Hitman: Agent Jun

The action unfolds in the modern era, with current technology and media dynamics driving the plot. It features flashbacks to Jun’s past as an elite NIS agent, including a dramatic helicopter jump that fakes his death. The narrative moves between the present events and these backstories to reveal the truth behind the webtoon’s fiction.

Set in contemporary South Korea, the story travels between urban security facilities and grittier construction sites. The NIS agency scenes anchor the espionage elements, while the protagonist's day job at a construction site grounds the world in physical, blue-collar work. The film also shows stormy nights and helicopter sequences that underscore the precarious balance between duty and secrecy.

🕵️ Dual Identity

Jun leads a double life as a public webtoon artist and a secret NIS agent. The line between his espionage work and his creative pursuit becomes increasingly blurred as fiction mirrors reality. The webtoon’s success exposes hidden memories and dangerous secrets, forcing him to navigate loyalty, deception, and self-image.

🏠 Family and Duty

The safety of Jun’s family drives much of the action, including the hostage crisis that pulls him back into danger. His past decisions threaten those he loves, creating a constant tension between personal protection and professional obligation. In the end, family stability is achieved only after confronting a brutal truth.

🎭 Fiction vs Reality

The webtoon’s narrative leaks into real life, turning Jun’s life into a serialized story that influences those around him. The story-world and the actual espionage plot collide, raising questions about how fiction can shape fate and how much of one’s identity is authored by others. The film uses this meta layer to explore the power and peril of storytelling.