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Vincenzo

Vincenzo is a 2021 South Korean television series about a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer who returns to South Korea and becomes involved in a fight against a powerful conglomerate.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Vincenzo is a 2021 South Korean television series about a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer who returns to South Korea and becomes involved in a fight against a powerful conglomerate.

What it is

The series follows Vincenzo Cassano, a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer who returns to South Korea and gets entangled in a conflict with a powerful conglomerate. It blends legal drama, crime, and dark comedy, airing on tvN and streaming on Netflix.

Key details

Starring Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, and Ok Taec-yeon, the series ran for 20 episodes from February 20, 2021, to May 2, 2021. It was created by Kim Hee-won and written by Park Jae-beom, and is available in Korean.

Why it matters

Vincenzo gained international popularity through Netflix, including in Canada, where it was accessible via the platform's Canadian catalogue. Its mix of genres and strong performances made it a notable entry in Korean drama.

In short

  • Korean-Italian mafia lawyer returns to South Korea.
  • Blends legal drama, crime, and dark comedy.
  • 20 episodes, aired on tvN and Netflix.
  • Starring Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Ok Taec-yeon.
Canadian angle

Vincenzo was available on Netflix, making it accessible to Canadian viewers through the platform's Canadian catalogue.[2]

Quick questions

What is Vincenzo?
A South Korean television drama series about a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer.
Who stars in Vincenzo?
Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, and Ok Taec-yeon.
How many episodes does Vincenzo have?
20 episodes.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincenzo_(TV_series)
    Supports: Original title, main cast, broadcast dates, tvN airing schedule, and Netflix availability.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81365087
    Supports: Series description, release year, genre tags, cast, and availability on Netflix.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13433812/
    Supports: Series synopsis identifying Vincenzo as a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/vincenzo
    Supports: Director, screenwriter, network, genre, original language, and release date.
  5. AsianWiki — https://asianwiki.com/Vincenzo_(Korean_Drama)
    Supports: Episodes, release dates, runtime schedule, language, country, and plot synopsis.
  6. FilmAffinity — https://www.filmaffinity.com/en/film661258.html
    Supports: Country, director, screenwriter, cast, and synopsis.