A Shop for Killers (2024)

Underrated

A Shop for Killers is a pulse-pounding thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With Lee Dong Wook and Kim Hye Joon leading the cast, the film dives into a labyrinth of conspiracies, high-octane action, and familial secrets.

Plot and Execution
The story begins with Jian (Kim Hye Joon), a young woman whose ordinary life is shattered by the suspicious death of her enigmatic uncle, Jeong Jin Man (Lee Dong Wook). What starts as an investigation into his supposed suicide quickly spirals into chaos as she becomes the target of relentless assassins, cutting-edge drones, and violent ambushes. Forced to rely on the unconventional skills her uncle taught her as a child, Jian fights to uncover the truth behind his death and her own mysterious past.

The plot’s relentless pacing and unexpected twists keep the audience hooked, while the film balances its action sequences with moments of emotional depth, particularly as Jian unravels her connection to her uncle’s shadowy world.

Performances
Kim Hye Joon is a revelation as Jian, delivering a fierce and vulnerable performance that captures the character’s transformation from an unsuspecting niece to a resourceful survivor. Lee Dong Wook, though appearing primarily in flashbacks, commands the screen as the enigmatic and stoic Jeong Jin Man. His character’s layered backstory adds a compelling depth to the narrative.

Strengths
Action Sequences: The fight choreography is meticulously crafted, blending raw intensity with stylish visuals.
Intriguing Premise: The blend of familial mystery and assassin intrigue creates a fresh take on the action-thriller genre.
Emotional Core: The relationship between Jian and her uncle, revealed through poignant flashbacks, adds emotional weight to the story.
Weaknesses
Overstuffed Plot: The film occasionally juggles too many subplots, leaving some threads underexplored.
Villains: While the assassins provide a physical threat, their motivations remain somewhat generic, weakening the stakes.
Cinematography and Soundtrack
The film’s sleek visuals and dynamic camerawork enhance its tension, while the score perfectly complements its adrenaline-fueled scenes and quieter, reflective moments.

Final Thoughts
A Shop for Killers is a thrilling ride that masterfully combines action and mystery with a deeply personal story. Kim Hye Joon and Lee Dong Wook deliver standout performances, elevating the film beyond its occasional narrative flaws. It’s a must-watch for fans of tightly packed action films with a touch of heart.

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Great and Thrillin

Wonderful series overall! At first I was like this is a very interesting story and it would be even more great if the fighting scenes were show. so the 1st couple of episodes I was so disappointed. By the end I was like the director writers and producers were geniuses. The story was shown by whoever’s perspective that particular episode was following. By the end I thought that was pretty cool. since my review has to be longer I’ll share some mundane information. so I love K dramas but my husband has it yet to enjoy them with me. this was the first drama. He watched with me and he loved it. at first, I thought I picked the wrong one to watch together because it started off so slowly. In the end he is looking forward to season 2

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Great story with great casting and lots of twists...

I really love this drama. From the beginning, the thrill is already felt. You won't have any hard time in understanding the plot because every episode has a flashback of how that part of their life started. The casting is also magnificent. As soon as I saw that Lee Dong Wook will be a main in here, I already decided to watch everything. Kim Hye Joon also made a great portrayal of her role as Jeong Jian. The young Jian also acted very well here. Also, the plot twist in the end where Jinman arrives is a really good ingredient for this one... Chef's kiss for this series..

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Highly recommended drama for action and thriller lovers.

Truly a MUST WATCH series!!!

I recommend it whole heartedly, it is THAT GOOD! The plot, the acting, the characters, relationships, the story execution, everything was so phenomenal! I swear a lot of people must be missing out on this great series as I see just a rating of 8.1. Guys just go for it you will fall in love with it in the process, and this series really deserves all the love.


And, how can I forget Lee Dong-wook! He is superb in his role. His and the niece's bond is also too lovely.

I must mention this, that I really appreciated the fact that they included a whole episode to show the back-story of Jinman, at that point you will realize that he is definitely the main character, even though the niece has more screen space than him.

Overall, awesome series! This is my first time leaving a review, that's because I really want this series to get the much deserve attention.

Hope they bring in a season 2, I need it desperately lol.

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"“Whatever makes you scared, keep your eyes open and face it.”

There are so many Quotes which i love a lot in this drama. SPOILER ALERT!!!! I love the cinematography as well as stunts etc. I love LDW in this series, he is so LIT , it makes you wonder what he is eating to maintain his body during his 40's. I love LDW as uncle and he has so much scope in this series. Even his niece also acted very well with him. The small girl as his niece should definitely win the award for her acting in 1st few episodes. It so hard to pull for young child artists like her. I love her uncle(Jeong Jinman) who setup the mall and his house designs are on top level, he knows that Bale will attack him and his niece. In this series, they promote the "Girl's power" i love his niece and min-hye too , min-hye and her action sequences are LIT in this series and i also watched the BTS of it too. Bale is totally psychopath and why did Jeong Jinman forgave him? and if he had stopped him at that time itself nobody will have died now, he saved him from it, instead he goes and kills all his family members except Jeong Jinman. The question is that "WHEN WILL BE SEASON 2 BE AIRED? I want to see Jeong Jinman and niece killing bale in it. I am so excited to see our trio who helped jian when her uncle is not present with them. I was wondering did her uncle went to on hide due to his injuries which her niece's fake friend did it or he did because to test her niece is capable of protecting his shopping mall.

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Good packaging and additional features make up for the defective item.

