The Mayor

For the first time in Korean history, the mayor of Seoul attempts a third term in office, with his entire campaign team ready to soil their hands.

Cast

Choi Min-sik

as Byeon Jong-gu

Kwak Do-won

as Shim Hyeok-soo

Shim Eun-kyung

as Park Kyeong

Moon So-ri

as Jung Jae-yi

Ra Mi-ran

as Yang Jin-joo

Ryu Hye-young

as Im Min-seon

Ki Hong Lee

as Steve

Kim Hong-pa

as Party leader Kim

Cho Han-cheul

as Congressman Kang

Nam Moon-chul

as Jung Ok-bae

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