A Shop for Killers
Series Details:
| Original title | 킬러들의 쇼핑몰 |
| Also known as | The Killers’ Shopping Mall; Killeodeul-ui syopingmol; K’illŏdŭrŭi syop’ingmol |
| Based on | The Killer’s Shopping Mall by Kang Ji-young |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Release date | January 17 – February 7, 2024 |
| Running time | 44–62 minutes |
| Age rating | 18+ |
| Starring | Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-jun |
| Created by | Lee Kwon, Lee Eon-hee |
| Directed by | Lee Kwon, Noh Kyu-yeob |
| Written by | Ji Ho-jin, Lee Kwon |
| Produced by | Yoo Jung-hoon, Cha Sang-min, Kim Kyung-jae, Lim Ra-kyung |
| Executive producers | Jung Geun-wook, Kang In, Seo Kyung-joon, Kim In-ae, Lee Sung-hoon (CP) |
| Cinematography by | Lee Sung-jae, Kim Gi-hyun |
| Edited by | Choi Jae-geun |
| Music by | Primary |
| Production Company | Merrychristmas Project Onion |
| Original Network | Disney+ |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Poster & Photos:
Cast & Characters:
Main
- Lee Dong-wook as Jeong Jin-man
- Kim Hye-jun as Jeong Ji-an
- Ahn Se-bin as child Jeong Ji-an
- Cho Si-yeon as 13-year-old Jeong Ji-an
Supporting
- Seo Hyun-woo as Lee Seong-jo
- Jo Han-sun as Bale
- Park Ji-bin as Bae Jeong-min
- Kim Ye-gyeom as child Jeong-min
- Geum Hae-na as So Min-hye
- Lee Tae-young as Brother
- Kim Se-heon as child Brother
- Kim Min as Pasin
- Others
- Ahn Gil-kang as Lee Yong-han
- Park Jeong-woo as Honda
- Jung Yi-hun as Jun-cheol
- Kim Jun-bae as Mr. Kim
- Han Chul-woo as Ji-an’s father
- Song Ah-kyung as Ji-an’s mother
- Hwang Dong-hyun as Kuma
- Kang Hee-se and Kang Hee-je as the twin killers.
- Park Sang-won as Kim Seong-hwan
- Hwang Dae-ki as Bongo
Special appearances
- Cha Mi-kyung as Ji-an’s grandmother
- Kim Han-jong as a taxi driver
- Kim Yoon-sung as Detective Park
- Cho Ji-an as Jun-myeon
Storyline:
The story revolves around Jeong Ji-an, a young woman whose seemingly ordinary life changes dramatically after her uncle, Jeong Jin-man, dies unexpectedly.
Ji-an was raised by her uncle after her parents died when she was very young. He owned a seemingly ordinary shopping mall, but Ji-an soon discovers a dark secret: the mall was actually a front for a clandestine operation that provided weapons and equipment to professional killers.
With her uncle gone, Ji-an unwittingly inherits his dangerous legacy. She is pursued by a variety of individuals, including rival killers, powerful organizations, and even law enforcement, all of whom want to capitalize on her uncle’s connections and the resources he left behind.
Forced to confront the truth about her uncle’s past, Ji-an must navigate this treacherous world. She struggles with the moral ramifications of her uncle’s actions while also attempting to survive and protect herself from the deadly threats that now surround her.
About A Shop for Killers TV Series:
A Shop for Killers (Korean: 킬러들의 쇼핑몰) is a South Korean television series co-created, co-written, and co-directed by Lee Kwon, and starring Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun. Based on a novel of the same Korean title by Kang Ji-young.
A Shop for Killers was developed under the working title The Killers’ Shopping Mall.
In November 2022, Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun were reportedly cast for the series which will be released on a global OTT platform. Lee and Kim were announced in the lead roles in May 2023. In December 2023, Seo Hyun-woo, Jo Han-sun, Park Ji-bin, Geum Hae-na, and Kim Min were revealed to play various roles in the series.
Principal photography for the first season took place between January and June 2023.
The first season was released on Disney+ from January 17 to February 7, 2024. It is also available for streaming on Hulu in the United States. Disney+ announced that the series was the most viewed local original on the platform in the Asia Pacific region[note 1] in 2024, until it was surpassed by Light Shop in December.
In February 2024, director Lee Kwon said in an interview that they were closely discussing the possibility to produce a second season. Ten months later, Disney+ confirmed the production of the series’ second season. The second season will begin filming in April 2025.
A Shop for Killers Episodes:
A Shop for Killers S1.E1 ∙ Murthehelp
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Ji An narrowly escapes death as she dodges bullets during a harrowing home invasion.
A Shop for Killers S1.E2 ∙ Jeong Jin Man, Jeong Jin Man, Jeong Jin Man
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Jin Man receives an ominous call, while Ji An faces relentless pursuit from unidentified men at her home.
A Shop for Killers S1.E3 ∙ The Strong Don’t Howl
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
Stranded in the mountains, Ji An searches desperately for a rescue phone to save Jin Man, but danger looms.
A Shop for Killers S1.E4 ∙ The Shopping Mall
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
On the run from assassins, Ji An and Jeong Min seek refuge in an underground shopping mall, meeting a mysterious ally known as Brother.
A Shop for Killers S1.E5 ∙ Babylon
Wed, Jan 31, 2024
As tensions rise, Ji An confronts Jin Man’s actions on a screen, but Jeong Min turns the tables, holding her at gunpoint.
A Shop for Killers S1.E6 ∙ Jeong Jin Man
Wed, Jan 31, 2024
Haunted by his past as a mercenary for the Babylon corporation, Jin Man uncovers a devastating truth.
A Shop for Killers S1.E7 ∙ Trap
Wed, Feb 7, 2024
Bale, believed to be dead, resurfaces to exact revenge, forcing Jin Man into a fierce battle to protect Ji An.
A Shop for Killers S1.E8 ∙ Listen Up, Ji An
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
As killers close in on Jin Man’s house, Ji An prepares to face her ultimate showdown alone.