Dare You to Death

Best JoongDunk series

I was really shocked when i started watching it, because if i have to be honest i wasn’t really sure about how gmmtv will pull this one out. The plot and the storyline is really interesting and it keeps you invested in the story. The actors did really good job i like the fact that dunk finally got to have a different role and i think he did better than ever. (improved a lot just close that damn eyes when u kiss). I didn’t give this drama a 10 cuz i think the ending was rushed. 12 episodes would be fire especially with this type of plot. Overall It’s really good i hope we get to see more dramas like this!

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The most incapable police officers ever!

OMG... why did GMMTV decide to put this pile of crap on Netflix? If they wanted to promote BLs, this was the wrong series to do it. This series was also the wrong series for the actors. Would they be 15 years older, than their ranks would make sense, but so, it was completely unbelievable. While we all wish the actors do stuff besides school or university GMMTV does not comprehend that certain roles requires an certain age. What's even worse, they had considerable audio problems through many episodes where they (the production team) failed to check that the recording would be fine. For GMMTV this is inexcusable. It's not an independet low budget production where technical shortcomings can be overlooked, but not when they put it on Netflix.

The story itself is also boring as fuck, there is not even a real romance evolving, just one guy pushing the other and it just "happens"... no finesse, no real heartbeating moments... For a BL this was very disappointing. I don't have to talk about how incapable they both are as police officers, going first to eat and then go the location - while at said location someone dies... OMG.

Everyone rating this show high should take off their pink glasses and really question what they are rating. This shows has no heights at all. Yes, to watch JoongDunk is nice, but there are tons of tiktok/shorts seeing them together and that is WAY better than watching this. I did not expect much from GMMTV but even then it was a great disappointment and a waste of my time. I know the fanarmy will bash me and say I should not watch it if I don't like it, but the point is I watch it to write reviews for people who don't have the time to watch a lot and to tell them not to waste their time. There are ton more series even from GMMTV which are way better than this crap.

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Really needed better balance between romance and case solving

Couldn't hold myself back, had to add a review. Damn over the years i love how their acting has visibly improved. Especially Dunk during hidden agenda and star and sky u could see his acting was kinda... awkward and not very natural but then in heart killers he just killed it and here he is killing it😌

I really love how their roles switched from FadelStyle haha. I love how Jade is more like style here flirty & sly and kamin is rich cold boy who's not falling for any of his tricks 🤭🤭 so we're doing great on the romance side

As for the suspense, murder mystery side. I think we're going good here too cz i am curious and kinda regretting watching it on air😭😭

Edit: that's how i started watching this drama but I'm disappointed. I'd not watch this show if not for JoongDunk. I feel the balance between romance and suspense is totally off. For 8 episodes the case has barely showed any progress. The police says they wanna save the kids but they never try🙃. They always show up after someone dies. Okay you don't have permission to protect them atleast ask an informant to tail them or something. The worst part is an inspector's brother is involved and he got no idea about his brother meeting his friends or not coming home for a night. Soo many people died in a short time span this case should on top priority but they're taking their own sweet time. The kids are dumb for not informing the police about the dare letters when all their friends are dead. Any normal person would know they're gonna die too so better get help. Also champ why tf is he scared? He can just hire gaurds and protect himself idk the avengers gang seems dumb the police doesn't care... I'd prefer if they had a better balance like dramas like "laws of attraction" or "goddess bless u from death". gmmtv just sucks with suspense i guess cz it was the same with melodies of secrets but that was slightly better than this.

Edit: the last 2 episodes were kinda good although the middle was meh i think I'd like it much more if i didnt spoil myself with the killer😅 so that's my bad. Also loved the real life joongdunk reference in the drama. Hope to see them marry onscreen soon😭😭😭

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The chemistry is amazing!

Overall was nice to watch and i love the chemistry and how the relationship develops. With proper space and the love at first sight + dedication was obvious. The interactions are adorable too . No super obscene scenes from the main characters but is sweet till u go crazy. The visuals were crazy and i love the sulky part and also seeing how the characters change n improve.

The storyline is interesting and things come together quite nicely. Plot twist was quite amazing yet also predictable but the intensity was real.

Personally not a fan of the ost , which is usually helps to build the vibes and moods but i guess it is a police investigation death show so maybe not applicable.... but they have nice voices

Definitely will rewatch again , highly recommended

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Nice start but progressively got bad

I was actually so excited to see a crime BL but honestly so many scenes just made me laugh, cringe or question how out of reality this is.

