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Taejoong's life is torn apart when he's framed for a heinous crime and imprisoned. Discovering it was all orchestrated by someone on the outside, he embarks on a rage-fueled quest for revenge.
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- E1 Episode 1Next upNov 5, 2025 · 53 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Taejoong, a deliveryman dreaming of opening a flower café, is arrested for murder. His loved ones race to prove his innocence but will it be enough?
Guest stars: Ahn Ji-ho (Park Tae-jin), Lee Suk-hyeong (Dae-hoon), Jang Ui-don (Lawyer), Pyo Ye-jin (Song Su-ji), Lee Jae-won (Prosecutor)
- E2 Episode 2Nov 5, 2025 · 48 min · ★ 9.1
Synopsis
Taejoong endures brutal life in prison with things going worse but begins to find inspiration again until a new inmate reveals a shocking truth.
Guest stars: Ahn Ji-ho (Park Tae-jin), Lee Suk-hyeong (Dae-hoon), Kim Joong-hee (Kim Sang-rak), Min Kyung-jin (Chaplain), Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan)
- E3 Episode 3Nov 5, 2025 · 49 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Yohan, the CEO of a powerful company, receives a troubling call. Meanwhile, Taejoong embarks on a dangerous mission, meticulously plotting every step.
Guest stars: Min Kyung-jin (Chaplain), Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Um Mun-suk (Do Gang-jae), Lee Seo-hwan (Park Han-hee), Lee Jae-kyoon (Gu Ji-yong), Bae Na-ra (Woo Min-hyung)
- E4 Episode 4Nov 5, 2025 · 48 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Taejoong meticulously plots his escape despite relentless harassment. Overcoming obstacles, his plan begins to form but unexpected challenges arise.
Guest stars: Ahn Ji-ho (Park Tae-jin), Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Um Mun-suk (Do Gang-jae), Lee Seo-hwan (Park Han-hee), Bae Na-ra (Woo Min-hyung), Jeong In-ji (Nanny), Ryu Tae-ho (Commissioner), Jeong Gi-seop (Doctor)
- E5 Episode 5Nov 12, 2025 · 46 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Yohan's business is exposed, revealing a shocking truth. Unaware, Taejoong is trapped in a game: a race with 12 criminals in a mysterious location.
Guest stars: Um Mun-suk (Do Gang-jae), Lee Jae-kyoon (Gu Ji-yong), Bae Na-ra (Woo Min-hyung), Jeong In-ji (Nanny)
- E6 Episode 6Nov 12, 2025 · 52 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
No rules, just racers ready to risk it all. Taejoong enters a deadly competition with a secret plan, but will he survive?
Guest stars: Um Mun-suk (Do Gang-jae), Lee Jae-kyoon (Gu Ji-yong)
- E7 Episode 7Nov 19, 2025 · 49 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Taejoong uncovers clues about the mastermind behind his case, uncovering the next victim while guard Yang Cheolhwan and Detective Hwang join forces.
Guest stars: Kim Joong-hee (Kim Sang-rak), Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Lee Seo-hwan (Park Han-hee), Bae Na-ra (Woo Min-hyung), Jeong In-ji (Nanny), Lee Sung-woo (Hwang Il-Guk), Im Hwa-young (So Hyeon-jeong), Lee A-rin (Han Seo-yoon)
- E8 Episode 8Nov 19, 2025 · 47 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Taejoong teams up with others to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, the culprit discovers Taejoong is still alive and Yohan proceeds with his plan.
