When you think it's over, it's not
I think it is the right tagline for this drama. When you think you got the culprit, it was not the end.This drama is well written, although it involves story of two different world, the transition is clear and not confusing. What i like from kdrama nowadays is no character appearance being wasted. Everything is connected.
It was predictable at some point, but behind the predictable one is another unpredictable plot. That's why i said, when you think it's over, it is actually not. Like other drama, if you think they got the culprit at episode 9/12, there must be somehing unsolved over there.
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Not a bad show but expected more
I started watching this drama cause the summary sounded very interesting, mixing mystery, fantasy anda thirller, genres I specially like.The first four episodes were very good and kept me hooked, though soon after the plot loses strength and gets boring. The world travelling itself is not the main topic till the very last ep, which disappointed me a little. In fact at the end there's a final plot twist I would have enjoyed way before in the show.
Of course the story of the main couple is interesting as well as the crime investigation.
Acting not bad but OST not remarkable.
In summary, not a bad show but I expected more.
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"What if... we lived different lives with different relationships in another world?"
"Train" (2020) is a suspenseful thriller mystery drama with sci-fi elements. It is about traveling to another/parallel world to find a murderer, but it's much more than just that. The show tricks your mind to think and solve the puzzle of who the real killer is and who is controlling everything behind the scenes. It delves into the idea of consequences and how one can never escape their fate as it's inevitable.The story and cinematography are exceptionally good. Although there were very few soundtracks in the drama, I must say that the two main soundtracks were very mesmerizing. The phenomenal acting and the chemistry between the two leads will absolutely make you fall in love 💖 with this drama. The portrayal of various relationships between the characters in the drama is an essential element that adds depth and meaning to the story, making it more relatable and realistic.
However, there are a few cons to this drama. Firstly, the writing of a few characters and their acting could have been better. The acting of the chief, in particular, wasn't the best. Especially in the last few episodes it is very noticeable, but this is just my opinion, and others may not feel the same way. Additionally, even for a 12-episode drama, it could feel slow-paced at times.
Despite the few cons, this drama is very rewarding in the end. Overall, this show definitely deserves an 8/10, and I would highly recommend it to someone who is interested in suspenseful thriller shows with a hint of sci-fi.
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Entertaining but full of plot holes
I literally made an account to post this reviewAlso may contain spoilers so avoid if havent watched already.
The theme of this drama was great. I love my investigation drama with a super natural twist and this had it.
Now for the things that bothered me are
1) How did the MLs father get framed without any investigation such as checking the victims fingernails for DNA. We clearly know the MLs dad is an alcoholic, therefore it doesnt make sense that he would wear gloves while committing murder. Thus his skin cells should be on the victims nails.
2) how did they get the jewelry pictures when it was stolen
3) Ms Oh's involvement was sooooo predictable. I wish k-dramas moved on from always making the higher-up a mastermind. ( i also suspected the dr from the beginning)
4) the Female lead was UTTERLY useless. If she knew she cannot defend herself, maybe dont throw yourself in dangerous situations just so someone jas to save you every single time ffs.
5) Why didnt the check the parallel universe mls mobile phone???
6) once they found out that the murderer has that rare disease (and its hereditary), anyones common sense would be to quickly check every patient living in the city. This would've saved so much time and energy. It would've also prevented the murderer from killing himself.
but nooo for the sake of mystery, we decided to play dumb.
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I’m amazed
As expected from OCN it shows us one of the best thriller and mystery dramas. I'd like to praise the screenwriter at first, she did a super great work on this drama! the story, the characters, and the events all were just intriguing and perfect! She didn't get into side stories or putting scenes or information that are not important to fill the drama. The storyline was intense.This drama is just accurate, high-quality and well-executed , all the events are connected and relatively unexpected, the staff and the cast are all creative! Shi Yun, as usual, impressed me with his great acting in action scenes, crying, surprise in short all his scenes were just awesome and I could feel him and the fl Su Jin... I am speechless! It's the first time for me to watch a drama for her, but I'm a fan already.. and the crew....... I mean from the screenwriter to director until the camera man all did an excellent job! and for sure the amazing OST's both of them were very suitable for the scenes. The killing scenes were creepy!
