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What Happens If the Police Need Criminal Help? These 10 Korean Films Provide Unexpected Answers

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Kapanlagi.com - Korean crime films do not always depict a sharp conflict between law enforcement and criminals. Some titles actually showcase the dynamics of cooperation between police and criminals in facing a greater enemy.

This unique premise makes the tension feel even more real while also providing an unexpected emotional touch. Various Korean films about police and criminal collaboration present thrilling action, shocking plot twists, and thought-provoking social criticism.

By placing two parties that are usually opposed on the same team, these films successfully create fresh and unforgettable tension. Reported by KapanLagi.com from various sources, Wednesday (28/5/2025).

1. The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos - When Inmates Become Police Partners

This Korean film showcases a special unit consisting of former criminals and police officers hunting down bigger criminals. This conflict-ridden collaboration becomes the main strength of the story, presenting tension and comedy in just the right measure.

In "The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos", solidarity amid differing backgrounds feels very intense. The film serves as a strong representation of how opposing sides can unite to uphold justice.

2. The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil - Together Against the Serial Killer

An unusual collaboration between police and gangsters is at the heart of this Korean crime film. In pursuit of a hard-to-catch serial killer, they form a temporary alliance filled with intrigue.

The tense atmosphere combined with strong characters gives this film a unique appeal. This temporary alliance raises many moral questions that make the audience think.

3. Believer and Detective Action with Drug Dealers

"Believer" takes the audience into the dark world of the Korean drug cartel. A detective must collaborate with a dealer to uncover a larger and slicker criminal network.

The unusual relationship between these two characters becomes the center of tension. The film also highlights how the line between right and wrong can blur in dangerous missions.

4. V.I.P - When the Law Protects Criminals

Unlike other films, "V.I.P" showcases the dark side of a corrupt police system. The film depicts how the son of a general, who is also a psychopathic killer, is actually protected by the law.

Sharp criticism of law enforcement is wrapped in a story full of surprises. In such situations, collaboration among parties becomes a moral dilemma that is hard to avoid.

5. The Prison - A Revenge that Unites Police and Inmates

In "The Prison", a former police officer infiltrates a prison and instead collaborates with the leader of the inmates. His goal is not just to uncover crimes, but also to seek personal revenge.

This Korean film shows that cooperation between police and criminals can arise from dark motivations. The theme of revenge adds complexity to the tension in the story.

6. Memoir of a Murderer - New Identity, Unexpected Alliance

This film presents the story of two serial killers living a new life. When the past haunts them, they collide in an effort to survive and protect themselves.

Although it is not an explicit collaboration between police and criminals, "Memoir of a Murderer" still offers a similar dynamic, where both parties are connected through hidden interests.

7. The Merciless - Friendship Among Betrayal

"The Merciless" focuses on a young police officer who infiltrates the criminal world and forms a friendship with its leader. However, this relationship is not free from betrayal and manipulation.

The presence of friendship in the relationship between the police and criminals adds an emotional dimension to the film. The plot, filled with intrigue, makes it difficult for the audience to predict the direction of the story.

8. Master - Collaboration with a Con Artist for the Truth

"Master" presents an unexpected alliance between a police officer and a skilled con artist to uncover a financial crime case that harms the state. This film combines elements of crime and large-scale investigation.

The tension and cleverness in the cat-and-mouse game make this film one of the best crime offerings from Korea. The audience is invited to witness how a shared goal can unite two very different factions.

9. Asura: The City of Madness - When a Detective and a Corrupt Mayor Collude

"Asura: The City of Madness" presents a dark tale about a detective who is forced to collaborate with a corrupt mayor for his own survival. The brutal and high-pressure world serves as the main backdrop for this film.

The collaboration in this film is not based on trust, but rather necessity. It showcases the darkest sides of the law and political world in South Korea.

10. New World - Undercover in the Most Dangerous Criminal Syndicate

"New World" features an undercover cop who successfully infiltrates the upper echelons of a criminal syndicate. As loyalties begin to blur, the once-clear mission becomes fraught with dilemmas.

This Korean film illustrates the inner conflict of a police officer who starts to feel close to the criminal world he is supposed to dismantle. Emotional tension and strategy keep the story full of surprises.

(kpl/cyk)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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