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A Bona Fide Killer
Promotional poster
Hangul
유부녀 킬러
Hanja
有夫女 킬러
Lit.Married Woman Killer
RRYubunyeo killeo
MRYubunyŏ k'illŏ
Genre
Based on
A Bona Fide Killer
by 
  • Yoon
  • Gum
Written byKim Eun-hee [ko]
Directed by
  • Yoon Jong-ho[1]
  • Kim Ji-hoon[1]
Starring
Music byPark Sung-il
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producerLee Min-ji[1]
Producers
  • Jeong Gu-yeong[1]
  • Park Ji-eun[1]
  • Jeong Ji-min[1]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMBC TV
ReleaseJuly 31 (2026-07-31) –
September 12, 2026 (2026-09-12)

A Bona Fide Killer (Korean: 유부녀 킬러) is a 2026 South Korean slice-of-life action drama television series written by Kim Eun-hee [ko] and directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Ji-hoon. Based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name by Yoon and Gum, the series follows the complicated life of Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin), a married assassin, and her husband Kwon Tae-seong (Jung Joon-won), who is desperate to uncover her secret life. It aired on MBC TV from July 31 to September 12, 2026, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Rakuten Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

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Yoo Bo-na is a housewife and mother who leads a secret life as "Kingfisher", a vigilante and professional sniper who targets criminals the law has failed to punish. The nickname refers to her method of watching from above and striking fast. After returning from a three-year maternity leave, Bo-na struggles to balance her career and family. For her, work-life balance means fulfilling her role as a Kingfisher while protecting her family's happiness, which leads her to conceal her "other side" from her husband.

Her husband, Kwon Tae-seong, was a reporter dedicated to Kingfisher coverage. While recognized for his balanced and in-depth reporting, he suddenly ceased all coverage of Kingfisher, raising questions among his colleagues. On the day his wife returns from three years of maternity leave, the supposedly retired Kingfisher reappears, forcing Tae-seong to confront a buried memory. When he resumes tracking Kingfisher, he is torn between his role as a reporter and his duties to his family.

Cast and characters

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Main

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Manager of Sales Team 3 at Durumi Electronics. By day she is an office worker with a husband and four-year-old daughter; by night she works as "Kingfisher", a professional assassin targeting criminals who evaded legal punishment. She leads a double life between her family and secret missions that put her life at risk. With unwavering resolve and a strong sense of justice, she fights for innocent victims. Following a three-year maternity leave, she returns to work striving to balance her family and career.
Bo-na's husband and a social affairs reporter. He is a devoted family man and journalist who investigates injustice. After previously tracking Kingfisher, he gets closer to the mysterious killer. Caught between journalistic integrity and family responsibility, he grows more conflicted as he uncovers the truth.
A detective in Major Crimes Unit 2 of the Nambu Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division. He is Tae-seong's only friend and has zero tolerance for injustice. Having endured a tragedy as a student, he understands the pain of victims more than anyone. A staunch believer that legal judgment outweighs vigilante justice, he hunts the elusive killer, Kingfisher.

Supporting

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Durumi Electronics Sales Team 3

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The team leader and a master assassin skilled at faking "accidental deaths". Outwardly friendly and unassuming at work, he is calm and decisive under pressure, earning him a reputation as a reliable and influential leader in both public and private spheres.
Former Sales Team 3 manager who becomes a flower shop owner. A former professional assassin specializing in "sudden death". After retiring to pursue a life focused on beauty, she opened a flower shop in Bo-na's neighborhood. The first floor is the shop, the second floor her residence, and the basement serves as Bo-na's secret training ground. Divorced after her husband discovered her true identity, she becomes Bo-na's mentor and only confidante.
A medical malpractice specialist.
A weapon specialist.
An assistant manager and a genius hacker.
  • Ha Yul-ri [ko] as Oh Hyun-nam / Oh Seung-ah[2]
    • Do Young-seo as young Seung-ah
The new employee and a poisoning specialist who arrives with a secret agenda. It is later revealed that her real name was Oh Seung-ah. She and Bona had crossed paths on Christmas Day; she was nearly killed by her own father, but Bona killed him first. As the only person who had seen Kingfisher's face, she had been searching for Bona ever since.
Deputy and administrative staff.

Nambu Police Station

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A Criminal Investigation Division Violent Crimes Team 2 and Se-ah's friend.

Tae-seong's family

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Tae-seong's mother and Bo-na's mother-in-law.
Tae-seong's youngest sister and Bo-na's youngest sister-in-law.
  • Lee Sun-hee as Kwon Sun-il[2]
Tae-seong's eldest sister and Bo-na's first sister-in-law.
  • Kim Yun-jeong as Kwon Du-ri[2]
Tae-seong's second older sister and Bo-na's second sister-in-law.
  • Hwang Bom-i as Kwon Yul[2]
Bo-na and Tae-seong's daughter.

