Moving

Simply outstanding

Moving was an absolute thrill from start to finish. It delivered a perfect balance of action, emotion, and storytelling, making it easily one of the best Korean dramas I've ever watched. The pacing was relentless, ensuring that there was never a dull moment. I only wish the episodes were longer than an hour—I enjoyed it so much that I’m already on a rewatch, something I rarely ever do.

One of the highlights for me was the heartwarming friendship between Bong-seok and Hee-soo. Their interactions consistently brought a huge smile to my face, and their bond felt so natural and authentic. The teenage characters actually acted their age, which is refreshing to see in a high school-centered narrative. The actors did a phenomenal job portraying them with depth and sincerity.

The show took a thematic shift when the parents' backstories were introduced midway. While the pacing changed, I found myself loving this aspect even more than the teen drama elements at the beginning. The love stories of Kim Doo-shik and Mi-hyun, as well as Jang Ju-won and Hwang Ji-hee, were beautifully written and filled with palpable chemistry. Their relationships added layers of emotional depth to the show.

Guryongpo's backstory was another standout aspect. The way they did a deepdive into his backstory was great (I only wish they explored Kindooshik's backstory in the same way.) His character arc was compelling, and his fight scenes were an absolute spectacle—choreographed brilliantly with a touch of humor. The motel hallway fight scenes were reminiscent of *Oldboy*, and the final battles were just as epic. I had a huge smile on my face throughout the last two episodes, especially during Jang Ju-won and Jaeman’s fights. The background music during these action sequences was fantastic, enhancing the intensity and excitement. The overall OST was stellar and complemented the series beautifully.

At the beginning, the show incorporated heavy symbolism through colors in both dialogue and imagery to characterize the three main kids with superpowers—yellow for Bong-seok, orange for Hee-soo, and red for Gang-hoon/Jaeman. These colors were prominently displayed whenever their stories were explored, and while they added to the visual appeal, I had hoped for a deeper narrative significance beyond just aesthetic symbolism.

I saw some reviewers complaining about the graphics and VFX. I thought it was outstanding—I did not notice any wires or whatever. The VFX was very believable.

Moving delivered an incredibly satisfying experience, and I am beyond excited for Season 2!

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Good slice of life superhero series

The acting and VFX in the Korean drama series are both excellent, but the editing is so lazy and uninspired that it ruins the entire experience. The series is a snooze fest for the most part, with long stretches of exposition that are interrupted by sudden bursts of violence. The editing is also riddled with continuity errors that break the immersion of the series.

For example, in one scene, a character may be shown crying, but in the next scene, they are suddenly smiling. Or, a character may be shown walking down the street, but in the next scene, they are suddenly standing in a different location. These continuity errors are jarring and can take viewers out of the story.

The series' editing problems are also evident in its pacing. The series is incredibly slow for the most part, with long stretches of nothing happening. The filmmakers seem to be afraid to cut anything, even though there are many scenes that could have been removed or shortened without harming the story.

For example, there may be a long scene in which the main characters are talking, but they are mostly just repeating themselves or saying nothing of importance. Or, there may be a long scene of a character walking from one place to another. These scenes could have easily been cut or shortened without losing any important information.

The series' climax is also often overlong. The action sequences may be well-choreographed, but they go on for too long and become repetitive. The filmmakers could have easily cut the action sequences by a few minutes without losing any of the excitement.

Overall, the series' editing is simply terrible. It's clear that the filmmakers didn't put much thought or effort into it. As a result, the series is a chore to watch, and it's impossible to get invested in the story.

If the filmmakers had taken the time to edit their series more carefully, it could have been a much better series. The acting and VFX are both excellent, and the stories have potential. However, the lazy and uninspired editing ruins the entire experience.

In addition to the above, here are some specific examples of editing problems that are common in Korean drama series:

* **Excessive use of slow-motion:** Korean drama series often overuse slow-motion, especially in romantic scenes. This can make the series feel slow-paced and draggy.
* **Unnecessary close-ups:** Korean drama series also often use unnecessary close-ups, especially of the actors' faces. This can be distracting and take viewers out of the story.
* **Poor scene transitions:** Korean drama series sometimes have poor scene transitions, which can make the series feel disjointed and confusing.
* **Inconsistent tone:** Korean drama series sometimes have an inconsistent tone, shifting between comedy, drama, and romance abruptly. This can make the series feel jarring and disorienting.

