Moving

CASTING

Han Hye Joo has a mother of a teenager is hard to believe, because she can still play student(happiness)
she look lot younger then her real age.....
After watching until EP9
no flaw at all, ever character is treated well and properly developing

After 13th episode...
Doing great with all stories, properly give Importance to every main character and there stories.
but after 7th episode we are in total blackout from present day story could have shown past lives and current side by side in every episode,
but they total focused on Past from ep 8 to 13 like they forget present
hope to see present day story from 14th episode now ...
after watching ep 15
7-14 past this was long and boring because we already know where all this character are so it was not exciting to see past for 7 hour in a 20 hour show it was 1/3 of whole show,
Now after 15 ep there is no story in this other then two school kids liking each other because of there youth and curiosity for opposite gender
this drama is good and i like it but there is no main story, Only thing that make this drama liked by many was starting of the show with kim bong seok and huisoo
this two character, there chemistry and genuine care for each other is what make people like it,
(The First Love)
showing past wasn't that wrong but 2 episode per character was two much
kim doo shik character only appeared in two episode of the drama and few scene in other episode with little screen time , but he was mentioned among Main lead actors. because he is Zo In Sung, he is supporting cast if you compare screen time with Ryu Seung Ryong or Han Hyo Joo
or it might be MDL mistake that they show Go Youn Jung , Lee Jung Ha and Kim Do Hoon at last of main lead list i mean they should be shown on top not bottom
I try to put main lead on top of list and Zo In Sung in supporting cast, hope it work

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South Korea can also create superheroes

I remember finding out this show would come out sometime in 2023. I was looking through the shows Kim Sung Kyun was starring in after watching the drama called "Grid". At that time I didn't really look into what it was about or anything. The reason I even started watching this drama was because of a few videos on YouTube that showed some clips. So when I started watching it, I didn't know what it was going to be about.

The drama starts with the story surrounding Bong Seok and Hee Soo. It then shows how it is living with their superpowers in their daily lives. I think the drama gave us a good mix of their superpowers and their story about that, but also a romance that makes your heart flutter. Around halfway through the series it gradually goes over to the parents backstories. I think it was nice to get to know each character better and how they met and how they got to know each other. All leading up to the final battle where all of them are gathered.

What makes me not giving this drama a 10/10 is the fact that I felt like it might have been too much about their parents and their backstories, when I actually wanted to see more of Bong Seok and Hee Soo. But it actually all makes more sense to give the viewers a good explanation of how these people got to know each other and what led up to them getting tangled together. A well executed and thrilling series from Disney, I'm looking forward to the next season.

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'Fast, witty and emotional', with VFX analogues to western movies!

Review frequently updated: EP1-7
The first few episodes guide us through the fictional world where the government has been involved in recruiting (might even creating, not revealed yet) superhumans as agents. From what we know the agents are retired and the story is now revolving around their kids. We see how their abilities have affected their lives and how their parents (former agents) are trying to protect them. The family and friends relationships are laid out pretty well initially. We are also introduced to what I can assume will be the main plot line, that the governments of different nations are trying to kill the former agents of South Korea. Why and how is not something we discover yet. From my understanding, the powers seem to be inherited genetically and the kids can have abilities of both parents, like our main lead Kim Bong Seok and the killer, a CIA operative (a native Korean who was sold as a child) has been tasked to take out all the former agents and their kids. The story is interesting and I cannot wait to see where it is taken from here.

Till now the storyline is fascinating and I enjoyed how the first few episodes were used to introduce us to the world and the characters. The series involves a lot of characters and their background stories which could have become messy and tedious if I had not binged watched it.

PS: If you are wondering, the VFx are amazing! Top quality! Very comparable to American shows!

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Leave them alone! They just want to live a normal life! (+ Blood, Gore, Violence)

I never thought “Moving” would take the top spot of the most violent Asian dramas I’ve watched, beating “Bulgasal” and “Arthdal Chronicles”. I thought this drama would be about superpowers, kind of like the Thai drama “The Gifted”. Little did I know this was way more than I bargained for.

I am not sure why this drama was named “Moving”. Maybe because the characters' background stories all moved (aka touched) me. Each of the gifted just wants to live a normal life with the people they love. Why can’t the evil governments let these poor souls be? Getting to know each of the characters is the best part of the drama for me. The adults and the villains have suffered so much. We have devoted parents who give up everything, so that their children can be safe, and won’t be exposed and exploited. We have parents who just want to live an honest life and make a living, yet are forced to be trained as soldiers and assassins. At the end of the day, there are only 3 characters I hate - Deputy Chief of NIS, Principal of the high school and the North Korea dude.