Only one thing that really bothered me every time when some one is with the murder he/she gives his/her back to her/him! do woon did it and su kyung did it twice even Joon young did it I couldn't understand it's their job they're supposed to get used to these events so they're supposed to be more careful but still it's okay.
OCN never disappoint me!
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At 12 episodes, this drama did not waste a minute or a scene. I do not understand though why this drama is too underrated. If people would give this a change they will find out how good of an actor is Yoon Shi Yoon and Kyung So Jin together. They depicted a couple who were separated by time and universe. I loved how intense the drama was in terms of plot and how accurate the OST is for each scene. This drama, despite introducing Do Wan's affection for Seo Kyung, wasn't romance centric. Their relationship subtly revolved around their affection for each other and the thought looming that it was doomed from the start.
I hope people get to give this a try because it was really good that with 12 episodes it made me want for more. The ending even hinted of a possible second season if given the chance.
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Good storytelling
Series with a parallel global theme are often poorly made, and the path of the subconscious story is lost in the middle of the series.But in this drama, we see a good storytelling that encourages the viewer to look for answers to the questions and watch this series every minute.
There are good flashbacks in this series that gradually explain the story to the viewer, which is the power of storytelling.
Of course, there is a slight weakness in kcsi inspectors, because sometimes we see them incompletely inspected, and in the process of investigation, detectives in the area that has already been thoroughly examined, discover new evidence, which kcsi inspectors should have already noticed.
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Happy End For Forever
Train (2020) K-Drama Ending Explained – A Love That Transcends Time and WorldsThe ending of Train left many viewers confused, but in reality, it beautifully depicted how Seo Do-won (the male lead) and Han Seo-kyung (the female lead) were destined to be together across different worlds. Their love was not bound by fate alone but by the choices they made.
At the end of the series, Seo Do-won from World A is seen standing on the train tracks in World B, watching a train approach. Many assumed that he died, but that’s not the case. The scene suggests that he boarded the train, traveling to another parallel world—World C. This means he did not die but instead continued his journey.
Meanwhile, in World B, Han Seo-kyung, after getting information from the imprisoned Chief villain, firmly declares that her fate is not to die or be separated from Seo Do-won. Instead, their destiny is to meet and stay together. She realizes that, no matter the world, Seo Do-won is always the one who saves her. Even in World B—where people assume they never met—he had already saved her once by offering her his extra umbrella. This proves that they were always meant to cross paths in every world.
Seo Do-won once told the villainous Chief in World B that fate did not cause all these tragic events—rather, it was the chief herself and her son who shaped them. The repeated tragedies were a result of her actions, not destiny. In every world, she tried to protect her son, but in doing so, she made him into the serial killer. The root cause of everything was that she abandoned her son out of fear of his rare disease. Had she not done so—had she shown him love and care from childhood—he would never have become a murderer in the first place.
Now, in World C, things are different. Here, a version of Seo Do-won (Chief Seo) exists, and he is alive and well, holding the Chief position. This implies that in this world, the villainous Chief and her son either do not exist or took a different path—perhaps she never abandoned her son, never prioritized her career over him, and thus never became a detective. As a result, her son did not become a serial killer, and no murders occurred.
In this new world, as Seo Do-won (from World A) is walking across a crosswalk, he meets Han Seo-kyung (from World B). She recognizes him, grabs his hand, and insists on starting over. He initially believes that, like in World B, they are not meant to be together—but she proves him wrong. She introduces herself, and he smiles, accepting their new beginning.
This is the true happy ending. Their love surpasses timelines, dimensions, and parallel worlds. No matter where they are, they will always find each other. They were destined to be together—forever.
So we got an amazing happy end. Main leads are together for forever with new beginning without any past burdens. Now they will not be alone .. but together , would stay beside each other for infinity.
Further story would be :-
Train (2020) after 12 episode continuation:-
Chapter 1: A New Beginning
The moment Han Seo-kyung grabbed Seo Do-won’s hand at the crosswalk, he felt time stand still. Her eyes, filled with unwavering determination, told him everything—this was real. They were real.
"My name is Han Seo-kyung," she said, her voice steady yet emotional.
