In 2021, Netflix had released several Korean titles including Squid Game, Hellbound, My Name, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, The Silent Sea etc., that took over the world by a storm, sparking the Korean Wave. These K-Originals became chart-toppers on the streaming service, amassing a huge fan following.
The streamer has now announced the details for its upcoming Korean thriller film Kill Bok-soon that has a star-studded ensemble.
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Byun Sung-hyun, known for his 2017 film The Merciless, is in buzz for his upcoming film Kingmaker. He is set to helm this project as well.
The film will star Jeon Do-yeon from Beasts Clawing At Straws and Seol Kyung-gu, last seen in Merciless. They will be joined by Taxi Driver actress Esom and Koo Kyo-hwan from D.P.
The thriller will see Jeon as the titular character whose life is being threatened by various adversaries, especially when she negotiates a renewed contract with MK Enterprises. Now a single mother to a teen daughter, Bok-soon must go to great lengths to keep her daughter out of harm’s way.
Seol will be seen as Cha Min-kyu, the CEO of MK Enterprises who is Kill Bok-soon’s mentor and teacher, having taught her all the skills she possesses. Esom will play his sister while Koo will be seen as an unnamed fellow assassin.
While we await more information to be released about this highly-anticipated film, check out the other marvellous Korean productions on Netflix.
