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커넥션 ‧ Drama ‧ 2024
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autumn carrot
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Jan 21, 2025
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 1.5

Drama of the year, indeed!

It is so me to find the best dramas of 2024 only retrospectively in 2025! This show was so good and I knew it would be but I didn't expect it to be this perfect and I had to postpone watching it for a while but I finally got around to it and I loved it!
The most amazing part of this show is the main character. The lead actor is so perfect? I knew of him only through the infamy of his viral "oppaaaa" gif but that was enough to know he is a good actor. He was amazing though! I'm discovering (all these already super-discovered, well-known, applauded by literally everyone) older k-actors and I don't know, I may go back and watch all their old dramas!
This show is a murder mystery with a pressure point that is about to explode like a ticking bomb. The main character's personal investment and involvement in the situation, adds a necessary urgency to the plot that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until all is revealed. I have to say, this was very well-planned. The plot moved so smoothly...that said, there were some parts of the final reveals that I did not love. But overall, everything connects, just as the name of the show promises, like fates connected with a red string of fate. I also loved the characterizations. From the main protagonists to the main villains, to the minor characters, everyone seemed well-thought out with motives that moved the plot forward and helped unravel the mystery.
The story is also strewn with melancholic nostalgia. As the plot progresses and secrets are revealed, old connections are dug up and people are forced to face each other after years of estrangement, you feel sorry for what could have been and what was lost along the way.
In addition to the interesting characterization and sufficient plotting, the show had perfect production. You know how I know it was perfect? It was basically invisible! You don't even notice it! Everything went so smoothly that it never stood out like a sore thumb.
I wouldn't rewatch this probably but it was still such a great drama.
Overall: If you like mysteries, action that isn't just mindless violence, tense plots and interesting characterization, look no further! Watch it! This was the best 2024 show I have watched so far!

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Sammy
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Aug 18, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

You need to have an excellent memory for this

Dont really understand the need to get ji sung's character hooked on drugs. Imo it didnt really add much to the plot. Otherwise everything was top notch especially the nostalgia created at times particularly at the end. A lot of good friendship days missed because of one bad decision 20 years ago. Its a great one time watch, never becomes dull and boring, all the actors fit perfectly into their respective roles. I will be looking forward to more from this director and writer. And ji sung is the best actor in South Korea.
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Ramnyli
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Jul 20, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

It is perfect from the beginning till the end!

Finally a great new thiller drama. It is fast pace and not a single episode is boring. I got hooked from the beginning and the suspense was killing me. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. You will never guess what is gonna happen next and who is the culprit. Also you will always get a little bit closer to the true with each episode.

The story and the production is great. It is very well written and the acting is great.

I love the ending. The justice was served and they got back their "connection"!
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Vtea
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Dec 14, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
Lit 10/10 action kdrama whoever give this a low rating I'm sorry I'm judging you 😭 you have to be open minded and know what a good action and crime show that actually incorporates a story, raw acting and not just fight scenes. Ji sung is such a great and versatile actor and the overall setting and time pace of the show is actually really balanced. A show that is really binge worthy and that won't bored you out. Overall a really well-written show hopefully it'll win some Drama Awards it deserves
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Angela Reed
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Jul 18, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
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THE MOST BRILLIANT DRAMA OF 2024

The plot is so well executed and this is a type of drama where you have to pay attention to understand it! The plot is intelligent!
The building the suspense part was my favorite! It's not your usual fast-paced drama. So please give it some time to grow on you. The climax could be made a bit better!! But overall the drama was very good!
The acting of every person was too good! Park Tae Jin's acting was extraordinary!!
JISUNG AND HIS ACTING NEVER DISAPPOINTS! ANOTHER AMAZING DRAMA BY HIM!
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Nyy010
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Jan 5, 2026
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.5
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Brilliant Crime Drama Thriller!!

