It's relentless and brutal...Director Kim Hong-sun, a K-noir craftsman, praised the series Gangs of London 3

Apr 11, 2025

It's relentless and brutal...Director Kim Hong-sun, a K-noir craftsman, praised the series Gangs of London 3



Director Kim Hong-sun has been at the center of the noir genre, instantly fascinating fans around the world with Gangs of London Season 3.

Gangs of London is an action noir series about a crime syndicate in London, England, and is a representative British crime drama that has gained a strong fan base in the UK as well as in Europe and the United States.

Director Kim Hong-sun was the first Asian to participate as the main director and executive producer through season 3, following season 1's Garrett Evans ('The Reid') and season 2's Corinne Hardy ('The Nunn).




"Gangs of London Season 3", which debuted in the U.K. on March 20, drew favorable reviews from fans and the media shortly after its premiere. Noir's unique deep atmosphere, suspense, and brilliant action capture the fierce power struggle and blood-stained betrayal of the London Underworld. As a result, major British and global media are praising season 3.

The British Sky Atlantic stated that `this season is once again showing its presence in the British drama world, receiving a more intense response than its predecessor,' while The Guardian described this season as"an intensely charged drama with overwhelming immersion and tension.' Empire Magazine published "This season is also followed by intense action and breathtaking gunfights. In particular, the action sequence inside the abandoned building is surprisingly intense.

There was also favorable reviews for Kim Hong-sun, who joined the team this season. Critics say he re-energized the work with his own bold style and fresh perspective while maintaining the original identity of the series", "It's a season of relentless, brutal, and brilliant perfection. All the action is wonderfully elaborated, and you can feel a vivid sense of hitting. But it doesn't just end with spectacular action. Each scene expands the depth and emotional weight of the character and embodies the narrative that director Kim intended", which makes us look forward to director Kim Hong-sun's sensuous production.




In addition, the new characters appearing this season offer another attraction. Korean actors Shin Seung-hwan and Lim Joo-hwan, as well as Richard Dormer of Game of Thrones and Andrew Cozy of Blue Train, added tension with their dense acting skills despite their short appearances.

Meanwhile, Gangs of London Season 3 will be released in Korea from the 28th through Wavve.






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