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[[File:City Hunter SBS Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''City Hunter'' (2011)]] | |||
'''''City Hunter''''' (Hangul: 시티헌터) is a 2011 South Korean Television drama (aka Siti Hyunteo) that premiered May 25, 2011 on SBS, and ended on July 28, 2011 (South Korean television is unlike US television in that an entire TV series typically runs for a year [or split between years]). ''City Hunter'' aired at 10:00 pm on both Wednesday and Thursday nights and was based on the Japanese manga of the same name created by Tsukasa Hojo (which was previously adapted into an [[City Hunter (Anime)|anime series]] and [[City Hunter (1993)|1993 feature film]] that starred [[Jackie Chan]]). | |||
Directed by Jun Hyuk, the series follows a man named Lee Yoon-sung also known as Buchai trying to enact revenge on those who betrayed his father. In 1983 in Burma, the South Korean president is visiting and when he arrives a bomb kills multiple high level South Korean officials. This incident sparks five individuals to create a counter-strike operation called "Operation Cleansweep" against the believed culprit North Korea. The plan is to send in a team to kill several high ranking North Korean officials in retaliation. Two presidential body guards who were witnesses to the bombing volunteer to take part in the mission. The two presidential body guards are Lee Jin-pyo and Park Moo-yul, who helped plan the attack with a 21 man team. As the mission is going on the five officials abort the plan, to avoid conflict with the United States and to receive nuclear support from them. The mission is a success but as the men go to board the submarine for extraction; South Korean Commandos open fire on them from a submarine, killing 20 soldiers. The only survivor is Lee Jin Pyo; who was saved by his best friend Park Moo-yul. Lee Jin-Pyo vows revenge and steals Park's only child Lee Yoon-Sung, and runs to the Golden Triangle. At the Golden Triangle he raises the child as his own and trains him extensively in combat. He eventually tells Lee Yoon-Sung his true intention of revenge and sends him to MIT to receive a doctorate. Seven Years later When Lee returns to Korea he joins the Blue House as an IT professional and begins work on revenge for his biological father Park Moo-yul and his step-father Lee Jin Pyo. | |||
{{TV Title|City Hunter (2011)}} | |||
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In Episode 1, Lee Jin-Pyo (Kim Sang-Jung) and Park Mu-Yeol (Park Sang-Min) are armed with the [[Beretta 92FS|Beretta 92FS Brigadier]] during their time as Presidential Security Service bodyguards in Myanmar after an assassination attempt in 1983. Its presence in the 1980s is an anachronism as it was not made until the early 1990s. In Episode 3, Lee Yun-Seong (Lee Min-Ho) is armed with the 92FS Brigadier when he confronts the corrupt politician Lee Kyung Wan. However, this pistol does not fire live bullets as Lee had modified the sidearm offscreen to fire tranquilizer darts. Used by a PSS agent in Episode 7 before Min-Ho disarms him. Jin-Pyo uses this in Episode 5 after his assassination attempt had failed. Apparently it is the standard sidearm for all PSS agents. | In Episode 1, Lee Jin-Pyo (Kim Sang-Jung) and Park Mu-Yeol (Park Sang-Min) are armed with the [[Beretta 92FS|Beretta 92FS Brigadier]] during their time as Presidential Security Service bodyguards in Myanmar after an assassination attempt in 1983. Its presence in the 1980s is an anachronism as it was not made until the early 1990s. In Episode 3, Lee Yun-Seong (Lee Min-Ho) is armed with the 92FS Brigadier when he confronts the corrupt politician Lee Kyung Wan. However, this pistol does not fire live bullets as Lee had modified the sidearm offscreen to fire tranquilizer darts. Used by a PSS agent in Episode 7 before Min-Ho disarms him. Jin-Pyo uses this in Episode 5 after his assassination attempt had failed. Apparently it is the standard sidearm for all PSS agents. | ||
Strangely, in most scenes the Brigadier seems to lack the right slide-decocker/safety. | |||
[[ | [[File:92FS Brigadier pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS Brigadier - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:CH 92FS a.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 92FS a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-Pyo after drawing out the Beretta 92FS Brigadier.]] | ||
[[File:CH 92FS fire.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 92FS fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yun-Seong firing the 92FS Brigadier at Lee Kyung Wan after cornering him. This pistol fired a tranquilizer dart to knock him out. The right slide-decocker/safety is clearly missing. ]] | ||
[[File:CH pistol drop.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH pistol drop.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 92FS Brigadier on the floor after Min-Ho removes the magazine. Strange that there's no bullets for a loaded pistol.]] | ||
[[File:CH Jin-Pyo.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH Jin-Pyo.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-Pyo aiming the 92FS Brigadier at the elevator doors.]] | ||