Not Today

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  • Han Chae-rin as Gu Hae-na[2]
A new reporter and Tae-seong's junior.
A director.

Other

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A killer and former Russian mercenary who protects Bo-na.

Production

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Development

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A Bona Fide Killer is based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same title by Yoon and Gum.[4][5] The series is a slice-of-life action drama directed by Yoon Jong-ho, written by Kim Eun-hee, and co-produced by Bon Factory, Baram Pictures, and Studio PIM. It is set to portray the life of a killer concealed behind the facade of an ordinary working mother, depicting her struggle to balance family, career, and a dangerous secret mission.[6][7]

Casting

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In June 2025, Gong Hyo-jin and Jung Joon-won were confirmed by their respective agencies to be considering the lead roles of Yoo Bo-na and Kwon Tae-seong, respectively.[4] By June 2026, Gong, Jung, Lee Sang-yi, and Sung Dong-il were confirmed to lead the series.[6]

Filming

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Principal photography began in December 2025.[8]

Release

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In December 2025, MBC included A Bona Fide Killer in its 2026 drama programming slate.[7] The series was confirmed to premiere on July 31, 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[5] It is also available for streaming on Rakuten Viki.[citation needed]

Viewership

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A Bona Fide Killer : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
1234567891011121314
11.3951.6031.6601.8321.9551.9651.8901.7171.7041.9251.6751.8531.9102.0061.792
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[9]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[9]
Nationwide Seoul
1 July 31, 2026 7.4% (4th) 6.8% (3rd)
2 August 1, 2026 8.0% (2nd) 7.9% (2nd)
3 August 7, 2026 8.3% (2nd) 8.3% (2nd)
4 August 8, 2026 9.4% (2nd) 8.9% (2nd)
5 August 14, 2026 9.8% (1st) 9.5% (1st)
6 August 15, 2026 10.2% (2nd) 9.8% (2nd)
7 August 21, 2026 9.7% (2nd) 9.8% (1st)
8 August 22, 2026 8.8% (2nd) 8.1% (2nd)
9 August 28, 2026 9.0% (2nd) 8.7% (2nd)
10 August 29, 2026 9.9% (2nd) 9.7% (2nd)
11 September 4, 2026 8.6% (2nd) 8.3% (2nd)
12 September 5, 2026 9.3% (2nd) 9.2% (2nd)
13 September 11, 2026 9.6% (2nd) 9.1% (1st)
14 September 12, 2026 10.7% (2nd) 10.4% (2nd)
Average 9.2% 8.9%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f 유부녀 킬러 (프로그램 소개) [A Bona Fide Killer (Program introduction)]. MBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r 유부녀 킬러 (등장인물) [A Bona Fide Killer (Characters)]. MBC (in Korean). Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  3. ^ Lee, Seung-woo (June 24, 2026). [단독] 신현수, '유부녀 킬러' 합류…공효진 곁 지키는 킬러 변신 [[Exclusive ] Shin Hyun-soo joins 'A Bona Fide Killer'... Transforms into a killer who stays by Gong Hyo-jin's side]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Lee, Ye-jin (June 18, 2025). 정준원·공효진, 부부될까...양 측 "'유부녀 킬러' 긍정검토 중" [공식입장] [Will Jung Joon-won and Gong Hyo-jin become a couple? Both sides are "positively considering A Bona Fide Killer" [Official Statement]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  5. ^ a b Park, Kyung-ho (June 18, 2025). 공효진·정준원, 부부로 호흡...'유부녀 킬러' 대본리딩 현장 [Gong Hyo-jin and Jung Joon-won team up as a married couple... A Bona Fide Killer script reading scene]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  6. ^ a b Yoo, Jung-min (June 10, 2026). 공효진, 15년만 MBC 복귀...정준원·이상이·성동일과 '유부녀 킬러' 출격 [Gong Hyo-jin returns to MBC after 15 years... Launches A Bona Fide Killer with Jung Joon-won, Lee Sang-yi, and Sung Dong-il]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  7. ^ a b Park, Kyung-ho (December 4, 2025). 아이유-서현진까지...MBC '황금 라인업' 완성 [IU and Seo Hyun-jin Complete MBC's "Golden Lineup"]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  8. ^ Park, Mi-ae (September 12, 2025). 정준원, '구도원 선배' 보내고 '유부녀 킬러'로 차기작 확정 [Jung Joon-won bids farewell to 'Senior Gu Do-won' and confirms next project as A Bona Fide Killer]. Max Movie (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  9. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 31, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 1, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
    • "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
    • "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 29, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
    • "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
    • "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
    • "Ep. 13". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 11, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
    • "Ep. 14". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
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