Despite these editing problems, Korean drama series remain popular with viewers around the world. This is likely due to the fact that they often have well-developed characters, engaging storylines, and high production values. However, it is a shame that the editing of these series often lets them down.

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Finally zzzzzzzz
Tbh I’d have liked this more as a 12/13eper 60mins instead, I mean half the eps would end in cliffhangers that just picked up later like two annoying continuations

What I liked, fl in the past, the red shirt dad and the poor tall dude

What I hated, the kids and the time wasted on them, the villain story was stupid like even one “special” person could’ve just said “no we’re not listening to your stupid rules”, the constant back and forth between different characters and different backstories
there were flashbacks in flashbacks and suddenly a new character comes and they get a flashback too
the romance was cheap, the things that dragged out the final was stupid and literally it was as if a switch turned on and poof the years of “not doing anything” ended and bang the end is perfectly wrapped with a bow

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Moving was emotional, engaging, and memorizing.

The beginning of this drama was very slow, and if I had anything else better to watch, I probably would've dropped it within the first two episodes. Thankfully I didn't, because Moving was one of the best kdramas to have blessed my screen.

There were no boring characters. Every single character — no matter how big or small their role was — had a story to tell, and each story was as engrossing as the next. It was easy to root for the heroes because of how likable they all were, but I also found myself sympathizing with the villains and even praying that they would get their happy endings too. Every life was significant, even those nobody would miss.

I know that some people hated the flashbacks for the parents, and they found the parents' backstories to be boring, but I absolutely loved them and I especially loved the writers' ability to weave moments from the past into the present.

Aside from the pacing in the first few episodes, I had no other complaints.

Moving was emotional, engaging, and memorizing, and I need these writers to teach a master class on how to craft fully-fleshed out characters and gripping storytelling.

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Unmet Expectations: A Disappointing Experience with "Moving"

Pros:
-FTX and Makeup Quality: The series does shine in terms of FTX and makeup, showcasing a commendable level of technical skill.
-Doo Sik and Mi Hyun's Love Story: The slow-burn love story between Doo Sik and Mi Hyun provides a redeeming element, offering a genuinely enjoyable aspect within the overall narrative.
-Ryu Seung-ryong's acting: He just doesn't fail at delivering his role, truly a versatile actor.

Cons:
-Overrated and Overhyped: Despite high ratings, "Moving" falls short of the hype, leaving viewers with unmet expectations.
-Not Action-Oriented: Contrary to expectations, the series leans more towards romance than action, potentially disappointing fans seeking an adrenaline-fueled experience.
-Cringeworthy Script and Lack of Depth: The script is criticized for being cringeworthy and lacking depth, preventing the narrative from achieving a meaningful impact. The fact that they overused "Who are you?", "Do you want to die?", "Bastards" and things that don't even need to be said make it so hard to watch.
-Excessive Side Characters: The presence of numerous side characters with insignificant stories adds unnecessary complexity, diluting the main plot and contributing to a disjointed narrative.
-Absence of Main Plot Line: The series suffers from a lack of a clear main plot line, resulting in a narrative that feels scattered and disorganized.
-Villains: Black-and-White and Boring: The one-dimensional portrayal of villains with a lack of depth and development adds to the overall disappointment.
-Wasted Talents: Despite a cast of great actors, including Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hee-soon, Jo Insung, Cha Tae-hyun, and Han Hyo-joo, the series fails to leverage their talents effectively.


"Moving" may have some technical merits and a redeeming love story, but the overwhelming issues, including a lack of villain's motives and main plot line, cringeworthy script, and wasted talent, make it difficult to recommend, especially for fans expecting an engaging action and crime series.