Guest stars: Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Jeong In-ji (Nanny), Lee Sung-woo (Hwang Il-Guk), Im Hwa-young (So Hyeon-jeong), Lee A-rin (Han Seo-yoon), Son Jong-hak (Baek Sang-man)
- E9 Episode 9Nov 26, 2025 · 49 min · ★ 8.8
Guest stars
Guest stars: Lee Suk-hyeong (Dae-hoon), Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Jeong In-ji (Nanny), Lee Sung-woo (Hwang Il-Guk), Kim Gyeong-min (Yo-han's Uncle), Min Kim (Yoo Seon-gyu)
- E10 Episode 10Nov 26, 2025 · 49 min · ★ 8.8
Guest stars
Guest stars: Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Jeong In-ji (Nanny), Lee Sung-woo (Hwang Il-Guk), Son Jong-hak (Baek Sang-man), Park Mi-hyeon (Do-kyeong's Mother), Min Kim (Yoo Seon-gyu)
- E11 Episode 11Dec 3, 2025 · 46 min · ★ 8.8
Guest stars
Guest stars: Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Lee Seo-hwan (Park Han-hee), Jeong In-ji (Nanny), Lee Sung-woo (Hwang Il-Guk), Lee Do-goon (Detective), Song Jin-hee
- E12 Episode 12Dec 3, 2025 · 48 min · ★ 9.0
Guest stars
Guest stars: Ahn Ji-ho (Park Tae-jin), Lee Suk-hyeong (Dae-hoon), Kim Jae-chul (Yang Chul-hwan), Lee Seo-hwan (Park Han-hee), Jeong In-ji (Nanny), Lee Sung-woo (Hwang Il-Guk), Kang Suk-won (Detective)
Cast & crew
Created by Oh Sang-ho
Ji Chang-wook
Doh Kyung-soo
Lee Kwang-soo
Jo Yoon-soo
Jung Heon
Kim Jong-soo
Yang Dong-geun
Lee Jong-hyunVideos
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Reviews · from TMDB members
sorupsaaahaa231Dec 10, 2025
Ji Chang wook cooked!! I don’t watch K-dramas the way I used to. If I calculate properly, I’ve watched more than 130+ K-dramas so far—romance, action, thriller, all kinds of genres. But nowadays I can’t digest rom-com K-dramas anymore. No matter how hyped they are, I always end up watching them at 3x speed. Since I’m already quite familiar with the K-drama industry, I still watch thrillers and action dramas. You could say the addiction is still alive!! Now let’s talk a… Read more
bit about The Manipulated. I watched it while it was ongoing, so my review is based on how much I enjoyed each week’s episodes. In the first week, four episodes were released—and those first four are the best of the entire series. Ji Chang-wook’s performance was outstanding. The prison scenes were incredible; every character inside the prison was fun to watch. And I can’t skip mentioning one person—Yang Dong-geun (Player 007 from Squid Game). He was absolutely amazing. Episode 5 is a bit weak, but the next episode has some of the best action scenes of the drama—probably the best action sequence in the entire show. Episodes 7–8 take their time to build up the story. Episodes 9 and 10 are the best of the second half, packed with great action. Episode 11 is the weakest episode of the series, but the finale was pretty good. The climax could’ve been a bit better, though—it would’ve hit harder. As for acting—like I said, Ji Chang-wook literally cooked. And Yang Dong-geun was fantastic too. If the main villain had been stronger, it would’ve been even better. For action lovers, this is a must-watch!! The cinematography is beautiful, and the camera work during the action scenes is really impressive. If you haven’t watched it yet, go for it. You’ll enjoy it more if you binge all the episodes at once. Definitely one of the best K-dramas of the year!
JankoApr 20, 2026
I’m already familiar with the movie Fabricated City, which The Manipulated is loosely based on. The series is a slick, high-gloss production that really knows how to build tension. Fast pacing, strong action, and consistently polished direction pull you in right away—and keep you hooked. The story grabs you from the start and keeps the curiosity going. I immediately found myself rooting for Park Tae-joong, who ends up in prison due to fabricated evidence. As the protagonis… Read more
t, he has to fight his way through an intense and brutal situation. Thanks to Ji Chang-wook, his struggle feels real and grounded. He delivers a standout performance—both soft and tough, vulnerable yet controlled—with a convincing character arc and strong screen presence. The show also gains emotional depth through the storyline involving former prison pastor Noh Yong-sik and his daughter Eun-bi. Supporting characters like the likable guard Yang Cheol-hwan and a seriously psychopathic antagonist add even more edge to the story. Each episode brings enough twists, new developments, and emotional beats to keep you watching without ever feeling dragged out. At the same time, there’s room to reflect on the characters and stay emotionally invested. All in all: intense, accessible, and totally binge-worthy. It’s one of those shows that sticks with you—and it easily made it onto my list of favorite series.