Seo Do-won smiled—a rare, genuine smile that reached his tired eyes. “I know,” he replied, squeezing her hand.
They had been separated across worlds, across lives, but somehow, fate had led them back to each other. Not by accident. Not by destiny. But by the choices they had made.
That evening, they sat by the Han River, watching the water shimmer under the city lights. They talked for hours—about the lives they had lived, the people they had lost, and the battles they had fought. But this time, there was no train to take them away. No parallel worlds pulling them apart.
This time, they were going to stay.
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Chapter 2: Falling Into Forever
Days turned into weeks, and Seo Do-won and Han Seo-kyung became inseparable. They moved in together into a small yet cozy apartment, filled with warmth and quiet laughter. Seo Do-won, once haunted by his past, found peace in waking up to the sight of her sleeping beside him.
One evening, as rain pattered softly against the windows, Seo Do-won stood in their dimly lit living room, holding a small velvet box in his hand.
"Seo-kyung," he called, his voice slightly nervous.
She turned from the kitchen, her loose sweater slipping slightly off her shoulder, making his heart race. “Hmm?”
He took a deep breath, then knelt before her. "We've crossed worlds, defied fate, and found each other over and over again. I don’t want to live another moment without knowing you’re mine—officially, forever.” He opened the box, revealing a simple yet beautiful ring. “Will you marry me?”
Tears filled her eyes, and she nodded before she could even find her voice. “Yes,” she whispered, pulling him up and into her arms.
Their lips met in a deep, lingering kiss—one filled with years of longing, love, and an unbreakable bond.
That night, they made love for the first time—slowly, tenderly, as if memorizing every inch of each other. His hands traced the curve of her waist, his lips worshipped every part of her, and in that moment, they weren’t two souls lost in different worlds. They were simply Seo Do-won and Han Seo-kyung, meant to be.
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Chapter 3: Becoming a Family
Their wedding was small but perfect. As Seo-kyung walked down the aisle in a delicate lace gown, Do-won’s heart pounded. She was breathtaking, and for the first time in his life, he felt like he truly belonged somewhere—with her.
“I love you,” she whispered as they exchanged vows.
“And I will love you in every lifetime,” he promised.
Married life was beautiful. They cooked together, argued over silly things, and fell asleep in each other’s arms every night. Their love deepened in ways words couldn’t describe—silent glances filled with emotion, the way he held her close whenever nightmares of their past haunted her, and the way she kissed him every morning as if to reassure herself that he was real.
Then, one morning, Seo-kyung stood in the bathroom, staring at a pregnancy test in shock.
Positive.
Tears welled up in her eyes. She pressed a hand to her stomach, a soft smile breaking through.
“Do-won…” she whispered, walking into the bedroom where he was still asleep.
She climbed onto the bed, pressing a kiss to his jaw. He stirred, his arms automatically pulling her closer. “Mmm, morning already?”
She chuckled, heart pounding. “We’re going to be parents.”
His eyes snapped open. “What?”
She placed his hand gently over her stomach. “I’m pregnant.”
For a long moment, he didn’t speak—he just stared at her, emotion flickering in his dark eyes. Then, a slow, joyous smile spread across his face, and he pulled her into his arms, holding her so tightly she could barely breathe.
“I love you,” he murmured into her hair, his voice thick with emotion.
She smiled, her heart swelling. “I know.”
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Chapter 4: The Happiest Life
Pregnancy wasn’t easy. Seo-kyung had morning sickness, cravings, and mood swings that made Seo Do-won both terrified and amused. He doted on her—bringing her snacks at 2 AM, massaging her swollen feet, and kissing her belly every night, whispering promises to their unborn child.
Then, finally, the day came.
Holding her hand through the agonizing pain of labor, Seo Do-won whispered soothing words, his heart nearly breaking at seeing her in pain. But when he heard the first cry of their baby—a tiny, beautiful girl with his eyes and Seo-kyung’s lips—he knew his life was complete.
As he held their daughter in his arms for the first time, he looked at Seo-kyung, tears in his eyes.
“We did it,” he whispered.
She smiled, exhausted but glowing. “We did.”
From that moment on, their lives became a symphony of love, laughter, and family. Late-night lullabies, tiny fingers gripping his thumb, the way Seo-kyung looked at him with pure love as he rocked their baby to sleep—every moment was perfect.
