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The Culprit

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Seeking retribution for his murdered wife, a man does whatever it takes to find the culprit. One day, Dayeon finds out that Yeonghun has been hiding critical evidence.

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Aluna U The Culprit is a Korean mystery-thriller that elevates a familiar murder theme with layered conflicts involving friendship, marriage, and betrayal, as Young Hoon searches for truth beyond the police’s assumptions. Through effective use of nonlinear storytelling, suspenseful editing, and convincing performances, the film manipulates viewer expectations and keeps the real killer hidden until a shocking, unexpected reveal. A standout moment is Young Hoon’s chilling reenactment of the crime scene, which deepens the intrigue and highlights the film’s psychological complexity. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ko Jung-Wook

Director

Song Sae-byeok

Lee Yeonghun

Yoo Sun

Jeong Dayeon

Jang Hyeok-jin

Park Sangmin

Oh Min-seok

Kim Junseong

Jung Hae-kyun

Detective Jo Sangpil
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Synopsis Seeking retribution for his murdered wife, a man does whatever it takes to find the culprit. One day, Dayeon finds out that Yeonghun has been hiding critical evidence.
Director
Ko Jung-Wook
Screenwriter
Ko Jung-Wook
Production Co
Gom Pictures, Trust Studio
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Streaming)
May 13, 2021
Runtime
1h 40m