The Villain Who I Love

A deadly assassin, trained from childhood to be a ruthless killer, seeks to live a normal life after escaping her past. She enters a 10-year contract with a mysterious organization, which promises her freedom if she completes their missions. However, secrets from her childhood begin to surface, forcing her to confront the organization and fight for her own survival and the lives of those she has grown to care for.

The Villainess was widely praised for its innovative action sequences, particularly its first-person perspective fight scenes, and its stylish direction. While some critics found the plot convoluted at times, the film's kinetic energy and a strong performance from its lead actress garnered significant attention and positive reviews.

• Praised for its intense, innovative action choreography and stylish direction.

• Kim Ok-bin's performance as the titular villainess was a standout.

• Some found the narrative a bit convoluted, but the action largely carried the film.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's adrenaline-pumping action sequences and unique visual style. Many highlighted the impressive fight scenes and the lead actress's captivating performance as major strengths, although a few noted that the story could be confusing.

Nominated for Best Film and Best Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

The film features an extended opening action sequence shot entirely from a first-person perspective, immersing the viewer directly into the protagonist's brutal fight.