For Bromance Suckers
It's bromance for me! It reminded me of Ling Yao and Greed from Fullmetal alchemist brotherhood. From enemies to sworn brothers! 100/100 for the bromance.LDW was good, as expected, but I was seriously surprised by WHJ. I only saw him act as serious characters, but here he was pretty goofy and did a very good job. I think he stole everyone's heart here. With no doubt my fav character of this show.
My second fav character wouldbe the mother! She is sooo loving and caring, definitely one of the best moms. And the relationship between her and soo yeol was sooo touching.
The relationship between soo yell and the doctor was hilarious, I enjoyed their scenes a lot.
But aside from these points, the series was pretty average, if not below. The crime part was too predictable, they could have tried to make the villains less obvious. And the romance was sooo out of place, it would have been much better, if they were (best) friends, frenemies or remained exes.
Overall it was a fun, bromance focused and crime related series. If you are looking for a Good cop/crime story, this isn't for you. This is more meant to be as a fun series.
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CRAZYYYY GOOOD!!
The realistic thing is.. our “good” cop Ryu Soo Yeol is not thaaat upright or honest. He’s also a little corrupted and accepts kickbacks, but he has morals and a good heart. He’s somewhat of a coward and does (and says) whatever it takes to survive in that situation, but he feels remorse and tries to make up for it... which makes him lovable and human.The entire drama is very fast paced.. there are layers of villains as the story unfolds, and if you like crime-solving mysteries this is a good one. I would say it’s fairly predictable although my predicted plot for the end was not quite accurate ;) It’s hilarious and many outright LOL scenes; one kissing scene (which was a steamy one;)) and the bromance was one of a kind haha. Plenty of kung-fu style fight scenes, but also many punch-in-the-face/ beat up/ kick-in-the-ribs scenes which were too disturbing for me. A lot of swearing also;)
I haven’t seen any of Lee Dong Wook dramas- I dropped both Goblin and Tale of the Nine Tailed. So I enjoyed watching him in this one! I was happy to see Wi Ha Joon in a comic/ out of character role, other than the love rival roles he has played and that in Squid Game.
All in all it was a very good watch! Have fun with this one ;)
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Good Enough
Korean Drama "Bad and Crazy" is a crime action series with strong performances and interesting characters.The drama starts strong right from the very beginning, with an intriguing crime case and the mysterious K's first appearance. The story progresses smoothly, though the plot didn't maintain the same level of entertainment throughout all of the episodes. Rather, there were some ups and downs, and some scenes that were tiring and far stretched. However, things picked up in the final episodes, with the new main villain being rather sneaky and the twists, which were plenty, offered a lot of suspense. That is when the bromance truly shined.
And for real, the two main characters were the highlight of the drama, along with the well-crafter action scenes. The performances were indeed on point from everyone in the cast, but the main leads were especially enjoyable. The same goes for the OST of the drama which was perfect for the genre of the series and created the perfect atmosphere.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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(Might be biased but) one of the best dramas I've seen in 2021-early 2022 (or ever?)
I had put this on my watchlist ever since I heard the news that Wi Hajoon is playing in this drama, and reading the synopsis made me excited. A while after that I completely forgot about it until the posters, teasers, and trailers started to come out. I had completely forgot that K was supposed to be Suyeol's alter and didn't bother coming back to rea the synopsis, already too excited looking at the pre-show contents and speculating on my own, of course to have the theories broken down realizing he's Suyeol's alter. But, it was so much better than my theories, and anything that I could think of, so I wasn't complaining (well, maybe I did because there were a lot of confusing scenes with Suyeol and K but I just concluded that it was what's going on in Suyeol's mind and that's fine by me, and tbh I think the scenes are very cool and I guess were overall a pretty cool concept)I really enjoyed watching the whole drama. I kept looking forward to my fridays and saturdays because of the drama. Every time the episode ends, it just left me so curious impatient for the next episode. Thinking about it and making theories about what would happen next, what's the backstory of everything, even just thinking about that made me genuinely excited and happy. Seeing Suyeol and K's bickering, their teamwork, seeing their cool fight scenes, their touching, sad backstory made me go through such a roller coaster. And I loved every single moment of it. Sometimes I would rewatch an episode, maybe watch the scenes memorable to me because I couldn't wait for the next. It's that good, at least to me.