There are so many layers to this story, you have no idea when it starts out, just how many side roads and detours you'll be taken down before you reach the end. You might think it would be confusing with so many sub-stories, but somehow the writing makes it all work out in an easy fashion to turn this into such a fantastic thriller.
Ji Sung & Mi Do make a great protagonist duo. Naturally, their characters don't start out that way, but as the story continues on, they blend with perfection right before your eyes. With so many antagonists in this drama, it's kind of difficult to keep track of who you hate more, but that just compliments the superb supporting cast that delivers great suspense in every episode. Pretty much every person is hiding something, so it's amazing to watch how certain secrets come out later in the series, making events that happened early on, become more understandable in later episodes. It's like watching one big jigsaw puzzle come into focus, that's when you begin to realize just how horrible some of these characters truly are.
The flashback scenes were also brilliant, looking so realistic with the younger versions of the adult characters. It just added so much depth to the longtime friendship everyone had together since high school.
As you approach the later part of the series, I kept waiting for something to go wrong with the story line ... but not so. The last two episodes are the best part of the drama. Everything happened exactly as you could have hoped for, with a few shockers mixed in. In fact, right up to the last few seconds, it's a perfect ending for a truly enjoyable story.
There's a line used toward the end that really sums up what this entire story is about ... " Friendship is genuine. That's how it is with friendship, if you get obsessed, you can hurt each other. When money and greed get involved, it's no longer friendship"

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Islandgal
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Jul 8, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I just finished watching this drama, love the ending. Amazing cast, storyline and it`s those dramas that you enjoy watching. The Directors/producers did a great job, i would rewatch this drama again, and it has a few funny bits which makes it exciting to watch.
The cast did so well, and portrayed their character with charisma and style.
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Izzu162
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Jul 9, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
A really interesting police story with a fair amount of mystery and human drama. The moment you step into the world of Connection you really can't stop wanting to pursue the truth.

Who was the one behind the murder of Junseo? Who was it that orchestrated in getting Jaegyeong to become addicted to drugs? What kind of conspiracy was afoot that ties all these people who were connected to each other from the time of their youths? Because of these many questions one couldn't help wanting to dive into the mystery while rooting on Jaegyeong and his friends to solve the mystery while also fighting to not let the drugs get the better of them.

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Firstlife
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Jul 7, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 5.5

Every character is justified

Although it has too many characters, their presence is felt. They made contribution to the story. Well made and fast paced. After each episode, you'd want to see the next one.
As for the re-watch value, I'd say it's low coz it's very intense and no one wants to go through those emotions again haha.
Recommended series of this year❤️
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Dropped 3/14
AnshulGoyal
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 7, 2024
3 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 1.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Another Big mess and money well wasted by producers

Another mess in name of Kdrama's. What the fuck is with drugs. can't you find any other good narration or something to spend money on?
A person died and his nominee is the person he didn't along with and another person greedy for money.
Policeman on duty losses his weapon(firearm) and no one fucking cares..... What the fuck
Policeman taking drugs and no one notices that he is not sane. HOWWW??????
after 2-3 episodes I lost interest and dropped this one. it was not worth watching
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Melusinefandedrama
3 people found this review helpful
Mar 8, 2025
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

histoire solide et casting de folie !

C'est vraiment une très bonne histoire, bien construite, qui se dévoile petit à petit.
Les acteurs sont tous très bons et très connus :
Ji Sung (the devil judge), Jeon Mi Do (hospital playlist), Kwon Yul (my sweet mobster), Kim Kyung Nam (the king eternal monarch). Les supports sont également bien connus, et tout ce beau monde crée un bon thriller.
Meurtre ou suicide et si meurtre, qui ? c'est le point de départ de l'histoire, avec en plus une autre affaire vingt ans plus tôt entre tous ces protagonistes .
Un flic, une journaliste et un assureur, tous d'anciens amis, enquêtent sur le décès d'un ancien camarade d'il y a 20 ans.
Vont ils résoudre l'affaire si affaire il y a ?

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Lynnea
2 people found this review helpful
Dec 31, 2025
14 of 14 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

Thriller poliziesco brillante e sorprendente sul significato e valore dell'amicizia

Drama tosto – nel senso che sa il fatto suo - impegnativo, realizzato e confezionato con estrema cura. Un drama d’azione - thriller poliziesco davvero ben studiato ed eseguito. La trama è complessa e articolata, già dopo i primi episodi ci si trova avvolti da una fitta rete di intrighi e di intrecci, misteri e sospetti. In termini di quantità – e qualità - di contenuti è nettamente superiore alla maggior parte degli altri drama dello stesso genere: arrivata al quinto o sesto episodio ho avuto l’impressione di aver già visto tanto, con uno sviluppo della trama già ben avanzato.
Forse, questo punto di forza è altresì anche un potenziale difetto: bisogna proprio essere amanti del genere e degli intrighi, per apprezzare a pieno la serie, ed essere disposti a investire attenzione e concentrazione per comprendere e seguire tutti i passaggi concatenati. Una visione impegnativa, nel bene e nel male (sarò sincera, avendolo visto a più riprese, dopo la prima metà faticavo a ricollegare tutti i pezzi). Non un drama per rilassarsi e distendere la mente, insomma.