[[File:CH PSS officer.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH PSS officer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Park Ho-Sik aiming the Brigadier at Yun-Seong.]] | ||
[[File:CH Brigadier slide back.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH Brigadier slide back.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Preparing the Brigadier prior to his showdown.]] | ||
==Beretta 92FS Inox== | ==Beretta 92FS Inox== | ||
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[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS INOX - 9x19mm. This pistol was the screen used gun, used throughout the film by Det. Max Kirkpatrick ([[William Baldwin]]) and once by Kate McQuean ([[Cindy Crawford]]) in the film ''[[Fair Game]]''.]] | [[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS INOX - 9x19mm. This pistol was the screen used gun, used throughout the film by Det. Max Kirkpatrick ([[William Baldwin]]) and once by Kate McQuean ([[Cindy Crawford]]) in the film ''[[Fair Game]]''.]] | ||
[[File:CH 92FS INOX.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 92FS INOX.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-Pyo executing a henchman for trying to smuggle drugs to South Korea.]] | ||
[[File:CH 92FS Inox rear.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 92FS Inox rear.jpg|thumb|none|600px|View of 92FS Inox from rear.]] | ||
[[File:CH pistol grip.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH pistol grip.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-Pyo after firing the Inox at the narco gunmen from the back.]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
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[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:CH pistol shooting.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH pistol shooting.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yun-Seong aiming the pistol at wooden targets.]] | ||
[[File:CH pistol side.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH pistol side.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M1911A1. This has a black grip.]] | ||
[[File:CH pistol barrel close up.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH pistol barrel close up.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M1911A1's barrel.]] | ||
[[File:CH M1911A1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH M1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the hands of the bald-headed mercenary.]] | ||
[[File:CH pistol aim.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH pistol aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good closeup of the M1911A1 in the hands of Yun-Seong after chambering a bullet.]] | ||
[[File:CH sneaking.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH sneaking.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A possible M1911A1 fired at Yun-Seong. Like the Brigadier he used, the henchman fired tranquilizer darts to knock him out.]] | ||
=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
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[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:CH revolvers.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH revolvers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colt revolver used by Eun-Ah on the left.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | |||
A J-frame Smith & Wesson, possibly a Model 36, is used by Kim Na-Na and Yun Seong in the PSS shooting range. Yun Seong also uses it to teach the First Daughter, Da Hye, on how to fire a revolver. Note: It may be a fake revolver, with all the strange markings seen in the 2nd photo. | |||
[[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | |||
[[File:CH revolver closeup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Na-Na firing the revolver at a PSS shooting range in the Blue House. It appears that the revolver has been used quite a lot since the frame appears to be quite dull. Note the long cylinder (suggesting it can hold .357 Magnum rounds) and the barrel that resembles one from a Model 15. Also note the cylinder can only hold 5 rounds, suggesting this is a J-Frame. Strange enough, there is an adjustable rear sight, rarely seen on any steel black J-Frame S&Ws.]] | |||
[[File:CH revolver aim b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yun-Seong on his first time in the PSS shooting range.]] | |||
[[File:CH revolver closeup a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the S&W logo and writing. Note the cylinder clearly can only hold 5 rounds, suggesting this is a J-Frame.]] | |||
[[File:CH revolver grip.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Teaching Da Hye to fire M15 revolver.]] | |||
[[File:CH revolvers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ki-Joon is most likely using a M15 on the PSS shooting range.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ||
