“Shark: The Storm” K-Drama: Plot, Cast, Filming Location, Reviews And Where To Watch

“Shark: The Storm” K-Drama starring Kim MinSeok has finally released its 6 episodes. The story revolves around a high school student who ends up in prison after fighting back against his bully.

The drama is a sequel to the film “Shark: The Beginning,” released in 2021. The story is based on the Kakao webtoon titled “Shark,” written by Woon and illustrated by Kim WooSeo. Both the film and the series were exclusively released on TVING.

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In this article, we will explore the plot, cast, reviews, filming locations, and where to watch “Shark: The Storm.” It’s the best way to familiarize yourself with the drama if you’re planning to start watching.

“Shark: The Storm” Plot

“Shark: The Storm” begins with Cha WooSol (played by Kim MinSeok), who starts to dream a new dream after being released from prison. However, his peaceful daily life, filled with hope, is short-lived. Just as Jeong DoHyeon (played by Wi HaJun) feared that “bugs would swarm,” a storm named Hyun WooYong (played by Lee HyunWook) swept over Cha WooSol’s life.

Hyun WooYong finds out that Cha WooSol had defeated Bae SeokChan (played by Jung WonHang) in the past. He is running an illegal fighting league and wants to drag Cha WooSol into it. This marks the beginning of a fierce storm.

When Cha WooSol refuses the offer, Hyun WooYong kidnaps his long-time friend and teacher, Yoon JiHee (played by Jo YoonSeo), and threatens him. As a result, Cha WooSol enters the fighting game designed by Hyun WooYong to protect someone precious to him.

However, Lee WonJoon (played by Bae MyungJin), Han SeongYong (played by Lee JungHyun), and Jeong SangHyeop (played by ParkJin), who had become comrades in life beyond just prison mates, stand by Cha WooSol’s side.

“Shark: The Storm” Cast and Characters

“Shark: The Storm” K-Drama: Plot, Cast, Filming Location, Reviews And Where To Watch

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Kim MinSeok as Cha WooSol

Cha WooSol is bullied in "Shark: The Beginning." He stabs his bully in the eye in self-defense, leading to his imprisonment. That is where he learns martial arts from Jeong DoHyeon. In "Shark: The Storm," WooSol is finally let out of prison and tries to start a new life—but is soon pulled back into danger.

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Wi HaJun as Jeong DoHye

A former world martial arts champion, he was imprisoned for killing a band of robbers with his bare hands—men who had brutally killed his parents and his sister. He teaches Cha WooSol how to fight, how to survive, and how to protect himself physically and mentally in prison.

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Lee HyunWook as Hyun WooYong

Hyun WooYong is a ruthless head of an underground combat league. He is obsessed with power and control, and after learning about Cha WooSol's past victories, he relentlessly pursues him for recruitment. He is manipulative and will do whatever he wants to get what he wants.

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Jo YoonSeo as Yoon JiHe

Yoon JiHee is the longtime mentor and former teacher of WooSol. She plays a crucial role in his emotional growth. Her emotional attachment, like a family, pushed WooSol to go into illegal fights.

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Bae MyungJin, Lee JungHyun, and Park Jin as Lee WonJoon, Han SeongYong, and Jeong SangHyeop

They are Cha WooSol's closest and most powerful allies. They began as fellow inmates and become a family. They show unwavering support and loyalty when WooSol faced his greatest challenges.