"Back with more laughs, more action, and way more chaos!"
Released on January 22, 2025, Korean action-comedy film 《HITMAN2》 brings audiences back to theaters with bigger explosions, crazier characters, and surprisingly touching family moments. This sequel outshines the original with its upgraded scale and unapologetically fun energy.
📌 Basic Info
- Title: HITMAN2
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Director: Choi Won-seob
- Release Date: January 22, 2025
- Runtime: 118 minutes
- Rating: 15+
👥 Main Cast
- Kwon Sang-woo as Jun / Kim Soo-hyuk – a former assassin turned famous webtoon artist
- Jung Joon-ho as Cheon Deok-gyu – his chaotic ex-boss from the NIS
- Lee Yi-kyung as Chul – Jun’s goofy but lovable partner-in-crime
- Hwang Woo-seul-hye as Lee Mina – Jun’s wife, upgraded presence this time
- Kim Sung-oh as Pierre – the new big bad with real menace
- Lee Ji-won as Ga-young – Jun’s daughter who’s now more involved in the plot
- Han Ji-eun as Hae-in – a mysterious new character at the heart of the story
📖 Story Summary
Jun, once an elite assassin, is now living peacefully as a popular webtoon artist. But peace doesn’t last long. As he begins publishing “Assassin Jun Season 2”, his past comes crashing back—putting not only himself, but his family in danger.
In the chaos between comic panels and real-life threats, Jun is forced back into a real assassination mission.
🔫 More action, bigger laughs, and deeper emotional layers await!
✨ Why You Should Watch It
- 🎯 The Action: A thrilling mix of cartoon-style chaos and real-deal stunts
- 😂 The Comedy: Kwon Sang-woo’s iconic slapstick plus super relatable humor
- 🎨 The Worldbuilding: Expands the unique “webtoon artist ex-hitman” universe
- 👨👩👧 The Feels: Heartwarming family dynamics sneak in between the explosions
📝 Hello Korea's Take
‘HITMAN2’ takes the weight of being a sequel and flips it with wild laughter and stylish action. You don’t need to have seen the first movie—but if you have, you’ll love the little callbacks even more.
Highly recommended for anyone craving action-packed chaos with a surprisingly soft heart. 🍿
