Shark: The Beginning

Cha Woo Sol is a high school student who suffers from bullying. After an unexpected incident leads to his imprisonment in a juvenile detention center, he encounters Jeong Do Hyeon, a mixed martial arts champion. Under the guidance of this fighter, the teenager trains in combat skills to overcome his personal limits and prepare for the challenges awaiting him upon his release.

Directed and written by Johnny Chae, this South Korean action drama marks the first of two films listed in the director's chronology, followed by Tastes of Horror. The cast features Kim Min-seok in the lead role alongside Wi Ha-jun and Jung Won-chang. The production was handled by SLL, TVING, Studio Toyou, and Toyou's Dream.

The film has received generally positive responses from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a higher score of 7.8/10 on TMDB from 116 votes.