Fun fact (In case you're curious about the real cases):
Episode 1: The case of 'Agadongsan' (아가동산) and 'O DaeYang Corporation' (오대양) -- Cult and mass sui****
Episode 2 and 3: 'Incheon Dongchun-dong elementary school student kidnapping and murder case' and 'Edmund Kemper' (2 grandparents murdered (when he was a minor), 8 serial murders and time (including biological mother)
[Culprit of Incheon case will be released on April 12, 2030]
Episode 4: 'Deux's Kim Sung-jae's suspicious death case' and 'Kim Bo-eun and Kim Jin-gwan case' (The victim was subjected to long-term SA by the defendant before the murder.)
[Kim Jin-kwan: 7 years in prison ( reduced to 2 years and 6 months on March 1993 , released around 1994 )
Kim Bo-eun: 5 years in prison (pardoned in March 1993)]
Episode 5: Collapse of demolished building in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (9 deaths and 8 injured)
Episode 6 and 7: The incident of Cho Joo-bin's accomplice stalking his homeroom teacher -- Student who conspired with Cho Joo-bin of ‘Nth Room’ to commit murder.
Episode 8 to 12: Deux's Kim Sung-jae's suspicious death case
Now the short review of the drama:
Unmasked delivers a gripping mix of crime, suspense, and dark humor, setting a new standard for investigative K-dramas. The sharp writing and unpredictable twists make every episode intense and addictive.
Strengths:
- Fast-paced, no fillers
- Smart dialogue & dark humor
- Unpredictable twists & emotional depth
Weaknesses:
- Slightly rushed finale
- Some side characters are underdeveloped
VERDICT: A must-watch for thriller fans. Engaging, thrilling, and unforgettable.
Episode 2 and 3: 'Incheon Dongchun-dong elementary school student kidnapping and murder case' and 'Edmund Kemper' (2 grandparents murdered (when he was a minor), 8 serial murders and time (including biological mother)
[Culprit of Incheon case will be released on April 12, 2030]
Episode 4: 'Deux's Kim Sung-jae's suspicious death case' and 'Kim Bo-eun and Kim Jin-gwan case' (The victim was subjected to long-term SA by the defendant before the murder.)
[Kim Jin-kwan: 7 years in prison ( reduced to 2 years and 6 months on March 1993 , released around 1994 )
Kim Bo-eun: 5 years in prison (pardoned in March 1993)]
Episode 5: Collapse of demolished building in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (9 deaths and 8 injured)
Episode 6 and 7: The incident of Cho Joo-bin's accomplice stalking his homeroom teacher -- Student who conspired with Cho Joo-bin of ‘Nth Room’ to commit murder.
Episode 8 to 12: Deux's Kim Sung-jae's suspicious death case
Now the short review of the drama:
Unmasked delivers a gripping mix of crime, suspense, and dark humor, setting a new standard for investigative K-dramas. The sharp writing and unpredictable twists make every episode intense and addictive.
Strengths:
- Fast-paced, no fillers
- Smart dialogue & dark humor
- Unpredictable twists & emotional depth
Weaknesses:
- Slightly rushed finale
- Some side characters are underdeveloped
VERDICT: A must-watch for thriller fans. Engaging, thrilling, and unforgettable.
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