gingerkiss

Very different. If you have watched some of the Hong Kong crime movies, then this might seem familiar in terms of storyline but the styling and tone is at another level. Also, this one focuses more on the human emotions. I don't know what you liked about Healer or K2 but this one is not romantic, and the fighting style is different...far more violent.

I will watch him in any genre because I can trust that he will bring the character he plays to life. So many other actors, even the really good ones, they look the same in every role. But JCW is different. Even in the action genre, you can compare Healer, K2, Fabricated City, and The Worst of Evil. He doesn't look the same and his expressions and nuances are completely different. When I watched him in the final 3 episodes of TWOE, I had mentally contrast PJM with Ri-eul (from TSOM) side by side and I was so amazed. The look, the expressions were completely different but played by the same actor. That's real pro!

Yes, it's true that some other actors may have picked better scripts but their roles were not memorable because their acting were either mediocre or subpar. It was the script that made them look good. Or some of them could only shine in certain roles that fit their range. But not JCW. He can do any roles and he'll ace them.

I hope he'll become critically acclaimed like Song Kang Ho one day...recognized far and wide for his versatility more than his looks or any genre he plays.

I thought he couldn't do comedy too but when I watched him in Backstreet Rookie, I was surprised he was rather natural. He has the comedic timings. But it's also true I prefer to watch him playing characters with deeper emotions.

This! Agree completely. I would watch because I wanna see how he portrays the role and bring it to life.

That's solely your opinion. Just like in my opinion, TSOM and LSITC were excellent and much better than K2 for sure. We all have different preferences. It doesn't mean our opinions are universal truths. It's subjective truth only to ourselves.

While I enjoy watching this drama so far, but the thought that this was all a dream (judging from previews) somehow pisses me off. Like I'm being shortchanged. Am I the only one feeling this way?

And the name would be Omar Sharif. Haha.

Yeah, same question I had. But the drama is set in the 90s so there were a lot of chaos and corruption back then. Also, he would definitely want to foil the operation unless it benefited him some way. PJM did call out his crooked ways and how he was basically no different from a thug.

What's wrong with the ask? It's a fair reminder. Some people don't know about rating per episode.

I'm watching Scent of Time now. I finished Parallel World sometime ago. Now waiting for Welcome to Samdalri.

Saw this interesting translation of a press interview with the director of TWOE:
"Director Han Dongwook said he wanted each of the Gangnam Union members to represent a different part of Gicheul: “Jungbae is suspicious, Heesung is easy-going, Chief Seo is cruel. Every time Junmo break them one by one, he was cutting off Gicheul’s limbs off one by one”

When I watched the last 3 episodes of TWOE, I imagined TSOM's Rieul side by side with TWOE's PJM and I'm awestruck. Those two characters are played by the same actor? Woah...

Why? So the buzz on the show dwindles and lesser people watch it? Is that your purpose?

You?

I really love the last scene...the two MLs in trench coats walking side by side smoking and smiling. I thought it was a powerful scene.

For PJM, his change and madness didn't surprise me cos of what his senior said about him...he is someone who will get what he wants. The analogy in my mind for him is a crazy dog who won't let go of his bite. He's a very determined man. It's not easy for someone like him to live honestly with a junkie father. I imagined he was mocked and bullied when he was younger. Yet his choice was never the dark path. He was very determined in his choice. That's why he said to JKC at the end...it was an excuse that JKC had no choice to live normally.

As for the marriage, yeah, that's the part that's imperfect but I also find it real. Maybe they had poor communication to start with. IDK.

I thought it's a great watch too but I was afraid that the ending would be lame. But it turned out better than expected so I'm satisfied. I think the acting and the cinematography elevated the show. The story was okay...better than what I thought it would be.

Yep...I also think it's a good ending for ML and I'm happy with it.

I like the ending but I agree with you about Euijeong. I felt she was written more as a device plot to keep the 2 MLs entangled emotionally. But yeah, I asked myself a few times what's the point of her role? And the worst thing is that I didn't care for her at all. The writing aside, I just feel her character is a bit wishy-washy when it comes to love. Maybe she loved JKC in her past but she wasn't able to get over because he was her first love and there wasn't proper closure back then to end the relationship. Even though she love PJM now, she clung on to her past. In PJM's word, why did she get her involved in the investigation cos she's more of a distraction to him. The same can be said about her role in the drama. The 2FL, Haerung was better. At least at the end, she protected PJM in her own way.

He was too greedy. He admitted himself. He wanted to get rich quickly at people's expense, never mind drugs are destructive. Even his staff felt so. So I don't like him but I had sympathy for him in ep 12 cos of how it all ended for him.