Great action drama with good storyline
Wow, what a nice surprise! I didn't expect it to be so good. I was captivated by the story from the first episode and I loved the Eui Gyeom and Yun Gi throup. I like how their relationship develops throughout the drama. The fighting is amazing, as is the storyline. The more we learn about Eui Gyeom's past, the more sympathy we feel for him and the more resentment we feel towards his family, especially his father.The first half of the drama was amazing; I liked the fighting scenes, and Eui's desire to fight made it so captivating.
If I compare it to *Study Group*, I would say this drama is better, as the fights feel real and the storyline is great. Don't get me wrong, I like *Study Group*, but it lacked deep emotions and a complex storyline.
I hope we get a season 2 so we can see more of our superheroes.
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Great drama- you will feel their emotions from the beginning and cry your eyes out
I love this drama as it made me feel emotion from the first episode. I like how they switch from the past to the present. It is a very emotional story about love, guilt, and friendship. From the beginning, you know it is a sad story, but you will still cry your eyes out. I love Seo Ji Hoon's acting. He was also great in *Begins Youth*. I wish to see him in more dramas.What will hit hard is the fact that it is very realistic and how people who are left behind are, or have to deal with, guilt. I like how we are getting slowly to know Ha Min and So Mang's relationship, even if it makes it more painful. Their interactions were my favorite part of the drama. It is sad to see how parents push their children to the limit and do not think about the consequences until it is too late.
This drama will stay with me for a long time.
This drama is similar to *Way Back Love*.
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Thiller with great atmosphere but badly written.
Good thriller with a good storyline. My favorite character was Detective Seong Jun. The female lead was quite annoying; toward the end, I could not stand her. The atmosphere is great, so it's a shame the drama is not quite there. To be honest, I did not expect the plot twist and was surprised, as usually, you can guess who the killer is. It's a nice watch, and it's only six episodes. If it were better written, it could have been a great thriller.Was this review helpful to you?
the drama felt like never ending....too long and it got boring, no real connection to characters
The first few episodes were great; I was very excited about the drama, and I loved the storyline. As time passed, I lost focus and was not drawn to the drama, and I did not care about the characters and I did not feel any connections. The episodes were especially long and started to drag, and I was getting bored. I think if they had taken a different direction, it would have been more interesting. The storyline was getting weaker, and each episode felt never-ending.The production is great, as is the acting. especially Jin Goo did an amazing job portraying both characters. I really tried to keep watching it but gave up at episode 9 as I did not have the will to watch the remaining 8 episodes.
To be honest, it cannot compare to *Red Sleeve*, which was amazing. It has the same length, but I was so invested in the story and felt for the characters. The same actress appears in both dramas, but she did not leave any impression on me in this one.
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Great character building and full of emotions
Great crime drama, with a slow pace and not much action. Instead, you get to know the characters and feel for them, rooting for them. I was on the edge of my seat as the suspense and atmosphere building were amazing. I love how they uncovered the truth bit by bit. The production and screenwriting are amazing. Also I like how they connected the past and present. The acting was great, especially Park Hoon, who did a great job portraying his character. I loved the friendship between Young Jin and Eun Ho, as well as the rest of their friends; they became like a family. The villains did an amazing job; I kind of felt sorry for them.Definitely recommend watching it if you are looking for a drama that concentrates on emotion instead of action.
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light and no-brainer with great action
Wow, what a fun watch! It is a great action drama, a really good one I have seen in a while. Also, the 10 episodes went so fast; I was not bored even once.The fighting scenes were awesome. The story was okay, light and a no-brainer, so do not expect deep emotions or a complex storyline.
I like how our study group came together and how they became friends. Also each of the student has their own story.
Watch this drama if you need to watch something light and fun.
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Quite disappointed with the storyline.
It's a nice drama to watch, with great acting from Chang Wook and Hye Sun, but the storyline was quite weak. I liked the concept of healing in one's hometown, with the support of loved ones. I especially loved how Yong Pil was trying to win her over; that was cute. On the other hand, I hated his father, as his character was purely defined by hate and stubbornness, which destroyed his son's relationship. I find it ridiculous how suddenly he changed.I had a hard time staying focused, especially in the middle of the drama, as some parts were boring. I thought the screenwriting could have been better, and perhaps fewer episodes would have helped.
I had such high hopes, as people were comparing it to *Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha*, which I love, but it is not on the same level.
