Trigger (2025) Unmasked K-drama Review: Office Drama Meets Crime-Thriller Chaos

① Overall Impression

Hold onto your mics, folks – Trigger isn’t your typical office drama. This 12-episode Disney+ original is a quirky, chaotic mashup of noir-style journalism, black comedy, and crime-thriller suspense that somehow works. The show is centered around an investigative team inside a broadcasting network (KNS) that tackles deep corruption and violent cases, all while juggling office politics, personal scandals, and sarcastic one-liners.

Think Spotlight meets Misaeng, but with more broken cameras, more caffeine, and way more yelling.

From its snappy dialogue to wild tonal swings between humor and hard-hitting investigations, Trigger is a surprisingly addictive ride. It’s not flawless – the plot sometimes moves too fast for its own good – but it’s got enough punch and personality to make you hit “Next Episode” faster than a news anchor reads breaking headlines.

② Rating (out of 10)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.1/10
For originality, chaotic energy, and a refreshing take on office dynamics wrapped in a noir mystery.

③ Synopsis

In a world gone mad, the only thing crazier than the crimes… is the newsroom trying to cover them.

Enter the “Trigger” team:

Oh So-ryong, the intense, live-for-today team leader

Han Do, a cold-blooded individualist forced into team life

Kang Ki-ho, a man who just wants to live in style for one day

These three, plus a ragtag crew of quirky staffers, work in the investigative journalism department of a major broadcasting station. As they unravel a 20-year-old missing person case, they’re dragged into corporate scandals, romantic chaos, and bombshell leaks by an anonymous whistleblower named Dr. Trigger.

It’s a wild mess — in the best way.

④ Ending

Without dropping major spoilers, let’s just say the finale is a mix of “justice served” and “truth hurts.” The team finally unmasks Dr. Trigger, confronts their past mistakes, and delivers one final report that shakes the entire media landscape.

It’s bittersweet, bold, and leaves the door just slightly ajar for a second season (Disney, are you listening?).

⑤ Best Quotes

“진실을 덮는 건 범죄다.”
“Covering up the truth is a crime.”

“오늘만 사는 거지, 내일은 뉴스거리가 되니까.”
“Live for today-tomorrow you might just be the headline.”

“우린 진실을 패는 탐사팀이야, 예의 있게.”
“We beat the truth out-respectfully, of course.”