K-dramas and films continue to dominate Netflix's Top 10. In recent years, the South Korean entertainment industry has given us some of the best productions we’ve ever seen—from gut-wrenching classics such as Miracle in Cell No. 7 to award-winning thriller films such as Parasite.
This time, be prepared to watch what’s likely to be South Korea’s action movie of the year: Netflix's Kill Boksoon.
The story revolves around Gil Boksoon, a professional killer who also happens to be a single mother. After a breach in her contract, she consequently puts a target on her own back, sending every assassin in South Korea to try and kill her. She now has to fight to stay alive.
If that cool plot alone doesn’t convince you yet, keep reading because there are plenty of reasons why you should watch this film slated to be released on March 31, 2023.
6 Reasons to Watch Netflix's "Kill Boksoon"
1. It stars Jeon Do Yeon.
K-drama fans may best know Jeon Do Yeon for her role as Nam Hang-Saeon in Crash Course in Romance, but the actress is actually one of South Korea’s biggest stars. She has been acting since the early '90s and has earned countless nominations and awards under her belt. She even bagged the Best Actress Award from the Cannes film festival and became the second Korean to become a judge at Cannes. Fellow actors look up to Jeon while directors constantly seek after her to be in their movies.
Another fun fact: The director of Kill Boksoon wrote this entire movie specifically for Jeon Do Yeon. So when Jeon stars in a show, you know it’s going to be a good one.
2. It’s more than just an action movie.
Yes, it’s an action movie to its core, but it also revolves on being a mother, particularly a single mom who's juggling her career and motherhood. It’s something many single parents can relate to and adds a heartwarming element to the action-packed story.
3. It’s directed by Byun Sung Hyun.
ICYDK, Byun Sung Hyun is a brilliant South Korean director, writer, and actor. He has won several awards for his past movies such as The Merciless (2017), which won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Cinematography and was even presented at the Cannes Film Festival. His 2022 film Kingmaker also helped him bag the Grand Bell Award for Best Director and the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Film Director. Both of these films happen to be action genres, which is his strongest suit. Combine his directing and writing skills with a stellar cast and you’re sure to experience a movie of a lifetime.
4. It features tons of badass women.
Not only does it feature Jeon Do Yeon as the female lead. Other killer female cast members are just as cool. Kim Sia for example plays Gil Jae-Young, Gil Boksoon’s strong-minded, rebellious teenage daughter. Then there’s Esom who plays Cha Min-Hee, the director of the killer agency. Albeit being portrayed as the villain, she still kicks ass in her own right. It’s just the movie to watch before International Women’s Month ends.
5. It takes cues from John Wick and Tarantino movies.
If you love the John Wick franchise or are a fan of Quentin Tarantino’s movies, then you’re going to love this. It has the same fast-paced action that we see in John Wick and the beautiful storytelling and cinematography we see in Tarantino flicks. The director also revealed that he looked for inspiration from Lee Myung Se, a South Korean director who created Nowhere to Hide and Duelist.
6. It’s Jeon Do Yeon’s first action movie.
Jeon Do Yeon has a long list of melodramas in her filmography, so it’s a given that with her experience, expressing emotions is practically effortless for her. But it just so happens that Kill Boksoon is her first action movie. She had to put a lot of effort into it physically, especially since she did most of her stunts herself, which she admits made her nervous. “I was quite scared and unsure but I kept telling myself that I have to pull it off no matter what. No matter what happens, I’m going to get this done,” she said.
We can’t wait to see how this movie turned out, especially since we’re seeing Jeon Do Yeon in a new light! The best part is it's showing on Netflix so you can watch it from the comfort of your own home. Remember, March 31. Save the date and get ready to experience a killer movie.
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