Because in this world, there was no tragedy, no parallel universes pulling them apart.
There was only them.
Together.
Forever.
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The End.
HAPPY END
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A ride worth taking
This is a masterful spin on the Sliding Doors/Butterfly Effect idea that seemingly tiny events can have life altering ripple effects. All the actors excelled in their dual roles and seeing different versions of each character in the parallel worlds gave me a lot to chew on. This show admirably wrestles with deep questions. What makes us who we are? How much control do we have over our own fates? How do we derive meaning in life? The mystery was perfectly structured: intricate enough to keep me hooked but never too convoluted. The villains had fascinating motivations and goals and were appropriately depraved. It's not a traditional romance but the love the leads had for each other was beautifully conveyed. Just a stellar production in every way.Was this review helpful to you?
This drama is incredible!!! Watch it. You won't regret it.
I don't know where to start T_T The plot is really good. It is impossible to find any plot holes in this drama. The parallel theme is utilized in this drama really well. I have watched other dramas with parallel/time travel theme like King Eternal Monarch, 365: repeat the year, Alice, and Kairos this year. Personally, I think this drama is the best in terms of plot and acting. There are a few good plot twists at the end. It reminds me of the dramas Signal and Tunnel although they used time traveling theme instead of parallel. The acting of the male lead is extraordinary. Other actors are also good, but I am extremely impressed with Yoon Shi Yoon's acting in this drama. Playing double seems to be his thing. Do Won A and Do Won B 's acting gave me goosebumps. The OST is perfect for the drama. With you (Dowon and Sekyung's theme) is my fav song. You should definitely give it a shot. Definitely drama of the year!!!Was this review helpful to you?
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Thrill at next level
Yoon shi yoon is made for this kinda roles❣️handsome and dashing detective police officer and i totally loved the story and how everything is connected to each other and all the characters doing negative roles were amazing too❣️highly recommended drama if you love thriller dramas and yoon shi yoon is an underrated actor with a tremendous and outstanding acting skills👌👌I swear you will not feel bore even for 1 min because everything, every scene will give you more and more excitement and thrill, i love the suspense and the ending was 👌too good and the main lead I already wrote a lot about him😁he is amazing just amazing!! Do watch train you guys.... It will be worth watching 👀👀Was this review helpful to you?
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Olha já faz algum tempo que terminei esse drama, mas até hoje não tinha conseguido expressar bem o que achei dele. Train pra mim foi um drama legal que me manteve interessada do inicio ao fim. Isso me fez acreditar que essa seria a primeira vez que eu entregaria o privilegiado lugar de favorito para algum drama da OCN, mas aos 45 min do segundo tempo, novamente algo impediu que isso acontecesse. Mas vamos por partes: primeiro contarei a minha história com a emissora e depois falarei sobre o drama propriamente dito.◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌ ◌
MINHA HISTÓRIA COM A OCN
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Não sou Stalker da emissora, não assisti todos os dramas dela e nem pretendo(devo dizer). Todas as vezes que fui assistir algum drama não só dessa emissora como de qualquer outra foram inconscientes. Como assim?
Gosto de me guiar pela sinopse e algumas outras coisas, mas nunca me importo com a emissora que faz o drama. Acho que depois de 2 anos assistindo doramas sem que isso tivesse mudado, já posso dizer que duvido que isso mudará algum dia. Já acho que levo muita coisa em consideração antes de começar algum drama, então que sou feliz não me importando com isso...
Mas no caso dessa emissora em particular, percebi que algo sempre se repete quando me aventuro a assistir alguns de seus dramas: o incomodo com a fotografia muito escura e cansativa, e a decepção com os ditos finais revolucionários. O que quero dizer com isso?
Tenho um sério problema com os finais dos dramas que essa emissora entrega. Até começo animada, as sinopses são chamativas, as histórias interessantes, o elenco é muito bem pensado. Sempre sinto que eles tem o dom de trazer uma cara de mega produção para qualquer drama que resolvam fazer.
No entanto, salvo raras exceções, o mesmo problema sempre se repete na reta final. E mais uma vez lá estou eu decepcionada ou revoltada com o desfecho da história.
