'A Bona Fide Killer': A working mom with a deadly secret wins over drama viewers
The void left by So Ji-sub's secret agent dad in "Agent Kim Reactivated" has been filled by “killer mom” Gong Hyo-jin, as MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama “A Bona Fide Killer” surpassed a nationwide viewership rating of 10 percent after just six episodes, taking first place in its time slot. Playing a contract killer named “Kingfisher,” Gong's character returns to work as an assassin to target vicious…
The popular drama "A Bona Fide Killer" on MBC has taken the nation by storm, capturing a nationwide viewership rating of 10 percent after just six episodes. It has claimed the top spot in its time slot, thanks to the compelling performance of Gong Hyo-jin as the mysterious "Kingfisher," a contract killer who secretly works as a working mom with a 4-year-old daughter.
Playing the role of "Kingfisher," Gong's character targets vicious criminals who have been let off with light sentences. However, no one knows that "Kingfisher" is actually Yoo Bo-na, a dedicated mother who works on a sales team at Durumi Electronics – a front for an organized group of killers specializing in poisoning, stabbing, and sniping.
Recently returning from parental leave, Yoo Bo-na faces a dilemma when a nighttime assignment is suggested. She pleads, "Let's do it during the day. I have to go pick up my kid." The drama has drawn critical acclaim for its unique blend of genres, combining the catharsis of punishing villains with the struggle to balance work and private life, all wrapped up in a touching family drama.
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