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Confidential Assignment 2: International
Follows Rim Chul-ryung heading back to South Korea in pursuit of a brutal and secret criminal organization. He teams up again with Kang Jin-tae, who volunteers to work with the North Korean in order to get back on the investigation team after a mistake landed him in the cyber crime department.
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Plot Summary
A North Korean detective, Rim Cheol-ryung, teams up with a South Korean detective, Kang Jin-tae, and an American FBI agent, Jack, to track down a dangerous international criminal organization responsible for a brutal murder. They must navigate complex inter-Korean relations and differing investigative styles to achieve their mission. The trio faces intense action sequences and unexpected twists as they work to bring the culprits to justice.
Critical Reception
Confidential Assignment 2: International was a commercial success in South Korea, drawing a large audience and generally positive reviews for its blend of action, comedy, and character dynamics. Critics praised the returning chemistry between the lead actors and the introduction of new elements, though some noted a familiar formula.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thrilling action sequences and effective blend of comedy.
The chemistry between the returning leads, Hyun Bin and Yoo Hae-jin, remains a strong point.
The addition of Daniel Choi as the FBI agent injects fresh dynamic into the team.
Google audience: Google users largely approved of the film, appreciating its entertaining action, humor, and the performances of the main cast. The sequel was seen as a satisfying continuation of the franchise, offering plenty of excitement and laughs.
Fun Fact
The film is the sequel to the 2017 hit movie 'Confidential Assignment', which also starred Hyun Bin and Yoo Hae-jin.
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