak Do Won, Lee Bum Soo and Lee Min Jung. It will tell the story of a smart criminal named “J” who makes perfect fake money called “super-notes.” A corrupt police officer, a revenge-seeking ex-agent, and a skilled fake-money artist all try to catch him and take revenge.
| Genre | Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Watch Online* | TVING, HBO Max |
| Director | Jin Hyeok |
| Scriptwriter | Kim Hyung Jun |
| Air Time & Schedule | 2 episodes every Thursday |
Table of Contents
Synopsis
“Villains” Korean drama tells story of a deadly fight for “super-notes,” extremely high-quality fake bills. At the center is “J,” a genius criminal who has never failed and treats every crime as art.
Meanwhile, Jang Jung Hyeok is a corrupt detective who chases money, not justice.
Cha Gi Tae, a former NIS financial crime leader, lost everything because of J’s plot five years ago and now hunts him. Han Su Hyeon also had her life ruined by J and has since become a top counterfeit artist, waiting for her chance to take revenge.
Main Cast & Characters
- Yoo Ji Tae as “J”
- Kwak Do Won as Jang Jung Hyeok
- Lee Bum Soo as Cha Gi Tae
- Lee Min Jung as Han Su Hyeon
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Yoo Ji Tae earlier starred in Korean drama “Vigilante” (2023).
- Kwak Do Won earlier starred in Korean drama “Never Give Up” (2022).
- Lee Bum Soo earlier starred in Korean drama “Mercy for None” (2025).
- Lee Min Jung earlier starred in Korean drama “Once Again” (2020).
Trailers & Clips
This is a short trailer of “Villains” which shows how a deadly game unfolds over perfect fake money and revenge.
