Crazy hell.
It's a fucking hell of a crazy, badass, mind-fucking series! Man… oh man, I could slap myself for not watching it sooner. I was all set to give it a 9🌟 before the end, but then that man showed himself, and I was like, How the fuck could a badass like him just kill himself in front of a 20-year-old boy? But as the twist unraveled, it turned out to be an out-and-out 10🌟 series for me!Can’t wait for S2—it’s gonna be a hell of a ride.
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INTENSE and no boring episodes
WOW!!!! From the first episode to last. The plot? I didn't expect it even though I had my doubts. No boring episodes. Amazing acting.Awesome storyline. This was a great intense/thriller drama.
Lee Dong Wook played his role well.
Season 2??? Come on we need it asap and I hope we see the same familiar faces.
LET'S GOOOOOO!!!!!!
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A shop for killers
First of all I really love Lee Dong Wook and his acting so there was no way to not watch it. Story is really interesting and acting is perfect. Chemistry between actors is really good. I don't feel like there was a need for more episodes although I hope that there would be second season,there are some unanswered questions, but even if there's ending was well made.In my opinion one of the best kdrama's from 2024.
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Fasten your seat belt!
March 2024Wow. The brilliant Lee Dong Wook has made many action dramas and films over the years, and this is a stonkingly good addition.
From the moment he turns up at his family's home after a long absence, one just feels things might not be quite right.
Another where there is a lot of story, incorporated into a relatively few number of episodes. However, with this drama I didn't feel like there were any gaping holes. There was sufficient depth and character backgrounds (connections, experiences etc), relevant to the plot, to make it feel very solid.
It's an adrenaline, nerve fuelled blast, with totally OTT fight scenes that are off the scale exciting, but very easily bought into. I never found myself thinking 'that's ridiculous'.... far-fetched? Definitely. But totally fitting for a fictional roller coaster that's bang-on entertaining for every single second of exciting, nail-biting, viewing.
Brilliant cast, some very tough and clinically ruthless characters, and some harrowing scenes. Balanced, as I so like it, by laughs and buckets of dark humour, which never detracted from the feelings of threat.
I will definitely watch this again. FAB-U-LOUS. I stayed up all night because I couldn't stop watching and didn'teven feel tired... until after
;~D
That doesn't happen often.
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excited for s2
this one is surely for people who like action and greed and betrayal ones kind of series ..greatwork ...hats off to the team ..love jinman (who won't) and the genius ji an 😭😭💗🙏.
love their chemistry and the story the way she's been in holding back everything ...the story is really amazing..great💥💥
I don't wanna give any spoilers but the u ain't getting back after watching ep1 ..I m genuinely telling it will keep u more exciting and more yearning for wht coming up next ...😭😭
try it ..and u gonna love it ..well ..s2 is on the way guysss wooohoo
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no boring minutes
this drama is one of the best dramas I ever watched. Every single episodes was intriguing, always forces you to carry on watching to the next and next episode! even when ur suppose to sleep, you would want to carry on watching! tbh the ending surprised me so much, NEVER EXPECTED THAT TOO HAPPEN, caught me off guard.each episode had its own magic, literally possesses you to carry on. I won’t spoil anything but you have to watch this! I’ve been putting it off for a long time but decided to give it a shot and wow. Just WOW
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A Masterpiece of Action and Suspense!
A Shop for Killers is easily one of the best action-thriller K-dramas I have ever watched. The story keeps you hooked from the very first episode with its non-stop action, clever plot twists, and intense mystery. The choreography and shooting scenes are top-tier, and the performances by Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun were absolutely outstanding. Every episode builds up tension in a masterclass way. If you love fast-paced, high-stakes action, this is a total must-watch! 10/10.Was this review helpful to you?
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"A Shop For Killers" is an action and suspense drama. The story is about Jing Man and his niece Ji An. One day, Ji An receives a call saying that her uncle is dead and after that, her life is no longer the same.She discovers that Jing Man had many secrets and dangerous people start chasing her... but Ji An is not an innocent young girl, since Jing Man trained her since she was little to be prepared for basically everything and the girl is a badass.
Lee Dong Wook and Kim Hye Joon working together is truly a dream.
The scene where Ji An kills Seong Jo is spectacular, the sequence in the entire house is incredible. Only that smart girl would think of taking over the shop for herself and buying the killers.
The ending gives the impression of a possible second season, since Jing Man is alive, but even if that doesn't happen, it was a good ending.
The drama is simply amazing, in every way. The story is great, as is the acting and the action scenes. You can't take your eyes off the screen for a second.
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I need a season 2 right now
Wow I genuinely really enjoy this show! I started watching it after seeing Lee Dong wook was in the cast and every show I’ve seen him in never disappoints- and this show wasn’t an exception!The story was super entertaining and kept me hooked till the very end and got me emotionally attached to character even if they were only on screen for only a few minutes (Honda).
