Actress Hyunri showcases an intense action transformation as the S-class killer 'Q' in the Disney+ original series 'A Shop for Killers Season 2.'

S-Class Killer 'Q,' the Core Ace of Babylon

The character Q, played by Hyunri, is the co-captain of the mercenary team in the East Asia branch of the global force Babylon. She is an elite female killer specializing in assassination and espionage, an ace who possesses extensive field experience and earns the full trust of her team members. Hyunri sheds her existing intellectual and gentle image, filling the character with relentless action and charisma.

5kg Weight Gain and a Short Cut... Gruesome Training for Character Immersion

For this role, Hyunri focused on action training and physical conditioning starting well before filming. She increased her muscle mass by approximately 5kg, transformed with a short haircut, and fully immersed herself in the character of Q. Hyunri shared that she simultaneously maintained a consistent workout routine and action training, stating, 'Since it was a work where action was the most important element, I felt a great sense of responsibility to pull it off well.'

In the released still photos, Hyunri showcases Q's unrivaled presence with sharp eyes and restrained movements. The scene where she aims a gun and her leadership in guiding her team members are also impressive. Furthermore, Hyunri's linguistic abilities — fluent in Korean, Japanese, and English — were reflected in the character, bringing to life the setting of a key figure within a global organization.

Release Schedule and Key Information for 'A Shop for Killers Season 2'

'A Shop for Killers Season 2' is an action series in which Jian, the representative of the shopping mall Murder Help, and Jinman, who returns alive, join forces to strike back against the global force Babylon. The screenplay is written by Ji Ho-jin, and the series is directed by Lee Kwon. Episodes 1 and 2 will be released on July 22, after which a total of 8 episodes will be unveiled on Disney+, with two episodes dropping every Wednesday.

Hyunri's Global Filmography

Debuting in 2006, Hyunri has appeared in numerous works, including director Hamaguchi Ryusuke's 'Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy' and 'Heaven Is Still Far Away,' the American HBO series 'Tokyo Vice Season 2,' Japan's TBS 'Eye Love You,' Fuji TV's 'Police in a Pod,' TV Tokyo's 'Sodom's Lawyer,' Apple TV+'s 'Pachinko,' and Netflix's 'Alice in Borderland Season 3.' This past January, she also made a special appearance in the Netflix series 'Lost in Translation.'