Character Relationships in Public Enemy

Kang Chul-joong (played by Sul Kyung-gu) is a protagonist in Public Enemy. A tough but corrupt police officer who takes bribes and steals drugs from criminals. After encountering Jo Kyu-hwan in an alley, Kang joins the investigation into the murders, suspects Jo despite lacking proof, and is fired before becoming a traffic cop. He later finds crucial evidence, kills Jo in a fight, and is restored to the force. Jo Kyu-hwan (played by Lee Sung-jae) appears in Public Enemy. A successful businessman and family man who secretly acts as a psychopathic killer, showing complete disregard for others. After murdering his parents for financial reasons, he accidentally encounters Kang Chul-joong and slashes his face. Kang later investigates and confronts him, leading to a final fight in which Jo is beaten to death. Eom Chung-il (played by Kang Shin-il) appears in Public Enemy. Detective Nam (played by Do Yong-gu) appears in Public Enemy. Detective Lee (played by Ahn Nae-sang) appears in Public Enemy. Kim Young-soo (played by Kim Jung-hak) appears in Public Enemy. Dae-kil (played by Sung Ji-ru) appears in Public Enemy. Sticky Note (played by Lee Jeong-heon) appears in Public Enemy.

Character Relationship Map: Public Enemy

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Characters

Story Analysis

A rogue cop hunts a psychopathic killer who hides behind a respectable facade.

Plot Progression

  1. Blood in the Alley
  2. The Lone Investigation
  3. The Crucial Clue
  4. Final Showdown

Directed by Kang Woo-suk

Public Enemy (2002) · 7.1/10 · action, crime

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