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Netflix Announces Action-Noir Series “The Shooter” Starring Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul

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Netflix confirmed production of a new Korean action‑noir series, working‑titled “The Shooter.” The show pairs veteran character actor Lee Jung-eun, known for her role in the 2025 hit My Daughter Is a Zombie, with Kim Moo-yul, fresh from the globally popular Netflix series Teach You a Lesson. Directed by Lee Kwon, the series follows Jeong Suk‑ja, a woman in her seventies who takes up a gun after her grandson is attacked, drawing her into the secrets of the powerful Chunghwa Group. The cast also includes Huh Joon‑ho, Choi Sung‑eun, Bae Na‑ra, Seo Hyun‑woo and Moon Jong‑won. Written by Kim Hee‑su and produced by Studio Dragon, the series joins Netflix’s expanding Korean slate alongside upcoming titles such as Mousetrap and The Scandal.

Key points

  • Netflix is adding a Korean action‑noir series called “The Shooter” to its lineup.
  • Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul headline the series, reuniting after appearing together in Juvenile Justice.
  • The plot centers on a septuagenarian woman who returns to using a gun after her grandson is attacked.
  • Lee Kwon directs, Kim Hee‑su writes, and Studio Dragon produces the series.
  • Supporting cast includes Huh Joon‑ho, Choi Sung‑eun, Bae Na‑ra, Seo Hyun‑woo and Moon Jong‑won.
  • The series is part of Netflix’s broader Korean content slate slated for release later in 2026.

What sources agree on

  • Netflix announced production of a Korean action‑noir series titled “The Shooter.”
  • Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul are confirmed as the series’ leads.
  • Lee Jung-eun’s role marks her first appearance in an action part.
  • Both actors previously worked together on Netflix’s Juvenile Justice four years ago.
  • Lee’s recent film My Daughter Is a Zombie was a top‑grossing Korean movie in 2025.
  • Kim Moo‑yul recently starred in the Netflix hit Teach You a Lesson.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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    VarietyNorth America
    Original headline

    Lee Jung-eun, Kim Moo-yul Board Netflix’s Action-Noir Series ‘The Shooter’

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    Naman Ramachandran
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    2026-08-26 00:00 UTC
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  2. 02
    The Hollywood ReporterNorth America
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    Netflix Sets Lee Jung-eun, Kim Moo-yul for Korean Action-Noir Series ‘The Shooter’

    Author
    Patrick Brzeski
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    2026-08-26 00:00 UTC
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