Those ratings are foul, this deserves more love.
"Confidence Woman" is a crime comedy that cleverly blends humor with the thrill of the con, offering a fresh take on the vigilante genre. The show centers around a trio of con artists who target the wealthy elite who exploit their fortunes for nefarious purposes. This premise immediately sets the stage for a narrative filled with both suspense and social commentary, as the audience is invited to root for characters who operate outside the law but within a moral gray area.
The strength of "Confidence Woman" lies in its well-developed characters. Yirang, the female lead, is the brains of the operation, portrayed with captivating complexity. Her meticulous planning and sociopathic tendencies are balanced by a hidden depth, keeping viewers engaged and eager to uncover more about her. The performance by Park Minyoung seems to be a highlight, effectively capturing the character's confidence and hidden vulnerabilities. James, the master of disguise, adds a dynamic element to the team. His ability to transform into various personas is not only entertaining but also crucial to the success of their cons. Park Hae-soo, known for his villainous roles, brings a refreshing twist to his character, showcasing versatility. Guho, the youngest member, provides a contrasting personality with his kindness and compassion. The interplay between these three characters creates a compelling dynamic that drives the story forward.
The acting across the board is impressive, with the cast skillfully portraying multiple roles throughout the heists. The expressive performances enhance the comedic elements and the emotional depth of the characters. The show's ability to keep viewers guessing, combined with its clever plotlines and strong performances, makes "Confidence Woman" a standout in its genre. It's a show that deserves more recognition for its engaging storytelling.
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good to watch after genie & tempest
Genie Felt Lackluster, Tempest Felt incomplete. Currently Watching This Alongside Love Ambition & I am enjoying both. Park Min Young Never fails to deliver alongside Park Hee Soon. Their Relationship & Chemistry was just wow. It was also so fun to see Lee ki Young make a guest appearance 😂😂. overall i would highly recommend this drama. i don't know why the ratings are so low. wish people would see this more. Park min young is such a diva & badass. we love a confident queen 🥰🥰. soo excited for the last 2 episodesWas this review helpful to you?
Underrated drama with great storyline but weak start.
What a fun ride this drama turned out to be! Although it took about three or four episodes to truly hit its stride, once the core team assembled and the dynamic took hold, I was completely hooked.The greatest strength of the series lies in the brilliant teamwork of the central trio. It was immensely satisfying to watch them operate, always staying several steps ahead of their targets to ensure justice was served. Every case felt fresh, providing exciting challenges and leading to genuinely entertaining downfalls for the villains. A major highlight was the performance of the actor playing James (Park Hee-soon); his ability to completely transform into new characters for each scheme was captivating and added a unique layer of flair to the show. Yun I Ran's wardrobe was so impressive, it felt less like watching a drama and more like attending a high-end fashion show.
Despite the high praise for the team and action, the drama carries one significant flaw: the backstory involving Yun I Ran. This subplot felt entirely disconnected from the compelling main narrative and ultimately detracted from the experience. The exploration of her trauma was poorly executed and could have—and arguably should have—been left out of the story entirely. It added no necessary depth and only served to interrupt the fantastic momentum built by the main action plot.
Overall, this is a highly enjoyable and intelligent story about a great team that catches villains. It’s a shame this drama is so underrated; its current rating simply doesn't do justice to the brilliant chemistry, engaging cases, and sheer fun factor it delivers. It's definitely a must-watch for fans of crime and teamwork dramas.
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it was better than I expected
To be completely honest, I wasn’t expecting much out of this drama and started watching it just to pass the time, but in the end it was a nice surprise.I’m a complete sucker for Park Min Young, so I might be suspicious here when I say this, but she completely shined on this role, making it refreshing to watch her play a cunning and smart character without a love line in this story.
Now… although I said it refreshing watching her in a drama where she didn’t have a love line, I’ll admit I’m a sucker for a good romance and kind of started this kinda hoping for one, however, the chemistry between the main cast was so freaking good, — it so natural and fun, that completely dismissed the need of a romance to keep me hooked, instead, I was always watching out for their antics, and trying to figure out how they would mess with Gun Ho next lol
I’ll admit that the ending, although satisfying, felt kinda short for how long it took to build up things to that point, still, it was satisfying to watch even if it was not perfect by my standards. Overall, a great drama and a 10 out of 10 would recommend if you want something light and entertaining, with a bit of comedy and a subtle mystery, to pass the time.
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Let'sssss get it!!✊?
❤️Honestly, I really liked it! The cast and acting were amazing, especially 🦋Park Min-young (as yun yirang) she totally owned her role. Every character had their charm and chemistry that made the show fun to watch. James (park hee soon), Gu-ho(jo jong hyuk) make it super delicious..!🐬🔥 The story felt a bit messy in the first half, but the middle & last few episodes were actually the best emotional, smart and full of twists.💥The dark aesthetic, lighting, and overall vibe were on point it had a mix of drama, humor, and stylish con-scenes that kept me hooked. Even with some flaws, it’s a unique and enjoyable heist drama. Definitely worth watching if you love strong leads and clever teamwork!✨💯
You all can give it a try!🥳
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Dissaponting ! This could have been something great but in the end, it just didn’t fully deliver.
I had a lot of expectations going into this drama because it started really strong. The first story was engaging, the setup was promising, and I genuinely thought this would be one of those clever, fast-paced con-artist stories. Unfortunately, as the drama went on, the story slowly lost its rhythm, and I was quite disappointed.
To be completely honest, the high rating I’m giving this drama is almost entirely because of the stellar cast, especially the actors who played the antagonists. They were exceptional and truly carried the show when the story itself couldn’t.
Plot*
The story follows three con artists who work together to help people who have been wronged. The group is led by Yun I-rang, a highly intelligent and creative woman who organises their operations while hiding secrets of her own. Alongside her is James, a veteran con artist with wit and humour, and Myung Gu-ho, the newest member of the team.
