Behind Your Touch (2023)

Unromantically Scary

Summary (domestic violence, graphic images): It’s hard to describe this one, definitely an unusual show. The Netflix preview and synopsis (to me) made the show seem like it would be a light-hearted SCI-FI romcom. Instead, it was a horror/thriller/mystery with hardly any romance/comedy, storyline or plot twists that led to loose ends, idiotic characters (who gravitated toward danger), and unnecessary or excessive killing off of characters. I was left livid towards the end (especially with who they killed off in Episode 14) and wished I had dropped the show way earlier. Also, if you’re triggered by scenes of domestic or extreme violence, I recommend to avoid this movie. I had to take breaks and watch other dramas in between episodes because I couldn’t sleep at night after this show. Lol. Not a re-watch for me. Other than that, it seemed like a good thriller/mystery (keeps you guessing) for those who are into that. There’s also some interesting outtakes and bloopers at the end of the last episode — got to see the filmmakers’ hard work in putting the show together.

Details: At first, the storyline seemed interestingly unique with the sci-fi inspiration and not the typical lead characters in a Korean drama, which was nice. However, the show went dark just in the second episode with all kinds of shocking character behavior and suddenly violent crimes in the small town. It would be fine if that’s the kind of movie I expected but I was hoping for a sci-fi colored romcom. Another thing that was bothersome was how Moon Jang-yeol verbally bullied Bong Ye-bun and even slammed her to the ground like a rag doll. Jinjja? Large, angry cop vs. petite, timid vet? I didn’t find that funny at all. In real life, she might have suffered bone fractures and loss of consciousness from being slammed on concrete like that. Not sure what made the filmmakers think it was comical for a 6-foot man to physically beat a 5ish-foot woman but it really irked me. (Hence, the lower score.) I wish I stopped watching the movie at that point. This same actor also played a character in which he was verbally abusive to the female lead in “Oh My Ladylord” so I found it a bit disturbing. He also played a mean (but non-abusive) character in “The Beauty Inside” but I’m not sure about other movies. He’s a really good actor though.

I wish there was more of a focus on the sci-fi element, which WAS interesting and funny and I think made Bong Ye-bun a waaayyyy better detective than Moon Jang-yeol, considering that that wasn’t even closely related to her profession. Even though she was mousy and caved into other people’s demands, she had way more cajones than a lot of those men in that town and sought justice when there was no one else to do it. On the flip side, Bong Ye-bun and other characters were infuriating to watch as they would run towards the killer (ALONE) in an attempt to find more clues, which was what also made me take breaks from the show. I get that it’s typical character behavior in a horror type movie but I still hate it. The filmmakers also killed off way too many characters, especially her love interest, who could have provided Bong Ye-bun some really important information at the end about the killer. I also think that if Bong Ye-bun actually listened to Moon Jang-yeol about no longer getting involved, some of the characters might have not died. I think leaving some of the key characters alive would have made a better ending. As a horror/thriller/mystery, it did keep me on my toes about who the real killer was. But as a potential sci-fi romcom, it failed so many of my expectations for science, romance, and comedy as those elements were sparse throughout the series, especially the sci-fi part which was never quite explained at the end. Also, some character behavior seemed contradictory; how does someone all the sudden decide to murder everyone?

Side Notes (or rather questions):
- Wae-yo do Korean or Chinese shows like to do close-up of a guy drinking water and the water dripping down their neck?? LOLOLOL. I don’t get it. Is that considered sexy in some Asian cultures?
- Why did Moon Jang-yeol leave Bong Ye-bun alone when he knew she was in danger and when all her other friends made extra effort to protect her? Especially when he was starting to fall for her?
- Why bring up Kim Seon-woo’s connection to Mujin and Cha Ju-man if it leads to nothing anyway? And was the first victim actually his mother? That was never addressed.
- Also, why bring up Bong Ye-bun’s connection to Cha Ju-man if it leads to nothing anyway? There was very little connection to this story element that seemed super important at the beginning.
- After that fight with the mob guys, how did they get them to just nicely wait for the leads to figure something out over the phone?
- The explanation for the serial killer’s motive seemed lame. Once the leads found out the truth about the serial killer, why didn’t they just disable his abilities in the first place?
- Also, why didn’t the filmmakers provide any explanations on where the powers came from? And how did more people in the town not get those same powers?

