A Gripping Story, Stellar Acting, and Breathless Enemies-to-Lovers Chemistry
I watched the trailer of this drama and thought it wasn't really for me. After a second time coming across this drama, I decided to give it a go and at least watch one episode. I am so happy that I tried it, because it was so much better than I thought!!
It just gets better and better every episode and I am eagerly waiting for a new episode every week.
The Story
Gi Jun, played by Gong Myoung, is an ace in the internal audit team for the company Haemu. While he is handling a big corruption case and waiting for a promotion, he gets a new boss. In Ah, played by Shin Hae Sun, is a fearsome manager whose first decision is to pull him out of his current team and put him in the team that handles infidelity and misconduct. From then on, he spends his days looking into things like office affairs. Gi Jun feels like this is definitely a demotion and is very unhappy with his new boss. Not long after that, he gets an anonymous tip about his new boss; In Ah is allegedly involved in a workplace affair. Gi Jun sees this as his chance to take In Ah down and get back to his previous team.
The Acting
Gong Myoung is amazing in this!!! I last saw him in the drama Mercy for None, where he plays a very different character. I already knew he was a very good actor, but with this, he has proved himself even more. He brought 100% of his skills to this drama and made the character feel completely real. As he goes through all his emotions from initial shock, irritation, and disappointment over the setback to understanding, hesitation toward In Ah, and finally opening up, you are right there with him. He made it all absolutely believable. I loved every second of his acting.
Shin Hae Sun is also fantastic in this. She plays the bold, fierce, direct, and strong manager to a T. You know from the get-go that she is not someone to be messed with. As the story develops, you start to see another side of her. Shin Hae Sun also made her character and her emotions very believable. I loved seeing her embody this role.
The acting from both leads is absolutely phenomenal.
I thought of writing a best scene list but there are just too many, so watch it yourself and see which you like best 😉
Their Chemistry
I love dramas where the characters go from enemies to lovers and this drama has the same flow. Gi Jun definitely doesn't like In Ah in the beginning. As the episodes progress, he starts to see her in another light. In Ah goes from being strictly professional to opening up to Gi Jun.
What you end up with is an undeniable attraction that neither can escape from. I loved the scene where they both realize that in the ending of episode 4 / beginning of episode 5—the sparks are completely off the charts there! The actors really gave it their all with the chemistry in this drama. From the way Gong Myoung looks at Shin Hae Sun to every single touch he makes, the sheer emotion and heartfelt intensity he puts into those moments completely draws you in and leaves you totally mesmerized. Shin Hae Sun went right with that flow and added her own chemistry to that. Which leaves you with breathless chemistry and fantastic kisses and intimate scenes. I absolutely loved how their hands kept changing position during those intimate scenes and how they deepen the affection.
I have seen a lot of TV series and films and dramas—from the UK, America, Korea, and some from Japan and China—and I have to say this is one of my absolute favorites when it comes to chemistry and intimacy.
The Supporting Cast
Beyond the stellar main leads, the entire supporting cast does a wonderful job bringing the corporate environment to life. In particular, the supporting internal audit office team is absolutely great. They have wonderful group chemistry, and their interactions add so much depth, warmth, and flavor to the workplace side of the drama.
Visuals and Music
The cinematics of this drama are beautiful. My favorite was the way they filmed the scene in episode 8 with the upcoming sun. How the director envisioned the look of the drama and the execution of it was brilliant.
The music in this drama is also very impressive. The song "Home" from Alexander Stewart was perfect for the ending of episode 4 and "Liquid Dream" from SOLE was perfect for the scene in episode 8. Whoever did the music for this drama, please do more dramas!
I will update the review after watching the series completely.
It just gets better and better every episode and I am eagerly waiting for a new episode every week.
The Story
Gi Jun, played by Gong Myoung, is an ace in the internal audit team for the company Haemu. While he is handling a big corruption case and waiting for a promotion, he gets a new boss. In Ah, played by Shin Hae Sun, is a fearsome manager whose first decision is to pull him out of his current team and put him in the team that handles infidelity and misconduct. From then on, he spends his days looking into things like office affairs. Gi Jun feels like this is definitely a demotion and is very unhappy with his new boss. Not long after that, he gets an anonymous tip about his new boss; In Ah is allegedly involved in a workplace affair. Gi Jun sees this as his chance to take In Ah down and get back to his previous team.
The Acting
Gong Myoung is amazing in this!!! I last saw him in the drama Mercy for None, where he plays a very different character. I already knew he was a very good actor, but with this, he has proved himself even more. He brought 100% of his skills to this drama and made the character feel completely real. As he goes through all his emotions from initial shock, irritation, and disappointment over the setback to understanding, hesitation toward In Ah, and finally opening up, you are right there with him. He made it all absolutely believable. I loved every second of his acting.
Shin Hae Sun is also fantastic in this. She plays the bold, fierce, direct, and strong manager to a T. You know from the get-go that she is not someone to be messed with. As the story develops, you start to see another side of her. Shin Hae Sun also made her character and her emotions very believable. I loved seeing her embody this role.
The acting from both leads is absolutely phenomenal.
I thought of writing a best scene list but there are just too many, so watch it yourself and see which you like best 😉
Their Chemistry
I love dramas where the characters go from enemies to lovers and this drama has the same flow. Gi Jun definitely doesn't like In Ah in the beginning. As the episodes progress, he starts to see her in another light. In Ah goes from being strictly professional to opening up to Gi Jun.
What you end up with is an undeniable attraction that neither can escape from. I loved the scene where they both realize that in the ending of episode 4 / beginning of episode 5—the sparks are completely off the charts there! The actors really gave it their all with the chemistry in this drama. From the way Gong Myoung looks at Shin Hae Sun to every single touch he makes, the sheer emotion and heartfelt intensity he puts into those moments completely draws you in and leaves you totally mesmerized. Shin Hae Sun went right with that flow and added her own chemistry to that. Which leaves you with breathless chemistry and fantastic kisses and intimate scenes. I absolutely loved how their hands kept changing position during those intimate scenes and how they deepen the affection.
I have seen a lot of TV series and films and dramas—from the UK, America, Korea, and some from Japan and China—and I have to say this is one of my absolute favorites when it comes to chemistry and intimacy.
The Supporting Cast
Beyond the stellar main leads, the entire supporting cast does a wonderful job bringing the corporate environment to life. In particular, the supporting internal audit office team is absolutely great. They have wonderful group chemistry, and their interactions add so much depth, warmth, and flavor to the workplace side of the drama.
Visuals and Music
The cinematics of this drama are beautiful. My favorite was the way they filmed the scene in episode 8 with the upcoming sun. How the director envisioned the look of the drama and the execution of it was brilliant.
The music in this drama is also very impressive. The song "Home" from Alexander Stewart was perfect for the ending of episode 4 and "Liquid Dream" from SOLE was perfect for the scene in episode 8. Whoever did the music for this drama, please do more dramas!
I will update the review after watching the series completely.
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