Through the Darkness

***Through the Darkness*** (Korean: 악의 마음을 읽는 자들; RR: *Ag-ui Maeum-eul Ilgneun Jadeul*; lit. ***Those Who Read the Minds of Evil***) is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Kim Nam-gil, Jin Seon-kyu and Kim So-jin. It is based on the 2018 non-fiction book of the same title co-written by Korea's first criminal profiler Kwon Il-yong and journalist-turned-author Ko Na-mu, which highlights Kwon's field experiences. It premiered on SBS TV on January 14, 2022 and airs every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).

## Synopsis

It is about a criminal profiler who struggles to determine the behavioural patterns of serial killers.

## Cast

### Main

* Kim Nam-gil as Song Ha-young
	+ Lee Chun-moo as young Song Ha-young
* Jin Seon-kyu as Gook Young-soo
* Kim So-jin as Yoon Tae-goo

### Supporting

#### Mobile Investigation Unit

* Lee Dae-yeon as Baek Jun-sik
* Kim Won-hae as Heo Gil-pyo
* Jung Soon-won as Nam Il-young

#### Others

* Gong Sung-ha as Choi Yoon-ji
* Kim Hye-ok as Park Young-shin

### Extended

* Go Geon-han as Yang Yong-cheol
* Seo Dong-gap as Kim Bong-sik
* Hong Woo-jin as Oh In-tak
* Oh Seung-hoon as Jo Kang-moo
* Oh Hee-joon as Kang Yoo-min
* Han Joon-woo as Goo Young-chun
* Kim Jung-hee as Nam Ki-tae
* Na Cheol as Woo Ho-seong

### Special appearances

* Jung Man-sik as Park Dae-woong
* Hwang Jung-min as the key witness of a crime.
* Oh Kyung-ju as Bang Ki-hoon
* Ha Do-kwon as Shin Ki-ho

## Release

It was initially reported that the series was likely to be aired in October 2021. However, it was later confirmed in November that it would premiere on January 14, 2022.