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A Hilarious Series with a Touch of Fantasy

Behind Your Touch is a Korean series that combines comedy and fantasy in a captivating way. The series is full of funny moments, plot twists, and imaginative scenarios. It does not aim to be realistic, but rather embraces its absurdity and creativity. The characters are well-developed and have great chemistry with each other. The series is witty and entertaining, but also touches on some serious themes such as trust, betrayal, forgiveness, and fate. It also has a beautiful soundtrack that matches the mood of the scenes. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a touch of fantasy.

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Came for the plot, stayed for everything

I just want to start off by saying that comedy thrillers are always very hit and miss for me as it's quite hard to put the comedy element into a serial killer series well however this drama genuinely had very good execution.

Story:
Did they drag out the mystery plot a bit? Yes. However did I carry on watching it anyway? Yes. The characters are very likeable, their relationships are dynamic, well paced and interesting and the thriller element kept me hooked all the way through. I did genuinely laugh while watching this drama and the cinematography is gorgeous. The storylines and backgrounds for all the characters are important and realistic enough to be relatable. The idea of a girl developing superpowers and working with a detective to solve a serial killing case sounds a bit mad but they did a good job. They worked the supernatural element in very well and this also helped the cinematography as well. The romance is also really sweet and nice however 2nd lead was my endgame.

Acting:
I want to praise the acting in this series a lot. The comedic community was portrayed very well and every actor fitted their role very well. The main leads were particularly good as they showed nice adaptability with the sad and intense scenes whilst containing their contagious cheerful personas. The male lead did his portrayal of an outsider city detective well and had a good balance of likeability but also slight annoyance when he went against our favourite side characters. The actors also all did a good job of being possible culprits which meant you could never fully trust who you thought it was. I truly love the atmosphere of this drama.

Rewatch?
Overall I would say it's 100% worth watching but I don't think I'll revisit anytime soon. In the future I may want to be able to see the cute less dramatic features of this drama again but I think parts of the plot are quite generic or forgettable. It's nice and watchable but not something I'll spend too much time thinking about.

I also want to side note that the intro and outro music is very good and I really liked it so I'm now going to go find out who sings it and what the song is haha. I know I've praised the cinematography already but it truly is amazing. Solid 8/10 for this drama as it kept me hooked all the way through :)

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Hilarious

Yes it is butt touching. Now get over it.

This drama is hilarious. I enjoy it partly because I just shut off my brain, knowing if I want something realistic I will just go to work and buy groceries. There are quite many deaths for a comedy but the mystery is appealing and difficult to guess.
Our main characters are well played; Bong is sweet natured and Detective is bad tempered, opposite attracts. I have seen enough Lee Min Ki playing stoic characters so a rude annoying dude is something different, although his skin is still so glowing and perfect for an overworked detective.
Although the romance is subtle it touches my teenage romance dream: A tsundere and a puppy eyed girl reluctantly work together to solve a mystery. I go gyaa gyaaa internally.

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A type of comedy that may be you cup of tea, or not

There is an infinite amount of misunderstandings, some are interesting, some are annoying and some are funny. Yebun is treated like a pervert even when she isn't and that isn't my thing, and there's no way for her to explain herself so that makes it even more annoying, main couple chemistry looks more like very close buddies from a point of the story on, so the romance didn't satisfy me, Yebun's delinquent friend is by far the best character with the best scenes and even her romance is better, I critisized a lot but it's fun to watch half of the time and you end watching until the end because you have to find out who is the criminal, good to spend time but far from being a veery good Kdrama in my opinion, this is all my particular taste but I know that there are people who like this kind of mistery/comedy/romance. I don't remember the music so I gave high rating.