If you are watching this drama for Zo In Sung and his return to the small screen after 7 years, you will be disappointed. His screen time is so limited. I was expecting to see him more towards the end. He’s great as usual but was reduced to a supporting role more than a main role. His chemistry with Han Hyo Joo is great. Their love story is so sweet and adorable yet sad and heartbreaking. You can totally see how his son, Bong Seok, takes after his super dad in the romance department. Lee Mi Hyun is a badass single mom. It was so hard watching her raise her son alone and the ways she tried to keep him safe.

Fried Chicken Man, Jang Joo Won, must have the most violent scenes in the drama. Every time I see him fight, I mentally prepare myself to look away. But when he’s just a single dad, he’s so sweet, like a big teddy bear. His little love story has the same awkward adorableness as Kim Doo Shik. Both men just want to spend the rest of their lives with their wives and children. Is that too much to ask for?

I was not really prepared for the drama to focus on the kids/teens so much in the first 7 episodes. Their stories are pretty good, but not as interesting as the adults. There are some cute and funny scenes between Jang Hee Soo and Kim Bong Seok. I like how their friendship slowly develops into something more. However, I find the transition from kids to adults storylines somewhat disjointed. The back-and-forth switching of the timelines could be confusing as the drama tells the stories of different characters.

“Moving” has a star-studded cast of veteran actors. I thought to myself, “Hey, I know you!” as there are so many supporting roles played by amazing actors. There’s no reason to worry about the acting in this drama. The makeup department needs to get an award. The wounds are amazingly real, that’s why I had to look away. It was too much for me. On the other hand, the CCI of flying is quite hilariously fake. Maybe I am more used to C-drama wuxia wire work.

I would recommend this drama if you enjoy super powers, thrillers and action scenes. “Gore” is one of the tags, so be warned. Each episode is captivating and keeps me entertained. 20 episodes went by really fast and I wanted more. Will there be a season 2? We shall see!


Other Random Observations:
1. Don’t forget to watch past the ending credits!
2. Bong Seok’s accidental floating and Hee Soo trying to hold him down - very cute!
3. Dong Shik, “An Intentional failure is not a failure.”
4. Monster is a romanticists, reading ‘romance’ novels, e.g. Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain
5. Like parents, like children - Bong Seok and Hee Soo with the sky + ground attack, just like Doo Shik and Joo Won.


Completed: 9/22/2023 - Review #357

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Can an imperfect show still get a 10/10? It can with me!

I have some issues with things, I wish some areas were fleshed out more, I wish the conclusion would have had more time to breathe.

However, I loved every second I watched this. I enjoyed the characters, the acting, and while I wish the plot had been... longer I guess is the right word, I still enjoyed the plot too.

I've always felt that these dramas, K and C, have amazing setups and usually pretty good middle story as well but almost always they drop the ball at the end. Endings are hard, I get that, but the frequency with which I get engrossed in a series only for it to end and disappoint me is too much. That's why, even though I don't think they knocked the ending out of the park, they at least did well enough that I can say its far in front of most other drama endings I have seen.

Overall I highly recommend this series if you enjoy good characters with depth, good action, and an overall decent ending! My favorite episodes were definitely the first batch of about 7, but I have to admit the parent's backstory episodes, 8 through 15 were incredibly well done and stand alone as great romance story's by themselves. The last 5 episodes, while not my favorite due to feeling rushed or just lacking in some ways, are still as I mentioned well above the norm of K-Drama endings quality, so even those episodes get a thumbs up from me.

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SOO GOOD NEED SEASON 2 REAL FAST

At firsst I was sceptical to watch this, but after watching this I didnot feel regret. It was soo good. From the story on how their parent try to protect them and also plot after plot, cannot wait for the season 2. I think maybe there will be even season 3 seeing on how the story involve USA and NK. Not just that after seeing ganghoon join the superpower association of SK and suprisingly I think the girl that was bully in the story of Jang Hee Soo maybe she is the grand daughther of the president association. I only fear that there will be friction or maybe blood between Kim Bong Seok and Ganghoon to try to win Hee Soo heart. And seeing Bong Seok father return in the story and USA making move, it will be interisting in season 2. And I still think the Kim family is still the strongest because each of them got 2 power KDS can fly and speed, LMH can listening and eyes, KBS inherit his father fly and his mother listening even thought Jang family regeneration is OP.

So recommended for those who want to watch this.

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Moving moved me

It's just a fantastic show. Sometimes it's easier to review a show you didn't like because the bad aspects tend to stick out. I still want to give it a try.