It was my fault for just reading the synopsis but not the genre. I got fooled thinking it has comedy in the genre because of how fun the trailers looked. And of course though a lot of scenes were pretty funny, I didn't expect the drama to be so... much darker, deeper, and sadder. A lot of it was just because of the main characters themselves. Wishing for K to stay with Suyeol to the ending of the drama was impossible, but I still did. After promising that he would leave on the condition that Suyeol would help Huigyeom, I got so sad. A few episodes later when K looked at Suyeol proudly after Suyeol had fought Gyesik made me cry. It was nice to see them be nice and soft, but it made me so sad because I was genuinely scared that K would leave. When he left Suyeol who was stabbed, I panicked, thinking what if it was really his last moment in the drama, completely forgetting the fact that he's the second lead in the drama. Throughout the episode whenever Suyeol thought of K, he didn't cry but I did. When K came back to save him, he didn't cry but I definitely did. And his last goodbye definitely made me cry. No matter how many times I watch that episode, that scene, I can't not cry watching that. It could be because I was biased because of Hajoon that I did, but I can't help but think that it's not because it's Hajoon, it's because of K. Throughout the drama just like Suyeol, I got really attached to K. He was mischievous, righteous, and soft hearted, and he did beat Suyeol up in the first episode (a lot) but, him turning out to be Suyeol's protector alter made sense. I had always felt that, as he always comes out whenever Suyeol needs him. Maybe that was the reason I got so attached to K. And because I got attached to him, now I'm really a big fan of Wi Hajoon. He, (of course along with every cast and staff) did so well for this drama and I really hope they know how many people appreciate this drama. If only tvn has year end award shows, i really feel like they would snatch a couple of categories awards, since thats how good it is.
Last but not least, the OST. there's only 4, and I absolutely enjoyed them all (well, track 4 didnt really stand out to me that much because it was a slow one, but it was still nice to hear, but it's not my cup of tea), and out of the 4, my favorite would have to be BUMP! Hearing the heavy screams in that song genuinely shocked me, but it was also one of the reasons it's my favorite. Well, I don't think I'm a big kdrama fan, as I usually just watch the ones with my favorite actors, and I definitely rarely look up OSTs, a lot of times because I wasn't interested enough. But that song was genuinely amazing. It's definitely one of my favorite genres that I hear a lot from my favorite western bands, so hearing it in a kdrama OST was a little shocking but it made me happy and excited. I wish to hear more OSTs with that type of heavy band sound, surely in an amazing action drama (Would be nice if my favorite actors play in another good action drama like this)
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Power packed with action and craziness
Bad and Crazy is an action thriller with a lot of comedy added with suspense as well. Believe me, you will not be bored in this drama due to it's intensity in story and an outstanding techno music to match with it.With an amazing political corruption plotline, adding with dual personality and drug abuse, Bad and Crazy doesn't leave anything that we cannot be impressed with. The bromance between Lee Dong Wook and Wi Ha Joon was a pleasure to watch, alongside the supporting characters who held this drama and made it power packed. Though some twists and tropes might initially leave viewers feeling muddled, power through them and the pieces slowly start to fall into place, compelling you to sit back, relax and enjoy the wild ride that is Bad and Crazy.
My Rating : 8.5/10
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Good and Crazy
I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this drama. It was a really fun watch. All the actors did such a good job, besides its inconsistencies it was truly a good and fun watch. It’ starts off like your typical police drama. But develops to a more serious note. If you don’t care for potholes and are there just for the good vibes you will love this! I am not one to usually say things like these but I wish there was a season 2.I think it was a nice change we don’t usually get corrupt protagonists so I loved that the protagonists was a dirty cop. And ou see him slowly making better decisions as the story proceeds given him a good redemption arc. I would’ve love to see at least one more kiss scene that was lovely lol. and K omg i lovedddddddd k he was so funny and all the fighting scenes were amazing.
Protagonists was bruised the entire 12 episodes lol.
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A Blast!
I so enjoyed this action packed, intriguing and very amusing caper.It is not perfect, but, it got a 9 from me purely for how much I enjoyed every episode; I totally binge watched it.
I did work out the key aspect fairly on, but was still gripped all the way through.
Loved Soo-yeol (LDW) and how, whilst a pretty sycophantic and underhand detective in (perversely) the Anti Corruption Unit, he still had a conscience and couldn't turn a complete blind eye to certain crimes (especially once influenced by K).
K (perfectly played by Wi Ha-joon) was stunning ~ like OTT, action hero stunning ~ and that fits totally (especially as the story unfolds).