Jin-Pyo uses this in Episode 4 under his police officer disguise after he covertly took the Model 36 from a holster of a police officer driving the bus. Kim Na-Na appears to be using the S&W Model 36 as her main PSS sidearm, which is a bit unusual in the modern era (2011) since most of her PSS colleagues uses Brigadier pistols. On the other hand, it may be due to her hands as they may not be able to handle the pistol when gripped | Jin-Pyo uses this in Episode 4 under his police officer disguise after he covertly took the Model 36 from a holster of a police officer driving the bus. Kim Na-Na appears to be using the S&W Model 36 as her main PSS sidearm, which is a bit unusual in the modern era (2011) since most of her PSS colleagues uses Brigadier pistols. On the other hand, it may be due to her hands as they may not be able to handle the pistol when gripped. Both Yun-Seong and Na-Na handle the M36 in a dream sequence where they kill each other. On an embarrassing note, Na-Na's M36 was used by Seo-Yong Hak against his own PSS bodyguard after being cornered by the City Hunter and Young-Joo. | ||
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]] | ||
[[File:CH revolver aim.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH revolver aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-Pyo aiming the M36 at the right temple of the police officer.]] | ||
[[File:CH revolver aim a.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH revolver aim a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Na-Na after drawing out her sidearm.]] | ||
[[File:CH revolver closeup b.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH revolver closeup b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the revolver at the hands of Seo Yong-Hak.]] | ||
[[File:CH hostage.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH hostage.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding Na Na hostage.]] | ||
[[File:CH revolver | [[File:CH revolver brandishing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Na-Na's M36.]] | ||
[[File:CH revolver | [[File:CH revolver dream.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Na-Na fires her sidearm in a dream sequence.]] | ||
[[File:CH revolver | [[File:CH revolver dream a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yun-Seong holding the same weapon as Na-Na used in the dream sequence.]] | ||
==Taurus Model 85== | |||
[[ | Young-Joo uses one to confront the City Hunter, but the latter disarms the former of his weapon and threatens him with it. | ||
[[File:CH revolver approach.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Taurus85.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Taurus Model 85 (classic Model) in Blued Finish - .38 Spl. Note the shape of the ejector shroud as opposed to the newer versions of this same revolver.]] | ||
[[File:CH revolver approach.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kim Young-Joo approaching the City Hunter after being disarmed of his revolver.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson 586== | ==Smith & Wesson 586== | ||
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[[Image:S&W Mod586.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson Model 586 - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:S&W Mod586.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson Model 586 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:CH SW 586.jpg|none|thumb| | [[File:CH SW 586.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Closeup of the 586.]] | ||
[[File:CH 586 barrel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 586 barrel.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the barrel.]] | ||
[[File:CH 586 closeup a.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 586 closeup a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-Pyo about to pull the trigger.]] | ||
[[File:CH 586 aiming.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 586 aiming.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the 586 at both Yun-Seong and Na Na.]] | ||
[[File:CH 586 test fire.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 586 test fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Test firing the 586 after clearing and inspecting it.]] | ||
[[File:CH 586 aiming at Na Na.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH 586 aiming at Na Na.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the revolver at Na Na after decocking it.]] | ||
==Fake Revolver== | ==Fake Revolver== | ||
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Yun-Seong has a possibly fake revolver used against Jin Pyo in the last episode. It's most likely a revolver made with blanks since he held one close to himself. | Yun-Seong has a possibly fake revolver used against Jin Pyo in the last episode. It's most likely a revolver made with blanks since he held one close to himself. | ||
[[File:CH Goldstar Revolver.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH Goldstar Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bullets for the revolver.]] | ||
[[File:CH Head aim.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH Head aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the weapon at his right temple. You can see the "Made in Korea" letters there. And the construction seem to indicate it's made of plastic.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9mm.]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9mm.]] | ||