What I loved about the show:
• The characters!!! Their relationship dynamics and development. I especially loved Bong Seok and Hee Soo. They were so cute and felt like real students. The way the parents tried everything and would do everything to protect their kids was really moving. It was easy to love the characters in this show.
• The plot was exciting. Good balance between heart-felt and action scenes. The origin-stories of each person was unique and interesting to see. I really hope for a second season, especially because it feels like the student's journey has only begun. I want to see them all reunite after growing a bit

The only thing I disliked:
• Spending so much time without the character of the present time while heavily focusing on the past. It's not an actual critique since I still really enjoyed these episodes

Conclusion: I want a second season!!!

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Dramas released since 2020 have mostly been score-bloated but this one deserves all the praise.

Another case of crippling depression after finishing such a good drama.

I can't stress how good this drama is. Let's start with the strengths:

- the cast: I dare anyone to find a better cast for this drama; I'd bet it would be nearly impossible.

- the soundtrack: surely the soundtrack for this drama is underrated. even the instrumentals for specific scenes fit so well.

- CGI: its hard to create these 'fantasy' dramas. They have to orchestrate a fantasy drama without making certain things corny, cartoony, and cringey all whilst making things look realistic. In that department, they nailed it.

- the story: this is just an absolute chef's kiss

To what felt like a possibly rushed, disappointing ending after only 3 episodes left they managed to create a quite satisfying and conclusive ending all whilst teasing for a possible continuation to the series.

Despite all the hype and love I have for this drama, even though this drama was so good in all aspects, things should only go up from here (as long as they re-sign the cast). Season 1 was more of an origin story, a build up season, and we've yet to actually see the real payoff of all the world building.

My theory: The writer of moving said there were already webtoons that took place before and after Moving that could be adapted for the next chapter of the series, but I think they won't "fully" adapt those webtoons. I'm not sure because I have no clue in what direction the following webtoon goes, but surely the priority is trying to capitalize on the success of Moving. They are trying to create a bigger world after Moving, and now it should be easier since the groundwork has been laid.

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Amazing!

This was excellent – from the actors and their performances to the plot and action, the visual and special effects, like you can smell the budget! The ending was great, but it’s open, so I wonder what will happen… Also, the girl Hui Soo saved back in her old school… it was clear there was more to her but the revelation came too late – again, will there be a second season?? The build up to the grand finale was amazing, and the last two episodes got me on the edge of my seat, but I wish the showdown would have been even longer. But overall, this show was fantastic in my opinion.

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Somebody Move Me

"Moving" isn't just another superhero drama; it's a groundbreaking masterpiece that redefines the genre. From its intricate plot structure to its stellar cast, every aspect of this Kdrama captivates and astonishes.

At first glance, "Moving" may seem like just another recycled drama, but it quickly proves otherwise. The way the story unfolds, starting with the students' perspectives and gradually revealing the parents' history, is a stroke of genius. Each character, whether major or minor, possesses depth and complexity, contributing to the rich tapestry of the narrative. And the introduction of new characters is seamless, adding layers to an already compelling story.

What truly sets "Moving" apart is its star-studded cast. From seasoned icons like Han Hyo Joo, Ryu Seung Ryong, Zo In Sung, and Cha Tae Hyun to breakout talents like Lee Jung Ha, Go Youn Jung, and Kim Do Hoon, every actor delivers a mesmerising performance. Han Hyo Joo shines, as always, in her role as a mother, proving her versatility once again. And the rest of the cast follows suit, immersing themselves completely in their characters and leaving viewers in awe of their talent.

But "Moving" isn't just about the performances; it's a visual and auditory feast. The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing every moment with precision and beauty. And the music, especially the BGM, adds another layer of emotion and depth to the story.

In the end, "Moving" isn't just a drama; it's an experience. It's the kind of show that keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. And even after it's over, it stays with you, begging to be rewatched again and again. With its flawless execution and unforgettable performances, "Moving" is easily a 10/10 masterpiece that sets a new standard for television dramas. Binge watching it twice is enough to justify this review. I’ll watch it a third time to confirm but I’m certain the result will be exactly the same. Watch it and challenge me to an opposing review.

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Remember the TV series "HEROES"

The TV series Heroes are individual with superhuman talent although this is quite a unique story in a sense that they want to dissect every origin of the character but the 20 episode were not able to provide the true climax of the series and probably there's gonna be a sequel or season 2. This is my first time doing reviews because of Han Hyo Joo, I'm a big fan, I did watched her other TV series, the producer of Jason Bourne. "Treadstone" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaAa_Pw6m-M) and she really kicked a**. The cast are great and most likely another big names in the industry will collaborate for the next season... if ever.

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