Korean Drama 'A Bloody Lucky Day', The Story of a Taxi Driver Who Picks Up a Serial Killer

What if you were trapped in a car with a serial killer? We introduce "A Bloody Lucky Day," a Korean drama that unfolds as a thrilling and terrifying story of a kind taxi driver who embarks on a long-distance ride with a serial killer.“A Bloody Lucky Day” is a suspenseful and chilling series.

Taxi driver ‘Oh Taek’ had a dream about pigs and was having a lucky day, making a lot of money by driving passengers all day long. Oh Taek meets his last passenger, ‘Geum Hyuk-su,’ who requests a long-distance ride and offers 1 million won. Oh Taek happily starts the trip with him. During their conversation in the car, Geum Hyuk-su drops a meaningful hint that he has killed someone, and the atmosphere in the car turns serious in an instant. In the suffocatingly frightening atmosphere of the taxi, Oh Taek feels threatened but continues to drive, while Geum Hyuk-su begins to reveal his true nature.

The kind taxi driver ‘Oh Taek’ is played by Lee Sung-min. Lee Sung-min is one of Korea's leading actors, receiving critical acclaim for his performances in dramas such as “Misaeng” and “Golden Time.” He also received recognition for his performance as ‘Jin Yang-cheol’ in the 2022 Korean drama “Reborn Rich,” once again showcasing his acting prowess to the public.

Lee Sung-min mentioned that he was mentally exhausted from playing Oh Taek, highlighting the immense stress the character experiences throughout the drama. Pay close attention to whether Oh Taek can escape from the serial killer Geum Hyuk-su and how he changes as he confronts the hidden secrets behind his encounter with Geum Hyuk-su. Observing these aspects will enhance your enjoyment of the drama.

Yoo Yeon-seok takes on the role of the serial killer ‘Geum Hyuk-su’. Yoo Yeon-seok gained popularity through his roles in dramas like “Hospital Playlist” and “Reply 1994,” where he portrayed kind and warm characters. In this drama, he shocks the audience by taking on the role of a cruel serial killer, a complete contrast to his previous image.

Yoo Yeon-seok revealed that he filmed "A Bloody Lucky Day" simultaneously with "Dr. Romantic 3." In "Dr. Romantic 3," he played a doctor who saves lives, while in "A Bloody Lucky Day," he played a serial killer. He successfully portrayed both good and evil characters, demonstrating his exceptional acting skills.

Lee Jung-eun, a well-known actress who made a strong impression in the globally renowned Korean film “Parasite,” also stars in “A Bloody Lucky Day.” Lee Jung-eun takes on the role of ‘Hwang Sun-gyu,’ a mother who lost her son. She questions the police investigation that concluded her son's death as suicide and actively seeks clues to find the real culprit, demonstrating a proactive and determined character.

The drama "A Bloody Lucky Day" is based on the webtoon of the same name by author ‘Aporia.’ The original webtoon is a short work with 25 episodes, so it’s interesting to see how the 10-episode drama expands on the story and adds a new dimension of enjoyment.

The drama's title, "A Bloody Lucky Day," is a parody of the Korean modern novel "A Lucky Day." It replaces the word ‘good’ with the Korean slang term ‘ojida,’ which means ‘amazing’ or ‘awesome,’ to emphasize the dramatic and shocking theme of the story. The novel "A Lucky Day" is a representative Korean novel about a poor rickshaw puller with a sick wife who finds a lot of money on a day that turns out to be the day his wife passes away. Given the use of a parody, it’s also worth considering the similarities and differences between the novel’s plot and the drama’s narrative.

The early part of the drama primarily takes place within a taxi. Since the story unfolds almost entirely in the confined space of a taxi, driven by the tense conversations between Geum Hyuk-su and Oh Taek, the acting skills of the two actors are crucial to the narrative. Their acting performances are definitely worth watching.

“A Bloody Lucky Day” is available on TVING and Paramount+ and contains numerous violent scenes, making it suitable only for adult viewers.