6 Recommendations for Films and Dramas about Criminal Kidnappings, with Gripping and Heartwarming Stories

Kapanlagi.com - Stories about criminal kidnapping dramas are quite easy to find in South Korean shows. These crime stories are presented in various tones, ranging from tense to heartwarming.

The latest one is a drama about a criminal kidnapping called THE DAY. It premiered in 2023 and tells the story of a desperate man resorting to kidnapping.

Not only that, there are still several other interesting films and dramas about criminal kidnappings worth following. If you're curious, please read the following information.

 

1. THE DAY (2023)

Drama Kidnapped by Criminals (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	-
Durasi	42 minutes
Episode	12
Tayang	ENA
Pemain	Yoon Kye Sang, Park Sung Hoon, Yu Na

There is a new 2023 drama titled THE DAY, which tells the story of a character named Kim Myung Joon (Yoon Kye Sang) who kidnaps an 11-year-old girl. He is in a desperate situation because his daughter is being treated in the hospital and he needs money for her treatment.

In this drama, you will also see Yu Na from PACHINKO, who will play the role of Choi Ro Hee, an 11-year-old girl with a mature and genius mind. The kidnapping case is investigated by detective Park Sang Yoon (Park Sung Hoon). With his usual attitude of defending truth and justice, he is able to quickly analyze the situation. His involvement with Kim Myung Joon begins.

 

2. LITTLE WOMEN (2022)

Rating	8.5/10 Mydramalist
Duration	1 hour 15 minutes
Episodes	12
Airing	Netflix, tvN
Cast	Kim Go Eun, Nam Ji Hyun, Park Ji Hu, Wi Ha Joon

Next, there is a recommendation for a drama kidnapped by criminals titled LITTLE WOMEN. Actually, the kidnapping here is not only done forcibly and hostage-taking, but the story is even more complicated. In general, this drama tells the story of three sisters fighting against a conspiracy of an influential family.

The first child is named Oh In-joo (Kim Go-eun), an accountant trapped in a mysterious system. On the other hand, she also wants to have a lot of money to lift her family out of poverty. The second child is named Oh In-kyung (Nam Ji-hyun), who works as a reporter. She becomes a brave figure in uncovering the facts related to the anomalies that occur.

Next, there is the youngest child named Oh In-Hye (Park Ji Hu) who has a talent for painting. She is forced to live in a wealthy family's house that keeps many dark secrets in order to obtain all the facilities. Here, there are many characters who die in unusual ways.

 

3. HOSTAGE: MISSING CELEBRITY (2021)

Drama Kidnapped by Criminals (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	7.5/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 36 minutes
Episode	-
Tayang	Prime Video, Viki
Pemain	Hwang Jung Min, Kim Jae Bum, Lee You Mi, Ryu Kyung Soo

Talking about recommended movies and dramas about celebrity kidnappings, HOSTAGE: MISSING CELEBRITY should not be missed. This film tells the story of the kidnapping of a famous actor named Hwang Jung Min. After being taken to a warehouse, his hands are tied. Meanwhile, the two other kidnappers waiting are surprised by the presence of the big actor.

There, there is also a girl named Ban Yo Seon (Lee Yoo Mi), the assistant of the cafe owner whose body was found in a destroyed condition. Hwang Jung Min thinks he is being pranked, but Yeom Dong Hun (Ryu Kyung Soo) is serious about his actions.

Choi Ki Wan (Kim Jae Bum) as the leader of the kidnappers asks Hwang Jung Min to prepare a sum of money. If not obeyed, he is threatened to die like the cafe owner. Yes, this group of kidnappers is very cruel and capable of doing anything to get the ransom money.

 

4. VOICE OF SILENCE (2020)

Rating	7.8/10 Mydramalist
Duration	1 hour 39 minutes
Episodes	-
Airing	Prime Video, Tubi, iQIYI, Viki, Netflix
Cast	Yoo Ah In, Yoo Jae Myung, Moon Seung Ah

Not only the drama Kidnapped by Criminals, the film titled VOICE OF SILENCE also has an equally interesting story to follow. In general, this drama tells the story of Tae-in (Yoo Ah-in) who is mute and forced to work as a crime scene cleaner and a grave digger for crime victims.

One day, there is a kidnapping victim named Cho-hee (Moon Seung-A) who has to be accommodated in his house. Since then, this story has been running very interestingly. If you think the plot will go like the usual kidnapping story, you are mistaken.

Instead, you will see a unique and soothing interaction between the kidnapper and the victim. This film will encourage viewers to reflect on the blurred boundaries between good and evil.

 

5. THE K2 (2016)

Drama Kidnapped by Criminals (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	8.2/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	16
Air Date	tvN, WeTV, Netflix, Tubi, Apple TV, iQIYI, Viki
Cast	Ji Chang Wook, Im Yoon Ah, Song Yoon Ah, Jo Sung Ha

The K2 also tells the story of a kidnapped criminal. Not a criminal in the true sense, but the female protagonist of this drama is 'kidnapped' and 'held hostage' by her own parents. In this drama, there is also a character named Kim Je-Ha, a former mercenary assigned to Iraq.

Fate brings him back to Korea and he works for Choi Yoo-jin, a prominent company owner and the wife of the presidential candidate, Jang See-jon. In carrying out his duties, he meets Go An-na (Im Yoon Ah). An-na is a girl who has been locked up since childhood until adulthood.

Prior to this, Je-Ha worked as Yoo-jin's bodyguard. Then, Je-Ha is assigned to protect Go An-na, See-Joon's unwanted daughter. Because they spend a lot of time together through thick and thin, feelings of mutual attraction arise between them.

 

6. NO MERCY (2019)

Rating	7.5/10 Mydramalist
Duration	1 hour 34 minutes
Episodes	-
Aired	Viki, Netflix, iQIYI
Cast	Lee Si Young, Park Se Wan, Choi Jin Ho, Lee Joon Hyuk

Still about kidnapping films, NO MERCY is definitely unforgettable. This film tells the story of revenge by an older sister named Park In-ae against the people who have sexually abused and raped her younger sister, Park Eun-hye, who has mental disabilities.

Park Eun-hye is also forced to serve men by her friends. Unexpectedly, one day she becomes a target of gang members. She is then kidnapped to be sold to others. Knowing this, Park In-ae immediately takes action. Through this film, you will see the actions of an older sister who is not hesitant to torture and even kill sexual abusers if they resist.

Well, KLovers, those are a series of interesting films and dramas about being kidnapped by criminals that you should follow.

 

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