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A Bona Fide Killer Webtoon Views Rise 10-Fold Following Live-Action Series Premiere
posted on by Wonhee Cho
Kakao Entertainment announced on August 18 that views for the original A Bona Fide Killer webtoon have increased tenfold following the premiere of its MBC television series adaptation.
According to Kakao Entertainment, views on Kakao Page and Kakao Webtoon rose 10 times when comparing the week before the show's premiere (July 20–26) with the period of August 3–9. The series debuted on July 31.
The live-action series has been gaining popularity with its action sequences and fast-paced story. Kakao Entertainment also launched promotional campaigns for the original webtoon alongside the premiere, further driving interest in the series.
The story of the webtoon reads:
Yu Bona is no ordinary mom returning to the office after maternity leave. For her first assignment back she heads to a rooftop, points a sniper rifle at her target in a nearby hotel room, and “bang!” the legendary assassin “Kingfisher” is back. But as Bona takes on a series of new targets, her news reporter husband Taesung is ordered to investigate Kingfisher's return, and as the bodies pile up, the line between personal and professional slowly starts to blur.
The webtoon, created by GUM and YOON, has been serialized since 2022 on Kakao Webtoon. The official English version of the webtoon is available on Tapas. Season 3 of the webtoon ended last September, and Season 4 returned on July 27.
Fans can watch the live-action series on Viki.
Source: Kakao Entertainment's press release