## Original soundtrack

### Part 2

* Lee Jun-hwa
* Lee Jun-hwa
* Lee Jun-hwa

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Haley Yang. "Kim Nam-gil to play a criminal profiler in new SBS crime-thriller series". *Korea JoongAng Daily*. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
2. ↑ Kim Yang-soo. "[단독] '프로파일러' 권일용, 연쇄살인 추적기…2021년 드라마 제작". *Joy News 24* (in Korean). Retrieved August 13, 2021.
3. ↑ Kim Myung-mi (January 20, 2022). "'악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 김소진 첫 등장, 기동수사대 에이스 등판" (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved March 10, 2022 – via Naver.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "프로그램 정보". *SBS & SBS I&M* (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2021.
5. ↑ Hong Se-young (December 27, 2021). "김남길·진선규·김소진 뭉친 '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 왜 기대될까" (in Korean). Sports DongA. Retrieved January 19, 2022 – via Naver.
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7. ↑ "*Through the Darkness* [Title in the URL]". *SBS*. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Kim Nam-gil, Jin Seon-kyu, Kim So-jin to Star in "Those Who Read the Mind of Evil"". *HanCinema*. No Cut News. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jung Hee-yeon. "[단독] '김남길 물망' 드라마 '악의 마음을…', SBS 월화극 편성". *Naver* (in Korean). Sports DongA. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
10. ↑ Choi Na-young. "[단독] 김남길, 권일용 '프로파일링' 다룬 드라마 주인공 된다". *Naver* (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
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12. ↑ Choi Hee-jae (January 15, 2022). "김남길 빛난 '악의 마음', 기대감이 더 컸던 [첫방]" (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved January 16, 2022 – via Naver.
13. ↑ Son Jin-a. "려운, '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 려운 캐스팅…김남길·진선규와 호흡(공식)". *Naver* (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
14. ↑ Lee Min-ji (June 26, 2021). "'악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 려운 캐스팅, 김남길-진선규와 호흡(공식)" ['Those who read the minds of evil' Cast Ryeowon, Kim Nam-gil and Jin Seon-kyu (official)]. *Naver* (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
15. ↑ Lee Min-ji. "'악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 이대연 출연, 김남길 조력자 된다(공식)". *Naver* (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
16. ↑ Kang Nae-ri (August 30, 2021). "[단독] 김원해, '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 캐스팅…김남길·진선규와 호흡" [[Exclusive] Kim Won-hae, cast for 'Those who read the minds of evil'... Breathing with Kim Nam-gil and Jin Seon-gyu]. *YTN* (in Korean). Retrieved August 30, 2021 – via Naver.
17. ↑ Lee Kyung-ho (August 18, 2021). "정순원, '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 합류.."김소진과 호흡 자신있다" [Jung Soon-won joins 'Those who read the minds of evil'..."I am confident in working with Kim So-jin] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved August 18, 2021 – via Naver.
18. ↑ Son Bong-seok. "공성하 '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 언론인 역 캐스팅" (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved August 7, 2021 – via Naver.
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21. ↑ Kim Mi-hwa (January 15, 2022). "'악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 역시 김남길..첫방부터 터졌다 [종합]" (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved January 16, 2022 – via Naver.
22. ↑ Uhm Soo-bin (January 10, 2022). "배우 서동갑, '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 출연···김소진·김남길과 호흡" [Actor Seo Dong-gap to appear in 'Those who read the minds of evil'... Breathing with Kim So-jin and Kim Nam-gil] (in Korean). Seoul Economic Daily. Retrieved January 10, 2022 – via Naver.
23. ↑ Ahn Byung-gil (January 13, 2022). "홍우진 '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 출연…진선규와 호흡 [공식]" [Hong Woo-jin to appear in 'Those who read the minds of evil'... Breathing with Jin Seon-kyu [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved January 13, 2022 – via Naver.
24. ↑ Park Pan-seok (January 17, 2022). "악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 오승훈, 연쇄살인범 조강무 역..압도적 존재감" [Those who read the minds of evil' Oh Seung-hoon, serial killer Jo Kang-mu... Overwhelming presence] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Naver.
25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Cheon Yun-hye (February 25, 2022). "[투데이TV]'악의 마음', 오늘(25일) 파트2 서막..사이코패스 연쇄살인마 2人 등장" [[Today TV] 'The Heart of Evil', Today (25th) Part 2 Prelude... Two Psychopathic Serial Killers Appear] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
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29. ↑ Ahn Byung-gil (January 17, 2022). "악의 마음' 정만식, 특별출연 날리는 무게감" [Jung Man-sik, special appearance in 'The Heart of Evil] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Naver.
30. ↑ Jeong Tae-gun (January 14, 2022). "[공식]황정민, '악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 특별 출연…주요 인물로 등장" [[Official] Hwang Jung-min to make a special appearance in 'Those who read the minds of evil'... appeared as the main character] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved January 14, 2022 – via Naver.
31. ↑ Ahn Byung-gil (January 15, 2022). "'악의 마음' 김남길x진선규, 빨간모자 사건 진실 밝힌다" [Kim Nam-gil x Jin Seon-gyu, 'The Evil Mind' reveals the truth about the Red Riding Hood incident] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved January 15, 2022 – via Naver.
32. ↑ Kim Bo-young (January 21, 2022). "대세 하도권, '악의 마음' 카메오 출연…언론사 국장 활약 예고 [공식]" [Trending Ha Do-kwon to make a cameo appearance in 'The Heart of Evil'... Announcement of the performance of the media director [Official]] (in Korean). E Daily. Retrieved January 21, 2022 – via Naver.
33. ↑ "악의 마음을 읽는 자들 OST Part.1" [Through the Darkness OST Part.1] (in Korean). YG Plus. Most Contents. January 15, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Melon.
34. ↑ "Through The Darkness, Pt.1 (Original Television Soundtrack) - Single". YG Plus. Most Contents. January 15, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Apple Music.
35. ↑ "악의 마음을 읽는 자들 OST Part.2" [Through the Darkness OST Part.2] (in Korean). YG Plus. Most Contents. January 29, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Melon.
36. ↑ "Through The Darkness, Pt.2 (Original Television Soundtrack) - Single". YG Plus. Most Contents. January 29, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Apple Music.
37. ↑ "악의 마음을 읽는 자들 OST Part.3" [Through the Darkness OST Part.3] (in Korean). YG Plus. Most Contents. March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Melon.
38. ↑ "Through The Darkness, Pt. 3 (Original Television Soundtrack) - Single". YG Plus. Most Contents. March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Apple Music.

## External links

* Official website (in Korean)
* *Through the Darkness* at IMDb1
* *Through the Darkness* at HanCinema