Structure & Storytelling
The drama consists of 12 episodes, with a new case or “victim” introduced every two episodes. The structure is very much Robin Hood–style: they scam the bad people, those who exploit, deceive, or harm innocent victims, steal their money, reimburse the victims, and keep a portion for themselves.
While this concept works well at first, after the initial story, everything began to feel disconnected. Instead of building momentum and a storyline of how all this began, each new case felt loosely stitched together. There were many elements thrown in, but they never fully came together in a way that kept me emotionally invested. I often felt confused rather than intrigued.
What truly kept me watching was the antagonists. The drama had an impressive lineup of well-known, extremely busy actors appearing as villains or in cameo roles, and honestly, I was surprised they managed to cast so many big names. These actors were phenomenal!!!. Their performances as bad guys were layered, convincing, and memorable and without them, I don’t think I would have ever finished the drama.
Acting Thoughts
Park Min-young is a very conflicting actress for me. She often plays characters who are traumatised in childhood, and this drama follows that same pattern. I was initially excited because this was supposed to be a revenge-driven role, but the main storyline tied to her character felt underdeveloped and not deep enough. I often asked this question," All of this just for that ?" IYKYK!!
The emotional depth wasn’t there, and despite the drama trying to make it dramatic and heavy, it never truly pulled me in. At times, her acting felt a bit unnatural to me.
Park Hee-soon is an actor I usually enjoy a lot, but in this case, I struggled to connect with him. His comedic moments felt forced, and the humour didn’t suit him in my eyes. This is the first time i am seeing him playing a comedy role, and I struggled to laugh. It just didn’t land the way it was intended. Of course, this is just my personal opinion!
Final Thoughts & Rating
Overall, the drama felt full of plot holes, and the ending was rushed. The main storyline never had enough time to properly develop, and instead of feeling cohesive, it felt like scattered pieces of information poorly connected. Maybe the limited 12-episode format played a role, but it still didn’t meet the expectations it set for itself early on.
If I were rating this purely on story, I’d give it a 5/10. However, because of the outstanding supporting cast and unforgettable antagonists, I’m bumping it up to a 7.5/10. They truly saved this drama for me.
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queen for real
I love a good revenge drama especially if it has some comedy in it. The trio worked so nicely and I loved their acting work. I loved the way the episodes went by, you'll see the situation where they're in at the moment, how everything works out, then goes south and then it was all their plan all along, finally you see how they worked out the plan and stuff. It was fresh.Was this review helpful to you?
Confidently good
Confidence Queen is a drama that I can confidently say is good. It's delightfully unpredictable, has great bromance and friendship, a nice set of unique characters that blend well together, i.e. the characters who are supposed to be bad make the viewer really hate them, the characters that are made to be supported have the viewers on their side. I would say however that there were a few unpredictable moments that made me confused, and I'm glad it ended where it did, as it was becoming a little repetitive; not bad, just on the verge of repetitiveness.I enjoyed the vast range of themes and scenery alongside costumes and cinematography. The OST was wonderfully addictive and the cast was what I expected from the cast when seen on paper: great. There were a few minor characters who were a little off and the extras were made to look seriously dumb and stick out like a sore thumb, unfortunately.
In conclusion, if someone was to ask me about whether they should try 'Confidence Queen', I would say yes, watch it, but try and binge-watch it. I think watching it at a slow pace myself made it a tad less enjoyable. It's still a solid drama in the drama world, however.
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Putting on hold from ep 9
I had been enjoying the ride of this show since ep 1. Loving the performance of the 3 leads, specially the actor who plays James. I think he is a genius actor who we need to see more in lead roles. The terrific acting has been carrying the show on its able shoulders, so much so that despite the obvious suspension of disbelief required at many places, the show(the con-acts) seemed believable. I loved the painter-arc and the beauty-product tycoon arcs. They were thoroughly enjoyable.But ep 9 suddenly felt disappointing with the introduction of the seafood tycoon arc and to be honest i dropped the episode halfway through . Somehow, the pattern of the show felt as if it was turning monotonous.
It feels almost as if the team intends to show us the scum of each profession.
I have kept the show on hold for now.
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Light, Sharp, and Surprisingly Addictive
Contrary to popular opinion, I really enjoyed Confidence Queen! I love it when the female lead is the mastermind, smart, beautiful, and just evil enough. The show’s format, focusing on a different case every other episode, kept things fresh and fun. Watching the evil characters finally get what they deserved was so satisfying.The childhood kidnapping storyline was probably the weakest part for me. a bit boring and unnecessary but it didn’t ruin the experience.
Park Min Young and Joo Jong Hyuk had great chemistry, though I did feel Park Hee-Soon was miscast. He’s definitely better suited for more serious, intense roles.
Overall, Confidence Queen was a great weekly watch: light, simple, and entertaining without needing too much emotional investment in the characters or the story. A solid, underrated drama for those who love clever female leads and stylish revenge stories!
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An Underrated Gem Elevated by Park Hee-soon
Park Hee-soon is truly the heartbeat of this show. While the storyline and production were solid on their own, it was his presence that gave the series depth, intensity, and unexpected emotional weight. Seeing him step into a new kind of role—distinct from his previous works—was refreshing, yet he still managed to carry over the same raw charisma that made his past performances unforgettable.One scene in particular stood out: when he plays the cop, there's a subtle callback to his role in The Bequeathed. The way he carries himself, the calm but commanding energy—it felt like a quiet echo of his previous character, but reimagined through a completely new lens. That moment gave me chills, almost like watching two worlds collide.
If you’re already a fan of Park Hee-soon, this series will give you a fresh appreciation for his range.
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