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Hitman: Agent Jun (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 110 mins · Korean
Echo score 76
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Directed by
Choi Won-sub
Starring
Lee Jun-hyeok, Jung Jun-ho, Hwang Byeong-gug, Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Sang-won, Lee Yi-kyung

A struggling webtoon artist inadvertently draws attention to himself when his latest story reveals classified secrets from his past life as a highly trained superspy. Now, he must use his forgotten skills to evade those seeking retribution and uncover the truth behind his former identity.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Hitman: Agent Jun Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Hitman: Agent Jun (2020) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Jun joins NIS as Elite Assassin

    A young Jun is approached by a recruiter to join the National Intelligence Service, and he accepts, training to become an Elite Assassin. His combat skills and stealth earn him a feared reputation within the agency. Yet his passion for drawing webtoons quietly fuels his personal ambitions.

    When
    Past
    Where
    NIS recruitment office
  2. Dual life: assassin and webtoon artist

    While carrying out dangerous missions, Jun still sketches in his spare moments, keeping his dream of becoming a famous webtoon artist alive. His dual life shows him balancing high-stakes work with artistic practice. The webtoon hobby gradually becomes a core outlet for his identity.

    When
    Past
    Where
    NIS facility
  3. Fakes death to pursue webtoon dream

    Realizing that a safe, ordinary life might be impossible, Jun fakes his death by jumping from a helicopter during a storm and disappears. He disguises himself to pursue a new life as a webtoon creator. This personal sacrifice marks the beginning of his secrecy and reinvention.

    When
    Past
    Where
    Stormy night helicopter
  4. Present trouble: negative comments and doubt

    In the present, Jun works at a construction site while also producing webtoons, but negative comments sting him because fans say his comics are not entertaining. Frustration and self-doubt push him toward drinking and impulsive creative bursts. He tries to push through the pressure by focusing on his next episode.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Construction site
  5. Drunken webtoon becomes a hit

    In a drunken burst, Jun publishes a new webtoon about a secret agent, and it becomes an enormous hit. The sudden success brings joy to his family, who finally experiences a sense of relief from obscurity.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jun's home / Online platform
  6. Webtoon reveals Jun's life is real

    The popular episode is revealed to be based on Jun's real life as a secret agent, and the NIS realizes Jun is alive. The webtoon seems to be a veiled confession that points back to their own top-secret operation.

    When
    Present
    Where
    NIS HQ
  7. NIS interrogates Jun

    The NIS tracks down Jun and interrogates him to uncover how his fiction mirrors real events. Jun remains composed, but the discovery that he is alive unsettles him.

    When
    Present
    Where
    NIS HQ
  8. Jason's hostage call escalates threat

    Amid the interrogation, a call from Jason interrupts the room; Jason, Jun's nemesis in the second episode, has his wife hostage and demands Chief Cheon. The threat intensifies the pressure on Jun.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jun's location
  9. Daughter captured; Cheol escapes

    The NIS captures Jun's daughter, and Jun's former colleague Cheol escapes with her, rushing toward Jun's location to reunite with him. The rescue attempt forces Jun to confront his past once again.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jun's location
  10. Cheol and Cheon join Jun

    Cheol and Chief Cheon team up with Jun, forming an unlikely trio to confront Jason. They realize Jason seeks revenge for his brother's death and will stop at nothing.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jason's location
  11. Pursuit to Jason's hideout

    The trio tracks Jason to his hideout and coordinates a daring plan to bring him down. A tense pursuit and strategic moves set the stage for a final showdown.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jason's hideout
  12. Defeat of Jason and vindication

    Jun, Cheol, and Chief Cheon defeat Jason and his henchmen, clearing Jun's name once and for all. The victory marks the end of years of suspicion and danger, allowing Jun to live without the threat of exposure.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jason's hideout
  13. Peaceful life and new webtoon episode

    In the aftermath, Jun enjoys a peaceful life with his family and begins writing the third episode of the webtoon. With danger behind him, he finally has time to tell stories and imagine a brighter future.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jun's home

Last updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:08

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Timeline questions answered

Hitman: Agent Jun Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Hitman: Agent Jun (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Jun fake his death as an NIS agent?

Jun faked his death by jumping from a helicopter during a storm because his true passion was creating webtoons, not being an assassin. He wanted to escape his dangerous life as an Elite Assassin and pursue his dream of becoming a published webtoon artist. The fake death allowed him to disappear and start a new life with his family away from his violent past.

Foreshadowing: Early scenes show Jun sketching webtoons even while on dangerous missions, hinting at his true priorities.

  • fake death
  • nis agent
  • webtoon dream
  • elite assassin
  • new life
Q2

How did the NIS discover Jun was still alive?

The NIS realized Jun was alive when his popular webtoon episode was based on a previous top-secret operation. The agency concluded that only someone with direct knowledge of that mission could have written such accurate details, proving Jun had faked his death and was still alive.

  • nis
  • webtoon
  • classified secrets
  • alive
  • top-secret operation
Q3

Why does Jason want revenge against Jun?

