Vigilante 2023

Overview

Vigilante is a 2023 television series that explores the life of a student at the Korean National Police University. The protagonist, Kim Ji-yong, maintains a double life that contrasts his daytime studies with his nocturnal activities. By night, he operates as the Vigilante, a figure who personally punishes criminals who have managed to evade the formal justice system. The narrative follows his attempts to balance these two conflicting identities while navigating a world populated by various individuals. Each of these surrounding characters possesses their own distinct ulterior motives, which complicates the mission Kim Ji-yong has undertaken. As he continues his path of delivering extrajudicial retribution, he must contend with the pressures of his academic life and the hidden agendas of those around him. The series focuses on the moral complexities of his actions and the challenges inherent in his pursuit of what he perceives to be justice outside the bounds of the law.