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… well. Unfortunately, I didn’t like this show. My favorite thing about it was the acting and Lee Joon Gi’s and Moon Chae Won’s chemistry. Kim Moo Jin as a character was super annoying, I did not care about him and his old love (story) Hae Su. The real Baek Hee Sung got on my nerves so much, I’m glad he died. I got tired of the show after a little while… It was good but I didn’t go crazy over it, despite the hype. I just didn’t love it, which is kind of sad but I'll watch Lawless Lawyer next and I'm excited to see LJG in a different role! Was this review helpful to you?
Love and action
What I thought of the series: I started the series and gave up. But now I really took the time to watch it and I'm not disappointed at all. :D#flowerofevil
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I like this
This drama is very tense, scary, fun, and there are romantic scenes too. I like this.Was this review helpful to you?
It's just worth it watch at lest 1st 3 ep before droping.
It's Worth it as the more episode you watch the more it gets thrilling & exciting unlike any other recent drama this will hold you till the end.The acting on the other is is supper,, the plot guess I haven't seen any like this one never failed to surprise me...but even if it's tag as romance the thing up here is thriller & the trust between the characters.
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Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece.
It was worth my time. I wasn't bored while watching it.Loved it. Every episode has new twists & turns. I was always looking forward to what was going to happen next. It is a gripping drama that excels in its portrayal of complex characters and thrilling plot developments. There is great character development.
Loved Lee Joon Gi acting the way he played a complex character who doesn't know how to emotion. The way he changes his emotions within a second is portrayed very effectively. You can see it though his acting when he is focusing himself on emotion & when he isn't.
Baek Hee Sung / Do Hyun Soo
Cha Ji Won fell for Baek Hee Sung first. He was cold towards her but slowly, slowly developed feelings for her. He genuinely loves her but doesn't know how to express himself.
I've a doubt, at the beginning, it's shown that Cha Ji Won is a smart police officer who is great at her work. But did she never doubt her husband's identity? I mean she is a smart police officer, how come she never doubted him.
Eun Ha is the cutest child. I loved her. Loved her & Baek Hee Sung's father-daughter relationship. Baek Hee Sung genuinely loges his daughter. It’s clearly visible through his actions.
Laughed how Choi Jae Sup dodged his superior's kick, then how his superior grabbed his hair.
Poor Im Ho Joon always gets in the middle of Cha Ji Won & Choi Jae Sup fights.
In serious situations, Kim Moo Jin saying to Baek Hee Sung why you’re so gorgeous is a hilarious scene.
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Gripping thriller and a family drama
For me this show is two parts, first 12 episodes and then the rest. I thought the first 12 were amazing, attention grapping and full of twists and turns but then the show goes into the conclusion parts and ends up dragging along, especially for binge-watchers like me cause of the flashbacks and repetition. But good news is that it doesn't take away from the show that much. If you like murder mystery/thriller shows this is a 100% must watch with amazing casting and great chemistry between the characters, and the amount of times it pulled a SURPRISE PLOT TWIST was peak K-Drama standards. I really liked it, now I must make some egg tarts and hope my childs ends up like Eun Ha.Was this review helpful to you?
FOE: True definition of a suspense-thriller
Flower Of Evil, to me, is the true definition of a suspense-thriller. Every episode leaves a chill down your spine such that you can't just sleep on it. You just want to take a peak of the next episode and you end up finishing it again and the cycle continues! I must say everything about Flower of Evil was done par excellence. Starting off with the story, the cast, direction, screenplay, cinematography, musical score. The songs Feel You and In My Heart really set the dramatic mood of the story while the suspense tones on the background made my heart pound. Oh, all of them deserve recognition!!!If there's one description that I could give to the writer, it's recklessly bold! Yoo Jung-hee was so daring to put her characters in awkwardly cliffhanger situations so that her viewers would wonder how the actors, already caught in the dead-end could still get away! So you go see the next episode! It was also wonderful how they managed to show an interplay of the past and the present to give light on the story. Much credit goes to Director Kim Cheol-kyu who drew out a very convincing performance from his actors.
Lee Joon Gi was indeed cut for the roles of Baek Hee-sung and Do Hyun-su and I don't think there's any other actor best fit for these roles. It was my first time to see him at FOE and since then I've already become his hopeless fangirl to the point that I've crammed to watch his other shows because I just can't seem to get enough of him. Lee Joon Gi is a gifted actor. He has depth. His penetrating eyes alone plus the movements of his facials already say it all. He is right when he explained in one interview, a true actor shouldn't be limited by subtitles. His actions, expressions, tone of voice should be able to tell a story.