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Moving: Restoring Humanity to Superhuman

There was a time when superhero stories felt like they meant something. Before the genre became a relentless spectacle of CGI explosions and factory-assembled scripts, there was a brief, golden era where studios understood that the superhuman had to be human first. That era ended with Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Since then, big studios have churned out one lifeless blockbuster after another, desperately chasing the high of caped crusaders while forgetting the soul underneath the suit. And then, Moving happened.

At first glance, Moving might seem like another flashy K-drama riding the superhero wave, but that assumption couldn’t be more wrong. This isn’t a story about people with powers—it’s a story about people. A mother who would do anything to protect her son. A father whose love for his daughter is his greatest strength and weakness. A young boy falling in love for the first time, terrified that his secrets might make him unlovable. The superpowers are just the seasoning; the real meat of the story is the relationships, the struggles, and the deeply personal sacrifices made in the name of love.

Kim Bong-seok (Lee Jung-ha), Jang Hee-soo (Go Youn-jung), and Lee Gang-hoon (Kim Do-hoon) may be high school students with inherited abilities, but they are first and foremost kids, trying to navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence while hiding gifts that could make them targets. Bong-seok can fly, Hee-soo heals at an unnatural speed, and Gang-hoon possesses monstrous strength and agility. Yet despite their abilities, they remain achingly relatable—awkward, uncertain, and burdened by the expectations placed upon them by forces beyond their control. Their parents, once part of a shadowy government operation, are now fighting an entirely different battle: ensuring their children have the normal lives they never did.

Moving masterfully weaves its narrative across three timelines, never once losing its momentum or emotional depth. The present-day story of the teenagers gives way to a flashback that explores the past lives of their parents, revealing the hidden scars they bear and the love stories that shaped them. This deliberate structuring isn’t just a gimmick—it enriches the overarching narrative, making every revelation hit that much harder. By the time episode 15 arrives, every missing puzzle piece falls into place, making the experience all the more rewarding. Even the so-called villains, the North Korean superhuman assassins, are given backstories that refuse to paint them in black-and-white strokes. Through the use of flashbacks, we come to understand—and even mourn—some of them by the end.

But all of this would fall flat if not for the impeccable performances from a star-studded cast. Han Hyo-joo delivers a career-defining performance as Lee Mi-hyun, Bong-seok’s mother, a former ANSP intelligence analyst whose life revolves around shielding her son from those who would exploit him. The mother-son dynamic between Mi-hyun and Bong-seok is the emotional core of the series, capturing the raw, all-consuming love of a parent who will stop at nothing to protect her child. Meanwhile, Ryu Seung-ryong as Jang Ju-won, Hee-soo’s father, brings a heart-wrenching vulnerability to a character whose regeneration ability makes him seemingly invincible but unable to heal from the wounds of loss. And then there’s Kim Sung-kyun as Lee Jae-man, Gang-hoon’s father, a man of immense strength but limited intellect, whose love for his son is unwaveringly pure. These relationships—fraught, tender, and deeply human—elevate Moving far beyond its genre trappings.

Visually, Moving is a marvel. The cinematography is breathtaking, from the exhilarating sequences of Bong-seok discovering the sheer joy (and terror) of flight, to the hauntingly brutal fight scenes that feel shockingly real despite the presence of superhuman abilities. One particularly stunning moment involves Bong-seok soaring upward, sending a cascade of water rippling across a lake, capturing the raw beauty of his power. Another sees him bursting through glass in slow-motion, desperate to save Hee-soo, each shard reflecting the weight of his emotions. Even subtle choices, like the shift in color tones to indicate flashbacks, demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail that many big-budget productions fail to achieve.

Of course, a superhero story wouldn’t be complete without action, and Moving does not disappoint. The fight choreography is nothing short of masterful, with each encounter feeling visceral and weighty. From Kim Doo-sik (Jo In-sung) unleashing the full potential of flight in black ops combat, to Hee-soo’s now-iconic 17-against-1 mud-covered brawl, the series knows when to dazzle and when to let the brutality speak for itself. Unlike the sanitized, weightless battles of Hollywood blockbusters, every punch, every wound, every desperate gasp for breath in Moving carries meaning.

