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In the K-Drama Karma, What Goes Around Comes Around
The thriller untangles a web of misdeeds among six seemingly unconnected people.
By Ingrid Ostby
April 4, 2025
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When a man goes to extremes to repay a dangerous loan shark, it sparks a chain of tragic events that connects a group of people in unexpected ways. What will it take to end the domino effect of everyone’s bad deeds? The slow-burn thriller series Karma, based on the webtoon of the same name, follows a ne’er-do-well whose fate becomes tied to ruthless criminals out for blood — and a few innocent people who get caught up in a web of questionable decisions. Starring Lee He-jun, Park Hae-soo, and Shin Min-a, the K-drama was directed by Lee Il-hyung (A Violent Prosecutor).
When will Karma be released?
Where can I find the trailer for Karma?
Check it out at the top of this page.
Who’s in the cast of Karma?
- Lee Hee-jun (A Killer Paradox) as the Debtor
- Kim Sung-kyun (Officer Black Belt) as Gil-ryong
- Park Hae-soo (Squid Game) as the Witness
- Shin Min-a (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) as Ju-yeon
- Lee Kwang-soo (Korea No.1) as Glasses
- Gong Seung-yeon (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls) as Yu-jeong
What happens in Karma?
A man referred to as the Debtor (Lee Hee-jun) is down on his luck — he’s striking out on his ill-informed investments and has been unable to make his rent for months. He also owes money to a loan shark who’s suddenly way, way more serious about getting paid back ASAP. So the Debtor hatches a scheme to get cash quick. But when the plan goes awry, it creates a ripple effect of violence for the Debtor and five unsuspecting people who may — or may not be — up to no good.
Is Karma based on a book?
Yes. It’s based on the webtoon Karma by Choi See-hun.
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