Black Knight (Korean: 택배기사) is a 2023 South Korean television series written and directed by Cho Ui-seok, starring Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, and Esom. Based on the webtoon of the same title by Lee Yun-kyun, it depicts a dystopian future where extensive air pollution has become a huge problem after a comet destroyed most of the world and forced survivors to depend on oxygen tanks and masks dropped off by a cadre of elite delivery drivers. It was released on Netflix on May 12, 2023.
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Cast
Main
Kim Woo-bin as '5-8'
A legendary delivery driver with the number 5-8.
Song Seung-heon as Ryu Seok
The wealthy heir to the Cheonmyeong Group who has become wealthy and powerful by controlling oxygen sales.
Kang You-seok as Yoon Sa-wol
Choi Seung-hoon as young Sa-wol
A refugee boy who admires '5-8' and dreams of following in his footsteps as one of the Knights.
Esom as Jeong Seol-ah
A military intelligence officer of the Defense Intelligence Command and Sa-wol's older adoptive sister.
Supporting
Kim Eui-sung as Grandpa
An all-around mechanic who can fix almost anything and Sa-wol's longtime guardian.
Jin Kyung as Chae Jin-kyung
The President of South Korea.
Nam Kyung-eup as Ryu Jae-jin
The Chairman of the Cheonmyeong Group, and Ryu Seok's father.
Lee Sung-wook as Oh Jin-hwan
The director of Cheonmyeong Group, and Ryu Seok's assistant.
Roh Yoon-seo as Jeong Seul-ah
Kim Ah-hyun as young Seul-ah
Seol-ah's younger sister who lives together with Sa-wol.
Lee Joo-seung as Useless
Sa-wol's refugee friend.
Jung Eun-seong as Dummy
Sa-wol's refugee friend.
Lee Sang-jin as Dumb-Dumb
Sa-wol's refugee friend.
Kim Min as Joo Kyung-nam
One of the competitors for the new Knight selection.
Cho Ji-seung as Hyun Soo
One of the competitors for the new Knight selection.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 69% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10.