# The K2 (2016) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-k2/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 71% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Jang Hyuk-rin |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Thriller, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

The K2 (2016) is a Action, Drama, Thriller, Romance series created by Jang Hyuk-rin, streaming on Viki. It holds a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (71%), audience ratings (84%), Metascore (63/100), IMDb (7.8/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Glossy campaign-trail pulp with genuinely muscular action set pieces, anchored by Song Yoon-ah's ice-cold power broker — it trades plausibility for momentum and rarely regrets the deal.

## Synopsis

A disgraced mercenary on the run for a killing he did not commit is recruited as a bodyguard by the ruthless wife of a presidential hopeful. His real assignment turns out to be the candidate's hidden daughter, a young woman kept out of sight abroad for most of her life, and protecting her means walking straight into the campaign's blackmail files, private security armies and the buried crime that connects all of them.

## Cast

Ji Chang-wook, Song Yoon-ah, Im Yoon-ah, Jo Sung-ha, Kim Kap-soo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The K2 worth watching?**
Yes — The K2 earns a 75% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 71%, audience 84%, Metascore 63/100, IMDb 7.8/10, and fan 80%. Glossy campaign-trail pulp with genuinely muscular action set pieces, anchored by Song Yoon-ah's ice-cold power broker — it trades plausibility for momentum and rarely regrets the deal.

**Is The K2 on Netflix?**
No — The K2 is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The K2 come out?**
The K2 first aired in 2016 (2016). Created by Jang Hyuk-rin; it streams on Viki today.

**Is The K2 on Viki?**
Yes — The K2 is available on Viki in many regions (catalogued under Viki on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Viki app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of The K2 are there?**
The K2 has 1 season across 16 episodes (2016). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch The K2?**
The K2 streams on Viki in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The K2?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The K2’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The K2?**
The K2 stars Ji Chang-wook, Song Yoon-ah, Im Yoon-ah, Jo Sung-ha, Kim Kap-soo. Created by Jang Hyuk-rin.

**How many episodes are in The K2?**
The K2 has 16 episodes across 1 season (2016).

**What is The K2 about?**
A disgraced mercenary on the run for a killing he did not commit is recruited as a bodyguard by the ruthless wife of a presidential hopeful. His real assignment turns out to be the candidate's hidden daughter, a young woman kept out of sight abroad for most of her life, and protecting her means walking straight into the campaign's blackmail files, private security armies and the buried crime that…

**Who created The K2?**
The K2 was created by Jang Hyuk-rin. It is a action, drama, thriller series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after The K2?**
Browse more action series on Celluloid’s Viki hub, or open More Like This.

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