The actor playing Jeong Bae really impressed me. His scenes were raw with emotions and very moving. His dialogues were meaningful too. I remember him saying in an earlier episode that he fought very hard not to be caught so what happened to him in ep 7 really made me sad.
I read in so many places that after doing very average dramas JCW is finally doing a good one..I don’t get it.…
People who prefer to see him in action dramas/movies basically want him playing a strong, alpha male character. I first came across JCW in Healer cos so many people were raving about the drama and I actually dropped it initially. I picked it up again later and then went on to watch him in Empress Ki and that's the drama that sold me on his acting. Since then, I've watched his dramas and his acting really impressed me. He never looks the same and always owns the character. The script I thought was bad was MMS but other than that, the others are at least average or very good. I was most impressed with him in TSOM. I would watch any drama/movie with him because I want to watch him portray his character. It's such a feast! And in TWOE, I have to say he is slaying...so many different subtle expressions in just a minute. It's never OTT.
So I wonder now...in episode 4 &5, was it Seo who slashed Jung Bae's tire? Cos it looks like it was slashed deliberately. Could be done by the enemies of course but going by how Seo attacked Jung Bae in the lift, I wonder. Seo is sus. He could be the one who sold JKC.
Also, Jung Bae doesn't seem dead. I'm fearing for his return. JB is a sharp guy and he was able to see things JKC could not. JKC isn't smart. He's just very cautious and sentimental but he hasn't shown himself to be sharp. He's just driven by greed and ambition and it just happened he spotted a good opportunity to make money quickly. His gang has succeeded thus far mostly cos of his close friends who root for him in the gang. Even in fighting, he hasn't shown himself to be exceptionally strong.
I guess his character is written like that deliberately to draw some sympathy. But honestly, when I hear him talk as a teen, I don't like his character. All he wanted was to take short cuts to make money quickly. Money is not evil but the love of money is and we see what it has driven him to do.
One thing about the police station scene at the start of ep 7 when PJM was provoking the police officer...I thought some of the things he said about the police being no different from a thug sounded like he was talking about himself in his current situation.
Anyway, when a drama makes you think and anticipate, it's a good one. I don't know what to expect after seeing the end of ep 7 but I wonder if it'll be like the beginning of ep 4. PJM was made to shoot someone and we all thought he did but he got away. Whatever it is, it better be logical and not stupid or ridiculous.
Isn't it worse if the informant dies? How about discreetly saving him and , I don't know try to win him over.…
Yup yup...same thoughts. I'm so curious how this will pan out. About the papers...I don't know but it's quite realistic that the police might not have everything covered. This was the 90s and it sounded like it was the first time they infiltrated a gang in such a way. Let's see. Hope the writing will still be strong cos so far, they are able to answer most of the questions.
I could only watch ep 6 last night. I couldn't continue. Not that it's bad but it's too good. Each episode is like watching a crime movie and the buildup is so intense, it's making me anxious wondering what's gonna happen next. Some people say the plot is typical. Well, there is truth there. But the cinematography, the cast, the acting, and the emotional intrigue have leveled up the plot. I agree...this show deserves a 9 here.
IMDB's rating improved. Looks like IMDB removed one review that I reported on. I had found it to be very very bias. It's like how can you review based on the very first scene??? Here's the review for anyone interested to read:
"The very first scene of this show pretty much tells you all you need to know. There are shows that simply want to give you bunch of action scenes and the story is constructed simply to justify the next action scene. There are other shows that develop a solid storyline and action scenes are needed to carry the story forward. This show definitely falls into the first category. There have been dozens of iterations of up and coming gangster paired with an undercover cop story. There's really nothing new here. If you are dedicated fans of the main characters, why not. If you enjoy action shows with flimsy storyline, why not. For those people, this show would justify a 9-star rating. For everyone else, it's a 3-star show. Based on that, this show deserves an average rating of 6 stars." Summary: Been there, done that
Watching this up to episode 12. Some of the episodes are so hilarious I couldn't stop laughing. Couldn't continue as all the laughing made my stomach ache.
I also reported that review, that doesn't make sense even 1 cent.
There is one more there that doesn't make sense: "The very first scene of this show pretty much tells you all you need to know. There are shows that simply want to give you bunch of action scenes and the story is constructed simply to justify the next action scene. There are other shows that develop a solid storyline and action scenes are needed to carry the story forward. This show definitely falls into the first category..." Obviously this person is not watching and dare to mislead viewers. I reported it too.
Am I the only one who is low-key concerned that the guy who patrols with PJM cast a 2nd look at PJM's cop colleague? Now I'm a bit paranoid if that police colleague is fishy.
The only senseless and unnecessary trait in all the characters involved is JKC's nonsensical attempt to pursue…
He definitely has weakness and is sentimental but He's also greedy and too ambitious. He wants it all and is willing to take risks to achieve his goals. So now he wants EJ and he's willing to risk for her.
Why do Eui Jeong's father and brothers not care for their mother?
Why do you say that? Are you saying this cos you didn't see them at the funeral? The father was right there with Eui Jeong when JKC went to pay his respect and the brothers were inside the eating room serving the visitors. That's why PJM had to stay hidden or his cover would be blown.
I can't remember if anything else was said regarding the mom in earlier episodes but judging from PJM's flashback, the mom thinks differently from the father and brothers...at least when it comes to EJ's choice of a husband.
So I wonder now...in episode 4 &5, was it Seo who slashed Jung Bae's tire? Cos it looks like it was slashed deliberately. Could be done by the enemies of course but going by how Seo attacked Jung Bae in the lift, I wonder. Seo is sus. He could be the one who sold JKC.
Also, Jung Bae doesn't seem dead. I'm fearing for his return. JB is a sharp guy and he was able to see things JKC could not. JKC isn't smart. He's just very cautious and sentimental but he hasn't shown himself to be sharp. He's just driven by greed and ambition and it just happened he spotted a good opportunity to make money quickly. His gang has succeeded thus far mostly cos of his close friends who root for him in the gang. Even in fighting, he hasn't shown himself to be exceptionally strong.
I guess his character is written like that deliberately to draw some sympathy. But honestly, when I hear him talk as a teen, I don't like his character. All he wanted was to take short cuts to make money quickly. Money is not evil but the love of money is and we see what it has driven him to do.
One thing about the police station scene at the start of ep 7 when PJM was provoking the police officer...I thought some of the things he said about the police being no different from a thug sounded like he was talking about himself in his current situation.
Anyway, when a drama makes you think and anticipate, it's a good one. I don't know what to expect after seeing the end of ep 7 but I wonder if it'll be like the beginning of ep 4. PJM was made to shoot someone and we all thought he did but he got away. Whatever it is, it better be logical and not stupid or ridiculous.
Anyway, I've never reported reviews until you taught me. So thank you! Hehe. I thought it's no use reporting but obviously I was wrong.
"The very first scene of this show pretty much tells you all you need to know. There are shows that simply want to give you bunch of action scenes and the story is constructed simply to justify the next action scene. There are other shows that develop a solid storyline and action scenes are needed to carry the story forward. This show definitely falls into the first category. There have been dozens of iterations of up and coming gangster paired with an undercover cop story. There's really nothing new here. If you are dedicated fans of the main characters, why not. If you enjoy action shows with flimsy storyline, why not. For those people, this show would justify a 9-star rating. For everyone else, it's a 3-star show. Based on that, this show deserves an average rating of 6 stars."
Summary: Been there, done that
I can't remember if anything else was said regarding the mom in earlier episodes but judging from PJM's flashback, the mom thinks differently from the father and brothers...at least when it comes to EJ's choice of a husband.