From day care to deadly: Female leads take over action genre
Bo-na (Kong Hyo-jin) is a legendary hitwoman capable of neutralizing high-profile criminals with a single bullet in MBC drama “A Bona Fide Killer.” Known by the moniker “Kingfisher” for the way she perches in the shadows before striking, she accepts her latest contract with an unusual caveat. When her superior asks when she plans to execute the target, Bo-na pauses, then responds, “Let’s do it…
Bo-na, also known as the "Kingfisher," is a legendary hitwoman portrayed in MBC drama "A Bona Fide Killer." She is contracted for her newest job with a unique condition – to complete the task during daylight hours, as she needs to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from daycare. This revelation caught the attention of viewers, as it marks a growing trend in which powerful female characters are taking the lead in various genres of Korean dramas.
These dramas encompass action, psychological thrillers, and crime, all featuring actresses who are commanding attention and expanding the possibilities for female-led narratives. Alongside Bo-na, Jung Eun-chae delivers a powerful performance in SBS' "Flex X Cop 2" as Hye-ra. Hye-ra is a former counter-terrorism officer who becomes the head of the Violent Crimes Unit.
Yi-soo, played by Ahn Bo-hyun, was once taught by Hye-ra, who was known as the "Demon Instructor" before him.
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