Entertainment · Television & streaming · published 2026-08-26 · via Variety

Netflix's 'The Shooter' Casts Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul in Action-Noir

Netflix has confirmed production on the action-noir series "The Shooter," starring Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul. This marks Lee's first action role, following her success in "My Daughter Is a Zombie." The pair previously worked together on "Juvenile Justice" and reunite for this project.

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The casting pairs two performers at pivotal career moments. Lee Jung-eun steps into action territory for the first time, building on the commercial success of "My Daughter Is a Zombie," which ranked among South Korea's highest-grossing releases in 2025. Kim Moo-yul arrives with momentum from "Teach You a Lesson," which found a global audience.

Their reunion marks four years since both appeared in "Juvenile Justice," a series that examined the South Korean legal system's treatment of young offenders. Netflix's commitment to the project signals continued investment in Korean-language genre content, with the action-noir format representing a distinct tonal shift from the pair's previous collaborative work.

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The pairing of a veteran actress known for dramatic roles with an action-noir format could broaden the appeal of Korean streaming content beyond its established

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