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Kim Tae Ri delivers a bone-chilling performance in this horror thriller
The K-drama scene has all the genres you can think of, even horror. The ones I watched in the past were mostly zombie-centered like Happiness and Train to Busan while others leaned more toward the rom-com side like Oh My Ghost and Hotel Del Luna. Ghosts and zombies do not pique my curiosity enough that’s why I don’t tend to watch them. But a horror thriller lead by a versatile, multifaceted actress like Kim Tae Ri will never not intrigue me.
Revenant revolves around Gu San Yeong (Kim Tae Ri) getting possessed by a demon. Interestingly, Professor Yeom Hae-Sang (Oh Jung-Se) can see the demon which has possessed Gu San-Yeong. Together, they search for the truth behind mysterious death and the identity of the demon.
I was skeptical at first whether Kim Tae Ri can pull off a meek and self-loathing character in a thriller. But no doubt, Tae Ri is a stellar actress. Her dual performance gave me goosebumps and her eerily compelling acting deserves a daesang. She totally nailed the role of both a greedy ghost and a self-deprecating human.
Sometimes I get so lost staring at Kim Tae Ri's silky and smooth hair. Is this a Ryo CF? haha Jokes aside, the premise of this show is no different to other horror stories. One must uncover the name and story of the ghost to get rid of it. Revenant's plot anchors on the most common story arc for horror stories. The true pleasure in watching this is Kim Tae Ri's versatile and gripping performance.
The quiet but intense chemistry between Kim Tae Ri and Hong Kyung keeps me glued to the screen. I can’t get enough of their scenes together and I'm down bad for the both of them. Even when they're simply talking, electrifying sparks are in the air. Romance really hits different when it's just a sub-plot in thrillers.
Ultimately, the main point of the show goes to show how human greediness is scarier than ghosts who can do you no harm. It was an arduous and winding journey for the trio to solve the pieces of puzzle together. The only downside is that new characters are added in every episode, either to help or mislead them. The plot twist is nicely crafted. I get the sense that the writer established the mystery first and then built the entire story around it. Is this worth a rewatch? I’m having qualms about it. Tae Ri’s shoulder must have been sore for carrying this show alone. This is a nice watch, but it is still one of the typical thrillers.
Revenant revolves around Gu San Yeong (Kim Tae Ri) getting possessed by a demon. Interestingly, Professor Yeom Hae-Sang (Oh Jung-Se) can see the demon which has possessed Gu San-Yeong. Together, they search for the truth behind mysterious death and the identity of the demon.
I was skeptical at first whether Kim Tae Ri can pull off a meek and self-loathing character in a thriller. But no doubt, Tae Ri is a stellar actress. Her dual performance gave me goosebumps and her eerily compelling acting deserves a daesang. She totally nailed the role of both a greedy ghost and a self-deprecating human.
Sometimes I get so lost staring at Kim Tae Ri's silky and smooth hair. Is this a Ryo CF? haha Jokes aside, the premise of this show is no different to other horror stories. One must uncover the name and story of the ghost to get rid of it. Revenant's plot anchors on the most common story arc for horror stories. The true pleasure in watching this is Kim Tae Ri's versatile and gripping performance.
The quiet but intense chemistry between Kim Tae Ri and Hong Kyung keeps me glued to the screen. I can’t get enough of their scenes together and I'm down bad for the both of them. Even when they're simply talking, electrifying sparks are in the air. Romance really hits different when it's just a sub-plot in thrillers.
Ultimately, the main point of the show goes to show how human greediness is scarier than ghosts who can do you no harm. It was an arduous and winding journey for the trio to solve the pieces of puzzle together. The only downside is that new characters are added in every episode, either to help or mislead them. The plot twist is nicely crafted. I get the sense that the writer established the mystery first and then built the entire story around it. Is this worth a rewatch? I’m having qualms about it. Tae Ri’s shoulder must have been sore for carrying this show alone. This is a nice watch, but it is still one of the typical thrillers.
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