One hell of a story & script — wow, what a concept. Poor execution couldn’t do justice to the material; the editor also couldn’t bind it together perfectly. The major problem is the performances, which are very mid — not a single actor truly excels to their maximum potential to elevate the scenes. All of this makes it an average watch. I’ll have to watch the original Japanese version.
After watching Episode 5: I think it started pretty well — good production quality, good cinematography, and a decent pace in the beginning. The direction is okay. But as the episodes go by, it keeps getting flatter and flatter. There’s no real thrill or seriousness. Considering the situation, it gives a very fake vibe in many moments —
Your close/best friend has died, you’re the victim, you don’t remember the incident, and there’s no evidence of the murderer — these are deeply complex emotions, but they’re not portrayed convincingly at all. Kim Jae-young (as Do Ra-ik) struggles to bring those emotions out properly; he lapses repeatedly, and the emotional depth just never comes through. His performance doesn’t feel molded to the character, and his behavior often contradicts the situations, making him come across as immature. As a result, the tone completely fails to match the gravity of the situation. Honestly, he’s the weakest part of the show so far.
On the other hand, Choi Soo-young (as Maeng Se-na) is brilliant — she absolutely nails her role. Every scene of hers feels like a breath of fresh air. She’s the life of this drama and brings depth to every moment, whether it’s subtle humor, courtroom scenes, or her idol fangirl side. She’s completely into the character, and that’s exactly why she proves how brilliant an actor she is.
Jung Jae-kwang (as Kwak Byeong-gyun) is also doing a solid job in portraying his character and fits well into the narrative. Kim Hyun-jin (as Park Chung-jae), who plays Maeng Se-na’s dependable private investigator, is doing fine work too — his performance feels natural and supportive, adding texture to the story without overshadowing anyone else.
The way the flashbacks are merged is spot on — the editing is crisp and gives you exactly the context you need without wasting time. I really love how those scenes are handled.
That’s all I have to say for now. I’ll talk more after watching more episodes. One last thing: the screenplay could have been much better. Many scenes feel unnecessarily slow, maybe due to screenplay or performances. Other than the actors I mentioned, no one really has a strong presence or pulls you into the scenes.
These are my genuine thoughts. I usually record my voice instead of writing long sentences and AI just helps refine the wording. Sorry if it didn’t feel genuine — I’ll work on improving how I express it.
I’ve just finished watching Glory, and while it leaves a generally good impression, it ultimately falls short of being a truly refined drama.
At its core, the series is well-written. The screenplay shows ambition, especially in its approach to characterization. The female lead is the strongest pillar of the show. Her character is carefully constructed and remains true to her nature throughout. What stands out is the balance she maintains—commanding without being loud, cunning without being exaggerated, and powerful without losing restraint. Her presence feels controlled and intentional, and the performance supports this vision with nuance and quiet authority. Her arc remains consistent and convincing from beginning to end.
The male lead, however, weakens the execution. His character appears solid at the start and is introduced with authority and emotional weight, but that depth never fully materializes on screen. The performance feels underplayed and passive. While this may be a creative choice in a female-led drama, it still fails to do justice to the character. In several scenes, he seems merely present rather than emotionally engaged, lacking the intensity required to match the narrative’s demands.
In the later half, the Duke family is introduced without sufficient groundwork in earlier episodes, revealing a lack of clarity in the direction. As a result, these characters feel uneven. While not poorly written, their performances come across as lukewarm, and none of them reach their full potential. Many of their scenes fail to leave a strong or lasting impression. Structurally, the screenplay struggles with cohesion. Some moments are allowed to build slowly and with care, while others are wrapped up far too quickly. This uneven rhythm—particularly noticeable toward the end—creates a disconnect between the buildup and the payoff, preventing the drama from feeling fully polished.
From a technical perspective, the series shines visually. The cinematography is atmospheric, and the costume design is striking, adding style and texture to the world. However, realism is where the direction falters most. Emotional scenes often feel staged, and the interrogation sequences are especially poorly executed. Instead of feeling tense or psychologically layered, they come across as flat and unconvincing, lacking the urgency and realism such moments demand. The scar and injury scenes are also handled clumsily—the makeup and staging are visibly artificial, breaking immersion and exposing technical weaknesses.
In conclusion: Glory is a series with strong writing, a commanding female lead, and striking visual design—but its uneven performances, inconsistent pacing, and flawed direction prevent it from achieving the depth and impact it clearly aims for.
Finished. Without a doubt, this was clearly conceived as a 16-episode series, from the script stage to execution. Otherwise, the erratic editing simply doesn’t make sense. One issue worth highlighting in the Hong Sisters’ writing is their handling of scene transitions. Using metaphorical moments is perfectly valid, but when these stretches are prolonged without narrative payoff, they end up feeling hollow and directionless.
I’ve said enough about what I liked and didn’t like about the drama, so there’s nothing more to add after watching the final episodes. Overall, it’s a strict 7 to 7.25 for me.
