Strangers from Hell

타인은 지옥이다 ‧ Drama ‧ 2019
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Kdrama_Madness
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May 22, 2020
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Overall 9.0
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
From the end of the first episode—HELL, from the beginning I was already intrigued by what was going to happen. I wanted answers and I don’t regret sticking to it since it was a really good show. From the story to the characters and how it was executed I really enjoyed it. All the actors were really good in this one. Not surprised.

If you’re fan of crime, mystery, psychological type shows then definitely you’d find this interesting. There’s a nice twist waiting for you!

Worth the shot! DO IT!
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baekve
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Dec 7, 2019
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
At first i thought ok lets start.then i don't know what is going on there.i mean i understand that plot,but at the same time the story is something else.if you watch this you won't be regret, if you like this kind of genre.and the casting team did a really really great job.
At first i started this drama for Lee dong wook,then i fall for Im shi won❤.both of the lead character made this drama more and more thrilling,mysterious,excellent
HATS OFF TO YOU GUYS (all the member of this drama) you made a masterpiece.
SOTRY,CAST,OST all is excellent work.
I hope you will understand tjis review ????????

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Lorsi
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Jul 9, 2025
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Overall 8.0
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Two killers meet

A beautiful psycho dentist wants to turn the poor mc into a killer. Turns out, the mc always had those intrusive thoughts and understandable why - his surroundings didn't treat him well. He poured his surpressed emotions in his interest in writing thriller books. Still, thats not the right way to sort things out. Moreover, the psycho neighbours made him even crazier. It was interesting to watch tho.
I wouldn’t rewatch it, as it’s not interesting when you already know what will happen. Acting was on point.
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Mariiuyu
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Oct 20, 2020
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 5.0
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Definitely Horrifying!

The ending had me puzzled, so much so that I had to search it up. Although I'm happy the story followed with a consistent storyline with every episode slowly building up to the end. But one of the characters, Kang Seok Yoon I didn't really see what happened to him so I'd say it wasn't perfectly wrapped up but it's okay because once you watch you'll probably assume what happened to him. I like it but it actually was quite disturbing and I can't say much about rewatch value because I haven't actually rewatched a drama. Moral of the story, don't bottle up your anger and be careful who you trust.

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brumiq
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Mar 6, 2022
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

MASTERPIECE!?!?

OMFG...Let me say this. I haven´ t watched that good series in a long time!
Maybe im weird and i propably need a help but the series isn´t that traumatic as a lot people say it is BUT that doesn´t change the fact that the series is perfect.
The story is pretty good and interesting, especially at the end my small brain couldn ´t understand a thing lmao. I was so confused ( and i mean it in a good way ), that i had to read some explanations.
THE ACTING? SO AMAZING! It felt so real but if i´m being honest I wasn ´t that scared or anything, maybe because i know that it´s just series and they are just an actors ( but the one pervert with gllasses was really disgusting i must say ) .But on the other side I had to watch some behind the scenes to confirm the fact that they are all "just" an actors and not real psychopats lol
Music could be "scarier" but I didn ´t pay much attention to it ( as always )
I will definitelly rewatch it someday in the future. There is so many things i know i didn´t notice at first that i simply have to rewatch it :D

Overall MASTERPIECE
As I said before, it wasn´t that thrilling or traumatic as maybe for other people but that´s not problem of the series. It´s just the fact that propably nothing in this world can somehow surprise me anymore...but the atmosphere was really great so if you are not fu*ked up like me, you will propably NOT feel safe or/and comfortable while watching this series lol

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Nats
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Apr 17, 2025
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Overall 3.5
Story 2.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Obvious Ending — Don’t Waste Your Time

The concept of this drama attracted me because I love horror however, it’s an incredible let down. Some of the reviews praising the ending because it was ‘unexpected’ confuse me greatly. Being a fan of the genre has absolutely nothing to do with how I saw the ending coming because anyone with critical thinking skills could see it from miles away. Each episode hinted at it repeatedly, as a result, the ending was simply shown to you from the start.

I want to highlight several things which irked me.

1. Male Lead, His Decision and Personality

He should’ve left from the first episode. I simply think the excuse that rent is cheap was not enough to make him stay in such an unsafe place. There were so many red flags that I find it hard to believe that anyone would stay. Surely there had to be SOMEWHERE in Seoul that offered him something better even if we were shown that there was ‘no way out’. There should’ve been a better excuse/reason.

The ML himself is a very annoying character to watch simply because he can’t express himself well. Even in the most infuriating moments, he restrains himself and while that is his thing, it’s an incredibly annoying thing to watch unfold.

2. His Girlfriend

I don’t understand how/why they’re in a relationship when she’s visibly very inconsiderate, selfish and thinks less of him. She never listens to his concerns at all, they’re always swiftly brushed aside as nothing. The ML cannot express himself to save his life but when he tries with his girlfriend, she immediately shuts him down. The drama tries to force the notion that she loves and sees only him and yet she does everything to prove otherwise. The ML was struggling so much and the one person who should’ve been there for him, at least to vent, was completely absent and spent most of the time antagonizing him for silly things.

