kkimchay

a clear critique of the job market and having to work under capitalism utilising metaphors and bat-shit surrealist approaches. honestly perfect.

the horror isn't the ghosts, the monsters and the world beyond, it's the fear of being poor yet having no acceptance within the world and fearing work before you even get the chance to work; it's seemingly getting harder and harder day by day. the horror is the competition and the way humans are pitted against each other - each to their own, all to be able to live because how can someone live without money?

the storyline is extremely compelling and the cgi and costuming as well as sets are so cool and immersive. the pierott clown is such a menace, let me punch you in the face, thanks. the green screen needed some touch up and the music too as it was louder in some scenes than others but overall, it is such an intriguing story and the surrealist aspects and metaphors are just so damn cool and perfect for what the series tries to talk about.

the performances are also amazing and it's truly what also makes the story even stronger, there are some under-utilised aspects but it's clear that they want to make another season which is why the last episode specifically clearly ended with such a big cliffhanger and a rather underwhelming last fight.

literally spent the rest of my day binge watching this series and watching these always reminds me why kdramas are so good at having underlying themes, critiques and different approaches.

will be waiting for a season two for this one 👀.

"poverty is scarier than ghosts."