After watching Episode 2: I think this is fantastic. Let me start with the editing — the way it’s done is really superb and effective and I'm loving it. The screenwriting and direction are mostly on point, and the performances are good overall.
The way the show is structured, along with the cinematography and production value, feels solid and well put together. What really hooked me is the humor and the characterization. Most of the comedy works naturally, and the characters largely stay true to themselves.
That said, a few scenes felt slightly off and didn’t translate as well as they should have, which affected the impact at times. But overall, it’s going pretty well. After watching Can This Love Be Translated?( I'm on episode 11 on that), which honestly lacked many of these elements, this feels perfect to simply sit back and enjoy. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun in the coming episodes and hoping delivers exactly the kind of rom-com entertainment we need right now.
This was also one of the weakest edits I’ve seen in a drama. It genuinely felt like the editor had no clear idea of how to present each episode or how the scenes should breathe and connect. I’m not saying everything is messed up purely because of the editing, but something clearly went wrong in execution. Take the second couple, for example—the manager and the PD. Their scenes make very little sense in terms of progression. The way they suddenly connect, the level of understanding they reach in such a limited amount of time, it just doesn’t feel earned. I get that people can connect quickly, even hook up, but that level of emotional understanding needs proper buildup. I didn’t feel that development at all. Those scenes felt rushed and under-polished, and that’s where the editing really failed to sell the progression. Whether it’s the writing, the direction, or the edit—something was clearly mishandled
After watching Episode 10: I had huge hopes for this drama, but it just didn’t land at that level for me. It ended up being a disappointment. How do you mess up something with this level of quality? On paper, everything was perfect, but the direction is poorly handled and the editing is extremely weak. Scenes don’t flow into each other at all, there’s no narrative rhythm, and the storytelling never connects. The overall narration feels scattered and weak, which completely pulls you out of the experience. And honestly, I think this is the Hong Sisters’ weakest work to date. The emotions the scenes are supposed to convey never translate on screen. You understand what the scene wants you to feel, but you never actually feel it. Nothing seeps under the skin. Moments that should hit emotionally just fall flat.. That’s what hurts the most, because the story clearly has potential—a lot of it. It could have operated in a space similar to It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. Not recreating it, not chasing that iconic status, but at least aiming for that level of emotional clarity and intent. Instead, it feels like the director never fully knew what they wanted to say. The execution comes off less like a focused narrative and more like a polished, commercial travel vlog. Visually pretty, yes—but emotionally hollow. As I said before, the emotional scenes never converted. The humor worked in a bit, th3 comedy timing were off in the later r episodes. They were meant to hit, but they just didn’t—at all. The only scenes that really worked were at the very beginning. The opening intro was genuinely brilliant, and the Instagram “following each other” joke in the house was actually hilarious—that part was solid and showed real potential.
After watching Episode 3: the production value is insane — breathtaking visuals, fantastic costume design, and great music too. That said, it slightly misses depth in direction. The screenplay is good, but it feels like something’s still missing.
Kim Seon-ho is fantastic, and Go Youn-jung is good as well — she’s clearly still finding her footing, the show is good & it keeps getting better with every passing episode.
My expectations for the first episode weren’t fully met, which usually happens with highly anticipated dramas. It’s not that it’s bad, but it didn’t engage me as much as I expected. I wished for a more slice-of-life approach with genuine conversations. The show leans a bit into cheesy comedy, and while comedy can work even without that, the direction there didn’t fully land for me.
That said, I’m still very much looking forward to the upcoming episodes.
I think it started pretty well — good production quality, good cinematography, and a decent pace in the beginning. The direction is okay. But as the episodes go by, it keeps getting flatter and flatter. There’s no real thrill or seriousness. Considering the situation, it gives a very fake vibe in many moments —
Your close/best friend has died, you’re the victim, you don’t remember the incident, and there’s no evidence of the murderer — these are deeply complex emotions, but they’re not portrayed convincingly at all. Kim Jae-young (as Do Ra-ik) struggles to bring those emotions out properly; he lapses repeatedly, and the emotional depth just never comes through. His performance doesn’t feel molded to the character, and his behavior often contradicts the situations, making him come across as immature. As a result, the tone completely fails to match the gravity of the situation. Honestly, he’s the weakest part of the show so far.
On the other hand, Choi Soo-young (as Maeng Se-na) is brilliant — she absolutely nails her role. Every scene of hers feels like a breath of fresh air. She’s the life of this drama and brings depth to every moment, whether it’s subtle humor, courtroom scenes, or her idol fangirl side. She’s completely into the character, and that’s exactly why she proves how brilliant an actor she is.
Jung Jae-kwang (as Kwak Byeong-gyun) is also doing a solid job in portraying his character and fits well into the narrative.
Kim Hyun-jin (as Park Chung-jae), who plays Maeng Se-na’s dependable private investigator, is doing fine work too — his performance feels natural and supportive, adding texture to the story without overshadowing anyone else.
