Derived from the best-selling novel, this new Korean drama merges action, family life, and suspense ahead of its July 31 debut on Rakuten Viki.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rakuten Viki, the worldwide streaming service for Asian entertainment, is adding A Bona Fide Killer to its Korean drama slate. This suspense-driven series revolves around an everyday working mother who secretly operates as a legendary assassin, combining action, family drama, and mystery in an unforeseen narrative of identity and survival.
Adapted from the popular Kakao webtoon that has accumulated 180 million views, A Bona Fide Killer follows Yoo Bo-na (Kong Hyo Jin), a devoted wife and mother who seems to live an ordinary life alongside her husband, newspaper reporter Kwon Tae-seong (Jung Jun Won), and their young daughter. Unbeknownst to her family, Bo-na is known as "Kingfisher," a renowned sniper employed by a covert organization tasked with eliminating the world's most dangerous criminals. After a three-year maternity leave, she returns to active missions, navigating high-stakes assignments while managing the everyday demands of raising a family. Her meticulously hidden double existence is threatened when Tae-seong is assigned to look into the mysterious assassin referred to only as Kingfisher.
By blending high-stakes action with the realistic challenges of marriage and parenthood, A Bona Fide Killer examines what occurs when extraordinary duties collide with everyday family life. This series adds another genre-defying Korean drama to Rakuten Viki's expanding catalog, reinforcing the platform's dedication to delivering captivating stories from across Asia to audiences in Southeast Asia.
This drama also marks the much-awaited television comeback of Kong Hyo Jin, one of South Korea's most revered actresses. Her return has been among the most eagerly awaited casting announcements this year, following a career distinguished by critically praised performances and lasting audience affection. Widely recognized for acclaimed dramas including Master's Sun, It's Okay, That's Love, The Producers, When the Camellia Blooms and When the Stars Gossip, Kong takes on one of the most unconventional roles of her career as a skilled assassin determined to shield both her family and her hidden identity.
Joining her is Jung Jun Won, who recently captivated viewers worldwide with his breakout performance in Resident Playbook. After years of establishing a reputation through memorable supporting roles in character-driven dramas such as VIP, Jung steps into his first project following the hit medical series, in a role that further highlights the emotional depth that made him a breakout favorite. The ensemble is further reinforced by veteran actors Sung Dong Il and Lee Sang Yi.
Behind the series is director Yoon Jong Ho, recognized for his cinematic storytelling and emotional character work as the co-director of acclaimed hits Flower of Evil and Lovely Runner. Applying his characteristic blend of suspense and heartfelt emotion to A Bona Fide Killer, Yoon elevates the series with a unique visual style that balances adrenaline-pumping action with intimate family drama.
The increasing worldwide appeal of Korean dramas continues to be fueled by stories that resist confinement to a single genre. A Bona Fide Killer is no exception, combining the intensity of an action thriller with the warmth and unpredictability of family life to create a series that is both engaging and emotionally resonant.
A Bona Fide Killer premieres exclusively in Southeast Asia on Rakuten Viki on July 31, becoming part of the platform's expanding collection of beloved webtoon adaptations, including fan-favorites Positively Yours and Spirit Fingers.
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