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Unmasked korean drama review
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Unmasked
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by BraBurningChick Flower Award1
Feb 19, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 7
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

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.
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