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An average drama that you will forget in a few days
The first five episodes were challenging to watch as I genuinely disliked Dong Joo's behavior, but it improved. However, it was still too draggy for me, and I found it difficult to maintain my attention. I enjoyed the storyline and especially the bond between the male leads, as it was the highlight of the drama.I was disappointed that everything was resolved in the last episode without any complications. It was too simplistic. I think it would have been more satisfying to see more of Kang San's superpowers.
Overall, it was an average drama for me.
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Too slow-paced but great concept.
It was too hard for me to watch as it was very slow-paced, especially the first half of the drama. The second half was slightly better. I did not find it very violent as I read in a comment. To be honest, I have seen worse. The violence is on a normal level.I love the message behind the drama as it effectively portrays the harsh reality where the wealthy can exploit the lower class without repercussions. The lower class will always suffer, and some will do anything to get money. Long live capitalism!
The acting is great, and number 8 was a nice surprise.
The ending was not that satisfying, but I guess the end is very realistic.
Although the storyline has great potential, comparable to "Squid Games," the execution falls short, hindering its overall impact.
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What would you do in extreme circumstances?!
This captivating thriller boasts stunning cinematography and vibrant colors. The first few episodes are a bit slow and confusing, but after that, everything becomes clear, and you will be hooked.The first storyline reveals the profound impact of bullying on victims and the consequences for bystanders' inaction, who often suffer the most. The second storyline explores how people choose to look the other way to protect themselves without considering the consequences and are consumed by guilt. But what would you do in extreme circumstances? I really like the message in this drama. Also, I like the two timelines that intertwine with each other as both males end up in similar situations because of their actions.
The acting is amazing, and Min Si slayed the role! I found the ending very satisfying. I am glad they did not end it as a cliffhanger, as they like to do these days.
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easy-going 60s era crime drama
I love the vibes of the 60s era. I have to say they did a great job. I like that each episode represents different case and I love the way they solved the cases. I like that it is inspired by Korean history and how difficult it actually was to catch bad guys.I am amazed by the first half of the drama as it has really funny moments and the dream team was build. To be honest for the the second half was loosing its charm. Also it is upsetting to see that no one cares about normal people except the unit 1 and the corruption is on different level. I guess nowadays it is the same but they cover it much better.
The drama is easy to follow as the cases are not that difficult to follow so it does not need your full attention.
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You will love the journey with uncle Samsik!
It is very easy to watch and follow the events even if you are not familier with the Korean history. It is story how the politics really works to gain money and power.The acting is great and I love the relationship that uncle Samsik had with San. Samsik is real genius who's always come up with the plan and it is fun to watch as he is always ahead of everyone. I was so surprised that in the end he is betrayed and oversmarten by someone you would not expect at all. Till the last minute I was hoping he has other plan to get out of the situation. The ending was very emotional. I guess it ended as it should as in the end the money and power always win. It would be great to see Kim San to take a revenge....
To be honest I don't understand why the rating is so low and the drama is not very well known.
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average drama
It is a good drama and the acting of Hey Soo is great. But to be honest I was loosing focus after first few episodes but I finished the drama as the stories of the cases where really interesting. It is hard to see that there is no real justice for people specialy if you have money or power.Overall it is good drama but it did not leave any impression after I finished it.
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Great drama for the first half after that it is disappointing.
It could have been so good if they carry on with the story as in the first half of the drama. The first 6 epidosed are great. It keeps you engaged and you don't know what is gonna happen next between the taxi driver and the culprit.But once the culprit went to China the storyline went downhill. I wish they would finish the drama around 6/7 episodes. It is a real shame as they did not use all the potential and it could be a great drama. The story keeps you engaged through the whole drama but I was loosing interest towards the end. I will not even talk about the imcopentece of the detectives...The villan character was perfect as probably the olny character in the drama. To my surprise a didn't even care how it is gonna end.
Overall it is a good drama but could have been great if the focused more on the storyline.
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it is not great & it is not bad drama
If you need a drama that is easy to watch this one is for you. Is is not great and it is not bad.I have to say the first half was better as probably from 11ep it is getting a little bit boring. Is would be better if it had less episodes.
The acting is okay and of course the visuals of Koo Woo. The chemistry between leads is great!
overall it is a great drama if you want to watch something where you can just switch off and not use your brain.
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