I deeply sympathize with Do Hyun-Su. He is a beautiful person wrongly accused by a judgmental society that never attempted to uncover the truth but simply relied on heresays. Hyun-su and his sister Hae-su deserve a happy life. So does Ji-Won who gave her heart and genuinely loved her husband.
Truth and love are the central themes of Flower of Evil hidden in the guise of deceit and hate. It is a masterpiece! It is a must-watch!
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Pros
Characters - They were so brilliantly written. I was invested in so many of them. The way the writers could make you feel for a character who had as little as 1 minute of screentime.
Character development
Romance – I didn’t watch this for the romance nor was I expecting it, but it has two of the most romantic and sweetest couples I’ve ever seen. I really adore the second couple. They’re so precious.
Twist & Turns – So, so many layers to this story. I love it.
Cons
Length – This drama really dragged. It could have been the greatest thing ever if they cut out a couple of episodes. I thought there would be some reprieve in the end, but nope. I actually fast-forwarded through 50% of it. What they added to drag the story for another episode was really unnecessary and especially to do that to viewers in the end.
Spoiler – The streaming service I watched this on uses a thumbnail that is a MAJOR spoiler. Not the story’s fault ofc, but it definitely ruined the mystery and surprise for me.
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Could have been really great, but not quite
The initial episodes were fantastic and will draw you in almost immediately. With a cast of great actors and complex characters, it's very reasonable as to why the series has maintained such a high rating. Especially when it's built around a unique plot that revolves around the main male lead.However, it does start to slowly fall apart for me in different bite-sized areas and towards the end, it lost most of its momentum for me. Here are a few reasons:
-- Although it was meant for suspense purposes, there are scenes that were really unnecessarily dramatized (especially at the end of each episode). It would have felt less gimmicky if they just kept it natural.
-- The reporter was great for some comedic relief but he was also really irritating playing victim over and over again in front of the real victims. And it was pretty unbearable every time one of the victims apologizes to him. Wouldn't have minded if there was a scene where he owned up to his history and actions but there really wasn't one.
-- Our main couple actually did a really good job and I really enjoyed the build-up of their relationship but the female's character fell apart for me towards the end. It was quite disappointing to see her waver so many times. I had really hoped her loyalty was die-hard but it leaned towards just too much of a back-and-forth mess. Perhaps she had just simply been too spoiled with such a perfect partner by her side for catered to her completely.
-- As for the the brother/sister victims, while it's evident how much they've suffered when the series tells their story. It sucked to see them constantly still have to be so apologetic to the world around them, even towards those who are trying to "help" them. Because those who want to help them are really just trying to help themselves because they don't want to lose their person, but never really tried to put themselves in their shoes.
Nevertheless, despite my rant of some items above... there's enough high quality aspects to the series that makes it worth watching. But not one that would come across as well on a re-watch.
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No words to describe how good this is!!
Everything about this drama is completely amazing. Don’t hesitate to watch because it will be worth every second. You will never get bored, every chapter keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next. I dare to say it’s one of the best kdramas in this genre, and that’s saying much because i’ve watched a lot. The actors, the acting, the chemistry, the mistery, the love and hate leaves you open mouthed and longing for more. Lee Joon Gi deserves all the recognition for this role because you can quite literally feel his pain through the screen. I still think about some scenes from time to time and get the same feelings as if I was watching it for the first time. A complete work of art.Was this review helpful to you?
Lee Joon-gi delivers one of his most powerful performances as Do Hyun-soo, a man hiding behind layers of lies, guilt, and longing for redemption. His ability to convey emotion through silence is extraordinary — every glance, every small gesture carries pain and hope. Moon Chae-won is equally compelling as Cha Ji-won, a detective torn between duty and love, strength and vulnerability. Their chemistry is raw, believable, and utterly heartbreaking.
The writing is tight and poetic. Every plot twist feels earned, every revelation adds emotional weight rather than shock value. The pacing is perfect — balancing moments of suspense with quiet, intimate scenes that let the story breathe. The directing and cinematography heighten the atmosphere beautifully, using shadows and light to mirror the characters’ inner worlds.
What truly makes “Flower of Evil” stand out is its humanity. Beneath the thriller surface lies a story about identity, forgiveness, and the question of whether love can exist without truth.
It’s rare to find a drama that keeps you on edge and breaks your heart at the same time — but “Flower of Evil” does exactly that. A flawless blend of mystery and emotion, and easily one of the finest K-dramas ever made.
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