Gil Bok Soon is a single mother. She is also a lethal killer, with a 100% success rate on contract killings. She works for M.K. Ent, which is run by Cha Min Kyu. He has trained Gil Bok Soon as a killer, and they hold mutual respect for each other. At the same time, Gil Bok Soon is aware that Cha Min Kyu is a dangerous person who can take away everything from her. Cha Min Hee is the younger sister of Cha Min Kyu, and she works as an executive at M.K. Ent. She doesn't show her feelings to other people. Han Hee Sung is a killer for M.K Ent. He is highly skilled at his job, but he is not recognized by others for his work. Right before Gil Bok Soon is set to renew her contract, she gets involved in a kill-or-be-killed confrontation. (Source: AsianWiki) Edit Translation
- English
- 한국어
- Arabic
- Українська
- Native Title: 길복순
- Also Known As: Gilbogsun , Gil Bok Soon , Kill Boksoon
- Screenwriter & Director: Byun Sung Hyun
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Where to Watch Kill Bok Soon
Cast & Credits
- Jeon Do Yeon Main Role
- Sul Kyung Gu Main Role
- Kim Shi Ah Main Role
- Esom Main Role
- Koo Kyo Hwan Main Role
- Lee YeonKim Yeong Ji [MK Ent. newbie]Support Role
Reviews
Good not great
It's a good movie to pass the time and you certainly won't be bored watching it but the ending leaves more to be desired. It doesn't quite feel complete. There were certain aspects that I thought would be explored but weren't. It only explores the relationship between a mother, Kill Bok Soon and her daughter.The action sequences were enjoyable but it's not the best female action sequences I've seen. It's good. There's plenty of action in fact. Just nothing mindblowing.
The movie has some comedy and lots of blood.
One thing to note is there is a sex scene. Nothing is shown.
There were a few characters and appearances that I really enjoyed.
Esom as Cha Min Hee, the company CEO's annoying sister. I last saw her in Taxi Driver and loved the contrast in the characters. I was quite amused.
Lee Jae Wook as the young CEO. It's a short role but put a bright smile on my face. This is the first other project I'm seeing of his after Alchemy Of Souls.
EXTRA SCENE
Just after the credits first start, there is a small extra scene so don't forget to catch that.
Extremely brilliant storytelling
First screened at the Berlinale 2023, this has one of the most complex plotlines ever seen in a Korean movie and yet it was executed perfectly due to its brilliant storytelling. It's sort of an assassin story driven in classical melodrama styling and vintage visuals. The story centers around a killer agency that runs like a hotshot entertainment company where they define contract killing as putting on a show, while Boksoon has the highest rank in the agency, she's also a mom of an adolescent daughter which plays another bigger part of the story. There's a lot of social commentary within its storyline and every bit of it hits the mark sarcastically with black humor. The cinematography and transitions were handled with some spectacular camera movements, every scene was shot beautifully and the action sequences were really breathtaking, and how they treated the ending with love is just impressive.