The hit K-drama Squad 38, which drew massive buzz thanks to stars Seo In-guk and Ma Dong-seok, has been newly remade in Japan as a feature film.
On the 9th, distributor NK Contents unveiled the release schedule along with the main poster and trailer for the Korean drama remake film Squad 38: Tokyo Reboot.
The main poster, dominated by a striking red palette, shows the two leads staring straight ahead with grim determination, hinting at an unpredictable team play and razor‑tight tension.
The film is a con‑action thriller that follows diligent tax officer Kumazawa (played by Seiyo Uchino) as he teams up with a handsome genius swindler, Himuro (played by Masaki Okada), to pull off a high‑stakes scam and recover massive unpaid taxes from a notorious delinquent.
This remake portrays both the inner sense of justice and the genre's thrills as the protagonists choose the taboo method of "fraud" to take revenge on tax dodger Tachibana. Building on the original Squad 38—which became a hit with its fresh premise of collecting taxes through cons—the new film amps up expectations with a powerhouse lineup of Japan's top actors.
Seiyo Uchino plays Kumazawa. Known for his nuanced performances in films like What Did You Eat Yesterday? and 252: Signal of Life, Uchino convincingly captures the complex psyche of a tax officer who dives into the world of cons out of desperation. Masaki Okada stars as Himuro. The in‑demand actor, celebrated for Drive My Car, Last Mile, and Confessions, heightens the suspense as a shrewd, cool‑headed genius con artist.
Meanwhile, Squad 38: Tokyo Reboot opens on the 23rd.