Its like the writer only cared about the romance and forgot the plot altogether. the cuts were so wierd like someone would be getting killed and the two leads would be enjoying themselves - every single time? was that supposed to be poetic lol??
The police department does not care, nor do the "victims" thier whole squad dies one by one but theyre still keeping secrets talk about stupidity. the department is just chilling, the media is ignored, the polititians do not care? where is complexity and nuance of a crime tv show? the two leads would be flirting in the office and sleeping in the office and literally cause no tension? thats literally not how things work in real life! It seemed like this show is made in fantasy world . i dont see anyone talking about how out of touch this show is from reality. Jade's literal brother is part of the squad but jade is still part of the case? Half the show the police havent been able to catch anyone and were so bad at their job it was crazy actually.

Now the romance part is cute and all but the progression of their relationship is a bit inconsistent and kinda fast i guess. but they had good chemistry overall. its honestly not about the acting but about the script and the storyline. this had so much potential it makes me sad.

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I am so confused

If you like JoongDunk pairing...then watch something else :)

I was excited about this series as I really like JoongDunk ship but not gonna lie, at the end, I was very confused. I am not expecting a highly complex story telling, but please at least make it make sense a little bit.

To be more specific, we have a murder of a university student, and automatically her 7 friends become suspects for her murder. One of the suspects is Jay whose older brother, Jade, is a police captain and he is involved in this murder case. Except from Jade, we also have Kamin, who is the inspector for this case and highly believe in justice. When these two meet for the first time, there is a sparkle and Jade is constantly flirting with Kamin, but the latter is a serious person, he can't do that.

However, from the first episodes, somehow, Jade persuades Kamin to move to his house. WHAT? You literally just met dude and you are coworkers, why in the world would you propose that? On top of this proposal, Kamin accepts moving in and staying in a house with Jade and Jay. WHAT?? You literally just met, please be aware of your surroundings! Apparently you are a law graduate and an inspector of the fucking police, have you not heard of STRANGE DANGER BEFORE KAMIN?

But to be honest, the most frustrating thing about this series, was how quickly the mood change. For example, we begin with the first murder, and then each suspect receives a "Truth or Dare" cards in which they have to select what to do in order not to be killed (please keep in mind that these 8 people were supposed to be friends. 2 SUSPECTS DIE AND THE REST OF THEM CONTINUE GOING AT THE UNIVERSITY! WHAT??? But in the between of the murders and university scenes, we have to see how the Captain and the Inspector flirt each other. Jade my dude, is younger brother is a suspect for a murder and he is waiting for his turn to receive the "Truth or Dare" card, and you have the luxury to go for shopping with Inspector? WHAT?

I might be too strict and mad with this series, but as a total I don't really think that it is a good series. If you want to watch JoongDunk, watch something else. Dare you to Death is an irrelevant show, which if they skipped the murderous stuff, would possible be worth it.

Last but not least, is it just me or Sing, the actor who portrays Dr. Ruth, looks like Ryota from Generation Exile Tribe? No?

Anyway... bye

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Dare You to Death (2025) – EP.10 Final

The final episode reveals that Fai, who was believed to be dead, is actually alive and behind the entire revenge plot together with her doctor boyfriend.

Her motivation is undeniably tragic, and the confrontation scene forces Jay into an impossible moral choice. The emotional weight of Fai’s backstory adds depth, and the hostage sequence carries genuine tension.

However, the “Fai is alive” twist, while shocking, feels somewhat abrupt. A bit more foreshadowing would have strengthened the reveal and made the suspense feel more earned. The mystery elements — especially the “Truth or Dare” envelopes and the masked figure — had strong potential, but the overall structure feels slightly uneven toward the end.

After the case is resolved, the tonal shift to Kamon and Jade enjoying a romantic vacation feels very GMMTV — comforting for fans, though somewhat detached from the emotional aftermath, particularly for Jay.

As always, the chemistry between Joong and Dunk remains the highlight of the series. Dunk’s screen presence is undeniably strong — he looks effortlessly charismatic in this role. While some emotional scenes could have carried more nuance, his visual impact and natural pairing with Joong continue to anchor the show.

Overall, a decent finale with solid chemistry, though the suspense writing could have been tighter.

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It could have been perfect (YES IT HAS SPOILERS)

Every year I watch GMMTV line-up and in lasts year Dare You to Death was one of the shows I was more excited for. Here is my honest opinion about the show.

First of all I haven't read the novel so I just have an opinion of a viewer that has only watched the show.

