The Man in the Mask

Good News! perhaps... maybe for drama fans that are also wrestling fans. I felt that theme in this drama. If you are a wrestling fan and or fans of Joo Sang Wook or Kim Sun Ah that might just be enough to get you through this drama. The first 12 episodes seemed only because of Joo Sang Wook that I was able to get through. I did eventually get into this drama and root for the characters and all that but it was a long process.

My thoughts on why. I think in this particular drama. It seemed that like this was a poorly put together drama. The directors got this in reverse. It felt that they got well known actors first and just threw together a story and plot. It felt like the names was all that mattered and we will figure out a plot later...Just what I felt as I a watched this. lol. It did work for the most part because I did watch it through because of Joo Sang Wook and I did like the finished product, It wasnt a total waste of time. But I usually finish dramas that I start no matter how I might dislike them.

Acting - of course Joo Sang Wook is great and Kim Sun Ah fans may love
I also always like dramas that Jun Kwang Ryul plays the villain. He makes a compelling villain!

Music - i actually dont really remember only the jazzy introductions :(

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For Fans of solid writing.

I could not believe the low ratings on this show. I found it to have just the right amounts of action, comedy, drama and romance with unexpected twists. It kept my interest from start to finish with the added note of the conclusion being far superior than some of the other action dramas that seem to fizzle in the last episode either leaving many things unresolved or going on for much longer than it should.

It was well casted with terrific chemistry between Kim Sun Ah and Joo Sang Wook. The supporting cast seemed to shine in their roles. The soundtrack is not too memorable, but honestly, if you are judging a show by the soundtrack I can only shake my head in disappointment at you.

Some reviewers make it sound like this is for people who enjoy wrestling, which is like saying "Batman" is for people who enjoy ninjas. I'm not a fan of wrestling and still found this entertaining. This is a supremely underrated drama that I highly recommend.

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the only reason to watch: Joo Sang Wook (+there is a happy ending)

the only reason to watch: Joo Sang Wook. Lead female was unlikeable. We are given no reason other than Love at first sight for the male lead's unwavering devotion. Rather speaks to how many times he's been knocked upside the head I think. Lead female is given bad hair style and seems to have a closet full of black or checkered shirts. By the time she finally smiles at the male lead, you are already in mourning over the fact that the 2nd female lead has zero chance with the male lead. Some scenes seemed repeated- HOW many times does a person just walk into your house before you change the lock or key code ?? Tedious family drama bits and yes there is a happy ending but This would have been better with only 12 episodes.

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