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Netflix taps Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul for Korean action-noir series “The Shooter”
The streamer has ordered a new Korean action-noir series starring Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul, with Lee cast as a woman in her 70s whose grandson is attacked.
Netflix has set a Korean action-noir series titled “The Shooter,” with Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul joining the cast, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series is being developed for the streamer under the label of a new original, following the same broad approach Netflix has used for international productions that mix genre storytelling with major Korean talent.
Lee Jung-eun, known internationally for her performance in “Parasite,” is cast as a woman in her 70s. The role is described as being driven to pick up a gun after her grandson is attacked, placing the character’s family crisis at the center of the story’s escalation and tension.
Kim Moo-yul has also been cast in “The Shooter,” with The Hollywood Reporter reporting his inclusion alongside Lee. The announcement does not describe his character in the provided account, but the pairing indicates Netflix’s effort to anchor the series with performers who can carry both emotional stakes and high-intensity genre scenes.
Netflix is producing “The Shooter” with direction credited to the filmmaker behind “A Shop for Killers,” according to the report. That credit positions the series within a Korean action-noir lane shaped by prior work that blends everyday spaces with violence and revenge-driven narratives, even as the new series focuses on a different central relationship.
The new casting and production setup were reported in a piece published on Aug. 26, 2026, as Netflix continues to build its slate of non-English-language programming. The Shooter’s announcement comes as Netflix typically uses star-driven casting to strengthen international audience appeal while relying on genre frameworks designed to perform across markets.
No release date, episode count, or production timeline was included in the provided report. Netflix and the production team also did not provide, in the supplied account, additional details on where casting may expand, how soon filming might begin, or when the series is expected to premiere.
Why It Matters
- The Shooter adds to Netflix’s ongoing effort to expand its Korean-language slate with genre programming aimed at international audiences.
- Casting Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul suggests Netflix is prioritizing well-known performers for a new original series rather than relying solely on breakout talent.
- The story premise centered on family harm and a violent response indicates the series will likely target viewers seeking action-noir intensity.
- If “The Shooter” follows the director’s prior action-noir approach, the series may further shape audience expectations for Netflix’s Korean crime and revenge offerings.
- The lack of a stated release date means viewers will need additional announcements for production progress and premiere scheduling.
Key Facts
- Netflix has set a Korean action-noir series titled “The Shooter.”
- Lee Jung-eun will star as a woman in her 70s whose grandson is attacked and who becomes driven to pick up a gun.
- The Hollywood Reporter described Lee as internationally known for “Parasite.”
- Kim Moo-yul has been cast in the series.
- The series is directed by the filmmaker behind “A Shop for Killers.”
- The Aug. 26, 2026 announcement did not provide a release date, episode count, or production timeline in the provided account.