As viradas mirabolantes no roteiro na reta final do drama me incomodam absurdamente. Sou do time que acredita que "menos é mais" e sempre sinto que erram feio na dose quando tentam entregar algo revolucionário demais. No final das contas mais parece que de tanto tentar se diferenciar das outras emissoras, acabaram criando um padrão de desfecho clichê que sempre sei que acontecerá na OCN.
Veja bem, não tenho problema nenhum com suspenses, ou com finais inesperados, ser surpreendida com algo é geralmente bom. A sensação de ter pensado que sabia de algo quando na verdade não era bem assim não me incomoda nenhum pouco.
O maior problema no caso dessa emissora é que sempre sinto que qualquer outro final seria melhor do que aquilo. É como se tivessem forçando a barra para fazer certas coisas acontecerem nos episódios finais para te pegar desprevenido, mas não conseguem me agradar. E com TRAIN não foi diferente.
Eu poderia continuar falando sobre o assunto por um bom tempo, mas acho que já conseguiram entender a ideia geral, então vamos falar do drama em si.
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O QUE ACHEI DE TRAIN?
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O gênero que mais tenho fugido esse ano é fantasia, porque durante todos esses meses do ano não estive na vibe. No entanto, estava precisando de uma espécie de mudança de ares e decidi me aventurar com Train.
Apesar de termos um enredo que passeia entre uma realidade e outra, não fiquei confusa sobre a história. Fizeram um belo trabalho no desenvolvimento da trama para que isso não acontecesse.
Não temos aqui uma OST de peso, sequer tivemos algum destaque para a música, então não tenho nada a dizer sobre isso.
Eu já era fã do ator Yoon Shi Yoon e acompanhava os trabalhos dele há algum tempo, mas devo dizer que ele me surpreendeu positivamente aqui. Isso porque, diferente de seus dramas anteriores esse era um papel mais sério que exigiu algo a mais dele em termos de atuação. Coisa que ele fez tão bem que fiquei impressionada.
O ritmo desse drama foi muito bom e conseguiu me manter animada pelo que viria a seguir durante todos os episódios o que já é uma grande vantagem em relação a outros tantos dramas que começo e tenho que me arrastar pra conseguir terminar. Além disso, tenho que destacar que justamente por se tratar de um drama com uma quantidade reduzida de episódios, a todo momento temos a sensação de que as coisas acontecem muito rápido na história.
Nunca um guarda chuvas teve tanta importância em uma historia quanto aqui. Brincadeiras a parte, levantei o assunto porque foi justamente em um dia chuvoso em um ponto de ônibus que os destinos de ambos protagonistas se desviaram para rumos opostos criando duas linhas do tempo paralelas.
E a história toda gira em torno desse pormenores que fizeram com que o rumo de suas vidas fosse totalmente diferentes, além é claro de descobrirmos quem era o serial killer que matava em um universo e desovava os corpos em outro para que não fosse pego.
Mesmo que seja uma ficção, isso te faz pensar no poder que cada uma das decisões que tomamos diariamente. Já parou pra pensar o que teria acontecido com você se tivesse decidido virar sair uma hora depois daquele lugar?
Enfim, a história segue seu curso natural e quando finalmente pensei que no final minha novela com a OCN teria um final feliz. Mais uma vez me vi insatisfeita com os acontecimentos do último capítulo.
Além de sentir que o plot veio tarde demais. As revelações do final nos fazem crer que a troca de realidades nunca terá fim é como se um cachorro estivesse sempre correndo atrás de seu próprio rabo.
Todos nós sabemos que isso não dará em nada. E é justamente essa a sensação que fica a respeito do protagonista, não importa quanto ele tente mudar seu próprio destino, mais parece que pular naquele trem não fez nenhum sentido porque não lhe trouxe um resultado diferente.
Não foi um drama ruim, mas de dramas medianos minha lista já esta cheia. Para mim esse drama sempre representará uma viagem única. Aquela que você só faz uma vez na vida e nunca mais quer repetir.
Tinha muito potencial ali, mas é uma pena que tenha terminado assim, o plot em um momento errado só aumentou a sensação de algo terminado as pressas...
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