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The Manipulated S1E1 — Episode 1
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The Manipulated•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.5/10 · 621 votesNov 5, 202553 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Taejoong, a deliveryman dreaming of opening a flower café, is arrested for murder. His loved ones race to prove his innocence but will it be enough?

Directed byPark Shin-woo, Kim Chang-ju
Written byOh Sang-ho
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Ji Chang-wook

Ji Chang-wook

Park Tae-jung

Doh Kyung-soo

Doh Kyung-soo

Ahn Yo-han

Lee Kwang-soo

Lee Kwang-soo

Baek Do-kyeong

Jo Yoon-soo

Jo Yoon-soo

Noh Eun-bi

Jung Heon

Jung Heon

Jeong Su

Kim Jong-soo

Kim Jong-soo

Noh Yong-sik

Yang Dong-geun

Yang Dong-geun

Yeo Deok-su

Lee Jong-hyun

Lee Jong-hyun

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Oh Sang-ho

Oh Sang-ho

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Park Shin-woo

Park Shin-woo

Director

Kim Chang-ju

Kim Chang-ju

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Manipulated season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 621 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Park Shin-woo, Kim Chang-ju and written by Oh Sang-ho, it aired on November 5, 2025.

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