Korean Action: 120 Million Views Lead to Filming

A Kakao webtoon with 120 million views is now a feature film. Production on 'The Hit List' began in October 2026. The project stars Jung Woo-sung and Wi Ha-jun.

The movie is set in the Joseon dynasty. It adapts a story about Han Myeong-hoe, a powerful figure who rose to the top through violence. His main enemy is Baek E-hwa, a woman who loses everything to him. She spends her life seeking revenge against him.

Jung Woo-sung plays Han. He previously starred in 'Hunt' and 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird.' Wi Ha-jun plays Grand Prince Suyang. This character relies on Han's support to take the throne from his young nephew. The film also features Jang Gil-do, Han's right-hand man, who is a skilled warrior.

Director Kim Hong-sun led the project. He previously directed 'Project Wolf Hunting' and the third season of 'Gangs of London.' He brought two collaborators from 'Gangs of London' to this set. Lars Cox serves as director of photography. Cox worked on 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Witcher.' Kieran Waites is the gaffer. He has credits in 'The Odyssey' and the 'Fast & Furious' franchise.

Sales company Finecut unveiled the project. They stated the film mixes Korean storytelling with international technical expertise. This is the second time Finecut has worked with Kim. Their first collaboration was 'Project Wolf Hunting.'

Kim's genre film credits include 'Traffickers,' 'The Con Artists,' 'The Chase,' and 'Metamorphosis.' His 2022 film 'Project Wolf Hunting' screened at Toronto, Sitges, and Brussels. It found distribution in more than 70 countries. After that release, Kim signed with agency WME. The agency also represents Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho.

Cheum Film, Studio Take, Library Company, and B&C Group are key partners in the production. Mascot Company presents the project. The film aims to combine local narrative elements with global production techniques for action sequences.