The way the flashbacks are merged is spot on — the editing is crisp and gives you exactly the context you need without wasting time. I really love how those scenes are handled.
That’s all I have to say for now. I’ll talk more after watching more episodes. One last thing: the screenplay could have been much better. Many scenes feel unnecessarily slow, maybe due to screenplay or performances. Other than the actors I mentioned, no one really has a strong presence or pulls you into the scenes.
At its core, the series is well-written. The screenplay shows ambition, especially in its approach to characterization. The female lead is the strongest pillar of the show. Her character is carefully constructed and remains true to her nature throughout. What stands out is the balance she maintains—commanding without being loud, cunning without being exaggerated, and powerful without losing restraint. Her presence feels controlled and intentional, and the performance supports this vision with nuance and quiet authority. Her arc remains consistent and convincing from beginning to end.
The male lead, however, weakens the execution. His character appears solid at the start and is introduced with authority and emotional weight, but that depth never fully materializes on screen. The performance feels underplayed and passive. While this may be a creative choice in a female-led drama, it still fails to do justice to the character. In several scenes, he seems merely present rather than emotionally engaged, lacking the intensity required to match the narrative’s demands.
In the later half, the Duke family is introduced without sufficient groundwork in earlier episodes, revealing a lack of clarity in the direction. As a result, these characters feel uneven. While not poorly written, their performances come across as lukewarm, and none of them reach their full potential. Many of their scenes fail to leave a strong or lasting impression.
Structurally, the screenplay struggles with cohesion. Some moments are allowed to build slowly and with care, while others are wrapped up far too quickly. This uneven rhythm—particularly noticeable toward the end—creates a disconnect between the buildup and the payoff, preventing the drama from feeling fully polished.
From a technical perspective, the series shines visually. The cinematography is atmospheric, and the costume design is striking, adding style and texture to the world. However, realism is where the direction falters most. Emotional scenes often feel staged, and the interrogation sequences are especially poorly executed. Instead of feeling tense or psychologically layered, they come across as flat and unconvincing, lacking the urgency and realism such moments demand. The scar and injury scenes are also handled clumsily—the makeup and staging are visibly artificial, breaking immersion and exposing technical weaknesses.
In conclusion:
Glory is a series with strong writing, a commanding female lead, and striking visual design—but its uneven performances, inconsistent pacing, and flawed direction prevent it from achieving the depth and impact it clearly aims for.
I’ve said enough about what I liked and didn’t like about the drama, so there’s nothing more to add after watching the final episodes. Overall, it’s a strict 7 to 7.25 for me.
The way the show is structured, along with the cinematography and production value, feels solid and well put together. What really hooked me is the humor and the characterization. Most of the comedy works naturally, and the characters largely stay true to themselves.
That said, a few scenes felt slightly off and didn’t translate as well as they should have, which affected the impact at times. But overall, it’s going pretty well. After watching Can This Love Be Translated?( I'm on episode 11 on that), which honestly lacked many of these elements, this feels perfect to simply sit back and enjoy. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun in the coming episodes and hoping delivers exactly the kind of rom-com entertainment we need right now.
I get that people can connect quickly, even hook up, but that level of emotional understanding needs proper buildup. I didn’t feel that development at all. Those scenes felt rushed and under-polished, and that’s where the editing really failed to sell the progression. Whether it’s the writing, the direction, or the edit—something was clearly mishandled
And honestly, I think this is the Hong Sisters’ weakest work to date. The emotions the scenes are supposed to convey never translate on screen. You understand what the scene wants you to feel, but you never actually feel it. Nothing seeps under the skin. Moments that should hit emotionally just fall flat..
That’s what hurts the most, because the story clearly has potential—a lot of it. It could have operated in a space similar to It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. Not recreating it, not chasing that iconic status, but at least aiming for that level of emotional clarity and intent. Instead, it feels like the director never fully knew what they wanted to say. The execution comes off less like a focused narrative and more like a polished, commercial travel vlog. Visually pretty, yes—but emotionally hollow.
As I said before, the emotional scenes never converted. The humor worked in a bit, th3 comedy timing were off in the later r episodes. They were meant to hit, but they just didn’t—at all.
The only scenes that really worked were at the very beginning. The opening intro was genuinely brilliant, and the Instagram “following each other” joke in the house was actually hilarious—that part was solid and showed real potential.
Two more episodes to go, let's see how it ends!,
Kim Seon-ho is fantastic, and Go Youn-jung is good as well — she’s clearly still finding her footing, the show is good & it keeps getting better with every passing episode.
My expectations for the first episode weren’t fully met, which usually happens with highly anticipated dramas. It’s not that it’s bad, but it didn’t engage me as much as I expected. I wished for a more slice-of-life approach with genuine conversations. The show leans a bit into cheesy comedy, and while comedy can work even without that, the direction there didn’t fully land for me.
That said, I’m still very much looking forward to the upcoming episodes.
Synopsis doesn't match with the title?
Btw, how did you feel about it?