Jason seeks revenge because Jun killed his brother during one of his past missions as an Elite Assassin. This personal connection to Jun's former life as a spy becomes the driving force behind Jason's actions throughout the present-day conflict.

  • jason
  • revenge
  • brother
  • killed
  • elite assassin
Q4

What happens to Jun's daughter in the story?

The NIS captures Jun's daughter as leverage to force him to cooperate. However, Cheol, Jun's former colleague, escapes with her and rushes to bring her to Jun's location for safety. This forces Jun to confront his past to protect his family.

  • daughter
  • captured
  • cheol
  • rescue
  • family
Q5

Why did Jun's secret agent webtoon become so popular?

Jun's webtoon became a huge hit because he wrote it based on his actual experiences as a highly trained NIS agent. The authentic details about secret operations, combat, and espionage made the story feel real and exciting to readers, unlike his previous works that fans criticized as not entertaining enough.

  • webtoon
  • secret agent
  • popular
  • authentic
  • nis agent
Q6

What is Cheol's role in helping Jun?

Cheol, Jun's former NIS colleague, plays a crucial role by teaming up with Chief Cheon and Jun to track down Jason. He rescues Jun's daughter from the NIS and joins the final confrontation at Jason's hideout. Cheol's loyalty to his former partner helps clear Jun's name.

  • cheol
  • former colleague
  • nis
  • team up
  • rescue
Q7

How do Jun and his team defeat Jason?

Jun, Cheol, and Chief Cheon track Jason to his hideout and work together as a team to defeat him and his henchmen. Their combined skills as trained agents allow them to overpower Jason's forces. The victory clears Jun's name and ends the threat to his family.

Foreshadowing: The trio's formation in episode 10 sets up the coordinated assault on Jason's location.

  • jason
  • hideout
  • defeat
  • team
  • battle
Q8

Why does Jun start creating webtoons?

Jun starts creating webtoons because drawing was always his true passion, even while working as an NIS agent. He sketched in his spare moments during missions, holding onto his dream of becoming a published artist. Creating webtoons represented his desire for a peaceful, creative life away from violence.

Foreshadowing: The timeline shows Jun balancing his assassin work with drawing even during his NIS career.

  • webtoon
  • drawing
  • passion
  • artist
  • dream
Q9

What happens to Jun at the end of the movie?

At the end, Jun defeats Jason and is cleared of all suspicion by the NIS. He returns to a peaceful life with his family and begins writing the third episode of his webtoon. With his dangerous past resolved, he can finally focus on his dream of being a successful webtoon artist.

  • ending
  • peaceful life
  • family
  • webtoon
  • cleared
Q10

Why does the NIS interrogate Jun?

The NIS interrogates Jun because his webtoon contains classified information from a real top-secret operation. The agency wants to understand how his fictional story matches their actual mission details. The interrogation is interrupted when Jason's hostage threat escalates the situation.

  • interrogation
  • nis
  • classified
  • webtoon
  • mission

Movie threads

More Movies Like Hitman: Agent Jun, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Hitman: Agent Jun tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Secret Identity Comedies like Hitman: Agent Jun

Former operatives use their hidden talents to protect their new, peaceful lives. If you liked the blend of high-stakes action and domestic comedy in Hitman: Agent Jun, you'll enjoy these movies. This list features films where ex-operatives, spies, or criminals are forced back into action to protect their new, peaceful family lives, all while keeping their secret identities under wraps.

  • comical
  • action-packed
  • escapist
  • lighthearted
  • family-focused
  • redemption
  • Tone: light, comical, uplifting
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows a character who has faked their death or retired from a dangerous profession, finding happiness in an ordinary life. Their past resurfaces, forcing them to juggle their old lethal skills with their new domestic responsibilities, leading to a clash of worlds that drives both the action and the comedy.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared core conflict: the tension between a violent, expert past and a mundane, peaceful present. They share a lighthearted tone where the comedy stems from juxtaposing extreme action with everyday family problems, creating an uplifting and escapist experience.

Movies where Art Saves the Day like Hitman: Agent Jun

Unlikely heroes use their artistic talents to overcome dangerous situations. Looking for movies similar to Hitman: Agent Jun where the hero's artistic passion becomes their greatest asset? This collection highlights films where creativity drives the plot, from webtoon artists uncovering conspiracies to painters solving mysteries, offering a fun and unconventional twist on action and comedy genres.

  • uplifting
  • creative
  • unconventional hero
  • exciting
  • problem-solving
  • innovative
  • Tone: uplifting, exciting, lighthearted
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a creative individual thrust into a high-stakes scenario. Instead of adopting typical heroic methods, they leverage their unique artistic perspective and skills—like storytelling, illustration, or design—to navigate the conflict, leading to innovative and satisfying solutions that celebrate ingenuity over violence.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their unique thematic core: the power of creativity as a problem-solving tool. They share an uplifting and energetic vibe, celebrating non-violent resolutions and the idea that one's passion can be the source of their strength and redemption.

Every angle

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