Yadang: The Snitch

In a world where professional informants called 'yadang' shuttle information between criminals and prosecutors, Kang-soo has built a reputation on discretion and accuracy. He feeds police details about drug distribution networks while keeping his own alliances close to the vest. A high-end party suddenly becomes the scene of a drug bust that sweeps up second-generation VIPs, and that single incident unravels a far more dangerous scheme than anyone expected. As political pressure mounts and separate investigations cross paths, Kang-soo faces mounting threats from rival snitches, crooked officials, and the criminal bosses who do not forgive betrayal. He has to balance promised payoffs, personal loyalties, and self-preservation while steering through a lethal game where a misstep means death and public scrutiny.

Released in 2025, Yadang: The Snitch was directed by Hwang Byeong-gug and created by Kim Hyo-seok and Yoon Soon-yong, featuring performances by Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-joon, Ryu Kyung-soo and Chae Won-been, aimed at mixing crime tones and humor.

Box office totals have not been widely reported, but the film opened in domestic theaters and attracted attention on streaming platforms, with steady ticket sales reported by some outlets and growing international interest through festival screenings and regional distribution deals.

Early audience ratings average 7.0/10 from 32 votes, reflecting mixed to positive responses. Reviewers and viewers point to its tone shifts across crime, action, comedy and thriller beats, and praise performances while debating the film's treatment of loyalty, corruption, moral ambiguity, and the ethical cost of survival, and its pacing choices.

Since release, the movie has sparked online discussion about the informal 'yadang' network and how power circulates among privileged families, with social media threads highlighting tense set pieces and the chemistry between lead actors. Conversations have extended into forums that discuss real-world policing tactics and whistleblower ethics in public debate.