# MBC drama A Bona Fide Killer broadcast and reception

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mbc-drama-a-bona-fide-killer-broadcast-and-reception
> Updated: 2026-09-26T23:44:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The MBC drama ‘A Bona Fide Killer’ approached its series finale in mid-September 2026. The plot, based on a Kakao Webtoon, follows a suburban mother living a double life as a hitwoman known as ‘Kingfisher.’ The final episodes focused on a mystery involving a copycat killer and the increasing tension as the protagonist’s husband discovers her secret.

Following its conclusion, the revenge thriller achieved significant commercial success. In the September 2026 K-drama brand reputation rankings released by the Korean Business Research Institute, the series secured the top position with a brand reputation index of 5,233,155. The show received a 95.24% positive reaction score, with viewers praising the ‘passionate acting’ of lead actors Kong Hyo Jin and Jung Jun Won.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: A Bona Fide Killer tops September 2026 K-drama brand rankings

The K-drama ‘A Bona Fide Killer’ topped the September 2026 brand reputation rankings released by the Korean Business Research Institute, achieving a 95.24% positive reaction score.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/a-bona-fide-killer-tops-september-2026-k-drama-brand-rankings

### 2026-09-04: A Bona Fide Killer approaches series finale on MBC

The MBC drama ‘A Bona Fide Killer’ heads into its two-episode finale on September 11 and 12, 2026, following plot developments involving a copycat killer and the protagonist's secret identity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/a-bona-fide-killer-approaches-series-finale-on-mbc

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