Unmasked is a 2025 crime thriller K-drama that concluded with a gripping finale. The story revolves around a team of investigative journalists led by Chief Oh So-ryong, who works to solve a 20-year-old case involving the mysterious disappearance of a popular actor. Directed by Yoo Sun-dong, the series blends suspense, crime investigation, and social commentary, focusing on how journalists confront powerful individuals while seeking the truth.
Team Trigger Investigates Jin-man’s Crimes, Uncovering Dark Secrets and Hidden Atrocities
The drama is written by Kim Gi-ryang and stars Kim Hye-soo as Oh So-ryong and Jung Sung-il as Han Do. Together, they lead “Team Trigger,” an investigative reporting unit at KNS Network. Supporting characters include Shin Jung-keun as Koo Hyeong-tae, Choi Dae-hoon as Cho Jin-man, Nam Kyung-eup as Cho Tae-su, and Choo Ja-hyun as Cho Hae-won. The show highlights the dynamics within the team, with Han Do gradually opening up and learning to work collaboratively after joining Trigger.
Unmasked (Banzakbanzak Film Production)In the penultimate episode, the Trigger team discovers that Assemblyman Cho Jin-man, heir to Hanju Group, hides his crimes in an abandoned reservoir. So-ryong dives into the reservoir to retrieve evidence, uncovering multiple dead bodies. The investigation reveals that Jin-man ran a website called “Virgin Slave,” trafficking and murdering underage girls, both Korean and foreign, dumping their bodies at Hanju Properties.
Jin-man Captured, Hyeong-tae Exposed, and Trigger Reveals the Full Truth Finally
Despite Jin-man initially evading arrest due to political immunity, one of the trafficked girls escapes and reports him to the authorities. This leads to his eventual capture. Meanwhile, Hyeong-tae, president of KNS and an accomplice of Hanju Group, attempts to manipulate the narrative by blaming Jin-man’s deceased father, Cho Tae-su. However, his plan collapses when Trigger exposes the full truth, including Jin-man’s crimes and Hyeong-tae’s complicity.
The series culminates with Trigger airing its final episode, Confession, which uncovers that actor Cha Seong-wook was murdered by Cho Hae-won, the daughter of Cho Tae-su. Hyeong-tae admits to covering up the truth but is soon exposed for his corruption. His arrest, along with that of corrupt police chief Kim Gye-nam, signifies justice for the victims and accountability for those who aided Hanju Group over the years.
Unmasked concludes on a personal note, focusing on So-ryong and Han Do’s evolving relationship. They share a heartfelt conversation, hinting at the possibility of romance as Han Do encourages So-ryong to be honest about her feelings. The finale balances professional triumph and personal growth, leaving viewers with a sense of closure on both the crime investigation and the characters’ emotional journeys.