3. The Pace/Length

This drama got so boring and dragged out I had to skip one episode. It was just getting dragged on and on. There was nothing exciting going on. I even ended up letting the episodes run while I was on my phone because there was nothing worth seeing going on. This would’ve sufficed as an eight episode series. I don’t understand why there were ten episodes.

4. The Ending

It was very predictable. They kept hinting at it throughout the episodes like I truly don’t understand how anyone expected anything other than that to happen.

Long story short, don’t waste your time. The cast is great but the story is just long and dragged out only for them to deliver the most predictable ending ever. Not to mention, the ML is a very difficult person to watch because he’s allergic to expressing himself properly.

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nat
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May 12, 2022
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 10
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Definitely worth it

I loved this show so much. There were a bunch of twists and its a lot more then your average horror show. I really liked it and the ending was perfect cause it left a lot that could maybe be turned into a season two but probably not. Overall the last two episodes were so great and the ending is just perfect. I really love lee dong wook in this as he fits the character so so well and that little bit of gayness thats sprinkled throughout the whole series just gives it a little bit of fun. Its a gory show but its definetly unmatched in the shows ive seen.
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Beyond
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Jun 3, 2020
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
Firstly, I am so guilty for delaying this gem even after liking the cast, director and everything.
This drama is one of the best I've ever watched. From acting to direction, everything is just brilliant. I know many have watched this drama for Lee Dong Wook and I am no exception(come on, he is so handsome!!!) but kuddos to the supporting cast for making it even more worth watching.
I was actually surprised with Im Siwan. He has improved a lot compared to his previous works. I hope he continues with this and achieves big.
The only thing that irritated me was Min Ji Eun(Jong Woo's girlfriend). She never really tried to understand Jong Woo. Was always busy with her life and never cared for her bf. Even went against him and thought of him as a crackhead. She was hands down the most annoying character for me(No offense to the actress though, she did a fantastic job).
Music was just amazing. Background scores were used perfectly with every situation.
Lastly i would like to say, if anyone is delaying this like I did due to some reasons, please just go and watch it. It's really worth the hype and you wont regret it.

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Park Jae Hyun
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Jul 5, 2020
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Music 10
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Wow

What mastermind cooked this up??
Wow. What can I say other than wow?
Such an amazing drama...it keeps you enticed and practically begging for more. It's weird but goddamn is it my kind of weird.
Honestly, it's probably one of the best dramas I've ever seen. It's so different and crazy and just incredibly outlandish.
You have no idea what's around that corner, you have no idea what's in that fridge, you have no idea what the next sentence- the next movement will bring.
Absolutely and undeniably certifiably insanely good. Watch this drama and revel in the absolute pure madness and "what the hell is going on here" moments.
Wow. Just wow.
If there was another season...sign me the hell up.

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Ta_Da
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May 21, 2025
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Overall 7.0
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Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 4.5

Better a movie than a drama!! overhyped



I know it’s a 2019 drama, but seriously! I’ve watched slow-paced dramas before, but this one was just repeating scenes over and over. From episode 1 to 7, that was basically the whole plot! Jong-Ju’s character wasn’t used properly same people kept annoying me for seven episodes straight, and he didn’t even react!

The detective was frustrating, and the characters who kept bothering Jong-Ju made me want to slap them through the screen!

They tried to make the female police officer seem tough and dedicated, but all her decisions were just plain foolish.

I get that it’s based on a webtoon, but K-dramas need to understand that live-action is different! They didn’t need to drag things out just because that’s how it was in the original story.

Honestly, it was a waste of a strong cast and a good premise. This is exactly why I don’t trust Asian drama ratings!

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Nov 6, 2021
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
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Portrays insanity perfectly

I legit have no words. This show is a game changer. Personally I didn't find it that scary but the ending, when the officer realised Jong-O killed everyone.. I had chills! You need to watch this! The acting is so spot on its like watching a documentary. The quotes in this film are so deep too! Like when Moonjo saw Jong-O go insane and said "You are the best piece of art I've ever created." BRO. Its kind of sad too because Jong-O was normal and happy at the start. The residence destroyed an innocent man, and the innocent man destroyed the residence. Highly highly recommend Read More

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Kare
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Jan 11, 2021
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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It takes a watch

This one is a bit of a slow burn. The action drags along and then hits you full force. Character building of all main characters is key treating the watcher much like the police officer in finding the clues. The watcher can as well place themselves in the role of the main character able to sympathize with his situation in living in terrible circumstances as well as having other aspects of one's life worse for wear. Watching the main character's mental state deteriorate is both interesting and saddening given all he's endured and the ending was one I was not seeing. In terms of viewpoint from the antagonist, the camera work does well in occasionally showing his viewpoint and having the audience act as the stalker which is interesting. Not a drama that has a happy ending per se, more like bittersweet and one that gets you thinking over it for days.

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