[[File:CH MP5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunmen under Jin-Pyo bring a crate full of Japan-made gold bars.]] | ||
[[File:CH MP5K.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH MP5K.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officer passing by the elevator.]] | ||
[[File:CH MP5s.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH MP5s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officers with various MP5s. Some have PDW stocks with tri-rails and foregrips while some have the regular stock.]] | ||
[[File:CH MP5 closeup.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH MP5 closeup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of MP5A3. This has a red dot scope with a pressure switch for a laser sight.]] | ||
==Fake Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ===Fake Heckler & Koch MP5A3=== | ||
The old 1990s variant of the Spring Airsoft MP5A3 (built by Yung Lo Toy Factory) with the flat pump forearm was also used to represent an MP5. | The old 1990s variant of the Spring Airsoft MP5A3 (built by Yung Lo Toy Factory) with the flat pump forearm was also used to represent an MP5. | ||
[[File:CH KNP SWAT.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH KNP SWAT.jpg|thumb|none|600px|KNP SWAT officer aiming Spring Airsoft MP5A3.]] | ||
[[File:CH KNP SWAT ambush.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH KNP SWAT ambush.jpg|thumb|none|600px|KNP SWAT officer waiting for the City Hunter to arrive outside the Prosecutor's Office with a Spring Airsoft MP5A3.]] | ||
[[File:CH KNP SWAT Team.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH KNP SWAT Team.jpg|thumb|none|600px|KNP SWAT team hunting down City Hunter in Seoul with a Spring Airsoft MP5A3.]] | ||
=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:TypeIII AK47.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Final Production version of the III AK-47 with laminated stock - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:TypeIII AK47.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Final Production version of the III AK-47 with laminated stock - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:CH gunfire.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH gunfire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Narcogunman firing AK-47.]] | ||
[[File:CH rear.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH rear.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mu-Yeol holding the AK-47/Type 68, looking at the outskirts of Pyongyang.]] | ||
== | ==Type 56-1== | ||
Used by gunmen under Jin-Pyo. Also used by narco gunmen under the drug smuggler. | Used by gunmen under Jin-Pyo. Also used by narco gunmen under the drug smuggler. | ||
[[ | [[File:297 (Type56-1).JPG|thumb|none|400px|Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:CH AK rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH AK rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunman with Type 56-1. It has black furniture.]] | ||
==AKMSU== | ==AKMSU== | ||
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[[Image:AK-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. This is a blank adapted full auto transferable AKM (7.62x39mm) pistol that was converted into a Krinkov via parts kit. Guns just like this one have been used in ''[[Tropic Thunder]]'', ''[[Three Kings]]'', and numerous other movies and TV shows.]] | [[Image:AK-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. This is a blank adapted full auto transferable AKM (7.62x39mm) pistol that was converted into a Krinkov via parts kit. Guns just like this one have been used in ''[[Tropic Thunder]]'', ''[[Three Kings]]'', and numerous other movies and TV shows.]] | ||
[[File:CH group.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH group.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman shot at the back has an AKMSU. You can only see it for a split second.]] | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
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[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:CH chaos.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH chaos.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Myanmar Army soldier in honor guard clothes (cap included) has an M16A1 in his hands behind a police motorbike.]] | ||
[[File:CH rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16A1 held by a gunmen behind Jin-Pyo. The fire selector is partially seen.]] | ||
[[File:CH squad.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH squad.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the M16A1 held by another gunman. The one of the left has an AKS-47.]] | ||
[[File:Ch gunman.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Ch gunman.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Narco gunman entering Yun-Seong's room.]] | ||
[[File:CH M16A1 aim.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH M16A1 aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drug smuggler leader aims scoped M16A1. Wonder how he can do so since he has an eyepatch.]] | ||
