Yim Si Wan, Park Gyu Young and Jo Woo Jin to lead Kill Boksoon spin-off film Mantis

The film is a spin-off set in the same hired killer industry universe of the 2023 Netflix film Kill Boksoon, which premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

September 2, 2024 - 4:27 PM IST

Netflix has confirmed the production of Mantis, starring Yim Si Wan, Park Gyu Young and Jo Woo Jin in the lead roles. The film is a spin-off set in the same hired killer industry universe of the 2023 Netflix film Kill Boksoon, which premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.

Yim Si Wan, Park Gyu Young and Jo Woo Jin to lead Kill Boksoon spin-off film Mantis

The action thriller follows Mantis, an ace assassin returning to a collapsed-order hired killer industry after his vacation. Upon re-entering this anarchic world, Mantis encounters Jae Yi, his fellow trainee and rival, and Dok Go, a retired legendary killer, and realizes they are all vying for the top spot among the killers.

It’s a cutthroat world in the hired killer industry
In a spin-off to the Netflix hit #KillBoksoon comes Mantis (WT), where an A-level killer, his rival, and a retired legend face off to determine who is the most lethal of them all
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— Netflix K-Content (@netflixkcontent) September 2, 2024

While Kill Boksoon explores the story of Gil Boksoon struggling to balance her life as a single mom and a killer, Mantis will captivate audiences with intense action from Mantis, Jae Yi and Dok Go, each racing towards their own goals. Byun Sung Hyun, who masterfully directed and depicted the menacing contract killer industry in Kill Boksoon, co-wrote the script with director Lee Tae Sung. Lee, who has a strong background as an assistant director on projects such as Kill Boksoon and The King, will make his debut as a feature director with this film.

Yim Si Wan portrays Han Ul, an ace assassin known as Mantis, working for MK Ent. Previously mentioned by Cha Min Kyu in Kill Boksoon to “have gone on a vacation,” Mantis returns to a chaotic industry in search of new opportunities. Yim Si Wan, acclaimed for his standout performance in The Merciless, is set to bring this character, created by Byun Sung Hyun, to life.

Park Gyu Young will assume the role of Jae Yi, an extremely talented killer ousted by MK Ent. after falling out of favour with her bosses. Jae Yi, an old friend of Mantis, harbours complex feelings for him because of his exceptional skills. In addition to delicately portraying the emotions of this dynamic character, Park Gyu Young is expected to show a new side of herself by taking on the challenge in full-fledged action scenes.

On top of this, Jo Woo Jin takes on the role of the retired legendary killer, Dok Go. He is the founding member of MK Ent. and the mentor of Mantis. Although he has long retired from active duty, he stepped in as the CEO of MK Ent. after Cha Min Kyu’s death and hopes to bring Mantis back. Expectations are high for this ensemble cast within this fascinating universe.

Mantis is produced by SEE AT Film Co., LTD, the powerhouse behind films such as Kill Boksoon, Love and Leashes, and Kingmaker.