'A Shop for Killers' aka 'Sarinjaui Syopingmol' date, plot, full cast and is Disney's South Korean drama worth watching
Series name: A Shop for Killers aka Sarinjaui Syopingmol
Platform: Hulu/Disney+
Country of origin: South Korea
Date of Release: January 17, 2024
Genre: Thriller
Number of episodes: 8
Full cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-jun, Jo Han-sun, Park Ji-bin, Seo Hyun-woo, Lee Tae-Young, Jun-Bae Kim
What is the plot of 'A Shop for Killers' aka 'Sarinjaui Syopingmol'?
When Jeong Ji-an finds herself hunted by assassins, she has no idea why or what's going on. But as she begins to trace the roots of the violence against her she unravels a lethal legacy left by her uncle Jeong Ji-man, who died under suspicious circumstances. Between escaping her would-be killers and trying to decipher why they are hell-bent on murdering her, Jeong reaches back into her past to find clues to her dangerous present.
'A Shop for Killers' aka 'Sarinjaui Syopingmol' Main Cast
Lee Dong-wook
One of South Korea's most famous celebrity faces, Lee got his big break back in 1999 as Lee Kang San in the TV series 'School'. He then went on to star in such hit shows as 'Land of Wine', 'Village Teacher' and 'La Dolce Vita'. But it was his role as Kang Ji Wook in 2011's 'Scent of a Woman' that really propelled him to superstardom in his home country and across the K-Drama-loving world. Everything he touched soon turned to gold: Series like 'Sseulsseulhago Chalranhashin: Dokkaebi', 'Bad and Crazy' and 'Tale of the Nine Tailed' went on to become global hits. Fans can see him next in the movie 'Haeolbin'.
Kim Hye-jun
Kim's first role came in 2015's 'Lily Fever', and since then there's been no looking back. She followed up 'Lily Fever' with the acclaimed TV series 'Just Between Lovers' and 'Matrimonial Chaos' in which she played Kang Ma-roo. She then landed the role that would make her famous across the globe: She played the Queen Consort Cho in the global megahit 'Kingdom'. She has also starred in the excellent 'A Wonderful Sight' and can be seen next in the upcoming TV series 'Kaesyeoro'.
Is 'A Shop for Killers' aka 'Sarinjaui Syopingmol' worth watching?
Fans of K-dramas may cock a snook at Disney jumping on the immensely popular genre's bandwagon, but there's no reason to believe that 'A Shop for Killers' will falter. Bolstered by a superb cast and an excellent plot, this South Korean TV series has all the makings of another global success.
MEAWW Watch ranking
3 out of 5
'A Shop for Killers' aka 'Sarinjaui Syopingmol' trailer
