He’s the Only One Who Can Fix It!

Sometimes, a writer’s block can lead to a full-blown international crisis. That’s the hilarious predicament at the heart of Hitman 2, the 2025 South Korean action-comedy sequel that proves a pencil can be mightier than a sword—and a lot funnier. Director Choi Won-sub reassembles the original cast for a caper that’s even bigger, bolder, and more chaotic than the first film.

📖 The Plot: When Fiction Becomes a Dangerous Reality

Jun (Kwon Sang-woo), the former legendary NIS agent turned webtoon artist, is back, but his luck has run out. After the success of his first webtoon, Assassination Agent Jun, his follow-up season is a critical flop, earning him the brutal reputation of a “brainless writer”. Just when he thinks his career has hit rock bottom, a real-life terrorist attack occurs that mirrors the plot of his disastrous Season 2.

Overnight, Jun finds himself in the crosshairs of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), wrongly accused of being the mastermind behind the crime. To clear his name, the “washed-up” writer must tap back into the skills of the elite hitman he once was, embarking on a mission where the stakes are no longer about ratings, but his very freedom.

🎭 Why the Cast’s Chemistry is the Real Box Office Hit

The magic of Hitman 2 lies in the effortless chemistry of its returning cast. The camaraderie between Kwon Sang-woo and Hwang Woo-seul-hye, who plays his wife in the film, is a particular highlight. According to Kwon, her comedic delivery was so sharp that it broke his usually serious demeanor on set, causing him to laugh uncontrollably during scenes.

The beating he takes from her character is a running gag that the actors fully lean into. Kwon even joked that the film’s rating might have been higher “because I got beaten so much”. This playful energy extends to the rest of the cast, including Jung Joon-ho and Lee Yi-kyung, creating a sense of fun that is infectious both on and off screen. The film also features a special cameo from actress Choi Ji-woo, a nod to Kwon Sang-woo’s past iconic collaborations with her.

💰 Box Office Performance: A Commercial Success

Hitman 2 was a clear winner at the South Korean box office. It quickly surpassed the opening day record of its predecessor and became the first Korean film of 2025 to reach 2 million moviegoers, achieving this milestone in just 13 days.

The table below summarizes its key performance metrics:

Metric	Details
Release Date	January 22, 2025
Domestic Box Office	Surpassed 2.54 million admissions (grossing over $17.2 million)
Breakeven Point	Surpassed its breakeven point of 2.3 million viewers, making it a profitable venture
Box Office Ranking	Became the third-highest-grossing South Korean film of the year

The film consistently reclaimed the top spot at the box office, demonstrating strong staying power against other notable releases.

🎬 Finally : A Worthy Sequel That Delivers the Fun

Hitman 2 successfully builds on the formula that made the first film a hit: a perfect cocktail of high-stakes action and laugh-out-loud comedy, held together by a cast that clearly enjoys working together. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s its greatest strength.

For fans of the original or anyone looking for an entertaining, well-crafted action-comedy, Hitman 2 is a mission worth accepting. It’s a testament to the idea that sometimes, the best way to make a comeback is to never give up—even if you have to dodge bullets and brutal webtoon reviews along the way.