The Heart Killers

I just watched ep.1 with all the cast a week ago and my experience was overwhelmed, I love everything about this series.
First of all, the casts , FK acting is alway fantastic ! their chemistry and everything, couldn’t stop watching them teasing each other for a week now haha. Also JD i’ve never seen nor watch they acting together before but in this series I really love the dynamic between them. I have so much fun when they appear on screen.
Wanna praise the production team too, they did great! The art production is on point, they truly put a lot of work in this series.
I really looking forward for the next episode and all the turns they will took(wanted to see bison turn bad haha).

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bad casting

I usually love First and his acting. I think Dunk is really pretty but I think he really needs to work on his acting before starring in another series.

I had some expectations before watching the first episode. But I think this is just bad casting, I don't think anyone fits their character except for Joong, he fits the role pretty good.
The acting from Dunk really brings down everyone else.
I really liked the acting by First in Not me as Yok and I loved him in that role. I felt he could have done better in this role since it's kind of similar to Yok. The difference from Not me and this series is that when First starred in Not me, he was surrounded by some really good actors. I just don't buy him as Kant.
I feel like the director of The heart killer is to blame for most things that felt off.

Everything about this feels forced except maybe for Joong.
Also everything in the story feels rushed.

I will try to continue watching this series to see the progress. If I can stand it.

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They hired me to romance an assassin, but they didn't know I was the real heart killer.

This is a film that has ideas and has "da vibez," but lacks the ability to bring them to life. The Heart Killers came to me as a contradiction—in its expectations, in the reviews, and in the feelings of those who had seen it. There was praise and there was criticism, and it seemed this was not an easy watch for everyone. In other words, one’s feeling about the film is entirely a matter of taste, and this time, it fell outside of mine.

This is a strange film. I had to exclaim that it was "strange" multiple times while watching—it was beyond my imagination, beyond my threshold for acceptance, and yet simultaneously below it. This time, "strange" is not a compliment. Before I dwell on its strangeness, I want to talk about what the film did well. First, the idea: a freelance tattoo artist, whose main concern is his younger brother, is "hired" to seduce an assassin to uncover the mastermind behind the deaths of several high-society figures, all in exchange for having his criminal record wiped clean. Meanwhile, his friend, a car mechanic—a tough, somewhat reckless, defiant, and fearless soul—joins the plan to "seduce" another assassin to help his friend succeed. The "seduce them for the mission" trope is always an interesting one, offering a safe path to creating a film that is sufficiently humorous, dramatic, thrilling, and even heartbreaking. The moment the heart killer is discovered by the literal killer is also the moment he realizes the heart he just stabbed is his own—this is the "peak" moment I always anticipate, the turning point that activates a cascade of heightened emotions. This trope will always lead to that trigger—successfully or not—and I had every right to be hopeful. And indeed, The Heart Killers followed the roadmap perfectly. It wasn't innovative, but it was safe enough to keep me invested: there were clear motives, a lighthearted and humorous "seduction" phase, budding feelings, the thrill of nearly being discovered, the shattering moment of discovery, reconciliation, and finally, teaming up. It even threw in a sharp turn at the end to ramp up the pace for a completely satisfying conclusion. The film's color grading and cinematography also made an effort to build a fairly "cinematic" atmosphere; the scenes didn't feel "low-budget" and showed a certain level of investment.

However, within these points of praise lie obvious flaws. What the film produced was a promising idea, a by-the-book plot progression, and polished scenes—but the one crucial element needed to make it a good film was invisible: connection. If making a film is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, The Heart Killers had the frame and all the pieces, but somehow, the person assembling it couldn't make them fit. The edges of the pieces were overlapping, misaligned, and unable to touch. Some parts were missing, others were superfluous. The final result is a clunky, uneven picture. To be precise, this picture lacks smoothness. The first time I noticed this was after finishing an episode and feeling no compulsion to watch the next (perhaps this would be less apparent if I watched it weekly, but when binged, this flaw becomes glaring). The plot points lack the glue to connect everything, including the viewer, to the film. The very structure, which clearly divides the narrative between two couples, makes the composition feel disjointed, dry, and disconnected. This lack of connection doesn't just exist within the film itself but also creates an emotional disconnect between the film and the viewer (not to mention that the interactions between characters sometimes feel lacking).

And in a film this "patchwork," the acting becomes a critical element to discuss. This time, First and Khaotung delivered solid performances. Perhaps thanks in part to a more fluid and fitting script, the loveline between their characters, Bison and Kant, felt more genuine, mature, and logical to me. From their initial impressions of each other to Bison falling into the trap and pulling the heart-killer Kant down with him, to the truth being revealed, Bison's desire for revenge (for hatred is a sign of lingering love), and Kant's own confirmation of his feelings (though the psychological development here felt a bit abrupt—resolved after a single conversation?), they reconcile and become an official couple. This arc was a relatively peaceful current, with only occasional moments meant to emphasize Bison's dangerous, unhinged nature. Otherwise, their relationship was low on drama. Even the BDSM element (beyond just adding aesthetic flair) was cleverly implemented to create a high-stakes payoff during the climax (the penguin), which made me appreciate its purpose and prevented it from feeling like mere fanservice or cringe. Yet, for some reason, First and Khaotung's chemistry this time around didn't feel explosive. They fulfilled their roles, and their relationship was stable, but it was missing that certain spark. Was it the maturity of the relationship? Or was this dynamic simply not to my taste?

