Actors Kang Ha Neul and Yoo Hae Jin are ready to blow audiences away with their intense performances in the upcoming crime-action film Yadang: The Snitch, hitting theaters on April 23!

Directed by Hwang Byung Gook, Yadang: The Snitch dives deep into the hidden world of drug crime in South Korea.

The story follows a mysterious broker named Yadang: The Snitch, a prosecutor eager to rise in power, and a relentless detective willing to risk everything to bring down the drug trade.

The film marks the first time the figure of Yadang, an actual but little-known figure in South Korea's drug investigation underworld, is brought to the big screen.

The newly revealed launch poster features Kang Ha Neul as Lee Kang Soo, the mastermind behind the drug operation. He’s joined by Yoo Hae Jin as prosecutor Koo Kwan Hee and Park Hae Joon as detective Oh Sang Jae, setting up an intense three-way showdown.

Fans can expect a high-energy, action-packed battle on screen!

The film's tagline, “Drug brokers, prosecutors, detectives—even drug dealers all line up before him,” has left fans buzzing with excitement, hinting at the powerful dynamics and intense drama to come.

Produced by Hive Media Corp, the powerhouse behind smash hits like 12.12: The Day and Inside Men, Yadang is already being called one of the most anticipated films of 2025.

Kang Ha Neul’s role as Lee Kang Soo is truly something to look forward to. He plays the notorious broker who sells crucial information about drug criminals to national investigators.

Expect to see Kang Ha Neul switch between a calm, collected attitude and a serious, intense persona, showing off his acting range like never before.

Yoo Hae Jin takes on the role of Koo Kwan Hee, an ambitious prosecutor from humble beginnings who wants to climb the ladder of power, and is the first to make a deal with Yadang: The Snitch. Park Hae Joon portrays the determined detective Oh Sang Jae, a narcotics officer on a mission to take down the drug trade.

With its thrilling premise and powerful cast, Yadang: The Snitch is definitely one to watch this spring.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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