" I'll like you alot from here on, I'll be good to you for real.."
This is the most real love story I have ever watched in a drama..I am not a huge fan of crime thrillers and prefer slice of life over any other genres any day. But this drama is certainly not what I expected it to be.
If you are going into this drama expecting the usual thriller kdrama tropes, then get prepared to be surprised.
As this is refreshingly humane and real with so much care given to each and every character. This will make you feel everything the characters are feeling so much so that you will laugh and also shed tears of joy and sorrow with them.
I would also like to mention that both the leads are phenomenal and are really brought the characters to life! The way they portray their individual characters as well as the chemistry is exceptional.
I was already a fan of LGK , but in this drama hid acting was outstanding. I am not sure how he managed to have such control over the small changes to his expression..the switch in his entire demeanor in a matter of seconds left me in awe.
MCW's character made me look up to her, strong and independent yet vulnerable.
The morale is the best part of this drama. It's common and old but true. Even in the most darkest of times..love can shine. Strangely this drama reminded me of the song "Fix You" from cold play.
' Lights will guide you home..and ignite your bones. And I will try to fix you...'
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a Must Watch show
flower of evil is not a series that you watch all at once and when i realized that i felt the full potencial of the story. the plot and the acting are actually really good and even though the series took a different direction of what i was expecting, but i trusted the process and it was worth it!!!!!! i was always questioning the next steps of the characters and cried a lot at the end. i just don't think i would rewatch it cause it would not feel the same when i already know the plot, and the angusty of not really knowing what's next were a bug part of the enjoyment.Was this review helpful to you?
A Love Story Hidden in Darkness
Flower of Evil is a very intense and emotional drama.I really liked the ending because the leads found their way back to each other.
The male lead went through so much pain, and Lee Joon-gi portrayed his character perfectly. Both sides of him were fascinating. The cold, distant side and the caring husband and father.
Even though he struggled with emotions, his actions showed love, responsibility, and deep care for his wife and child. For me, he was a real green flag.
The chemistry between the leads was amazing, and the cast was perfectly chosen. This drama is not only a thriller, but also a story about love, trust, and identity.
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A true gem in the thriller genre.
A prime example of a well constructed and executed thriller.There isn't even a one false note in this drama. From an unpredictable script to a great acting. Story unfolds before our eyes with a surgical precision. The viewer is constantly on an edge of his seat, trying to figure out what is going on and what is going to happen. A true rollercoaster of emotions. A must watch for the fans of this genre. Heck, a must watch for everyone, but be careful it is really addicting. If you're up for playing a detective throughout the whole series, this is the perfect show for you.
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I’ve watched 30+ kdramas and Flower of Evil remains my all-time favorite!
I can’t rave about this drama enough! I was hooked from the first episode and the plot only built in suspense from there. Both lead actors delivered stellar performances from start to finish. The raw emotions that they portray are really something else (watch this drama and you’ll see exactly what I mean).Flower of Evil introduced me to Lee Joongi and I’m so glad it did. He blew me away in this series and he continues to do so in every show that I watch. If you’re a fan of thrillers and strong emotional performances, this drama is the one for you! The plot moves along well with a fast-paced and engaging storyline. I could seriously go on and on about this show, but hey, the best way to know whether you’ll like it is to go experience it for yourself. What are you doing still reading this review? Go watch Flower of Evil! You definitely won’t be disappointed <33
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BEST Kdrama I have seen in a very long time
plot - the plot is thrilling, exciting, unpredictable, definitely keeps you guessing and moves quickly. so many other korean shows move at the pace of a snail, going through insanely unnecessary subplots, time fillers, where i feel like the whole show could be cut in half. but flower of evil snags your interest immediately, and keeps it till episode 15. and then there is the finale which was very fucking disappointing when lee joonki loses his memory. how often do people lose their memories from injuries? not often!!! memory loss story line playing out in kdramas? TOO OFTEN, and is so cliched. to bring something like that in for the last episode while you've worked so hard to create a memorizing plot with characters that have amazing chemistry was really very upsetting. however, since the rest of the 15 ep were so good i still went with 10/10. the product placements were laughable (they did not even try to be subtle) and some part were almost too dramatic but its all good.casting - solid casting. everyone did a good job. my one complaint was the casting for ep2. the social worker who ended up being the murderer and her reason was because she was tired of going up all those stairs. when i first started watching the ep i was really happy that they casted a plus size actor! you dont see that alot in korean tv/movies. but in the end it made me feel it was to make her seem lazy and overweight in a very horrible way. horrifying casting. i wonder if anyone else feels the same. less makeup wouldve been nice for everyone too. detective cha doesnt need makeup for a scene thats suppose to happen at 3am.
music - good music. the ending theme i enjoyed.
rewatch value - i dont usually rewatch so, but it was a great show!
anyways, this show i def recommend!!! please watch!
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What a great show
I loved the show so much. The suspense that was kept on the show and the mix of action and romance was really it for me. I highly recommend this drama just because it has something about the show and just is so good. I was hesitant on watching it because my friend said she didn’t enjoy it but she doesn’t know anything because the show is good and I loved it. 🤭♥️Was this review helpful to you?