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Unique comedy that leaves you wanting more

It took me two days to watch this drama from start to finish, that’s how much I enjoyed it! It’s been a long time since I last binged a show like this.
Anyway this plot is something i’ve seriously never seen before.
A vet who randomly gains the ability to see past memories of animals and people if she touches their butt and has to use new found ability to catch a serial killer on the loose. I can guarantee you that’s never been thought of before this drama!
The casting for this drama was wonderful! I loved every actor they used for each character INCLUDING the killer (I’m not spoiling that).
I’ve definitely seen movies and shows that had me on the edge of my seat before, but never made it feel so much like a literal roller coaster like this one did! My emotions went through it watching this specifically towards the middle/end around the last 6 episodes. One second I’m pissed off, then the next second I’m shocked with my mouth hanging to the floor, and then all of a sudden I’m crying! All within the span of 10 minutes!!
Without spoiling the plot let’s just say I was CERTAIN who the killer was towards the end and was VERY WRONG!!! This is a must watch because it plays with your mind almost like you’re the detective watching found footage trying to figure out who done it!!
(Make sure you watch the background carefully when’s she’s looking at later memories! There might be clues!!)

Now onto the part the really pissed me off at times.
Bong Yebun.
Goodness me, this girl was one of my favorite characters in the beginning. She’s stubborn and feisty, extremely funny, a good person, and book smart.
It wasn’t until the last 10 or so episodes that she started to get on my last nerves with things that she would do. She 100% could have prevented a death (NOT SAYING WHO) and just didn’t, because she tends to just freeze up. She does idiotic stereotypical airhead ish from American horror movies (you know when the girl is running and falls in the most inconvenient of times….you get the point.)

Anyway I’m not gonna get into it too much.
This drama is very well made and there are so many characters that i absolutely LOVED!!
Please watch this! You’ll love it if you love comedic thrillers!!

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I laughed so hard I got a headache

When I saw the synopsis of this drama last year I was convinced that I wouldn't ever watch it, but thankfully the creators and actors had different view and found something in this absurd idea that I couldn't at first. Thanks to them I am now able to appreciate this perfection of a drama with their flawless execution and humor!

Comedy elements seemed so fresh and unexpected to me, I was surprised so many times that I couldn't predict anything anymore, which is always a huge plus in my eyes! I want to take a moment to appreciate the glowing lipstick, going home by a bus stuck in a window frame, the great hair loss (how many legs our poor Gwang Sik had to touch to get such a bald spot? :')), a cute side story of Ye Bun's aunt and Jong Muk with My Liberation Notes references, Ok Hee introduction and her friends with Eonni guy always being on her command, some relatable embarassments of our characters, Mi Ran tragically developed spying abilities and many more.

There was a great balance between comedy and mystery. I liked that before the main serial murders case we had a few smaller ones which were a nice and hilarious introduction.
The plot moved dynamically from light to heavy and the characters were used very cleverly to achieve this. I especially liked the moments of Jang Yeol's cooperation with Ye Bun and Gwang Sik, who along with a few other characters added a lot of uniqueness and originality to the series. A diversity of characters and their potential motives for the crime made it impossible to quickly guess the killer, especially after so many unexpected situations at the beginning. The creators were able to skillfully deceive the viewers (or at least me) until the end.

Lee Min Ki was perfect as always.
But most importantly, I had so much fun watching it that any flaw doesn't matter to me!

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Mystery Killer Thriller with No Romance

If you're looking for a romance-filled drama, Behind Your Touch might not be the best choice. Romantic moments are scarce, but there's plenty of comedy and an unusual amount of... bum touching. The story blends supernatural elements with a serial killer mystery, resulting in a bizarre watch.

Lee Min Ki and Han Ji Min deliver solid performances, but the plot is all over the place with too many twists and unexplained elements. With barely any relationship development between the leads, there’s no real love story here—just a lot of investigating.

If you're watching purely for the actors, go for it. Otherwise, you might want to skip this one.

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Once again the same plot

"Behind Your Touch" is a comedy that recently landed on Netflix. It tells the story of a veterinarian named Ye Bun, who gains superhuman powers by chance. Everything would sound quite typical if it weren't for the fact that her powers are activated only when she touches someone's buttocks. Yes, our main character must touch everyone to see their memories. Quite a unique power, isn't it?

