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Oh my Park Bogum
[I will note where spoilers start] As a long time Park Bogum fan, I was surprised that he had another main role so soon after When Life Gives You Tangerines, not to mention a role so different. I'm always a fan of a crime drama, and this one was no different - the action scenes were great, and while the story had some moments that were a bit too predictable, it was still super enjoyable. It may have had fewer surprising twists in the story than other crime shows, but the tense game of cat and mouse that the cops and villain were playing was so fun to watch! The romance was a huge plus, especially since it didn't ever take away from the main story (and the love triangle was actually done perfectly).
Yoon Dong-ju (Park Bogum) is a gold medalist boxer, who, after retiring, joined the special investigations unit of the police force along with other former athletes. However, they tend to get used more as public figures than crime fighters. When these group of former athletes start investigate a suspicious hit and run case, it leads them down a rabbit hole of crimes much, much worse.
**Spoilers start here**
I really enjoyed the way this drama built up from a seemingly simple hit and run case to a narcotic ring with international involvement. I thought that the villain's actor did an incredible job portraying him, and was super invested in the cat and mouse game between him and the special investigations unit. As I said, this show did have fewer dramatic twists than a lot of crime shows, but it still managed to keep the tension high throughout the show.
I also loved that we got plot and backstory from every main character. Learning bits and pieces about their time as athletes, why they had to leave, and where they're at now was super fun. I especially loved the relationship between Dongju and Jonghyun, and watching it go from rivals to friends over the course of the show. Of course, the romance between Dongju and Hanna was also wonderful, and super well paced for this kind of show.
Lastly, Dongju's plot really just hit the mark for me. The family problems, the issues with his best friend, and the medical issues he faces later on all worked so well for his character - even after going through hell, he'd come out with a smile on his face. A lot of people seem to be saying that they thought the plot dulled as the show went on, but I didn't find that to be true. If you like crime/cop dramas, I definitely think this one is worth watching!
Yoon Dong-ju (Park Bogum) is a gold medalist boxer, who, after retiring, joined the special investigations unit of the police force along with other former athletes. However, they tend to get used more as public figures than crime fighters. When these group of former athletes start investigate a suspicious hit and run case, it leads them down a rabbit hole of crimes much, much worse.
**Spoilers start here**
I really enjoyed the way this drama built up from a seemingly simple hit and run case to a narcotic ring with international involvement. I thought that the villain's actor did an incredible job portraying him, and was super invested in the cat and mouse game between him and the special investigations unit. As I said, this show did have fewer dramatic twists than a lot of crime shows, but it still managed to keep the tension high throughout the show.
I also loved that we got plot and backstory from every main character. Learning bits and pieces about their time as athletes, why they had to leave, and where they're at now was super fun. I especially loved the relationship between Dongju and Jonghyun, and watching it go from rivals to friends over the course of the show. Of course, the romance between Dongju and Hanna was also wonderful, and super well paced for this kind of show.
Lastly, Dongju's plot really just hit the mark for me. The family problems, the issues with his best friend, and the medical issues he faces later on all worked so well for his character - even after going through hell, he'd come out with a smile on his face. A lot of people seem to be saying that they thought the plot dulled as the show went on, but I didn't find that to be true. If you like crime/cop dramas, I definitely think this one is worth watching!
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