I really liked the plot. By the plot I mean the murders and the mistery scenes. I'm not a casually watcher of crime shows but I started this one off course because of JoongDunk, not gonna lie. The thing is that I didn't enjoy their scenes so much. Not a problem with the acting, let me explain myself. I think the show whas so short and things between them happened so fast that they didn't have time to fit the love story in. I don't know if you (if someone is reading this lol) understand it.

Okay, going back to the main plot, cause I think the main plot is the crime. I liked it a lot. I don't know how the plot twist felt for other watchers because by the second episode I had already figured it out (like, everything, that Puifai was alive and that the doctor Puth was helping her, with the time I made a theory that they were dating and it came out being exactly like that), I just know that I felt so proud of myself for doing it. I like when shows don't give us fake hopes so this is a very good point.

So, I would recommend this show beacuse of the mistery parts, not the romantic ones cause I think they didn't fit at all, again, not the actors, the way it was done. Anyways, I loved waiting every thursday for this show, it was worth it.

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Script's a mess, but we still love JoongDunk

With all due respect, and retaining our love for JoongDunk; the show made little sense storywise. I haven't read the novel, probably half of what's wrong could be blamed on it.
The characters' choices made no sense. While their friends were literally dying, the remaining guys continued living their normal lives, going outside alone etc. as if someone's car was stolen or just a house burned down.
The killers never left anyone alive after choosing T or D, and everyone still believed they won't be murdered.
The ending was the biggest mess. Why are there only two policemen on the scene in the last ep? The big grown-ass man Kamin pointing a gun at Fai, but unable to knock out the small girl? Why is Jay outside and safe, but then suddenly kidnapped again to be burned?
Screenwriters should have gone with simpler solutions.
It's 8 stars from me solely for the humour, love and JoongDunk in the series. Heart killers was their better work, it made more sense. Cheers.

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Only good thing is Joongdunk

Just finished watching Dare You to Death, and I have very mixed feelings about it.

First of all, the songs and overall production were really good. The OSTs were beautiful and matched the mood of the scenes perfectly. The cast also did a great job with their performances. Everyone delivered their roles well, and visually the drama was quite pleasing.

However, the story writing was honestly disappointing. The first three episodes were actually interesting and made me curious about where the story was going. The pacing felt decent and there was some suspense that kept me watching. But after episode 4, the plot started to feel very slow and repetitive. Many scenes felt unnecessarily stretched, and the storyline didn’t really develop in an engaging way. It became quite boring, and at some points it felt like nothing meaningful was happening.

To be very honest, the only reason I continued watching the drama was because of JoongDunk. Their chemistry was the main highlight for me. Every scene they had together was enjoyable and kept me from dropping the series completely. Their acting and natural interaction really carried the emotional moments of the show.

If it wasn’t for them, I probably would have stopped watching halfway. The writers had a good start and a lot of potential, but the execution after the early episodes just didn’t live up to expectations.

Overall, great cast and music, weak storyline. I stayed till the end only for JoongDunk.

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Another Joong & Dunk drama. Of course here I come… quite excited for this actually…

The story centers on a series of mysterious and gruesome deaths that follow a sinister game of "Truth or Dare."

A student named Puifai dies unexpectedly after a night of partying with her close-knit group of friends. While it initially looks like an accident or overdose, the investigation reveals a much darker reality.

Two law enforcement officers with clashing personalities are forced to work together: Captain Jade; A sharp, slightly cynical officer. And Inspector Kamin; A newly transferred, highly principled inspector who often butts heads with Jade's methods.

The Deadly Game: As Jade and Kamin dig deeper, they realize Puifai's death was just the beginning. The victims' "friends"—who call themselves "The Avengers"—are being targeted one by one. Each death is preceded by a "Truth or Dare" challenge that forces the targets to either reveal a shameful secret or face a fatal "dare.”

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Joong & Dunk chemistry is never a miss. I'm glad they keep their partnership
+ Interesting story, but unfortunately very poor implementation. A little crazy, but I quite like the surprise of the real culprit.

What I don't like:
- Stupid plot. They really forget the first rule of investigation. Police can't investigate people close to them, to avoid tampering with the investigation. And it's clearly Jade's brother who is one of the suspects, and yet he is still very much involved with the case.
- The story of how Jade & Khanin become together seems planned. We know they will be together, but the way to that ending just feels planned. If we don't know the ending, it will not be obvious.

Overall just watch this for your fav actor/ess….

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