Wow...
Just WOW!! How does someone come up with such a great story and show?!?! This caused me to feel anxiety, happiness, and sadness. Such an amazing show. I didnt think i woukd like it, but it definitely blew me away.I gave the rewatch value an 8.5 mainly because of the anxiety is caused lol!! The acting was absolutely amazing. All the actors worked well together and the chemistry between Joongi and Chaewon was amazing. It honestly felt like they were a real couple! Little EunHa's actress did so well! Her character was just a ray of sunshine. When she cried, it tore my heart to pieces.
I found it hard to pay attention to the music because of how intense the show was. I was more concerned about what was happening or getting on to the next episode, rather than singing along. But from what i paid attention to, I loved the OST.
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Deep romantic tale against a backdrop of crime
A gripping crime story against the backdrop of crime. The story has complexity and even for someone who does not watch crime stories, it was riveting, mainly because of the well etched out characters, both main leads and supporting actors. The romance is front and centre, and deeply moving.While it deals with painful and difficult subjects like human trafficking, psychopaths, serial killers, the growth of the main lead, the journey of the lead couple through trials and tribulations more than made up for the difficult topics it covered.
I am so impressed by this drama - the writing, the story, the editing, the acting - everything in so on point. The actors in each role have done a stellar job, supported by rich dialogue and story. The comedy is a fine thread flowing through the drama, that shines and sparkles at the most unexpected moments. The ML and the FL are gorgeous and the romance is deeply moving. LJG does the usual outcast, lone ranger role but the depth to his performance is amazing - the deep seated frustration, the helpless of a man who is always at odds with the world, who nevertheless bravely tries his best to make it all work, his angst and frustration speaks through the personality which is repressed.
A must watch; but give it at least four episodes if crime dramas are not your thing, They are not mine and yet I loved it, it is among my top 10 dramas now.
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It’s not perfect but definitely one of the best thillers
Flower of Evil is a thriller and at the same time a melodrama and this can bother some people but for me it was fine as I was really invested in the characters stories. For some people the scenes can be too emotional in the half of the drama but for me it made sense based on the things that was happening in the characters life.Flower of Evil have a lot of positive things. First, the story about our main lead Hee Seong/Hyun Su is REALLY interesting and made me lose my mind the whole time. I was really curious to know more about these characters and what happened in their past and I couldn’t see plot holes in it, everything made sense for me. Even tho it was obvious for me that Hyun Su wasn’t the accomplice of the serial killer (because come on he’s main lead he couldn't be the villain) I still found the plot pretty interesting and exciting. The relationship between the main leads are awesome as well and the actors had a wonderful chemistry together. The OST was AMAZING too seriously I loved all songs and bgm. The acting was other thing that I loved and all actors did an amazing job here especially Joon Gi, who was fenomenal as usual, Chae Won, who was in the same steps as him, and the actor who did the serial killer, who was amazing too (and seriously hot lol). As I said, this drama have a lot of positive things and I was really addicted to it, I couldn't stop watch. The director certainly knew what he was doing here as almost all episodes were exciting and thrilling. It’s like you finish one episode and can’t move one without watching the next episode lol
The things I didn't liked about this drama was the characters actions in some episodes and the finale episode. First, Hyun Su not noticing that his wife figure out everything was no sense for me because PLEASE she is a police officer and was investigating his case, and on top of that she changed her attitude towards him out of nowhere so it's odd that he didn't noticed anything. And how do they leave their daughter with Hyun Su's sister without any protection from the police? The fact that they didn't think that the serial killer could go after them was ridiculous too. The last episode was one more thing that I didn’t enjoyed, I don't know it looked TOO forced. Memory loss it’s one of the worst things that can happen in a drama because most of the time only drag the plot and doesn't benefit the drama at all. And altought I think I know the reasons why the screenwriter put this on the drama, Hyun Su losing his memories was too random for me, seriously the end could have been way better. It was like EP15 was the finale episode, not the EP16.
But even with some flaws, I can totally understand why this drama was really popular last year and why its considered one of the best thrillers. It is really interesting and captivating and I totally recommend this if you like thriller because I think its almost impossible not like this one.
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Amazing characters
I'm a bit lazy, so I'm not writing a big thing, but this show is amazing in it's portrayal of different people, and i love it so much. I actually wish we had gotten an even deeper dive into the characters past, than the one we got.It looks like i can't make a super short review, so, I'll have to add some more. This show kept me on my toes in a way i havent experience in a show for a good while, the urge to watch just one more chapter and then i find myself at 4am still awake is so much fun (when you have the rare luxury of sleeping til late).
I would recommend 100%
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Everyone is too good. I feel this drama is underrated and needs more attention(!!!)
Episode sixteens of most k-dramas kind of ruin the story for me. Now while the story here is not perfect, I felt that the last episode was justified, especially so because everyone was just too good at acting. And since I'm biased, I wanna say that LJG killed another one with this one. SO. SO. GOOD.As a LJG fan, I am so grateful he's always giving us dramas that keep us on our toes. <3 <3 <3
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Not only because of the actors, but also the story. If this is on your backlog, don't keep it there and watch the first episode now, you won't regret!!!
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