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I liked
Simply perfect. The Creature from Gyeongseong is horror, suspense and science fiction combined with a period piece, which clearly made it even more spectacular. It is important to highlight that, although disguised as fantasy, it is not far from the reality that occurred in the past; that during the Japanese occupation of South Korea, many individuals born in the country were captured and used as guinea pigs for scientific experiments and testing of weapons developed by the Imperial Japanese Army, in a division known as Unit 731. Talking about the cast, what a show! Han So-Hee, Park Seon-joon, Wi Ha-joon is the true meaning of whatever; I confess that I wanted Wi Han-joon's participation in the second season but it took a different direction than I expected. 》At first, in the second season I thought it had no connection with the previous facts but little by little it started to fit together but that doesn't cancel out the fact that it was still vague. From 1940 to 2024? It completely changed the plot, setting and time that was set in the first season. 》I noticed that in the second season they focused more on the protagonists' romance, it must be because it complies with the mandatory romance between the protagonists in the K-drama, but it is notable how Han and Park do not bubble with passion on screen, their encounters of souls are more gentle and circumstantial. Which obviously explains that totally convoluted and unfinished ending. Despite everything, it's an excellent series and all I can say is: Watch it. 🎞🍿Was this review helpful to you?
Waiting for season 2
LIKEHow Joong Won and Chae Ok always gave in their all to complete any given tasks
How Sung Shim protected Chae Ok
The way Tae Sang always looked at Chae Ok - hilarious on all occasions especially that particular time where he caught her and he nearly choked.. HAHAH
DISLIKE
Selfish Ishikawa and Joon Taek
Ichiro, Soma and Gato - words could not described how terrible they were especially Gato
MUSIC
Nice but not my fav
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Evil and Gore
Well this was bloody, very bloody and kind of gross most of the time... between the gore and the blood there was also a pretty good story about oppression, control, fighting the power, putting blame where it belongs and even a hint of completely unrealistic love...Teaching us viewers once again that all ll is not fair in love and war.
There are a few slightly annoying characters but over all Id say the characters where decently portrayed, some lacked depth. There are some plot holes here and there, not as many as holes in humans bodies but Id say those of you who remember the 1990s may find yourself remind of Bruce Willis. As the leads spend more time between walls than outside in the open as well as seem harder to kill than Bruce Willis in Die hard... There was alos a slight hint of Armageddon in this making me think even more of Bruce Willis in the 1990s....
That said both me and my husband kept pushing for that next episode button and where at times kept on our toes. So a pretty decent watch, making me look forward to season 2.
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I Need Season 2
The writing seemed a bit slow in the starting episodes but it picked up pace later which is good. I Watched Gyeongseong Creature for Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee and i loved it. I like the drama cuz it was soo goodWhat I dislike is nothing because im a big fan of historical and 1900s. I knew this drama was going to be good as it stars two of my favorite actors.
OSTs were so good in fact my fav OST is "FOREVER" by Suho.
the acting was good and cast was pretty good
Can't wait for season 2 as more thing are coming in season 2
19/06/2024 The End😊
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Wasted Potential and Good Actors Talents
This drama would have been a good horror mystery if the lukewarm-lame romance were removed from it. I would have preferred that the ML stayed cold, arrogant yet strong and over-confident throughout the drama. While I was watching this drama, I find myself shouting often at the TV screen to tell the characters to keep on running or escaping or not waste time during suspenseful scenes because of the imminent dangers around their corners. There are crazy Japanese soldiers or monster running around all over the dark places! And yet, those people were busy either talking trash, or arguing or crying or just making googly eyes at each other (yes, the ML & FL) trying to foster some fake romantic vibes for the drama! There's no feeling of urgency about the danger or fear. No tension or suspense. It's like the main characters knew they were super human, they have great plot armour and they know they will survive.Compared this with Train to Busan drama, this new drama is as scary as some B-grade Hollywood Halloween film. Even the Korean "Kingdom" historical zombie horror-drama is 2x better. LOL... hehehe...
Anyways, this is only my opinion (plus my sister's too as we watched it together).
