Beyond Evil (2021)

This is the JTBC psychological thriller drama [Beyond Evil] from 2021, starring Shin Ha-kyun and Yeo Jin-goo. In the rural village of 'Manyang', Lee Dong-sik (Shin Ha-kyun), a police officer with a past as a prime suspect in his sister's disappearance, and Han Joo-won (Yeo Jin-goo), an elite investigator who is convinced Dong-sik is the culprit, become partners when Joo-won transfers to the Manyang police substation. Then, when a serial murder case occurs with the same modus operandi as 20 years ago, they begin to cooperate while suspecting each other. This is the main plot. It's considered one of the best dramas for its strong ending, receiving critical acclaim for its meticulous script and perfect resolution of foreshadowed plot points. It's also famous for the chemistry between Shin Ha-kyun and Yeo Jin-goo, with Shin Ha-kyun's performance filled with madness being particularly overwhelming. The drama won 3 awards at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards and a remake in Japan has been confirmed.