The situation
MBC's upcoming drama "A Bona Fide Killer" released a teaser, showcasing Kong Hyo Jin as Yu Bo Na, a working mother and secret sniper known as "Kingfisher." The drama follows Sales Team 3 at Durumi Electronics, who lead double lives as ordinary office workers and lethal operatives. The team's mission is to eliminate criminals while maintaining their cover.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered, with some commenting on the drama's potential to be a fun, action-packed ride — "it looks like a fun drama, I'll give it a try."
- The teaser highlights the team's expertise and seamless teamwork, with each member bringing their unique skills to the table, from staging eliminations as accidental deaths to genius hacking.
- Some fans noted the drama's premise bears resemblance to other office-worker-by-day, assassin-by-night stories, but are willing to give it a chance due to the cast, particularly Kong Hyo Jin and Sung Dong Il.
The open question
The biggest question mark hanging over "A Bona Fide Killer" is how the drama will balance its action and comedy elements, and whether the team's *눈치 (intuition, or ability to read social cues) will be enough to keep their double lives from being exposed. The drama's premiere on July 31 will be the first test of its potential to keep viewers engaged.