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Boring
I expected so much more considering the subject matter (Japanese atrocities and occupation of Korea, unit 731) at the beginning...but it ended up being super boring. i couldnt wait for it to end. The characters are underdeveloped. And the love story they forced into the series just didn't fit or make sense and took away from the rest of the story. it was like they were trying to do too much. it was highly fictionalized, it did not dive deep into what actually happened at the time, or what unit 731 did beyond just vague "human experimentation." the whole series ended up coming across as a bit too vapid for me. personally I would have preferred a real historical drama regarding this subject, with real names, real people, real events, real places, such a drama would have served the subject matter better. I just feel that the way this show treats the subject matter is too light and even maybe trivializes what happened. would have liked it better if it was more deep and serious. I did loved Suho from EXO's song that was part of the soundtrack.Was this review helpful to you?
Monster in Japan Era
The story is about when Japan invaded Korea. Korean people living in a town called Josenjing (a Mocking call of Japanese people to Korean people). Then there is one Korean man who has a business like a jack of all trades (Jang Tae Sang ) where you can search for anything by trading precious items. Not long after that, Japan conducted a human experiment secretly by using Korean people. It's become interesting when Jang Tae Sang encountered a girl and involved in that problem.*There is a lot of action and blood in this K-Drama.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama '' Gyeongseong Creature '' is a fantasy, horror, action drama.The historical aspect of the drama is spot on. The costumes, make-up, settings, everything are beautiful, and create the right atmosphere, along with camera filters and sharp shots.
The story has enough mystery, moreover, to keep things intense and interesting till the very ending. However, the plot is pretty basic for a fantasy historical drama, with few surprises, a messy pace when it came to the love story, which could have been omitted or kept for the second season, and poor CGI that messed up the whole momentum at times,
Other than that, there were some emotional plotlines and a lot of well handled action scenes.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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A Gripping Tale of Human Experimentation and Historical Drama
I loved Gyeongseong Creature (2023)! The unique and captivating storyline immediately drew me in, and the performances were outstanding—especially Kim Hae Sook, who continues to shine even at 67. Although I’m usually not a fan of stories involving monsters or gore, the creative concept and how it was interwoven with the historical setting during the Japanese occupation was truly exceptional. The blend of history, suspense, and raw intensity made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!For the Rewatch Value, I gave it a 1. In my opinion, one full watch is enough for any series, no matter how good or bad it is. I rarely feel the need to rewatch them.
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Surprisingly Enjoyable
I have reconsidered this series multiple time whether I should watch it or not as It's not something I usually watch, however I decided to give it a go as I ran out of series I really wanted to see and I've been pleasantly surprised by this series. The series itself was full of action, drama and a great story.The acting was probably one of the strongest part of the series as all main characters did an outstanding job with Kim Su Hyun as Lady Maeda being the absolute highlight for me. She played her role as a true villain. The story itself had it's few dropdowns at several occassions, but at other times was very unpredictable with an example to the last few shots of the series.
The music however wasn't the highlight of the series and have definitely seen series with better ones.
Regarding the rewatch value, It's something I do not take into account as I never re-watch a series.
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It is not engaging at all
Well I was expecting much more from this drama. There is no real story of developing feelings between main leads as all of the sudden they are in love .The production was really good but I have to say it was boring and 12 episodes were too many. It is real shame as it had so much potential. I could not connect to any characters at all.
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Exploring Horror and History in an Engaging Drama
I checked out the first two episodes when the series premiered. While it was decent, I wasn't particularly eager to continue watching—especially with Part 2 releasing the following year. Now that I've finally finished Part 1, I can appreciate its intriguing elements. This fictional sci-fi horror drama draws inspiration from eerie events tied to a historical military unit known for its wartime experiments. Set in Korea during the Japanese occupation, the story unfolds in a fictional hospital where questionable experiments give rise to a terrifying monster.The cast shines, especially Claudia Kim as the villainous Lady Maeda—she's truly captivating! However, many characters could benefit from more development; their backstories are revealed gradually in the latter half, making it challenging to connect with them initially. Additionally, some of the dialogue feels a bit shallow, detracting from the overall experience. To fully grasp the character growth and plot twists, it's essential to watch Parts 1 and 2 back-to-back.
With heavy themes and the grim realities of war crimes, Part 1 isn't likely to make my rewatch list.
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