The upcoming Netflix thriller series A Killer Paradox released its official trailer on Monday, January 29, 2024. The series follows the story of a young university student, Lee Tang (Choi Woo-Shik), who accidentally murders a serial killer. Meanwhile, Son Suk-Ku plays detective Jang Nan-Gam, who does everything in his power to find the murderer. The dark comedy thriller premieres on Friday, February 9, 2024, on Netflix.
The newly released trailer for A Killer Paradox centers around the day Lee Tang accidentally murders a serial killer. It further delves deep into his motive for committing the murder and his inner psyche. Once a young college student, he discovers his power to eliminate evil criminals. The story delves into Lee Tang navigating his identities either as “A God-sent hero or unpunished sinner.” Viewers will have to wait to see if he walks away with further murders or if detective Nan-Gam catches him.
A Killer Paradox trailer: Choi Woo-Shik’s life turns upside down after he murders a serial killer
The trailer for A Killer Paradox begins with the day that completely turns Lee Tang’s life upside down. The young university student reveals that “striking back was never an option in his life, so that day, why did I?” indicating the time he accidentally murdered a serial killer. From then on, he suffers the consequences of his actions.
Lee Tang takes a shower after the murder. However, he gets scared after a friend mentions the incident to him. Moreover, he also looks up on the internet if he will suffer lighter penalties for the accidental murder. While he breaks down several times at different places over his actions, detective Jang Nan-Gam looks for Lee Tang after spotting him on a CCTV camera.
Nan-Gam visits Lee Tang at the store where the latter works part-time. The detective mocks Lee Tang and says, “I understand that, in life, it sometimes occurs that you want to kill somebody. I’m kidding.” However, the next scene follows Lee Tang’s confession about killing not one but multiple people.
Lee Tang comes to the realization that he only killed people who deserved to die. He further discovers that there’s no evidence against him for killing two people. From then on, the trailer documents a more confident and villainous Lee Tang embarking on a killing spree. The trailer promises a contemplating journey for viewers as the central character navigates his identity as either a God-sent hero or an unpunished sinner.
The trailer ends with a run-and-chase battle between Jang Nan-Gam and Lee Tang. While the detective remains confident of catching the criminal, Lee Tang realizes the choice he’s made.
Lee Chang Hee serves as the director of the series, and Kim Da-Min is the writer. To watch the characters’ journey unfold, don’t forget to tune in to A Killer Paradox on Friday, February 9, 2024, on Netflix.