Character, Hee-kyum, is feisty, by-the-book and very capable of handling herself; but she was also often too headstrong and didn't listen, which irritated me.
Rookie Kyung-tae, was a total sweetie, stuck by his guns and refused to ignore the signs that all was not as it should be, with the investigation and conclusion of a certain serious crime. This put him in danger, but he never gave up.
Ji-ru (Soo-yeol's boss) was actually very supportive, considering SY's previously compliant attitude to do what he was ordered, changed pretty drastically.
There is a lot of violence and some very uncomfortable scenes, but there's also wit, sarcasm and "that could never happen" scenarios, which still fit nevertheless!
This isn't 'real', isn't to be taken too seriously and needs a certain amount of imagination (because it's hard to portray the subject of this drama ~ which you'll know what I mean if you watch it), but it really is terrific fun and very touching on several occasions. Loved it.
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Dissociative identity disorder
So this drama is not bad, but I don't understand the D.I.D part, it will make no sense if K is gone. DID does not just disappear out of nowhere without treatment. the main character did not get therapy or medication from a professional by the end of the drama. and I really can't tell if he was himself or K at the end.the only entertaining things about this K-drama are K and Boss Yong. K was really entertaining and the chaos he brought to the show was one of the 2 things that stopped me from dropping the show. Boss Yong was stunning and as a russian speaker, I was caught off guard and impressed by the fact that she and Andrei were saying some russian words.
Tbh I don't think I will watch this drama again. The plot was a little boring
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Gay? K!
This is one of those shows that I feel like I should have liked more than I actually did. I was really excited to start this drama, since this show is generally in the same "genre" of k-dramas that I like. The cast is stellar and having seen some clips on twitter from the show I really thought I would like it more. But unfortunately, I was slightly disappointed. Not because the show has a glaring issue, because in my eyes it doesn't.The show falls very flat in its second half, ending up just feeling like a boring "cop has to discover his past to solve the case" drama. I couldn't help put feel like this show should have been a pure action comedy. Because the comedy is without no doubt the best part of the show. The dramatic parts just end up being kinda boring and you just wait for the banter between the two main leads. That being said, I wished Wi Hajoon had been in this more as he was the highlight of the drama for me. The character of "K" is very different compared to his other roles. I love a morally grey and very pathetic main characters, so obviously I like Lee dong wooks character here. I also found the main villain kinda boring (despite being played by an actor I like), I actually found the russian-korean villains to be much more interesting.
To be honest, I was considering not even writing a review for this show, because I just don't have that much to say about it. I can absolutely see the appeal of this show as it is a good drama, I just was a bit bored watching the second half of it. There was too little of the good stuff and too much of the boring stuff. Just left me feeling very "meh".
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LITTERALY BAD AND CRAZY
This is really really really good, I love Lee Dong Wook to death but I gotta admit that my baby acting THRIVE when the plot is not focused on the romance. The chemistry between him and Wi Ha Jun is out of this world (he always achieve crazy bromances) and the plot thicken and thicken and thicken like a heavy cream that you are whipping.You will definitely be on your toes during the whole show but towards the end you might just die. Loved it. Go watch it right now if you don't know what to watch, ypu wont be disappointed.
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could've been better
the show started pretty good, but then it kinda faded? i don't know, it seems like the plot had a better potential but somehow got repetitive and boring at some level... it was not bad, but didn't really impact me... i really love both dongwook and hajun's acting and thir chemistry was great, but the story was all over the place.i feel like they could've explore andrei's and ms. yong's story a little more, also huigyeom was kinda left out so idrk... i also would've liked it better if they explained yunho's story a little more, his trauma and everything was kinda faded as well. they had so many stories to develop and still didn't developed none of them correctly
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the later episodes rages you from the insides
At first, I taught the story was about the leads who were exes, catching drug sellers, and eveb=ntually falling in love again.it was really good until ep 8 or 9, the story was at a great pace and I especially like emotional dramas, which gets me involved in the drama like a character itself.
In the first episode, we can see a glimpse of lee dong wook having insane dreams, but that was just a great start it didn't have any special meaning I taught. but in the later episodes they introduce a new charactor and suddenly the story becomes this personal life mission and the drug buyers and sellers, whom in taught were the main villains ware just sidelined.
The story is still great but it becomes a physic murder drama.
And in the 12 episode, I just cried by looking at lee dong wook's state in which he is like a psychologically disabled person.
Overall I think it's a great drama but still, need to see how it unfolds in the future episodes
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