Also known as: Mayagwang (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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The Drug King (Korean: 마약왕; RR: Mayagwang) is a 2018 South Korean crime drama film written and directed by Woo Min-ho. It stars Song Kang-ho as Lee Doo-sam, an ordinary small-time narcotics dealer who becomes an infamous drug lord in Korea during the 1970s. The film also features Jo Jung-suk as a prosecutor from Seoul who is intent on taking Lee down and Bae Doona as a lobbyist who guides Lee into the upper levels of drug dealing. Other cast members include Kim Dae-myung, Kim So-jin, Lee Hee-joon, and Jo Woo-jin.
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The Drug King (마약왕) — verified Korean film. Released 2018. Directed by Woo Min-ho. 10 verified cast.
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Runtime (min): 139
Genre: crime film, drama film
Original language: Korean
Title: The Drug King
Year: 2018
Director: Woo Min-ho
Country: South Korean
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Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 마약왕 (영화); KoreaAPI uses 마약왕 (chosen by source authority).
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The Drug King (Korean: 마약왕; RR: Mayagwang) is a 2018 South Korean crime drama film written and directed by Woo Min-ho. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04, via KoreaAPI).
When was The Drug King released?
The Drug King was released in 2018 (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who stars in The Drug King?
Cast includes Song Kang-ho, Cho Jung-seok, Bae Doona, Lee Sung-min, Kim So-jin, Lee Hee-joon, Jo Woo-jin, Yoo Jae-myung, Kim Dae-myung, Park Kyung-hye (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who directed The Drug King?
The Drug King was directed by Woo Min-ho (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Drug King's runtime (min)?
The Drug King — Runtime (min): 139 (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Drug King's genre?
The Drug King — Genre: crime film, drama film (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Drug King's original language?
The Drug King — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Drug King's title?
The Drug King — Title: The Drug King (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Drug King's year?
The Drug King — Year: 2018 (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Drug King's director?
The Drug King — Director: Woo Min-ho (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Drug King's country?
The Drug King — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q30115167 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; Wikipedia The Drug King 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC; TMDB 497370 2026-09-04 05:10 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
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