Next, we must discuss Fadel and Style's storyline. In contrast to Kant and Bison, their relationship felt clunky, awkward, and far more turbulent. First, I must acknowledge the improvement in Joong and Dunk's acting (mostly Joong—the last film I saw him in was *Star in My Mind*, so his progress felt significant. Dunk also tried, but generally still came across as stiff and not fully immersed in his role). But for whatever reason, the romantic development between their characters felt forced. Fadel's psychological shift was present but difficult to trace, making him feel out of character at times. It was hard for me to pinpoint the specific "sparkle" moment between Fadel and Style; their relationship remained ambiguous and hard to define. I understood they were in love, but my own feelings were conflicted, which I found odd: at times it was cheesy, at others dry, sometimes logical, sometimes nonsensical. This, in turn, made me question their performance. What if Kant and Bison's storyline was smoother simply because the actors carried it?

Beyond these contradictions, the film suffers from several plot holes and logical inconsistencies. Why would the police send a tattoo artist with a prior theft conviction to investigate a dangerous assassin syndicate (a point many have raised)? Why would Kant lure his friend, Style, into a perilous plan involving contact with a killer? Why would the villainess behind it all murder an entire family just to adopt the child and train him as her assassin—why not just adopt an orphan? Why were there so few people involved in such critical missions (like the revenge plot in the final episode)? The scene where Fadel and Style meet the two uncles on the road was also very contrived (it existed only to resolve their conflict and set up the iconic bathtub scene). In short, it felt like the filmmakers came up with certain scenes first and then tried to build supporting details around them to justify their existence. These elements became mere tools to get to the "important" scenes they wanted, without investing equal effort into every part of the story. This turns certain details and characters into disposable plot devices, easily forgotten, and contributes to the lack of cohesion in the overall picture. This focus on specific puzzle pieces also obscures the ultimate meaning. The film's messages—letting go of the past, looking to the future, violence is not the solution, learn to love yourself and let yourself be loved—are mostly delivered through unnatural-sounding philosophical lines and are not clearly woven throughout the narrative. It all becomes incomprehensible when, after getting out of prison, Fadel and Bison—with Style, Kant, and their families watching—choose to kill Lily.

In conclusion, The Heart Killers has potential and many opportunities to stand out, but its filmmaking approach is clichéd and unpolished. This results in a journey that is bumpy, uneven, and ultimately not smooth or easy enough to swallow for my taste.

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The Heart Killers has been the best series I've ever seen (i love wednesdays)

There are really no words to describe this masterpiece, even though only one episode of thk has passed, it has made me come out of the bl block and love this series with all my soul.
Cinematography, history, characters, music, everything in general is art <3
I waited all year for this series since my favorite couple is Firstkhao and it has not disappointed me, it is meeting my expectations<3
Seeing my firstkhao playing kantbison showing new sides of them is beautiful :3 (ily bison)
It's the first series I've seen from Joongdunk and I love it, I'm loving fadelstyle immensely.
My Wednesdays are the best since the start of this series <3 I love you the heart killers, ily firstkhao :3

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JoongDunk and FirstKhaotung

I like how the story started as the two relationship between Bestfriend and Brothers introduce in the first episode. I like the cinematography as well because it gives me like I'm watching an American movies especially the vintage cars, the house structure and the design of heart burger. I also love how the characters dress up. Not the typical one especially for Style who obviously the fashionable one. I'm a JoongDunk fan but I love how I am getting excited with FirstKhaotung scene as well that I didn't have to skip the scenes just to watch JoongDunk part. Ended the series has a lot to offer and I'm very excited for the next episode

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The first episode of thk was very very good. I was really expecting something more serious but now I can trust that thk is a romantic comedy and I will eat it up.
So, we know for a fact that First and Khaotung always do a very good job in their series, both for acting skills and for the chemistry, like the chemistry is INSANE. For Joong and Dunk I really don’t know much about them acting and their chemistry but I really liked Fadel and Style in this episode, like I’m very interested to see their relationship. Tbh I laughed very much with Style, he seems kinda crazy lol.
The soundtrack is good, the OST… bro this OST is soooo good, Khaotung killed it. It’s probably my favorite OST. The intro is good. I really liked the first episode. One thing that I always hope to getting better in gmmtv series is audio, so it’s the same here. But ok, that’s it.
Oh, and my favorite part/scene of this episode is Bison being silly about Kant, like dude u already like him 😭😭😭
To finish, the NC scene/red room scene was good too. The Bison leg on Kant’s shoulder??? CRAZY. I can’t wait for the next episode. Let’s goooo

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I just saw the first episode, the plot seems very interesting, a story of subterfuge that turns into love. The characters are interesting, Style is an easy-going and unconventional boy, the opposite of Fadel, very rational and always on the alert. The right mix for an amazing love story. Bison who wants peace of mind and love and Kant who is ready to lie to him just to have peace for him and his brother. The four actors are as good as in all their other works, but the production and editing are a bit mediocre, their work needs to be improved, especially the audio part and the use of sounds and background music

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