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If John Wick were a middle-aged single mom dealing with her teenage daughter, then he’d be named Kill Boksoon.
We are not exaggerating; the protagonist of Kill Boksoon, the new Netflix series that is available on the platform as of today, is a true killing machine and asks nothing of the legendary murderer who continues to sweep the billboards; however, her story It’s a fun twist on the action stories we love so much.
Although there is a lot to say, it is better to continue reading our reasons so that you give this new Korean production a chance that we are sure will give us a lot to talk about.
The plot
Let’s start by talking about the story. Kill Boksoon follows in the footsteps of Gil Boksoon, a woman who appears to work for MK Entertainment, a normal event planning company, though in reality she works as an assassin for hire.
Its performance in taking lives is extraordinary, and with a success rate of 100%, no one has managed to surpass it. However, her skills as a single mother of a teenage daughter leave much to be desired.
Kill Boksoon prepares to complete his latest mission, but upon discovering the truth behind it, he breaks the company’s main rule: follow orders no matter what. Now, Boksoon is the target of MK and the other assassins.
Hmm, what story does that sound like?
If you said John Wick, obviously we are not going to correct you, but it goes without saying that with everything and that the story revolves around a deadly assassin who has earned the title of legend in the guild, and that the brotherhoods are also present here. From thugs operating in full view without being discovered, Kill Boksoon continues to feel his own identity.
Its Protagonist
To give continuity to the previous point, the Gil Boksoon magnetic has a lot to do with it.
While it is true that she is a woman highly capable of breaking bones and slitting throats without much effort, her fragility is also exposed, especially when she tries unsuccessfully to connect with her teenage daughter.
Bookson’s idyllic life as the invincible legend of hand-to-hand combat with bullets and knives collapses with his daughter’s cold and concise answers. It’s that easy and that fun to watch.
Jeon Do-yeon, known for her work in arthouse films such as Secret Sunshine and The Housemaid, is impeccable in this demanding role that, of course, requires a lot of physical conditioning but also demands considerable histrionic ability to convey such vulnerability.
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The Action
Ok, it is true that we are not facing an ode to violence like John Wick 4 is; however, the action sequences of Boksoon Must Die are not wasted.
It is worth saying that the first part of its more than two-hour duration lacks strong emotions, except for the introductory sequence, but when the film takes flight in the final part, you better prepare yourself for a good dose of scenes of hyper-stylized combat (slow motion and all), CGI, tons of camera tricks, and some awesome fight choreography.
The action is once again establishing itself as the favorite genre of the masses, and with films like this, South Korea continues to raise its hand very high.
The Korean Touch
It is no secret to anyone how popular Korean productions for large audiences have been in recent years.
The formula of fluctuating between comedy, family drama, intrigue, and action is present in other products from the Asian nation, and Boksoon Must Die, written and directed by Byun Sung-hyun, does not stray from that path.