In the small town where she lives, two men appear. The first one is a Seoul police officer named Jang Yeol, who seems to have a grudge against Ye Bun from the beginning when he accuses her of harassment. The second newcomer is a handsome young man, a rarity in the town, named Sun Woo. For K-pop fans, Sun Woo is played by SU HO from EXO!

If you're familiar with shows like "The Girl Who Sees Smells" or "He Is Psychometric," you'll likely guess that there's also a criminal subplot. Suddenly, a serial killer appears in the small town, and each of the characters begins to suspect each other and their neighbors in the search for the culprit. Honestly, I don't consider this production to be of high quality, especially given that there are previous dramas about superpowers in the police, as mentioned earlier. Therefore, it seems they revisited the same theme but added the buttocks-touching element for humor.

The main characters, Jang Yeol, played by Lee Min Ki (The Beauty Inside), and Ye Bun, portrayed by Han Ji Min (One Spring Night), have an enemies-to-lovers relationship, but don't expect a full-fledged romance. The drama focuses mainly on the criminal aspects, leading to a rather complex storyline. Just when you think you know who the killer is, there's a sudden plot twist that will leave you surprised.

I'm somewhat disappointed that the main character discovered her talent and initially practiced it on animals, but then completely switched to humans. I think even without the criminal plot, the drama would have been much more interesting. I wouldn't lump it together with "He is Psychometric" and similar dramas.

After the drama, you can expect a lot of comedy. I can't even count how many times funny situations occurred or how many times the storyline made me laugh. However, there's one downside to this production: its length. For me, the story could have been told in 12 episodes, and the remaining 4 episodes felt like unnecessary stretching of some plot points. At times, I found myself feeling bored, and if it weren't available in its entirety, I might not have finished watching it.

In summary, it seems that they had an idea for the drama, though not necessarily an original one. After so many years and titles on air, it's difficult to come up with something completely unique. Nevertheless, I expected something better, and I think it ranks lowest among the three titles I mentioned. Additionally, I didn't like how many characters died and how it was portrayed; it felt like I was watching a horror film where only a few people make it out of the town alive. There were surprises and laughs, but is that enough?

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Perfect Balance!

This adorable and lovely series is over and you can read my opinions without fear of spoilers *-*
Well, I wasn't very interested in it prior to to its release, and I was nearly ready to give up on watching it, but happily, as usual, a force pushed me towards watching this series, even if it first disappointed me. I was so disappointed after the first two episodes that I wanted to drop it immediately, but that force was still there? It held my attention and urged, "Just watch two more episodes!" And I'm thankful to this energy since merely episodes 3 and 4 were enough to get me hooked on this show.
For me, this series had a lot of excellent qualities. The first half of it was really amusing and entertaining. During the first eight episodes, I found myself on the edge of my seat and almost falling off laughing.
The second half kept the light humour but focused on crime and the murderer. I liked being perplexed about the murderer, and this series done it wonderfully. It made you suspicious of someone, then proved them innocent, then made you suspicious of them again. Although I must admit that I accurately identified the murderer.
The only dissatisfaction I have with their writing is that they did not place much emphasis on our couple's relationship... I'm pretty upset about this. Seriously, I was on cloud nine when those two were so close. You should have paid more attention to their relationship when they were so cute together. Shame on you.
Forget the writer's mistake, let's talk about our fantastic actors. Han Jimin, who becomes prettier and cuter with each passing year, and what can I say about her exceptional acting and charisma?
Lee Mingi! I'd only seen him in My Liberation Notes, and I believed he portrayed a unique kind of character! In an engaging manner! I adored his performance in these two series; he's a true talent.
Suho 🥺 Despite having less acting experience than the others, he expertly represented the skeptical and gorgeous lad next door; yet, he can always improve. But I feel happy for him because he was successful and shone in this project.
From Ok-hee and Mr. Teacher to the police head and our charming villain, the rest of the cast was all cool and likable. Overall, this was one of my favorite series this year, and I will miss it terribly. I should also mention that it has the potential for a second season, and truthfully, I can watch Ye-bun and jang-yool for many seasons.

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