Yet for all its strengths, Moving isn’t without its flaws. Those expecting a lighthearted high school romance may be misled by the initial episodes, only to find themselves in a story far grander and more intense than they bargained for. The timeline shifts, while brilliantly executed, may alienate viewers who prefer straightforward storytelling. And perhaps the biggest misstep is the soundtrack—or lack thereof. Unlike many K-dramas that leave audiences with an unforgettable OST, Moving opts for an instrumental-heavy score that, while fitting, doesn’t leave a lasting impact. It’s a small gripe in the grand scheme of things, but a noticeable one nonetheless.

But these are minor quibbles in an otherwise extraordinary journey. On paper, Moving is about superhuman parents protecting their children. In reality, it is about the deeply human experience of hiding who you are to fit in, the crushing burden of inherited trauma, and the indescribable freedom that comes from embracing yourself. It is, above all else, a story about love—the love between parents and children, between friends, between those who choose to fight for each other against all odds. In doing so, Moving has accomplished what Hollywood has failed to do for years: it has put the human back in the superhuman.

A must-watch for fans of gripping storytelling, breathtaking action, and emotionally resonant drama.

Likes:
- A rare superhuman story that prioritizes human relationships, making the extraordinary feel grounded and relatable.
- Masterful use of nonlinear storytelling that adds depth and emotional weight.
- Stellar performances from an all-star cast, with emotionally rich parent-child dynamics.
- Breathtaking cinematography and visually stunning action sequences.
- Expertly choreographed fight scenes that enhance rather than overshadow the narrative.

Dislikes:
- Not a typical high school romance; may not appeal to those expecting a lighter story.
- Nonlinear timeline may be confusing for some viewers.
- Lack of a memorable OST compared to other K-dramas.

Verdict:
More than just a superhuman story, Moving is an emotional powerhouse that explores identity, family, and sacrifice. A narrative triumph that surpasses anything Hollywood has produced in the genre since Nolan’s The Dark Knight. A must-watch for anyone who craves a story with both heart and spectacle.

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Perfect and does everything it wanted to do.

