The Price of Confession

A must watch brilliant piece.

OMG what a brilliant actress is kim go eun, no wonder all the directors wants to work with her. In one drama she played a bubbly girl with sweet nature and here a physcopath with bang on reaction. Her eyes speaks when she act, all the projects she choose till now is a masterpiece drama. The price of confession is same as the title suggest, story revolves around two people who make a deal for their own desire. But the plot and twist is so good, till the end I was hooked. How a simple person turns into a psychopath for her revenge and guilt towards her family and in the other hand how a person nature opposing all the bad thing and try to find out what actually happened. It's also suggest don't make assumptions on people without any proof. I also thought she killed her husband because the way she is behaving at the police station. We people really fast to judge other without knowing anything and everything. I am suggesting you to watch it to enjoy the thriller trip. A must watch drama people who likes combination of thriller and suspense.

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Binged the series because I couldn't stop watching - there was no place to take a break

The series is compelling from the very beginning and so well paced that just when I thought I had a handle on the plot it twisted again - not the kind of contrived twists that make you want to throw a book at your TV, but the jaw dropping "Wow, I did not see that coming!" kind. If you can stand your heart being ripped out in ways you did not anticipate, this series will not disappoint.

The two leads are extraordinary. I'm a relative newcomer to K-drama and this is only the second time I've seen Jeon Do Yeon. I loved absolutely everything about her character performance in Kill Boksoon. I was blown away by her portrayal of a much different character in this series - one that initially appears weak and fragile, but keeps digging deeper and stands strong until the explosive end. I don't know what to say about Kim Go Eun that hasn't already been said at one time or another. There aren't enough words of praise for the performance tour de force she she gave in The Price of Confession. IMO, Kim Go Eun is one of the most versatile and powerful actors of her generation, maybe any generation. Given how young she is and the varied and impressive body of work she's already catalogued, I think my assessment will stand the test of time.

Kudos, too, to the Director who did one of the best jobs of non linear story telling I've seen; to the Art Director's choice of a color palette and scene/set creation that built a mood of gritty realism that hit all the right notes; to the Scriptwriter for creating a story that is heartbreaking in all the right ways and who birthed a lot of key characters and managed to infuse each of them with humanity and purpose; to the entire cast, because there was no dead weight here - everyone was playing at the top of their game (special shout out to the #1 prison guard for the touching humanity of her portrayal); and, finally, to whoever put together the soundtrack because it uplifted every scene it touched.

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Dark Plot with outstanding actresses

This is K-drama with a storyline that keeps you curious from the first episode to the last. The plot is dark, emotional, and full of twists, but still easy to follow. Every episode makes you want to watch the next one.

The two female lead actresses give incredible performances. Their chemistry feels real, and the way they show fear, love, anger, and sadness is very strong. They carry the whole drama with their acting. You can feel their pain and their courage in every scene.

The OST is beautiful and fits the mood perfectly. The songs are emotional, calming, and add more depth to the story. Some tracks stay in your head long after you finish the episode.

Overall, The Price of Confession is a well-made drama with a strong story, powerful acting, and amazing music. It’s definitely worth watching.

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Can’t stop watching Kim Go-Eun

This was an excellent thriller. There were so many questions during the show, and I finished it in 2 days. I constantly wondered if An Yun was the killer, and later, I wondered why Mo Eun wanted to kill the son. ( These questions are answered in flashbcks. ) I was constantly yelling at the tv. “Don’t you understand that all of your actions are being monitored? Why would you go to the dentists’s house w your monitor on? CCTVs are everywhere? wearing a cap can’t disguise all that hair!” I was shocked when the killers were revealed. I’m watching it again to find some things I missed. Don’t miss this one.

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Crazy Good!

I don’t usually watch these types of dramas, but it’s Kim Go Eun, so I had to. And what a feast both she and Jeon Do Yeon delivered, damn. Such good acting from the entire cast, but the female leads definitely delivered stellar performances and I hope they get a ton of awards for the show! The reveal of the murderer may seem out of place, and the motive a little weak, but I think I am happy with how they concluded the affair… Some people just think so highly of themselves that they become delusional and crazy. It fit the characters lowkey…! I do think that Yun Su’s plotting was a little sloppy at times, when she wasn’t actively trying to be seen, she was still … so painfully visible lol. Also, she went through the incredible trouble of burning any proof of her supposed murder, only to bury some of the proof in her own garden? That is so … messy and dumb!! Anyway, this had me hooked; every episode managed to make me crave more as it always ended on a cliffhanger. It always made me anticipate the next part of the story, so I ended up watching the show pretty quickly for my own standards. Great!

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Sometimes the there’s more to people than what meets the eye!

I started this drama as a usual fan of Jeon Do yeon and Kim Go Eun though without much expectations but wooooooow!!! I cannot comprehend the amount of times my jaw dropped due to some scenes and plot twists. My ladies didn’t disappoint as they acted as even they were born for their roles. The way they portrayed their characters brought about a bit of lightness and a touch of laughable scenes to those with an unusual sense of humour like mine if l must say!😂

At first I thought we were just dealing with a psychopath as always but l honestly understand the bitterness and hatred Mo Eun had which were mainly driven by the circumstances she went through. She really was a good person who just went through horrible experiences which drove her to were she got. It’s so sad she couldn’t experience a better side of life😭😭 Kim Go Eun nailed the transition from being a cheerful sister to being a psychopath, talk about the facial expressions and the mannerisms!!!!🤝

Ohh my lady Jeon Do yeon did justice to the character An Yun Su. The way she portrayed the innocence, fear, confusion, misery and happiness deserves to be applauded. I am glad she got her happy ending though it was after a long struggle!

