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New World
Wrapped in cold neo-noir paranoia, this tragic crime thriller transforms suffocating betrayal into a ruthless baptism of authority—where brotherhood bleeds into ambition like crimson ink dissolving in frozen glass.
New World
New World

신세계

"Three Men. Three Ways. To A Different World."

21 February 2013 South Korea 134 min 7.4 (554)

Director: Park Hoon-jung

Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Choi Min-sik, Hwang Jung-min, Park Sung-woong, Song Ji-hyo

Drama Crime Thriller Loyalty vs. Betrayal Identity Erosion and Corruption Power, Ambition, and Succession Institutional Morality vs. Criminal Honor Self-Preservation and Pragmatism

New World — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

드루와, 드루와!
— Jung Chung

Context

Trapped in a crowded elevator packed with armed rival assassins, a bloody Jung Chung screams this defiance while wielding a knife.

Meaning

It became one of the most famous improvised lines in South Korean cinema history, showcasing ultimate defiance.

거 죽기 딱 좋은 날씨네.
— Lee Joong-gu

Context

Delivered on a rooftop before being thrown to his death by Ja-sung’s men.

Meaning

Reflects the character's unyielding pride and acceptance of his violent fate.

독하게 굴어... 그래야 네가 살아.
— Jung Chung

Context

Spoken on his hospital deathbed to Ja-sung.

Meaning

Having chosen not to expose Ja-sung despite knowing he is an undercover cop, Jung Chung gives his final piece of advice, urging Ja-sung to make his definitive choice.

살려는 드릴게.
— Lee Joong-gu

Context

Said during a tense confrontation with rival executives.

Meaning

Illustrates Joong-gu’s terrifying composure and dominance.

저 깡패 새끼들도 나를 믿는데, 왜 너네들은 날 못 믿어!
— Lee Ja-sung

Context

Shouted at Chief Kang during a clandestine meeting.

Meaning

Lays bare Ja-sung’s central agony: receiving more trust from criminals than from his legal superiors.

너, 나하고 일 하나 같이 하자.
— Section Chief Kang

Context

Used by Chief Kang to recruit officers into undercover operations.

Meaning

Chief Kang's recurring hook line used to drag officers into dangerous undercover assignments, embodying the manipulative lure of the state apparatus.

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