Only in recent times have i gotten into kdramas but from the amount of supernational and hero based shows I have seen in all mediums; Moving in my opinion was perfect. I have completed around 22 Kdramas as of writing this, 6 extra which i dropped after minimum of 3 episodes each, and my want to watch is endless so leave it.
I have watched alot of different genres in this medium to kind of make myself know all the tropes and basic stuff every medium has. I did same with anime, manga, manhwa, Hollywood etc in the past. I feel I am in tune with the tropes and kind of culture potrayed in Kdramas but I'll apologize in advance incase i misinterpret or say something that's wrong on my side.
Moving, I found when I was searching highschool romances to fill the thirst 2521 had left for me. The two shows I decided to watch after countless reddit posts about kdrama recommend posts were Who Are You School 2015 and Moving. I started school 2015 but got bored after ep 1 and as was about to sleep I jus looked over the Moving entry on MDL and got even more intrigued. I started ep 1 and binged the whole night, the first 4 episodes and now 3 days later I i finished the whole show.
The Writing:-
PERFECT WRITING. The way they give us little little pieces here and there to put together and find out the whole picture ourselves was amazing. The stories of Bongseok and Huisoo along with the class was interesting from the start but what really sold me was the lock in for the parent's arcs. When Minyun and Doosik story began I was just expecting a cheap flashback where they will show what happened and go back to the present; but the fact that they went all in and told the whole story while building the world was amazing. And the switch to Juwon's story right when I was getting bored of Doosik story was insane and a perfect move. The writers knew what we wanted and gave that. Even the more worse parts of the writing were sooo well covered up by the way the stories proggressed.
The north korean flashbacks towards the end was the only part which I felt was bad writing but they made sense for the characters which were gonna stay moving forward. It wasn't jarring just poorly executed. This is just me nitpicking because I genuinely can't find a flaw in the story.
The Music & ACTION (insert Monster Juwon Theme):-
You know a kdrama is good when the background score isn't some kpop song or a mediocre track made for the sake of the show not feeling silent. Music always plays a huge part in my media and I am surprised how well Moving handled. Ofc it wasn't Hanz Zimmer type award winning soundtrack but it did what it needed to do and that was INSTILL HYPE.
The first juwon fight and that guitar riff made me jump out of my chair; after that whenever the theme came on I would throw my hands in the air and just say absolute cinema, not even joking I did that multiple times. The action set piece in Episode 7, Romanticist; has to be one of the best action set pieces in television history. The absolute length the fight had gone to just to show us how much of an insanely unkillable monster juwon was perfect in my opinion. It became soo dumb the cars crashing and exploding and him walking out like nothing happened. This also helped the character alot because later on when he would struggle against other character it just showed the scale of how strong the other characters were.
The Acting and Screenplay:-
None of the characters felt like acting, maybe the classmate who kept recording felt a bit off but other than that most of the main cast felt like real people who are the characters. They weren't acting the characters, they were the characters. I loved Han Hyo Joo's potrayal of Lee Mi Hyun; she was phoneomal from start to finish. She protrayed the character development soo well that when she finally laughed and was being more human, it made me realize how much these characters grew. Not just her almost every main character excelled at their role and made my opinion that South Korea has the best actors strengthened even more.
Screenplay is something a normal viewer like most of us don't realize. Unless its bad we don't point it out because when screenplay is good we don't don't even realize it because of the smooth flow everything is moving. Its genuinely amazing how very little I felt bored, every episode had stuff going on and I didn't feel bored at all. The switch to completely tell the flashbacks was an amazing choice because it built the world, made us understand the characters and kept things fresh so we wouldn't get bored. Again the only part where it felt jarring was after the backstories had finished we were in the present but for the sake of cheap reveal and reaction porn shows have been doing in recent times; the writers left some parts of the flashback for these grandiose reveals during the present time scenes. Honestly it didn't bother me much but I do wish they told the whole flashback at one and left nothing for future reveals.
Final Thoughts:-
Moving is an amazing kdrama telling a similar story we have seen before but the way it presents itself with its unique screenplay and depthful character writing makes u appreceate it alot. When a Kdrama makes me remember all the characters names means that it did a good job. The the insane fights juwon had, the cute romance of Huisoo and Doosik, the shitty decisions done by Director Nim and many more, I will it forget since they impacted me in such a way that all of this were really happening. I can't wait for season 2 since I am soooo fucking excited to see where things go. Will the north and south team up to fight the governments? Will Bongseok become the first real super hero? Will Class President betray his school frnds for the orgo? All the romances how will they go??? What will Bang Ki Soo do?? The questions are endless and I am soo eager that I wanna read the manhwa but I will wait since season 2 is confirmed.

Final Review:-
Moving is a perfectly crafted action show which puts it's fingers in most of the genres but does it in a tasteful way. The characters are memorable, the story is amazing and the action is the highlight of the show. The highs are soo high that I may be overlooking the lows, but I can definitely say in full confidence that every time I hear juwon's theme I will become an APE. 10/10

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Loved the relationships

It was like watching a Korean Marvel movie. Sure, there were some plot holes, but in general there was plenty of action and plenty of heart. For me, I liked the episodes with the adults the best. How their relationships began and progressed. I also liked the relationship between Joo Won and Doo Shik.

Off of the top of my head, I can't remember the last time I totally fell in love with a character like I did Bong Seok. Just a big teddy bear of a young man, with that intrinsic sweetness always on display. His relationship with Hee Soo was so cute! They seemed like a couple that, on the surface, would never work. But they both had secrets, were loners and I think they found their kindred spirit in the other.

I have already recommended this show to someone. The only reason it doesn't have a higher score from me:
- way too much blood, violence
- terrible language. Sometimes what they were saying was not a curse word, and when it was, why did they have to print it? This is something I feel very strongly about and am really bothered by.
- the setup for a season 2. Why? I'm not liking this current trend of dividing the show in half or having a season 2.
-I would have loved to see a bit of Bong Seok and Hee Soo together at the end.

So, I'd say give it a try. You'll probably like it.

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