La trama, dicevo, è ben strutturata e senza falle: una sceneggiatura articolata che denota un importante investimento a monte per far sì che tutte le congetture e i dettagli trovino giusta collocazione senza mai contraddirsi. Spesso la coerenza viene a mancare anche nelle serie più semplici e banali, riuscire a mantenerla in un’opera così complessa non è cosa da poco.

Il cast è stellare. Tanti personaggi principali – di cui uno di punta – tutti interpretati da attori di talento che hanno saputo caratterizzare le diverse figure in modo eccellente. Sono dei veri e propri ritratti distinti e definiti, dove certe azioni e modi di ragionare sono propri dell’uno ma non dell’altro, per cui di fronte a una stessa situazione può essere osservata da diverse angolazioni, e gli sviluppi prevedere svariate reazioni e risvolti possibili. In cima c’è lui, Ji Sung: attore poliedrico e sopraffino è, per quanto mi riguarda, una delle due colonne portati (insieme a Namgoong Min) del panorama cinematografico coreano. Non importa quale drama facciano, quale ruolo rivestano: sono sempre eccellenti e impossibili da eguagliare.
In questa serie in particolare si è ritrovato a interpretare un ruolo decisamente particolare: a capo della squadra antidroga, viene aggredito, rapito e gli vengono somministrati una quantità di stupefacenti che di fatto lo renderanno un tossicodipendente. Quest’aspetto, già noto nell’incipit della trama, mi aveva un po’ turbata ed è stato probabilmente il motivo per cui non mi sono buttata a capofitto nella visione non appena uscito il drama. E’ un risvolto particolare, che ci sta, ma che ho trovato un po’ disturbante. Detto questo, la sua interpretazione è stata così equilibrata e convincente da aver attutito l’impatto dell’aspetto che temevo, a favore di una caratterizzazione del personaggio molto più sfaccettata e complessa.

Rispetto al thriller, è una storia che tiene col fiato sospeso dall’inizio alla fine. Per nulla prevedibile, l’elenco dei sospettati e dei moventi si fa sempre più ampio, le congetture dello spettatore – così come quelle del protagonista – vengono puntualmente sollecitate e poi smontate. La chiave di lettura dei vari personaggi cambia di continuo, in modo imprevedibile ma sempre supportato da una logica ineccepibile.
Mi sarei aspettata l’aggiunta di un pizzico di romance, i presupposti c’erano tutti e non nascondo che mi sia un po’ dispiaciuto, ma l’ho accettato nell’ottica che il tema centrale della storia riguardasse l’amicizia, con tutte le implicazioni positive – e negative – che questa è in grado di comportare ai diversi livelli.

L’unico appunto che mi sento di fare è quello della decentratura nella seconda parte del drama. Mi spiego meglio: la prima parte inquadra uno scenario molto ampio, dove le relazioni personali e quelle professionali appaiono ben bilanciate. Andando avanti il cerchio sembra restringersi attorno al gruppo degli ex compagni di scuola, aspetto che ci può stare ma che perde comunque di vista il resto. Ci sono svariati episodi nei quali il ruolo professionale di Jang Jae Kyung sembra un po’ svanire nel nulla: lo vediamo muoversi in autonomia a caccia di indizi per indagini che nemmeno gli sono state assegnate. La sua giornata lavorativa sembra davvero eclissarsi – paradossalmente dovrebbe essere più impegnata del solito già che è fresco di nuova nomina e promozione – e invece si muove come se fosse bellamente in ferie. Idem le interazioni tra e con gli altri ex compagni di liceo, che diventano sempre più private e informali, quasi possano sfuggire alla trafila procedurale e burocratica tipica di ambienti come quello della giustizia e delle forze dell’ordine. Il focus ha fatto un po' perdere il quadro d'insieme, insomma.

Detto questo, decisamente consigliato agli appassionati del genere, si rivelerà molto probabilmente un’ottima visione. Sconsigliato agli amanti del romance e suggerito – ma con le dovute avvertenze – a chi è alla ricerca di una vicenda ben fatta, già che risulta sicuramente soddisfacente ma occorre essere disposti a spremersi un po’ le meningi rispetto alle mere storielle da intrattenimento.

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