nick

Gangnam B Side promised an engaging dive into the deep dark underbelly of Seoul’s Gangnam district, but unfortunately, it falls flat due to its poor writing and disjointed storyline. The series struggles to find its focus, hopping between the three main characters and plotlines without ever truly developing any of them. Instead of creating a cohesive narrative, it spends too much time shifting between viewpoints, which distracts from the overall story. Even after finishing the show, I found myself just as confused as when I had started. I was looking forward to this series, since a large part of the cast was recast from one of my favorite dramas, The Worst of Evil but unfortunately Gangnam B Side did not hold up. The acting from Ji Chang Wook and Bibi shines as the only real bright spot in this series. Ji Chang Wook’s performance brings a complex emotional depth to his character, while Bibi's undeniable screen presence dominates every scene she's in. I am looking forward to see Bibi continue to grow her career in acting and hope to see her headline more dramas in the near future. Unfortunately, their strong performance is the only redeeming quality that keeps this drama from being a complete loss. Sadly Gangnam B Side ultimately falls short of its potential, weighed down by an incoherent plot and an overwhelming number of underdeveloped and one-dimensional characters.