[[File:CH scope view.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH scope view.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FPS view of the scope attached on the M16A1, aimed at Yun-Seong.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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[[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[File:CH shotgun fire.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH shotgun fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yun-Seong firing the 870 as he runs.]] | ||
=Sniper Rifles= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:Bushmaster xm15 vmatch 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match" Note smooth handguard and absence of front sight - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Bushmaster xm15 vmatch 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match" Note smooth handguard and absence of front sight - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:CH submarine sniping.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH submarine sniping.jpg|thumb|none|600px|UDU commando snipes black ops soldiers from the submarine.]] | ||
[[File:CH closeup.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:City_Hunter_Picture_5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An UDU commando takes aim at the 21 unarmed black ops soldiers.]] | ||
[[File:CH sniper rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH closeup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the rifle used by the UDU commando. You can see the PRS stock.]] | ||
[[File:CH sniper rifle close up.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:CH sniper rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-Pyo aiming the rifle at the Seoul Intercontinental Hotel. This has a scope and a silencer with a laser sight.]] | ||
[[File:CH sniper rifle close up.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Jin-Pyo's sniper rifle. You can partially see the PRS stock.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:08, 19 June 2023
City Hunter (Hangul: 시티헌터) is a 2011 South Korean Television drama (aka Siti Hyunteo) that premiered May 25, 2011 on SBS, and ended on July 28, 2011 (South Korean television is unlike US television in that an entire TV series typically runs for a year [or split between years]). City Hunter aired at 10:00 pm on both Wednesday and Thursday nights and was based on the Japanese manga of the same name created by Tsukasa Hojo (which was previously adapted into an anime series and 1993 feature film that starred Jackie Chan).
Directed by Jun Hyuk, the series follows a man named Lee Yoon-sung also known as Buchai trying to enact revenge on those who betrayed his father. In 1983 in Burma, the South Korean president is visiting and when he arrives a bomb kills multiple high level South Korean officials. This incident sparks five individuals to create a counter-strike operation called "Operation Cleansweep" against the believed culprit North Korea. The plan is to send in a team to kill several high ranking North Korean officials in retaliation. Two presidential body guards who were witnesses to the bombing volunteer to take part in the mission. The two presidential body guards are Lee Jin-pyo and Park Moo-yul, who helped plan the attack with a 21 man team. As the mission is going on the five officials abort the plan, to avoid conflict with the United States and to receive nuclear support from them. The mission is a success but as the men go to board the submarine for extraction; South Korean Commandos open fire on them from a submarine, killing 20 soldiers. The only survivor is Lee Jin Pyo; who was saved by his best friend Park Moo-yul. Lee Jin-Pyo vows revenge and steals Park's only child Lee Yoon-Sung, and runs to the Golden Triangle. At the Golden Triangle he raises the child as his own and trains him extensively in combat. He eventually tells Lee Yoon-Sung his true intention of revenge and sends him to MIT to receive a doctorate. Seven Years later When Lee returns to Korea he joins the Blue House as an IT professional and begins work on revenge for his biological father Park Moo-yul and his step-father Lee Jin Pyo.
The following weapons were used in the television series City Hunter (2011):
Handguns
Beretta 92FS Brigadier
In Episode 1, Lee Jin-Pyo (Kim Sang-Jung) and Park Mu-Yeol (Park Sang-Min) are armed with the Beretta 92FS Brigadier during their time as Presidential Security Service bodyguards in Myanmar after an assassination attempt in 1983. Its presence in the 1980s is an anachronism as it was not made until the early 1990s. In Episode 3, Lee Yun-Seong (Lee Min-Ho) is armed with the 92FS Brigadier when he confronts the corrupt politician Lee Kyung Wan. However, this pistol does not fire live bullets as Lee had modified the sidearm offscreen to fire tranquilizer darts. Used by a PSS agent in Episode 7 before Min-Ho disarms him. Jin-Pyo uses this in Episode 5 after his assassination attempt had failed. Apparently it is the standard sidearm for all PSS agents. Strangely, in most scenes the Brigadier seems to lack the right slide-decocker/safety.