We thank the prosecutor for jumping to conclusions and quickly hating on An Yun Su otherwise the drama would have been one episode only! 😂😂😂😂

The OST at the end was so fitting considering the rollercoaster ride of emotions we went through for 12 episodes!

To avoid spoiling too much, l won’t say anything further. Hopefully this drama will gain the recognition it deserves!

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Freedom has a price and the truth is the cost.

The Price of Confession was one intense ride. The drama follows two female leads with completely different backgrounds and the way their separate stories gradually intertwine to create a unified, high tension thriller is what makes this show so interesting.

The plot starts with the An Yun Su (Jeon Doyeon) being imprisoned for her husband’s murder. From there, her life gets entangled with the Mo Eun (Kim Go Eun), who is a serial killer and their connection begins when Yun Su makes deal with Mo Eun to escape prison. From there, the story keeps building.

As the drama progresses, it throws in lots of twists and turns but what makes it even more impressive is how the central mystery remains intact until the very end. Along the way, the show slowly reveals the Mo Eun's backstory, unfolding her narrative in parallel. The way both cases and characters link together was done really well.

Kim Go Eun’s storyline felt more interesting and emotionally engaging, while Jeon Doyeon’s arc, though slightly flatter in comparison, still held enough intrigue to keep you invested in uncovering the truth behind her husband's murder.

In terms of performances, i personally felt Kim Go Eun had the stronger role. Jeon Doyeon was good too but Kim Go Eun’s character offered her more emotional intensity and range to showcase her acting. Its similar to As You Stand By, where Lee Yoomi’s role naturally gave her more space to shine compared to Jeon Sonee, even though both were strong in their respective parts.

Overall, The Price of Confession delivers a tightly woven, high stakes thriller filled with complexity, tension and unexpected plot twists. It was a thoroughly engaging watch from start to finish.

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Rage, Revenge, and Women

2025 really feels like the year of female rage in K-dramas. Between Nine Puzzles, Karma, Queen Mantis, As You Stood By, and now The Price of Confession, we’re getting stories centered on complex women, anger, revenge, and survival. The Price of Confession is a worthy addition and truly does the genre justice.

I loved how unwavering the focus was on the two women. The show never drifted. Everything, the narrative, the tension, the emotional core, was rooted in them, and it made the entire drama feel intimate and purposeful.

The story opens with a wedding and immediately cuts to a death, a brilliant contrast that sets the tone. The first half of the drama was especially strong. Kim Go-Eun as the psychopath and Jeon Do-Yeon as the potential husband-killer? Absolutely gripping. The writing kept the mystery alive well past the halfway mark. Even then, you’re still wondering who actually killed the husband. The uncertainty between the two leads was deliciously suspenseful.

What I also loved was how the women start off as nothing to each other and somehow become each other’s protector. They aren’t perfect, far from it. They’re just human, flawed, emotional, hurting, surviving.

The acting was incredible. Jeon Do-Yeon nails that quirky, eccentric, naïve-but-bold vibe. But for me, the drama belongs to Kim Go-Eun. The actress she is. She is exceptional here, cruel, calculating, intelligent, but also strangely empathetic. Completely believable as a psychopath, and equally believable as a grieving sister who has lost everything she ever loved. Her presence had a quiet intensity that shaped every scene she was in.

And the men? They were essentially decorative, and I loved that. They assist, they interfere, they try to fix things, but the narrative never stops being about the women. Not even for a second. Not gonna deny that Park Hae-Soo was amazing in his role, but at the end of the day, it’s the women I’ll remember this show for.

The drama does have its flaws. The reveal of the lawyer being behind the killings fell flat for me. We’re not invested enough in him for the twist to really land. The grandfather’s revenge arc also felt unnecessary, and several side characters, like the FL’s friends and parts of the police team, did not add much to the story.
The first half was just so strong that the drop in intensity in the second half becomes noticeable.

I honestly thought at one point that Jeon Do-Yeon’s character was going to be revealed as the mastermind behind everything. They didn’t go that route, but the ending we got felt fitting and satisfying.

Mo Eun killing the lawyer and then herself was the perfect conclusion for her arc. A woman who once had so much life and love, who lost everything, who became a murderer, who destroyed herself along the way, it felt like the only ending where she could finally have peace. Even though she killed truly evil people, the show does not let her escape the consequences of her actions.

And Yun-su in Thailand, starting fresh while still honouring Mo-Eun, was the right emotional closing note. It felt like the show was letting us close the book too.

A flawed but powerful drama, carried by phenomenal performances and anchored by two unforgettable women.

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Best acting by Kim Go-eun and Jeon Do-yeon. Their performances carried the entire drama.
But the ending was disappointing because there was no punishment for the real creator of all the crimes. The prosecutor got away with destroying an innocent widow’s life. He ordered people around and everyone blindly followed him. Life was unrealistically easy for that idiot prosecutor — even his boss followed his commands — and after failing so miserably, he faced zero consequences. They talked about resignation, but no one actually resigned; they only pretended.

I give this drama 9/10, but I deduct points for the poor character writing of the prosecutor and the fact that he faced no consequences for his actions. He let that old bastard run free — hit a cop, stab an inmate, kidnap a child — while he stayed obsessed with catching an innocent woman and framing her as a criminal. I always suspected him as the main culprit because his behavior fit the role more than anyone else.

And in reality, corruption isn’t only about taking bribes. There is also corruption through abuse of power, framing innocent people, manipulating evidence, and ignoring proper investigation. What this prosecutor did fits terms like malicious prosecution, abuse of authority, wrongful prosecution, and prosecutorial misconduct. He acted like an incompetent, negligent, and bias-driven prosecutor who showed tunnel vision, confirmation bias, and willful ignorance. Even after being exposed, he tried to defend himself and continued targeting the innocent woman until the end.

This lack of consequences for him is the biggest flaw of the drama.

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