‘The Hit List’ From ‘Gangs Of London’ Director Kim Hong-sun Boarded By Finecut For Sales

Korean sales company Finecut has picked up international rights to martial arts action film The Hit List, directed by Kim Hong-sun (Project Wolf Hunting, Gangs Of London).

The project reunites Kim with his Gangs Of London crew members, cinematographer Lars Cox (House Of The Dragon) and gaffer Kieran Waites (The Odyssey), who both worked with him on Series 3 of the UK crime action series.

Starring Jung Woo-sung (12.12: The Day), The Hit List is based on one of Kakao’s most popular webtoons, set against the backdrop of Korea’s Joseon dynasty, which has drawn more than 120 million views.

The story revolves around Han Myeong-hoe, one of the most powerful figures of the Joseon period who rose to power through bloodshed; Baek E-hwa, a woman transformed into an embodiment of vengeance after losing everything to Han; and Jang Gil-do, Han’s right-hand man and one of the era’s most formidable warriors.

Wi Ha-jun, whose credits include Squid Game, stars as Grand Prince Suyang, who seeks to seize the throne from his young nephew with Han’s backing.

Kim’s credits also include Traffickers (2012), The Con Artists (2014), The Chase (2017), and Metamorphosis (2019). His 2022 Project Wolf Hunting made waves on the genre circuit, premiering in the Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight section before screening at Brussels and Sitges.

The Hit List, which started shooting in October 2026, is produced by Cheum Film, Studio Take, Library Company and B&C Group, and presented by Mascot Company.

Finecut also handled international sales on Project Wolf Hunting, which was sold to more than 70 countries. Following the film’s international success, Kim was signed by WME, the agency that also reps Korean directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho.