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Key Features:
DJ, Kidnapping, Blackmail, Thriller, Criminal mastermind, High stakes, Family in danger, Time pressure, Cat and mouse, Survival, Desperate measures
Tone:
suspense-driven, serious, dramatic
Target Audience:
Thriller enthusiasts, Suspense fans, Crime drama viewers, Action-oriented audiences
Emotional Arc:
Tension → Panic → Desperation

Midnight FM

2010-10-14
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Popular TV anchorwoman & late night DJ Ko Sun-young set to host her final radio program. During the show, she receives a startling text message instructing her to follow specific directions or endanger the lives of her family.

Genres
Thriller, Crime, Action
Cast
Soo Ae, Yoo Ji-tae, Don Lee, Jeong Man-sik, Choi Song-hyun, Kim Min-gyu, Shin Da-eun, Lee Joon-Ha, Choi Hee-won, Jo Seok-hyun
Crew
Kim Sang-man, Kim Hwi, Kim Sang-man
Rating
6.9(98 votes)
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