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‘The Hit List’ From ‘Gangs Of London’ Director Kim Hong-sun Boarded By Finecut For Sales
Finecut has acquired international sales rights to martial arts action film *The Hit List*, directed by Kim Hong-sun, whose credits include *Project Wolf Hunting* and *Gangs of London*. The deal brings the film to international buyers as production gets under way, and reunites Kim with cinematographer Lars Cox and gaffer Kieran Waites, who worked with him on the third series of *Gangs of London*.
The film stars Jung Woo-sung and is adapted from a Kakao webtoon that has attracted more than 120 million views. Set in Joseon-era Korea, it follows powerful figure Han Myeong-hoe, a woman driven by vengeance after losing everything to him, and his warrior ally Jang Gil-do; Wi Ha-jun plays Grand Prince Suyang, who seeks the throne with Han’s support. Filming began in October 2026, and Finecut previously sold Kim’s *Project Wolf Hunting* to more than 70 countries.
In short
- Finecut acquired international sales rights to *The Hit List*.
- Kim Hong-sun directs the Joseon-era action film.
- Its source webtoon has more than 120 million views.
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