The K2 (2016–2016)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Action, Thriller1 season, 16 episodes
The K2 posterReview score: 65%

Plot

Drama about a patriotic bodyguard who was abandoned by his country and colleagues, a hidden daughter of leading Presidential candidate who regards love as a tool for revenge, and the First Lady contender who hides her ambition and charisma behind a kind and friendly personality.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The K2 S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 9.5Se Joon uses an assassination attempt against Yoo Jin to further his campaign. Chief Joo offers Je Ha a job with JSS.
  2. 02The K2 S01E10Episode 10S01E10 · 9.5Anna appeals to the public to find out more about her mother's death. The investigation of Se Joon takes a new turn.
  3. 03The K2 S01E13Episode 13S01E13 · 9.5Se Joon's explanation of Yoo Jin's statement to the press may not be enough to save his candidacy. Yoo Jin tries to convince Anna to leave the country.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2016Aired 9.0Season avg
  1. S01E01The K2 S01E01Episode 1September 23, 2016 7.8When Assemblyman Jang Se-joon comes under attack, a mysterious banner hanger suddenly comes to his rescue showing incredible signs of combat
  2. S01E02The K2 S01E02Episode 2September 24, 2016 9.0President Park searches for Je Ha, who is on the run. Yoo Jin orders Anna be brought to Korea.
  3. S01E03The K2 S01E03Season's bestEpisode 3September 30, 2016 9.5Se Joon uses an assassination attempt against Yoo Jin to further his campaign. Chief Joo offers Je Ha a job with JSS.
  4. S01E04The K2 S01E04Episode 4October 1, 2016 9.0Yoo Jin convinces Je Ha that they can both benefit from working together, even when he doesn't quite fit in at JSS.
  5. S01E05The K2 S01E05Episode 5October 7, 2016 9.0At a funeral, Yoo Jin falls into a trap that she cannot escape without Je Ha's help.
  6. S01E06The K2 S01E06Episode 6October 8, 2016 8.5Yoo Jin offers Je Ha a chance to find out more about his past. Anna escapes the house with the intent of finding her father.
  7. S01E07The K2 S01E07Episode 7October 14, 2016 8.5After rushing to save Anna, Je Ha makes a difficult promise. Yoo Jin gives away information that could be used against her to secure an alli
  8. S01E08The K2 S01E08Episode 8October 15, 2016 8.5The investigation that Se Joon asked for on Yoo Jin's family's company begins. As the search for Anna attracts more online attention, JSS sc
  9. S01E09The K2 S01E09Episode 9October 21, 2016 9.0Anna meets a family member she didn't know she had who can change her life. Je Ha receives another employment offer.
  10. S01E10The K2 S01E10Episode 10October 22, 2016 9.5Anna appeals to the public to find out more about her mother's death. The investigation of Se Joon takes a new turn.
  11. S01E11The K2 S01E11Episode 11October 28, 2016 9.0The assassination does not turn out as planned, but Yoo Jin manages to turn it to her and Se Joon's advantage. Je Ha makes a deal with Park.
  12. S01E12The K2 S01E12Episode 12October 29, 2016 8.5Anna asks Chairman Choi to help her get justice for her mother. An online post that goes viral results in a re-investigation of Hye Rin's de
  13. S01E13The K2 S01E13Episode 13November 4, 2016 9.5Se Joon's explanation of Yoo Jin's statement to the press may not be enough to save his candidacy. Yoo Jin tries to convince Anna to leave t
  14. S01E14The K2 S01E14Episode 14November 5, 2016 9.0Je Ha is seriously wounded trying to get Kim Suk Han's memory card. Park decides to take advantage of the confusion and bring down JSS.
  15. S01E15The K2 S01E15Episode 15November 11, 2016 9.5Yoo Jin refuses to give up Cloud Nine without a fight. Je Ha agrees to give Park Kwan Soo the memory card.
  16. S01E16The K2 S01E16Episode 16November 12, 2016 9.5Chairman Choi takes Anna hostage, but ends up trapped in Cloud Nine with Se Joon, Yoo Jin, and the bomb.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Castfull cast & details

Ji Chang-wookJi Chang-wookKim Je-HaSong Yun-ahSong Yun-ahChoi Yoo-JinYoonaYoonaKo An-NaCho Seong-haCho Seong-haJang Se-JoonKim Kap-sooKim Kap-sooPark Gwan-SooLee Jung-jinLee Jung-jinChoi Sung-WonSon Tae-youngSon Tae-youngAn-Na's MotherShin Dong-miShin Dong-miKim Dong-Mi

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