Just watch for the fight scenes and the glamorous presentation otherwise ignore this

There are many flaws in it, like being a professional person he did not teach his niece the complete package. If someone of my own was in such a profession, I would have become an expert. I do not wait for the situation to dig a well when I feel thirsty. When you know that you might feel thirsty, why shouldn't I dig a well beforehand, just like he knew that his niece is the target. From the beginning itself I knew that Park Ji Bin/Bae Jung Min is the villain because I have seen exactly the same story many times in other drama movies, only the profession and motive of the story was different. Things were predictable for me. If the main villain's entry had happened in the 1st episode, then anyone could have predicted it. Those who have been watching dramas for so many years have learned to observe something. The writer here he played smartly, he did not reveal all his cards at once, otherwise it would have been easy to judge the situation. And that is why the story is engaging, story telling is good. The female lead did not use the glasses given by Lee Tae Young or I missed something.And who would force his niece to become the owner of such an organization? Firstly, her life is in danger because she is your family and on top of that, you are making her the owner of arms smuggling. Which is of no benefit to her. Now, you say that if you want to leave, you can go through the back door. Don't you think this option should be given before signing the document? And I am shocked by the stupidity of the male lead's supporter. Making the girl the owner and standing her against the enemies to save her can never be a proper option. If you have been given the responsibility of her protection , then you should run away with her and hide. When you feel that she is capable of protecting herself, bring her back. Good technology devices, gorgeous actors with good stylish clothes, locations and some underworld terms have presented it well otherwise there is nothing in this story, it is illogical. And in the end it was too much, all the actors are doing stupid things in the last episode especially the female lead who is roaming here and there lol. I liked the presentation of gun fight, fight scenes and the writer made such an illogical drama engaging. My rating is not for the whole overall package but for some selected things which I have already mentioned.

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Série très bien faite !

8 épisodes haletants, à couper le souffle !
Cette série dévoile au fur et à mesure l'histoire des participants, pourquoi ils font cela etc.
Ce n'est pas une série pour homme-soja ou bisounours, il y des scènes assez gore mais cela reste quand même très supportable
J'ai adoré :
les acteurs : tous excellents et convaincants
les scènes de combat : très réalistes et bien filmées
Le scénario : très bien construit
Le rythme : parfait
La musique : adaptée à chaque moment
Je n'ai pas aimé :
euh non rien !
IL FAUT UNE 2e SAISON !!!!!! Je ne donne pas de spoilers, mais une deuxième saison s'impose !

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Alur cerita yang bagus

Alur cerita nya bagus banget.
Banyak yang ga ketebak di dalam drama ini.
Aktingnya ok banget.
Sampai episode 6 masih banyak pertanyaan yang belum bisa dijawab dalam drama ini.
Setiap peran mempunyai karakter yang sangat kuat.
Semua pemain sangat bagus dalam menjalankan perannnya.
Teknik kamera yang digunakan juga oke banget.

Sampai episode 6 ini kita masih dibuat penasaran atas banyak pertanyaan yang belum terjawab ;
1. Kenapa bale bisa hidup, padahal dia terkena luka yang sangat parah ketika berhadaman dengan jeong jiman? Siapa yang menyelamatkan Bale dari ledakan di Laos?
2. Kenapa jeong jiman bunuh diri? Atau apakah jeong jiman benar-benar telah mati?
3. Apa alasana babylon mengejar jeong jian?
4. Apakah warna kode yang dipakai oleh minhye, pasin, dan brother?

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A Shop for Killers: Ação Intensa, Mas uma Narrativa Perdidamente Dividida

"A Shop for Killers" apresenta uma premissa intrigante, misturando mistério e ação com uma trama envolvente. As cenas de ação são bem coreografadas e me manteve atento. No entanto, a execução geral deixou a desejar. Um dos maiores problemas foi a confusão em torno de quem, de fato, é o protagonista: Jung Ji Ahn ou seu tio, Jeong Jin Man.

O dorama exagera nos flashbacks, que acabam ocupando mais espaço do que as cenas no presente. Parece que a produção quis dar mais destaque ao tio, interpretado por Lee Dong Wook, talvez devido à fama do ator. Isso, no entanto, desequilibrou a narrativa, fazendo com que o foco ficasse mais em Jin Man, quando o centro deveria ser Ji Ahn. Algumas dessas cenas do passado foram repetidas inúmeras vezes sem necessidade, o que interrompeu o ritmo e se tornou cansativo.

O enredo teria se beneficiado com uma maior ênfase no presente e no desenvolvimento de Ji Ahn como protagonista. Se houver uma segunda temporada, é difícil prever como isso seria abordado, já que Jung Jin Man ainda está vivo, e o risco de a história continuar girando em torno dele permanece.

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Pim pam pum tengo una pistola....

8 capitulos,pero menudos capitulos. Debo de admitir que me he quedado mas por la historia y los recuerdos que tiene del pasado que en si, como sobrevive a semejante armagedón. Me ha gustado mucho el personaje del tío y su historia. He echado en falta mas escenas con su sobrina pero quiero pensar que con ese final hay una segunda temporada y tendré esas escenas que tanto quiero. La chica a veces me desesperaba con sus decisiones pero luego pensaba que yo sería igual e incluso peor porque me hubiera muerto ya.
Necesitamos una segunda temporada para conocer que pasó con Bale, el jefe , Jinman, Minhye , Rasin y bueno en si ver mas de la tienda y como funciona.
Me ha hecho gracia como una escena ha podido modificar tanto la puntuación que iba a dar, ese regreso en taxi de Jinman , ha sido espectacular.
Me ha dado pena perder al hermano de Brother.....

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