Kim Hong-sun Begins Filming 'The Hit List' With Jung Woo-sung and Wi Ha-jun

South Korean director Kim Hong-sun started filming his new martial arts film, 'The Hit List,' in October 2026. The production stars Jung Woo-sung and Wi Ha-jun. Wi Ha-jun became widely known for his role in the Netflix series 'Squid Game.'

The movie is set during the Joseon dynasty and tells a story of revenge and political maneuvering. It is adapted from a Kakao webtoon that has recorded more than 120 million views. The plot follows Han Myeong-hoe, a powerful figure who rose to dominance through violence. Jung Woo-sung plays this character. Wi Ha-jun portrays Grand Prince Suyang, who seeks to take the throne from his young nephew with Han’s support.

Han Myeong-hoe faces opposition from Baek E-hwa, a woman who loses everything to him and dedicates her life to vengeance. Jang Gil-do, Han’s right-hand man, serves as a formidable warrior in the narrative. Kim Hong-sun, known for directing 'Project Wolf Hunting' and the third season of 'Gangs of London,' brought two key collaborators from the latter project to this set.

Lars Cox, the director of photography, has previous work on HBO’s 'House of the Dragon' and Netflix’s 'The Witcher.' Kieran Waites, the gaffer, has credits in Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' and the 'Fast & Furious' franchise. These international crew members are part of a production effort that combines local storytelling with global technical expertise.

South Korean sales company Finecut unveiled the project. The company stated that the film blends Korean narrative elements with international experience, particularly in large-scale action sequences and period world-building. This marks the second collaboration between Finecut and Kim, following 'Project Wolf Hunting.'

Kim’s recent genre films include 'Traffickers' in 2012, 'The Con Artists' in 2014, 'The Chase' in 2017, and 'Metamorphosis' in 2019. His 2022 film 'Project Wolf Hunting' premiered in the Midnight section of the Toronto International Film Festival. It screened at Sitges and Brussels before finding distribution in more than 70 countries.

Following the success of 'Project Wolf Hunting,' Kim signed with the entertainment agency WME, which also represents directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho. The production involves partners including Cheum Film, Studio Take, Library Company, and B&C Group. Mascot Company is presenting the project.