Beretta 92FS Inox
In Episode 1, Jin-Pyo uses the Beretta 92FS Inox as his main sidearm after conducting his self-exile from South Korea to Thailand over the failure of the black ops mission to North Korea.
Colt M1911A1
Used by a young Yun-Seong during target practice in Thailand. Also used by an adult Yun-Seong to save his surrogate mother from being executed by shooting fruits dangling near her. A possible 1911A1-like pistol was used during the ambush on Yun-Seong at the Jong Shik estate.
Revolvers
Colt Python
Shin Eun-Ah uses a 4" Colt Python in the PSS shooting range as her main weapon.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A J-frame Smith & Wesson, possibly a Model 36, is used by Kim Na-Na and Yun Seong in the PSS shooting range. Yun Seong also uses it to teach the First Daughter, Da Hye, on how to fire a revolver. Note: It may be a fake revolver, with all the strange markings seen in the 2nd photo.
Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"
Jin-Pyo uses this in Episode 4 under his police officer disguise after he covertly took the Model 36 from a holster of a police officer driving the bus. Kim Na-Na appears to be using the S&W Model 36 as her main PSS sidearm, which is a bit unusual in the modern era (2011) since most of her PSS colleagues uses Brigadier pistols. On the other hand, it may be due to her hands as they may not be able to handle the pistol when gripped. Both Yun-Seong and Na-Na handle the M36 in a dream sequence where they kill each other. On an embarrassing note, Na-Na's M36 was used by Seo-Yong Hak against his own PSS bodyguard after being cornered by the City Hunter and Young-Joo.
Taurus Model 85
Young-Joo uses one to confront the City Hunter, but the latter disarms the former of his weapon and threatens him with it.
Smith & Wesson 586
Jin-Pyo uses one with black grips and a three inch barrel to intimidate Seo Yong-Hak after capturing him. He also uses it to intimidate Yun-Seong and Na Na before he left the underground parking lot. Later, Jin Pyo aims the revolver at Na Na before he lowered it.
Fake Revolver
Yun-Seong has a possibly fake revolver used against Jin Pyo in the last episode. It's most likely a revolver made with blanks since he held one close to himself.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Gunmen working for Jin-Pyo in Thailand are armed with the H&K MP5A3. South Korean SWAT officers after responding to the Seoul Intercontinental Hotel shooting attempt are armed with H&K MP5A3. Also used by KNP SWAT teams to hunt down Seo Yong-Hak and the City Hunter.
Fake Heckler & Koch MP5A3
The old 1990s variant of the Spring Airsoft MP5A3 (built by Yung Lo Toy Factory) with the flat pump forearm was also used to represent an MP5.
Assault Rifles
AK-47
Used by some narco gunmen after firing at Yun-Seong's room. Used by Jin-Pyo and Mu-Yeol as part of their Korean People's Army disguise after infiltrating North Korea by sea.
Type 56-1
Used by gunmen under Jin-Pyo. Also used by narco gunmen under the drug smuggler.
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AKMSU
Only used by a narco gunman before he was shot in the back of the head by Jin-Pyo.
M16A1
Myanmar soldiers in honor guard duty are armed most likely with the M16A1 in the 1st episode since it was set in the 1980s. This may be an error as the Myanmar Army were not armed with the M16A1 and instead, had G3 rifles as their main rifle. Used by Jin-Pyo's henchmen in the same episode in the late 20th century, which are most likely Vietnam War-based surplus. Also used by narco gunmen working under a local drug smuggler.
Shotguns
Remington 870
Seen in the hands of some narco gunmen. Yun-Seong takes one and hunts them down after his surrogate mother was shot in front of him.
Sniper Rifles
Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match"
Seen in the first episode when a Underwater Demolitions Unit commando snipes the black ops soldiers in North Korean waters to hide any traces of South Korean military involvement in the Pyongyang raid. Jin-Pyo is also seen using the same rifle in Seoul when he attempts to assassinate an ex-ROK Army officer turned politician.
