Gangnam Blues
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Gangnam Blues

In the 1970s, during the height of political corruption, Gangnam, the southern part of Seoul is starting to be transformed into a developed area. Chil...dhood friends Jong-dae and Yong-ki struggle to get by, until their shanty homes are demolished by local thugs. Desperate for cash, they get involved in violent political clashes, and are separated during one of the skirmishes. Three years later, Jong-dae lives as an honest man with former gang leader Kil-su. Meanwhile, Yong-ki has joined Seoul's most powerful criminal organization, the Myeongdong-pa. As a gangster, Yong-ki is entangled in a high-stakes battle over land in Gangnam, all in the name of putting together secret presidential election funds that drive up the value of the city. As the gangs fight over the rights to various plots of land, Yong-ki is captured and interrogated by a rival gang. The southern part of Stransformed into a developed area. Show More

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Gangnam Blues is a riveting South Korean crime drama set in the 1970s, a time of intense political corruption, and the transformation of Gangam, a district in Seoul, into a modern and developed area. The film follows the lives of childhood friends Jong-dae and Yong-ki as they struggle to survive in their poverty-stricken neighborhood. Their already challenging lives take a dangerous turn when their shanty homes are forcefully demolished by local thugs. Desperate for money, they are drawn into violent political clashes, which eventually lead to their separation.

Fast forward three years, Jong-dae finds himself living an honest life with former gang leader Kil-su. Meanwhile, Yong-ki has become a member of Myeongdong-pa, Seoul's most powerful criminal organization. As a prominent gangster, Yong-ki becomes embroiled in a high-stakes battle for land and power.

As the story unfolds, Gangnam Blues explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the price one has to pay for survival in a corrupt society. With breathtaking visuals and intense performances, the film takes viewers on a gripping journey into the darker side of Gangnam's history.

Gangnam Blues is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas, offering a compelling storyline, well-developed characters, and a glimpse into Seoul's transformation during a tumultuous period of history.