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Heo Moo-hyuk ( Jo Jung-suk ), a journalist on the brink of losing both his job and his marriage, stumbles upon a handwritten note he believes belongs to a notorious serial killer who has terrorized Seoul for over two years. His "exclusive" report becomes a national sensation, instantly turning him into a media star.

as Detective Oh: The frustrated lead investigator questioning Moo-hyuk's "evidence". The Exclusive Beat The Devils Tattoo (2015) 720...

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However, Moo-hyuk quickly discovers a devastating truth: the note is actually a passage from a Chinese novel titled "Liang Chen Murder Record," and his scoop is a complete mistake. As the police and his ambitious bosses press for more details, Moo-hyuk finds himself trapped in an ever-growing web of lies to protect his career, only for a real murder case to begin mirroring his false reports.

Critics have praised the film for its "vicious fun" and effective mix of satire and thriller elements.

Released in 2015, (originally titled Teukjong: Ryangchensalingi ) is a sharp South Korean thriller directed by Roh Deok . It blends suspense with a dark, satirical look at the news media's obsession with ratings over truth. Plot Overview