Strong Girl Namsoon: Great Villain, Everything Else Forgettable
As someone who loved Strong Girl Do Bong-Soon, I was genuinely excited for Strong Girl Namsoon. But sadly, this sequel turned out to be a huge disappointment.
The original had a perfect blend of quirky humor, fun action, and amazing chemistry between the leads. But this one lacks everything that made the first series memorable. The female lead and male lead have zero chemistry—every scene between them feels forced and lifeless. It’s hard to believe that the same writer who created the magic of Do Bong-Soon came up with this.
The main female lead’s acting is also a major letdown. She constantly pulls strange facial expressions that completely ruin the character. Instead of appearing strong and clever, she ends up looking confused or silly. It’s not charming or funny—it just makes the character seem foolish. And the superpowers have gone too far. Now she has ridiculous powers like super-jumping and supervision, which completely take away from the grounded fun of the original show.
But here’s the surprising part: the villain is actually the best thing about this series. He’s the only character who feels genuine and well-written. His presence on screen is powerful, and honestly, I found myself looking forward to his scenes more than anyone else's. The actor brought intensity and depth to the role, which made him stand out in a drama where most characters felt flat or exaggerated.
The plot itself goes nowhere fast. It starts off with potential but quickly becomes repetitive and uninteresting. There’s no spark, no emotional hook, and no good reason to stay invested—except, maybe, for the villain.
Also, the only moment that brought real excitement was the cameo of the original couple. That short appearance had more heart than the entire rest of the series.
Final thoughts: if you’re a fan of Strong Girl Do Bong-Soon, do yourself a favor and skip this. It doesn’t live up to the name and only damages the legacy of the original.
Rating: 3/10 (only because of the villain and the cameo)
The original had a perfect blend of quirky humor, fun action, and amazing chemistry between the leads. But this one lacks everything that made the first series memorable. The female lead and male lead have zero chemistry—every scene between them feels forced and lifeless. It’s hard to believe that the same writer who created the magic of Do Bong-Soon came up with this.
The main female lead’s acting is also a major letdown. She constantly pulls strange facial expressions that completely ruin the character. Instead of appearing strong and clever, she ends up looking confused or silly. It’s not charming or funny—it just makes the character seem foolish. And the superpowers have gone too far. Now she has ridiculous powers like super-jumping and supervision, which completely take away from the grounded fun of the original show.
But here’s the surprising part: the villain is actually the best thing about this series. He’s the only character who feels genuine and well-written. His presence on screen is powerful, and honestly, I found myself looking forward to his scenes more than anyone else's. The actor brought intensity and depth to the role, which made him stand out in a drama where most characters felt flat or exaggerated.
The plot itself goes nowhere fast. It starts off with potential but quickly becomes repetitive and uninteresting. There’s no spark, no emotional hook, and no good reason to stay invested—except, maybe, for the villain.
Also, the only moment that brought real excitement was the cameo of the original couple. That short appearance had more heart than the entire rest of the series.
Final thoughts: if you’re a fan of Strong Girl Do Bong-Soon, do yourself a favor and skip this. It doesn’t live up to the name and only damages the legacy of the original.
Rating: 3/10 (only because of the villain and the cameo)
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