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A Shop for Killers | Korean Series | Wiki, Cast, Synopsis

A Shop for Killers is a 2024 South Korean action drama created by Lee Kwon based on a novel by Kang Ji-young. The series stars Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun and tells the story of a girl who grew up with her uncle who runs a mysterious online shop. It aired on Disney+ and Hulu in early 2024.

Wiki

NameA Shop for Killers
Year of publication2024
Also known asSarinjaui Syopingmol
CategoryTV Series
GenreAction, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Directed byLee Kwon
Noh Kyu-yeob
Written byJi Ho-jin
Lee Kwon
Based onThe Killer’s Shopping Mall (Novel)
by Kang Ji-young
Top Casts (Actors)Lee Dong wook
Kim Hye jun
Jo Han sun
Seo Hyun woo
IMDB Rating8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes Rating100% (Audience Score)
Google Users Rating96% (Liked this TV show)
Producing countrySouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Running time50 minutes
First episode release dateJanuary 17, 2024 (internet)
Last episode release dateFebruary 7, 2024
ProducerYoo Jung-hoon
Cha Sang-min
Kim Kyung-jae
Lim Ra-kyung
Production companyMerrychristmas
Project Onion
NetworkDisney+
No. of Seasons1
No. of Episodes8
air timeWednesday every week from Disney+
Where to WatchDisney+
Hulu (United States)

Trailer

A Shop for Killers official trailer

Cast

Below, you can see the actors of the “A Shop for Killers” Korean series along with their biographies.

Lee Dong wook

(Lee Dong wook) as Jeong Jin man

Lee Dong wook is a South Korean actor, host, model, and entertainer with a prolific career spanning over 20 years. Born on November 6, 1981, he’s known for his leading roles in various dramas, including “My Girl,” “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” “Tale of the Nine Tailed,” and the recent “A Shop for Killers.”

Kim Hye jun

(Kim Hye jun) as Jeong Ji an

Kim Hye jun (born May 8, 1995) is a South Korean actress who rose to fame for her roles in Kingdom (2019-2020) and Inspector Koo (2021).pen_sparkexpand_more She began her career in commercials and web series before landing a regular cast member role on Saturday Night Live Korea in 2016.expand_more Kim has since starred in numerous films and television dramas, including Another Child (2019) for which she won Best New Actress at the 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Jo Han sun portrait

(Jo Han sun) as Bale

Jo Han sun is a South Korean actor born on June 17, 1981. He started his career in a beer commercial in 2001 and gained recognition through his roles in the sitcom Nonstop 3 (2002) and the drama April Kiss (2004). He is best known for his work in the films Temptation of Wolves (2004), Cruel Winter Blues (2006), and A Better Tomorrow (2010).

Seo Hyun woo

(Seo Hyun woo) as Lee Seong jo

Seo Hyun woo (born November 20, 1983) is a South Korean actor who began his career on stage and made his debut in a musical in 2010. After graduating from Korea National University of Arts, he faced a period of obscurity that lasted for five years. During this time, he worked as a bartender and independently studied acting. Seo’s talent was eventually recognized, and he began to establish himself in independent films. He has also appeared in mainstream films, such as 1987: When the Day Comes, A Taxi Driver, and The Man Standing Next. In 2020, he landed his first lead role in the drama Flower of Evil. Seo has won several awards for his acting, including the New Actor Award at the 21st Director’s Cut Awards for his performance in Decision to Leave.

Park Ji bin

(Park Ji bin) as Bae Jeong min

Park Ji bin (born March 14, 1995) is a South Korean actor who began his career as a child actor. He enlisted in the military in 2015 and was discharged in 2017. Park Ji-bin has acted in both films and television series. Some of his notable film roles include Hello, Brother (2005), Miracle (2011), and Children of Heaven (2012). Some of his notable television series roles include Boys Over Flowers (2009), The Suspicious Housekeeper (2013), and Inspector Koo (2021).Park Ji-bin has also won several awards for his acting, including the Best Young Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards in 2003 and the Best Actor award at the 1st New Montreal FilmFest in 2005.

Lee Tae young

(Lee Tae young) as Brother

Lee Tae Young was born on November 25, 1986. He is an actor known for Search (2020), a drama series. My Dearest (2023), a drama series where he played the role of Choi Do-Ri. A Shop for Killers (2024), a Disney+ series where he portrays a character named Brother.

Geum Hae na

(Geum Hae na) as So Min hye

Geum Hae na, also known as Kim Hae-Na, is a South Korean actress. She is 172 cm tall. Her filmography includes roles in the movies “Aloners” (2021), “Kim Ji-Young: Born 1982” (2019), “The Villainess” (2017), “The King” (2017), “Grand Father” (2016), and “Dr. Jump” (2011).On television, she has appeared in “A Shop for Killers” (Disney+, 2024) and “Run On” (JTBC, 2020-2021)(ep.4).

Kim Min

Kim Min as Pasin

Kim Min is a South Korean actor born on May 2, 1982. He has recently gained recognition for his roles in dramas such as “A Shop for Killers” (Pasin), “Song of the Bandits” (Jin San), and “Black Knight” (Joo Gyeong-Nam). Kim Min also appeared in seasons 1 and 2 of “Big Bet” (John).

Synopsis

Lee Dong wook and Kim Hye jun in A Shop for Killers series
Kim Hye jun & Lee Dong wook in A Shop for Killers series

The story revolves around Jung Ji-an, played by Kim Hye-jun. After her uncle, Jeong Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook), unexpectedly dies, she becomes the target of dangerous assassins due to a mysterious legacy he left behind. To understand what’s happening, Ji-an delves into her past, trying to recall the lessons her uncle taught her in her younger years.

Jo Han sun in A Shop for Killers series
Park Ji bin, Geum Hae na, Seo Hyun wooJo Han sunLee Dong wook and Kim Hye jun in A Shop for Killers series

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FAQ

Where can I watch A Shop for Killers series?

Disney+ & Hulu (United States)

A Shop for Killers how many Seasons?

1 season

A Shop for Killers how many episodes?

8 episodes

Is the series “A shop for killers” worth watching?

Considering the high scores that this series has received from reputable sites, it can be said that yes, this series is worth watching.

Will “A Shop for Killers” series have a second season?

It cannot be said for sure if this series will have a second season or not, but considering the good reception of the audience and the rumors that are heard from all corners, we can expect that this popular series will have a second season as well.


Note: The information provided is sourced from reliable websites. In case there are any contradictions in the text, readers are encouraged to point them out in the comments.

References: IMDB, Wikipedia

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