There’s something special about a cast that looks just as good together off camera as they do fighting global crime syndicates on screen. Disney+’s “A Shop for Killers 2” just proved exactly that, releasing a batch of behind-the-scenes stills that show Lee Dong Wook, Kim Hye Jun, and the rest of the cast trading intensity for warmth the moment the cameras stop rolling.
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What’s “A Shop for Killers 2” About?
Based on a novel by “The Killer’s Shopping List” author Kang Ji Young, the series follows Jeong Ji An (Kim Hye Jun), who moves in with her uncle Jeong Jin Man (Lee Dong Wook) after losing her parents. When Jin Man suddenly dies, Ji An unexpectedly inherits his dangerous secret legacy, making her the target of assassins. Season 2 picks up with Ji An as the shopping mall’s new CEO, teaming up with Jin Man — who returns alive — to take on the global criminal network known as Babylon.
Behind The Scenes: Focus Meets Fun
The newly released stills capture the cast slipping seamlessly between intense on-set focus and lighthearted camaraderie. Lee Dong Wook is shown carefully reviewing his performance and discussing scenes with the director, staying locked into his role as a man determined to protect his niece at any cost. Meanwhile, Kim Hye Jun’s photos highlight the layered nature of her character — someone who’s tough and sharp on the surface, but deeply affectionate underneath.
Even the show’s antagonists got in on the lighter moments. Jo Han Sun, who plays Jin Man’s formidable rival Bale, was photographed posing alongside Lee Dong Wook while still in full villain makeup — a playful contrast to the tension their characters share on screen.
Meet The Full Cast
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Dong Wook | Jeong Jin Man | Ji An’s uncle, protector, mall owner |
| Kim Hye Jun | Jeong Ji An | New CEO fighting to protect her legacy |
| Geum Hae Na | Min Hye | Ally protecting Murthehelp |
| Kim Min | Pasin | Ally protecting Murthehelp |
| Baek Soo Jang | Cheol Seung | Team member |
| Kim Jae Chul | Seong Beom | Team member |
| Jo Han Sun | Bale | Jin Man’s powerful adversary |
| Jung Yun Ha | Kusanagi | Head of Babylon’s East Asian branch |
| Hyunri | Q | Babylon operative |
| Masaki Okada | J | Babylon operative |
Action That Backs Up The Buzz
Beyond the emotional beats, the cast’s commitment to the show’s signature action sequences also shines through in the stills. Jung Yun Ha fully embodies her character Kusanagi’s commanding presence, while Hyunri and Masaki Okada threw themselves into demanding stunt work to help deliver the stylish, high-stakes action the series is known for.
Where To Watch
All episodes of “A Shop for Killers 2” are now streaming on Disney+. Fans wanting more from the cast can also check out Kim Hye Jun’s ongoing rom-com “My Bias, My Boss” or revisit Lee Dong Wook’s fan-favorite fantasy drama “Tale of the Nine-Tailed.”