It has been a hot minute sense a show had me ugly crying as much as this one did. The story is so heartbreaking but that’s what makes it so entertaining.
If you are debating watching this show please do! The cast were amazing (10/10 acting), the story was amazing- ugh a lot about this show is amazing just trust me and check it out if you haven’t yet!
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LDW did it again!
I really love the casting! I gotta start with LDW 1st since he's why I even click watch hereI've seen him in lots of action, but boy...I've never thought that LDW as a mercenary is sth I needed to watch in my life. LDW wearing that vest, shooting and fighting, and talking with his deep voice, he is hot af! I'm glad they let him has those glorious scenes, because for the rest of the show, they make him look like an uncle who never sleep or bath, LOL.
At 1st when I see it's a high school girl, the image of the FL in Goblin came over and I got worried. Thanks God she is totally not anything like that! FL here is smart and strong, and really just cool to watch.
I also love Minhye. She is super badass with her action scenes and I find her really sexy too. Pasin, Honda and Brothers are all amazing casts too! Even the wicked robot is pretty cool, until it's not...lol
As for the show, it has pretty unique style of storytelling where it jumps timelines, but it's not confusing at all. It's just a little draggy in the middle when they are telling the story....But, i just skipped those parts then lol...
I'd love S2 just to have closure because im so curious over so many things. But, even without it, I personally am okay with the ending. Sometimes, we don't need to know every detail, just the overall would do.
I really enjoyed the show, kept me on edge for most part. As usual, LDW totally nails it!!
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LISTEN CAREFULLY...
I LOVED THIS DRAMA! What a tight plot with brilliant direction and script.I stan every single character who was out there protecting Jeong Jian. Epsiode 2 was very triggering and heartbreaking to watch but the same episode made me want to stick around and see this drama to the end and seek justice. Jung Jian was frustrating at so many episodes that I wanted to yell into the screen to just get a grip and take action. She was brilliant in the initial episodes but towards the second half, I felt like she was second guessing and making it hard for others to protect her. But it's understandable that she would be doing the guessing work and not trusting anyone since she doesn't know what the hell is going on. Like us viewers she is also learning at the same time what all the fuss is about. And mind you, its all happening in a day. The entire 8 episode is a day's log. Though there is many flashback to support the story it never felt like we were diverted from the urgency of the present. All the flashbacks gave me answers which had me questioning in a previous scene or episode. So it was amazing to follow along where the show was taking us. I do have a question in the end, wondering why JJ faked his death!? Also, its understandable that he recovers in a day, but that one day is enough to make the whole world upside down.
Lee Dong Wook was insanely good. His cold mercenary uncle character was just captivating to watch on screen. I also have a girl crush on Minhye. Her fight and action scenes were briiliant and it was shot so well making it look so badass.
I dearly hope there is a season 2. I mean considering how Bale is still walking around freely there had to be. I hope it doesn't take long for season 2. I can't wait for the rest!
Rating: 10/10
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A drama that argues with reality and wins by sheer confidence.
This is one of those dramas where emotional logic keeps tripping over narrative convenience, but somehow the momentum carries you anyway. Jeong Jian is written like a walking contradiction—terrified kid in one scene, suddenly operating with adult-level tactical clarity in the next. It’s not her acting; it’s the script flipping her intelligence switch whenever the plot needs her to survive. And the whole “everyone wants to kill the clueless niece” setup? That’s where the frustration kicks in. If Jinman truly wanted to protect his family, maybe don’t acknowledge them so openly in a world where anonymity is survival. He practically painted a target on them, and the show knows it because it has him spiraling in guilt after their deaths. Fiction can bend reality, but this one bends it until it squeaks.The character dynamics don’t help either. Jeongmin sets off alarm bells the moment he appears with his soft smile and suspicious eagerness to help a grieving girl he barely knows. The instant he volunteered to clean the room where her uncle died, the ulterior motive practically announced itself. And then there’s Babylon—the underground mercenary organization contracted for dangerous missions—protecting Bale, a psychopath who kills for sport, while treating Jinman like a liability for having a conscience. It’s maddening, not because it’s unrealistic, but because the show frames it as normal organizational logic.
What is undeniably tight is the production. The cinematography is sharp, the action sequences are clean, and yes, the dead bodies pile up like set decorations, but the visual execution never falters. And Lee Dong Wook’s face card plus his performance do a lot of heavy lifting—he grounds the chaos, gives Jinman emotional weight, and makes the entire premise feel less absurd than it actually is. Even with an untrained girl surviving multiple assassination attempts and logic occasionally stepping out for fresh air, the drama stays entertaining. Messy, chaotic, sometimes ridiculous, but entertaining. Good enough that a season two feels not just welcome, but inevitable.
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