Korean entertainment media outlets confirmed on October 29 that a live-action adaptation of I Am a Sinner, based on the Kakao Webtoon series by author Imugi, is in the works. Actors Seo-joon Park and Tae-goo Um will lead the cast.
Set in the 1980s, the crime noir series follows “Paeng-i,” a man who rises from a tragic past to dominate the underworld, and “Saeng-dak,” a ruthless survivor who will do anything to stay alive. The story depicts their partnership and betrayal in a lawless city filled with money, drugs, and violence.
Park will play Paeng-i, the lone survivor of a gold shop massacre who seizes the stolen goods and becomes entangled in the drug trade. His character is described as a calculating and cold-blooded figure who orchestrates gang wars to achieve his ambitions.
Um has been offered the role of Saeng-dak, a fierce and loyal fighter who climbs the ranks of a criminal organization through grit and violence. Despite his brutal exterior, he is deeply devoted to the woman he loves.
Originally serialized on Kakao Webtoon in 2022, I Am a Sinner gained attention for its gritty depiction of crime and survival.
Currently, an official English version of the webtoon is not available.
Source: YTN (Nae-ri Kang)